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Lasagna Soup

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Cozy up with a bowl of Lasagna Soup! Everything you love about lasagna, like Italian sausage, ricotta and marinara in one comforting bowl of soup! Serve with torn bread or breadsticks.

2 teaspoons extra light olive oil
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
8 ounces hot Italian sausage
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1½ teaspoons [Italian seasoning]
1/4 cup chianti wine (see notes)
3 cups [marinara]
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
8 ounces reginetti (or broken lasagna noodles may be substituted)
1/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated fresh )
1/4 cup heavy cream
1½ teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
6 tablespoons ricotta cheese
parsley (minced, for garnish)
basil leaves (torn, for garnish)

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Affogato

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Affogato is a classic Italian dessert consisting of gelato and espresso. Top with anything your heart desires like; crushed biscotti, shaved chocolate or toasted nuts.

1/2 cup vanilla bean gelato
2 ounces brewed espresso (or more if desired)
crushed biscotti
shaved semi-sweet chocolate

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Lighter Chicken Marsala

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Lighter Chicken Marsala is an easy and healthier version of the classic. Thin-cut chicken breasts are seasoned and seared before simmering with shallots and garlic in a mushroom marsala sauce.

olive oil spray
2 teaspoons olive oil (extra light)
3 tablespoons whipped butter (divided)
2 large chicken breasts (halved horizontally all the way through)
kosher salt (to taste)
black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
1-2 dashes paprika
8 ounces button mushrooms (sliced)
1 large shallot (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon oregano (chopped)
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
2/3 cup marsala wine
2/3 cup unsalted chicken stock

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Broccoli Ham and Swiss Soup

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Broccoli Ham and Swiss Soup is a creamy flavorful soup loaded with broccoli florets, ham and gruyere cheese. Served best with crackers, crusty bread or a grilled cheese for dipping.

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
1/2 cup celery (diced)
1/2 cup carrot (diced)
8 ounces broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups half & half (or sub 1 cup each whole milk and heavy cream)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated )
4 ounces gruyere cheese (grated, plus more for serving)
8 ounces ham (finely diced, I used 95%fat free)
kosher salt (to taste)
black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)

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One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

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This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is mash up of my easy beef chili recipe and everyones favorite mac and cheese. A cozy comfort meal for any occasion.

2 teaspoons extra light olive oil (or avocado oil)
1 cup diced white or yellow onion (about 1 medium )
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1½ pounds lean ground beef (I use 90/10)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon celery salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
15 ounces canned light or dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
15 ounces canned pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
28 ounces canned crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1½ cups (dried) elbow macaroni
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1½ cups shredded cheddar jack cheese (or colby jack cheese)
1 tablespoon finely mince fresh parsley
3 green onions (sliced )

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Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Cozy up with this healthy and easy Chicken Tortilla Soup! Chicken simmers with onion, jalapeño, garlic, black beans and sweet corn in a deliciously spiced tomato broth. Serve with crushed tortilla chips and a plethora of toppings! Serves 6-8 in under 45 minutes.

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 to 2 jalapeño peppers (diced (see notes))
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon chipotle powder (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano (or substitute with regular)
28 ounces canned crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
15 ounce black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup sweet corn (frozen or fresh)
2 cups cooked chicken (leftover shredded roasted or rotisserie)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth ((or 1 quart))
1/2 large lime (juiced)
2½ teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
2 tablespoons cilantro (minced)
tortilla chips (for serving)
fat free plain greek yogurt ( or sour cream)
sharp cheddar cheese
avocado (sliced or diced)
radish (thinly sliced)
jalapeño (sliced)

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Easiest Apple Crisp

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In this Easy Apple Crisp recipe, tender honeycrisp apples topped with a simple and delicious oat topping. Served best warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel sauce.

4 medium honey crisp apples (cored and sliced 1/4 an inch thick)
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup salted butter (at room temperature, plus more for greasing baking pan)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
vanilla ice cream
caramel sauce

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Seasoned Fries

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Homemade Seasoned Steak Fries are so simple and delicious! Russet potatoes cut into wedges, seasoned and baked until crispy. Perfect with burgers or cover with chili and cheese. Serves 4 or about 12 to 14 steak fries per person.

1½ pounds medium russet potatoes (scrubbed and patted dry)
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose season salt
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

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Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

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Enjoy Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches at home! Cooked thinly shaved steak, caramelized peppers and onions and melty cheese stuffed into a soft roll. Serves 6.

3 tablespoons butter (divided)
1 tablespoon avocado oil (divided)
1 large green bell pepper (thinly sliced into strips)
1 or 2 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced vertically)
kosher salt
24 ounces shaved steak (ribeye preferred)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
worcestershire sauce (to taste, optional)
12 slices white American cheese
6 6" soft sub buns or rolls (horizontally sliced 3/4 the way through)

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Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

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These roasted sweet potato steak fries are simple yet totally delicious. Sweet potatoes are tossed in olive oil and seasonings and baked until crispy!

3 medium sweet potatoes (halved and cut into large strips)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch kosher salt (more or less to taste)
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)

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