Grilled Sesame Chicken
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Grilled Sesame Chicken is incredibly easy and flavorful! Boneless-skinless chicken breasts or thighs (or a mix of both) marinates in a ginger, garlic and toasted sesame marinade. Grill and serve as is along with your favorite sides or in a wrap, on top of a salad, rice or noodle bowls. Serves 6 to 8 depending on serving size.
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos (or use low-sodium tamari or (low-sodium) soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or use brown sugar)
- 1½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic (grated (paste))
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated (paste))
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
- 2 green onions (light parts finely chopped, dark parts sliced and reserved for serving)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or thin-cut boneless skinless chicken breasts)
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Toasted Sesame Dressing
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This Toasted Sesame Dressing is the perfect asian-inspired dressing for salads, wraps, rice or noodle bowls. Calling for only slightly more than a handful of ingredients, means you can whip this up in minutes!Yields ¾ cup and will serve 6 (2-tablespoon) servings. If you like extra dressing, consider making 1½ or 2 times the recipe.
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon garlic (grated)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon tahini
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Cheesy Spinach Bacon Frittata
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Cheesy Spinach Bacon Frittata is loaded with crispy bacon, sautéed spinach and cheese. This can be whipped up quickly and makes a delicious breakfast for 1 or 2!
- 1 teaspoon extra light olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced onion (white, yellow or red)
- 1 small clove garlic (minced)
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 ounce chopped cooked bacon (or about 1/4 cup)
- 2 cups baby spinach (about 2 large handfuls)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1/2 cup egg whites
- 1/4 cup cheese (cheddar jack or colby jack, freshly grated)
- freshly ground black pepper
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Easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy Over Biscuits
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In this quick and easy Breakfast Sausage Gravy; browned pork breakfast sausage, creamy, peppery gravy tops either homemade drop biscuits or buttermilk biscuits. Serves 4 to 8 depending.
- 1 pound pork breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (or sub with half & half)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 12 whole biscuits (for serving)
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
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This Labor Day should be labor-less by whipping up these crowd pleasing Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches! Pork shoulder is cooked low and slow until fall-apart tender. Top toasted pretzel rolls with the warm pulled pork, barbecue sauce and a crisp cool coleslaw for one delicious meal!
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 pound pork shoulder (bone-in )
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup yellow onion (diced )
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Classic Tomato Sandwich
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When your garden hands you tomatoes, make a classic Tomato Sandwich! The ingredients are simple and it only takes minutes to make, however this sandwich is incredibly delicious and a great way to use up those tomatoes on the counter. Yields 2 sandwiches.
- 2 medium tomatoes (beefsteak or heirloom, sliced ¼ to ½-inch thick)
- 4 slices white bread (or bread of choice)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- kosher salt (to taste)
- lots of freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
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These No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are so easy and don't require an oven. Simply combine the few pantry staple ingredients in a saucepan before scooping small mounds onto a lined pan. Once cooled, you can enjoy this chocolaty peanut butter treat. Yields about 28 to 30 cookies!
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Sweet Potato Home Fries
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This Sweet Potato Home Fries recipe is simple and scrumptious! Diced sweet potatoes, red onion and a poblano pepper are tossed in chili powder, garlic powder, oregano and cinnamon and roasted for a healthy, satisfying breakfast or brunch side. Serve as is or with sliced avocado and topped with a fried egg.Yields 5 cups or serves 6 (¾ cup) servings.
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (diced into 1-inch pieces (peel or don't))
- 1 red onion (chopped)
- 1 medium to large poblano pepper (seeded and diced)
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or extra light olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more if desired)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (rubbed in palm)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- avocado oil spray (or extra light olive oil spray)
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Cheddar Pie Crust
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Cheddar Pie Crust is a fun savory twist on classic pie crust. I love using this recipe in both sweet (like my Apple Galette recipe) and savory recipes (my Guinness Pot Pie). This recipe yields 1 bottom crust, or 1 galette or pot pie topper.
- 1¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup ice cold unsalted butter (cut or cubed)
- 1¼ cups sharp cheddar cheese (or Irish cheddar, grated fresh)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons ice cold water
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Classic Beef Pot Roast Recipe
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This classic Beef Pot Roast recipe is as easy as it gets. Beef chuck roast cooks low and slow in a wine and herb infused broth until fall apart tender. Carrots and potatoes are added in the last 30 minutes and served in a bowl with warm bread and a quick gravy.
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil or grapeseed oil
- 3½ pounds beef chuck roast
- kosher salt
- 2 medium yellow onions (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup pinot noir
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 carrots (peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 pounds small to medium redskin potatoes (quartered)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (plus 1 tablespoon water for cornstarch slurry)
- minced parsley (for serving)
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