Lighter Sesame Chicken
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For get take-out and make this Lighter Sesame Chicken stir-fry! Chicken is coated in a light batter, pan-fried instead of deep frying and tossed in a simple, light and flavorful sauce. Serves 6 in under an hour.
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (plus more for garnish)
- 2 garlic cloves (squeezed in a garlic press or grated)
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced into 1-inch pieces)
- kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 teaspoons extra light olive oil
- olive oil spray
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cups cooked white ( or brown rice, for serving)
- 4 green onion (sliced, for serving)
- sambal oelek (for serving (optional))
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Brown Butter Peach Cobbler
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This Brown Butter Peach Cobbler is a great way to use up ripe peaches! A super simple dessert consisting of sweet juicy peaches baked in a crisp yet soft pillowy cardamom and brown butter cake. A fun twist on a classic peach cobbler recipe! Serve with vanilla or butter pecan ice cream or homemade whipped cream.Serves 8 to 10 depending
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar (divided)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup half & half or whole milk
- 2 pounds ripe peaches (sliced (about 5 or 6))
- 1 medium lemon (juiced)
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Naked Beef Burrito Skillet
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This Naked Beef Burrito Skillet has everything that you love in a burrito only unstuffed in one saucy skillet. Seasoned ground beef, bell pepper, onion and jalapeños tossed with cooked rice, pinto beans and cheese. Serve in bowls with all of your favorite toppings.
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (diced, about 1 cup)
- 1/2 large red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1 large jalapeño (diced - seeds and ribs removed for less heat)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1¼ cups beef broth
- 1½ cups leftover cooked rice
- 15 ounces canned pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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Easy Homemade Spicy & Sour Dill Pickle Spears
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Easy and delicious Homemade Sour & Spicy Dill Pickle Spears, or also known as refrigerator pickles. No canning required!
- 3 to 4 kirby cucumbers (washed well)
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed and peeled)
- 4 small bay leafs
- 1 jalapeño (halved lengthwise)
- fresh dill
- 2 cups white distilled vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons mustard seed
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Strawberry Cheesecake Granola Bowl
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This Strawberry Cheesecake Granola Bowl can be a quick and healthy breakfast, snack or dessert! Cottage cheese is blended with strawberry jam and vanilla until thick and creamy. Serve in a bowl with your favorite granola and fresh berries! Yields 2 servings.
- 8 ounces cottage cheese (I use 2%)
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (or more to taste)
- 1 splash pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granola (list of recipes within post)
- fresh berries (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
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Caprese Couscous Salad
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It all starts with couscous and ends with the forever-amazingly-stellar-combo of tomato, basil and mozzarella. AKA summer in a bowl.
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup couscous (regular or whole grain)
- 1 (heaping) cup cherry tomatoes (roma and grape tomatoes can be substituted)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (I'm using the pearl size)
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 1 clove garlic (minced or grated)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
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Holiday Caprese Wreath
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This Holiday Caprese Wreath is festive and simple! Tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil are skewered and stacked and shaped into a wreath. Serve with balsamic glaze, salt and pepper and crostini if desired.
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 pint gold cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella Ciliegine
- 35 to 40 basil leaves
- 35 to 40 3-inch skewers
- reduced balsamic (glaze)
- kosher salt (for serving)
- freshly ground black pepper (for serving)
- crostini (for serving - optional)
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Melon Caprese
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This gorgeous Melon Caprese can be served as a light appetizer or simple side salad next your favorite grilled protein. Sliced watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew melon are layered with fresh mozzarella and basil. Before serving, tuck rosettes of prosciutto (optional) for texture and salty flavor and drizzle the entire platter with honey for sweetness and balsamic glaze for tanginess.
- 1/4 whole cantaloupe melon
- 1/4 whole honeydew melon
- 1/4 seedless watermelon (personal size)
- 16 ounce fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- fresh basil leaves
- 3 - 4 ounces sliced prosciutto (torn and shaped into rosettes)
- honey
- balsamic glaze
- coarse flaked sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- grilled italian bread (for serving)
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How To Make Balsamic Glaze
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Ever wondered How To Make Balsamic Glaze at home? In this post you will see a single ingredient turn into thick sweet glaze that is delicious on just about everything!
Carne Asada (tacos)
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Carne Asada Tacos are delicious and so flavorful! A spiced citrus and jalapeño marinated skirt teak is grilled, sliced and tucked into corn shell and topped with cilantro, avocado, grilled onions and sprinkled with cotija cheese!
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
- 6 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 small jalapeno (seeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon))
- 1½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (ground in palm)
- 2 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 4 medium limes (juiced)
- 1 orange (juiced)
- 1½ pound skirt steak (trimmed of any excess fat)
- white or yellow corn tortillas (warmed)
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