Portobello Fajitas
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Tender thick slices of fajita-seasoned portobello mushrooms tucked into toasty-warm yellow corn tortillas and topped it with charred peppers and onions, fresh avocado, tomatoes and cilantro. A delicious meatless meal!
- olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced into strips)
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced)
- 4 portobello mushroom caps (about 12 ounces, stems removed and sliced 3/4 of an inch thick)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 12 soft corn tortillas (pan-toasted or warmed)
- sliced avocado
- diced tomatoes
- sliced jalapenos
- cilantro leaves
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Blood Orange Moscow Mule
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A Blood Orange Moscow Mule is a delicious twist on a classic cocktail. Blood orange vodka, freshly squeezed blood orange juice and ginger beer is poured over ice with a squeeze of lime. A simple yet refreshing adult cocktail. Serves 1 but can easily be doubled.
- ice
- 2 ounces blood orange vodka
- 4 ounce blood orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 ounces ginger beer
- lime wedges (for serving)
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Taqueria Style Pickled Jalapeños
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Taqueria Style Pickled Jalapeños are perfect for your nachos, tacos or fajitas! Onion and garlic are sautéed with Mexican oregano and whole spices, then mixed with fresh jalapeños and carrots in a simple vinegar brine.
- 2 teaspoons light olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 6 cloves garlic (smashed and peeled fresh )
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 3/4 teaspoon mexican oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seed
- 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seed
- 14 medium to large jalapeños (stemmed and quartered lengthwise)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 bay leaves (I use fresh)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1½ cups distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 to 1 cup water
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Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe
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Deviled eggs are the quintessential easter appetizer. And this is my go-to Classic Deviled Egg Recipe. Not only are these incredibly easy to make but also flavorful and delicious.
- 6 fresh eggs (cold, straight out of the fridge)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard (or dijon mustard)
- 1/2 teaspoon pickle juice (more or less to taste)
- 1-2 pinches ground turmeric
- 1-2 pinches ground white pepper
- kosher salt (to taste)
- paprika (for garnish)
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Lewis' Ginger Peach Whiskey Cocktail
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The Lewis' Ginger Peach Whiskey Cocktail tastes like summer in a glass! Peach whiskey is poured over ice and topped with ginger ale. Simple and refreshingly delicious!
Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes
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The Best Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes! Who needs store-bought cake mixes when you can make these perfect cupcakes at home? Yields 24 cup cakes or 2 (9-inch) cakes.
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups cake flour (sifted)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar (sifted)
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (plus more for garnish)
- 1 recipe for cream cheese frosting or vanilla buttercream
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Cucumber Tomato Salad
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Fresh cucumber, tomatoes and garlic tossed in a light dressing for a simple, healthy and flavor salad.
- 1 large English cucumber (seeded and sliced ¼-inch thick)
- 1 pound campari tomatoes (quartered)
- 1/2 red onion (sliced thin)
- 1 clove garlic (large and finely minced)
- 1/2 medium lemon (juiced)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley (see notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano (see notes)
- 2 pinches kosher salt (or to taste)
- black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint (chopped)
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Grilled Chicken Shawarma Bowls
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Grilled Chicken Shawarma Bowls are loaded with flavor! Slices of marinated and grilled chicken shawarma is served on top of saffron rice with a tomato cucumber salad, chopped romaine, pickles, hummus and Lebanese garlic sauce.
- 2½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2/3 cup plain whole milk greek yogurt (not fat free)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tablespoons extra light olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 tablespoons shawarma seasoning
- 1 recipe saffron rice ((see notes))
- 1 recipe tomato cucumber salad
- 2 small heads of romaine (chopped)
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced pickles
- 6 tablespoons Lebanese garlic sauce (toum) (or more if desired)
- 6 tablespoons hummus (or more if desired)
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
- naan (for serving, optional )
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Saffron Rice Recipe
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This Saffron Rice Recipe is simple and delicious. In this fragrant side dish, white basmati rice combined with sautéed onion, saffron infused water and broth simmers on your stove top until fluffy and golden. Yields 6 cups (serving 6 - 1/2 cup portions) in about 45 minutes.
- 2 pinches saffron threads
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cups white basmati rice
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)
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Homemade Shawarma Seasoning
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Homemade Shawarma Seasoning is a blend of 13 warm and robust spices. Use in marinades or to season your favorite protein, vegetables, soups and stews. Yields just under 1 cup.
- 2 tablespoons allspice
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon ground clove
- 1 tablespoon ground (green) cardamom
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano (crushed between fingers)
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