Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad
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Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad is a deliciously light, fresh and healthy salad. Cooked quinoa, lots of colorful and crunchy vegetables and cashews are tossed in a simple ginger peanut dressing. This recipe serves 6.
- 3/4 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cup purple cabbage (shredded )
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced )
- 1/2 cup carrot (shredded )
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup cashew halves and pieces
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- ½ lime (juiced, plus wedges for serving)
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic (grated )
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
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Chocolate Chip Coffee Ice Cream
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Homemade coffee ice cream studded with mini chocolate chips. Yields 1 quart or 8 (1/2 cup) servings.
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup strong coffee (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup mini-chocolate chips
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Chorizo Spice Blend
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Season meat or veggies with the robust Chorizo Spice Blend. A plethora of herbs and spices combined make one robust seasoning. Perfect for any ground meat or veggies of your choice!
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons ancho Chile powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground )
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- cayenne pepper (optional - add for spicy heat)
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Lemon Parmesan Pasta
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This creamy Lemon Parmesan Pasta recipe is a quick and simple pasta dish! Tender cooked pasta tossed in a slightly spicy, lemon, garlic and parmesan cream sauce. Serves 2 main dishes or as 4 sides.
- 8 ounces gemelli pasta (plus palmful of sea salt for water)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (large) (minced)
- 1 pinch kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (about 1 good size lemon)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed (about 1 lemon))
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for serving)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
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Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
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Looking for the BEST homemade pizza sauce? You've come to the right place! Sautéed minced onion and garlic combined with dried herbs, sun-dried tomatoes and wine in a thick and robust tomato sauce. This recipe yields 1½ or 6 (1/4 cup per serving) in about 30 minutes.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced white onion
- 2 cloves garlic (pressed through a garlic press)
- 2 tablespoons minced sun-dried tomatoes (packed in olive oil)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1½ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1 cup water
- kosher salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
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Caramel Brûlée Sauce
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You are going to love this Caramel Brûlée Sauce! This sauce is made by cooking the sugar until melted and caramelized, stirring in salted butter, heavy cream, vanilla and salt. Delicious drizzled over pie and ice cream, swirled into coffee or as a dip for apples! Yields 1-1/2 cups or 12 (2 tablespoon) servings.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (use fine or flakey sea salt, pink himalayan or kosher salt)
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- 1 teaspoon extra light olive oil
- shells from 2 pounds of shrimp (rinsed)
- 1 medium yellow onion (peel left on and quartered)
- 2 carrots (roughly chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (roughly chopped)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (smashed and peeled)
- 6 sprigs fresh parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon whole dried coriander seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 6 cups cold water
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Jet's Ranch Dressing
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Jet's Ranch Dressing is the perfect restaurant style-ranch. Homemade ranch dressing mix is blended with mayonnaise, sour cream and buttermilk. Use on everything. Yields 1¾ cups or 14 (2 tablespoon) servings.
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup mayonnaise (see notes)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons homemade ranch dressing mix
- kosher salt (to taste, if desired)
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Cherry Chia Jam
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This cherry chia jam consists of a blend of sweet and tart cherries, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lime juice and chia seeds. It’s great in oatmeal or spread on muffins or toast! Yields 1½ cups.
- 2 (heaping) cups frozen cherries (partially thawed (see notes))
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 splash pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
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Chocolate Pudding Cake
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In this gooey Chocolate Pudding Cake, a deliciously moist chocolate cake on top melts into chocolate pudding underneath. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Serves 6 to 8.
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (divided)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 10 ounces hot coffee (or sub with hot water or half of each)
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