Honey Roasted Cashews
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Sweet and salty, these easy Honey Roasted Cashews are made from scratch and are the perfect homemdae snack or treat. Yields 4 cups or 16 (1/4 cup) servings in 30 minutes.
- 1 pound lightly salted cashews
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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Italian Chopped Salad
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In this incredible Italian Chopped Salad; chopped iceberg, romaine and radicchio is tossed with tomatoes, an italian blend of olives, chickpeas, red onion, sliced pepperoncinis, Genoa salami, pepperoni and fresh mozzarella pearls. The salad is then tossed in a sweet basil and parmesan vinaigrette. Serves 10+ depending on portions.
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 10 medium basil leaves (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (fresh and finely grated)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 small radicchio (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium iceberg lettuce (chopped, rinsed and spun-dry)
- 1 medium head romaine ((or 2 if small) chopped, rinsed and spun-dry)
- 2 cups cherry tomato halves
- 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3/4 cup pitted italian olive mix (halved)
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncinis (packed)
- 4 ounces Genoa salami slices (thinly sliced)
- 4 ounces sandwich pepperoni slices (thinly sliced)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
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Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
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A simple process of tossing chopped tomatoes with salt will remove excess water and intensify their flavor. These are then tossed with homemade garlic oil, fresh basil and serve on grilled or toasted bread. Yields 10+ servings.
- 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes (cored and diced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 20 medium basil leaves (stacked, rolled and thinly sliced)
- olive oil spray (or olive oil)
- 1 loaf crusty bread (grilled or toasted in oven)
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Homemade Italian Seasoning Blend
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This all-purpose Homemade Italian Seasoning Blend consists of dried basil, oregano and other dried herbs for the perfect seasoning blend.
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
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Everyday Greek Salad
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My Everyday Greek Salad consists of chopped tender baby lettuces, sliced cucumber, red onion, cherry tomato halves, sweet pickled beets, chickpeas and greek olives. All of this is then topped with tender juicy chicken, lots of crumbled feta and homemade greek dressing! This recipe (generously) serves 1 but can easily be adjusted to serve more or less.
- avocado spray (or extra light olive oil spray)
- ½ pita (cut into bite-size pieces)
- kosher salt
- 2 cups baby lettuces (coarsely chopped)
- 1/4 cup cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup chickpeas
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup sweet pickled beets (thinly sliced)
- 6 greek olives
- 4 ounces chicken breast (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons greek salad dressing
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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Espresso Cookies and Cream Milkshake
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Stay cool this summer with this Espresso Cookies and Cream Milkshake! Chocolate sandwich cookies are blended with vanilla ice cream, espresso and milk for one simple yet incredible icy treat.
- 4 chocolate sandwich cookies (plus more if desired)
- 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 generous cup vanilla ice cream
- [whipped cream] (for serving (optional))
- [chocolate syrup] (for serving (optional))
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Your Basic Grilled Chicken Marinade
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Your Basic Grilled Chicken Marinade is a staple, must have and must make recipe. Chicken breasts are tossed in a marinade consisting of basic pantry ingredients like garlic and dried herbs and spices. A super quick and easy marinade that yields moist and delicious chicken! Serves 4 but can easily be doubled.
- 4 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1½ fresh (minced))
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh (minced))
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley ( or 1 tablespoon fresh (minced))
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( about 2 pounds total weight)
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My Grandma's Homemade Greek Dressing Recipe
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In my Grandma's Greek Dressing Recipe you'll find simple ingredients like fresh garlic and lemon juice combined with dried oregano, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and olive oil for the absolute BEST Greek salad dressing.Yields 3/4 cup or serves 6 (2 tablespoon) servings.
- 1 clove garlic (grated or squeezed through a garlic press)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (rubbed in palm to crush)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (strained of seeds and pulp (about 1½ small lemons))
- 1/2 cup good quality olive oil
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Fresh Peach Salsa
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Fresh Peach Salsa is refreshingly light and healthy. In this recipe, finely diced ripe peaches are tossed with tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic and freshly squeezed lime juice.Yields 5 cups or serves 10 (1/2 cup) servings.
- 3 large peaches (pitted and finely diced (about 1½ pounds))
- 1 roma tomatoes (seeded and finely diced)
- 1/2 red onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (minced (more or less to preferece))
- 1 small jalapeño (minced (seeds and ribs removed for less heat) )
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 small (juicy) lime (juiced)
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Grilled Chicken Bruschetta
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Grilled Chicken Bruschetta is one of the best things that has come of my grill! Flavorful grilled chicken breasts served on top of a bed of peppery baby arugula, piled with the best tomato bruschetta topping and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve with grilled bread.
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded thin (see notes))
- 1 tablespoon garlic infused olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 6 small roma tomatoes (seeded and diced small)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoons olive oil (not garlic infused)
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 4 slices grilled italian bread
- 4 tablespoons balsamic glaze
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