Spinach and Mushroom Ricotta Frittata
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Pockets of gooey cheese, creamy ricotta, onions, mushrooms and spinach all in one glorious frittata.
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onions
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ cups cremini mushrooms (quartered)
- 2 cups fresh chopped spinach leaves
- 6 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons whole milk ricotta
- 4 ounces diced farmers cheese ( or mozzarella)
- freshly ground black pepper
- red pepper flakes (for serving)
- torn fresh basil leaves (for serving)
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Spicy Ginger Pineapple Fried Rice
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A quick and slightly spicy stir fry of ginger, a medley of vegetables, sweet pineapple and brown rice.
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium tamari
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
- 3/4 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (or more to taste)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium carrot (peeled and finely diced)
- 1 small red onion (chopped)
- 1 small serrano chile (halved and sliced (seeds removed for less heat))
- 1 cups chopped fresh pineapple
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
- 5 cups leftover cooked brown rice
- 4 green onions (sliced for garnish)
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Quick Arrabbiata Sauce
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A fiery marinara for dipping or spreading on just about any sandwich. Yield 1¼ cup or 10 (2 tablespoon servings)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (roughly chopped)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (smashed and peeled)
- 1½ teaspoons dried basil (or 3 tablespoons fresh basil sliced thin)
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry wine
- 5 tablespoons hot pepper tomato paste (I use Delallo)
- 1 cup water (or more for more of a pasta sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (or more to taste (optional))
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Fried Mozzarella Cheese Balls
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Fresh mozzarella rolled around in homemade breadcrumbs and pan-fried for mere seconds until crispy.
- 6 slices sourdough bread (cut into chunks)
- kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 16 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (cherry size)
- extra light olive oil (or avocado oil)
- minced fresh basil (or parsley)
- homemade quick arrabbiata sauce (marinara or pizza sauce)
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Steak Kow
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My version of a favorite! Thin slices of steak, lots of fresh vegetables swimming in a flavorful broth-like gravy.
- 1¼ pounds steak (ribeye or skirt steak)
- extra light olive oil (or other light flavorless oil)
- 1 medium onion (diced (about 1 cup))
- 1/2 pound pea pods (trimmed)
- 4 baby bok choy (sliced (root ends discarded))
- 8 ounces canned bamboo shoots (drained)
- 4 ounces water chestnuts (drained)
- 2 cloves minced fresh garlic
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
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Honey Poppy Seed Dressing
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Sweet, slightly tangy and incredibly delicious and can be used on just about any salad! Yields 1-1/2 cups.Yields 1½ cups or 12 (2 tablespoon) servings.
- 1 cup mayonnaise (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1½ tablespoons poppy seeds
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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
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Go easy on yourself this Thanksgiving by making this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast recipe! Your slow cooker not only frees up oven space but it yields incredibly moist turkey AND the base for a quick flavorful gravy! Great for a small gathering this recipe will feed 6 to 8 servings.
- 8 pound whole turkey breast (see notes)
- 2 bulbs garlic (halved horizontally)
- 4 short celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 large carrot (chopped)
- 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 cup turkey stock
- 1/2 cup low-sodium tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- olive oil spray
- 1/4 cup drippings (from fat )
- 4 cups turkey juices from cooking (fat separated)
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Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Pumpkin Seeds
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Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Pumpkin Seeds are so ridiculously easy and delicious. Whether for a snack or to top your favorite salad, these pumpkins seeds are amazing and take a fraction of the time!
Protein Packed Rice
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In this Protein Packed Rice recipe, rice is cooked with bone broth that not only adding extra protein but delicious flavor as well. Yields about 4 cups.
- 2 cups white rice (rinsed well)
- 1½ cups chicken bone broth (or more as needed)
- 1 pinch kosher salt
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Hot Honey Turkey Avocado Toast
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This Hot Honey Turkey Avocado Toast makes for a simple yet delicious lunch. Seedy bread is toasted, spread with mashed avocado and topped with tomatoes, sliced turkey, micro greens and a drizzle of hot honey. Serves 1 but can easily be doubled for more.
- 1 slice sturdy bread (seedy whole grain or sourdough )
- 1/2 small avocado
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- everything seasoning
- 1/2 small roma tomato (sliced )
- 2 ounces chicken or turkey deli meat (or leftover roasted, grilled etc.)
- 1 handful micro greens
- 1 drizzle hot honey
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