Homemade Gingerbread Spice Blend
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Skip over store bought and make your own Homemade Gingerbread Spice Mix with just 5 common pantry spices. Yields over 1/2 cup and is ready to use wherever gingerbread spice is called for.
- 2 tablespoons ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons ground clove
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
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Enchilada Chicken and Rice Skillet
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This Enchilada Chicken and Rice Skillet is one pan easy dinner! Leftover chicken is tossed with sautéed onion, garlic with tomato paste, my homemade enchilada seasoning, fire roasted tomatoes and green chiles, rice and beans. Simmered in broth until the rice is tender, then topped with cheese until melted and delicious! Serve with tortilla chips and toppings of your choice. Yields 6 servings in about 35 minutes.
- 2 teaspoons light olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (or use rotisserie])
- 2 tablespoons homemade enchilada seasoning blend
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 15 ounces canned black beans (drained and rinsed (see notes))
- 3/4 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 15 ounces canned fire-roasted tomatoes and green chiles ((see notes))
- 2 cups cheddar jack cheese (more or less to your preference)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (for garnish)
- 4 green onions (sliced for garnish)
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Simple Garlic Parmesan Zoodles
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These Garlic Parmesan Zoodles are a delicious way to up the veggies in your diet while lowering your carb intake. Fresh zucchini is spiraled and quickly cooked in garlicky olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serves 2 in about 10 minutes.
- 2 teaspoons light olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 medium zucchinis (spiraled into zoodles)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or more to taste)
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Simply Lemon Tahini Dressing
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In this low-calorie Simple Lemon Tahini Dressing, creamy tahini is whisked with grated garlic, smoked paprika, lemon juice and olive oil. Whether a bountiful leafy green salad or roasted veggies, this Simple Lemon Tahini Dressing will elevate your meal. Creamy, luscious and full of flavor. Bonus you can make this dressing in minutes.
- 2½ tablespoons tahini
- 1/2 clove garlic (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 pinch paprika
- 1/2 lemon (juiced, about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)
- hot water (1 to 3 tablespoons, to thin dressing)
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Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce
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What's cozier than the sound of warm homemade Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce drizzled over your pie, ice cream or in your iced coffee? This virtually foolproof method calls for a handful of ingredients and is quick, delicious and boozy!
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
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Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
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Avocado is blended with roasted tomatillos, onion and jalapeno, fresh garlic, cilantro and lime juice for a creamy, slightly spicy and delicious salsa. This recipes yields 3 cups or 12 (1/4 cup) servings.
- olive oil spray
- 8 ounces fresh tomatillos
- 1 small yellow onion (quartered)
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 large avocados
- 1 handful cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 large lime (juiced)
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B.L.A.T Salad
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Meet the best BLAT salad ever! You get all the flavors of the beloved BLAT sandwich minus the carbs!
- 10 slices thick-cut applewood bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (homemade or store bought)
- 2 large roma tomatoes (chopped)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 2 small avocados (peeled and sliced thin)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
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Sweet Potato Jalapeño Mash
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Baked sweet potatoes are blended with butter, cream, smoky, charred jalapeños and a touch of maple syrup.
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (scrubbed)
- 1 large jalapeño
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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Homemade Focaccia
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Homemade Focaccia is easy to make at home! Simple ingredients easily come together and yield a light tender bread with a crisp and buttery exterior.
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup warm water (110-115°)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2⅔ cup unbleached bread flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for greasing and drizzling)
- 2 pinches flaky sea salt
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Green Forest Pizza
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Green Forest Pizza is an incredible vegetarian pizza that even meat lovers will enjoy. Homemade chimichurri is spread over (homemade) pizza dough and topped with smoked mozzarella and baked until crisp and golden. Slice and top with arugula, shaved parmesan and micro-greens.
- 1 recipe pizza dough
- 1/2 cup chimichurri
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella (partially frozen and grated)
- 1/2 cup fresh smoked mozzarella (partially frozen and grated)
- 4 ounces cremini mushroom (sliced)
- 2 ounces broccolini
- 1½ cups arugula
- 1/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- microgreens
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