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Garlicky Fajita Shrimp Pasta

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It doesn't get more flavorful than this Garlicky Fajita Shrimp Pasta! Seared fajita seasoned shrimp, peppers and onions, lots of garlic and pasta tossed together in a simple cream sauce. Serves 4 to 6 (depending) in about 40 minutes.

12 ounces campanelle pasta (or other short pasta)
1 pound shelled and de-veined raw shrimp (16/20, tails on or off and thawed if frozen)
2 tablespoons homemade fajita seasoning
3 teaspoon olive oil (divided)
1/2 medium red onion (sliced)
1/4 cup red bell pepper (sliced )
1/4 cup orange bell pepper (sliced )
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper (sliced )
1/4 cup green bell pepper (sliced )
4 large garlic cloves (minced)
1/4 cup dry white wine (like sauvignon blanc or chardonnay)
1½ cups half & half (or sub with 3/4 cup each heavy cream and whole milk)
kosher salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
cilantro (for serving)
grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

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Almond Butter Granola

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This small-batch almond butter granola is a deliciously healthy and wholesome snack or topping. Oats are combined with almond butter, hemp hearts, chia seeds, ground flax and sweetened with maple syrup before baking until crisp and golden. Yields about 3 cups or 12 (1/4 cup) servings.

1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons shelled hemp hearts
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons ground flax
1/2 teaspoon fine salt (sea or Himalayan )
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup almond butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

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Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

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Homemade ranch dressing mix with an ingredient list you can be proud of! This recipe yields 10 (2 tablespoons) servings or 1¼ cup.

1 cup dry buttermilk
2½ tablespoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons dried chives
2 teaspoons dried dill
2½ teaspoons garlic powder
1½ teaspoons onion powder
1½ teaspoons dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream ( or plain nonfat greek yogurt (see notes))
3 tablespoons Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
2/3 to 1 cup buttermilk (or water, to thin out as desired)
1 cup sour cream ( or plain nonfat greek yogurt (see notes))
2 to 3 tablespoons Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
buttermilk ( to thin out as desired)

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Salmon Fried Rice

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Salmon Fried Rice is delicious and a great way to use up leftovers. Stir-fry cold cooked rice and sliced shiitake mushrooms with ginger, garlic and green onions before tossing with leftover salmon and soy sauce.

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated (see notes1))
1 large garlic clove (grated)
4 whole green onions (sliced, light and dark parts divided)
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
3 cups cold leftover rice
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (plus more for serving (see notes2))
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 large eggs
10 ounces leftover cooked salmon
sriracha (for serving)

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Homestyle Baked Chicken

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Homestyle Baked Chicken is a cozy and comforting dinner. Chicken thighs and drumsticks are lightly coated in flour, seasoned with poultry herbs, paprika and basted with pan drippings for the ultimate crispy skin. After making a quick pan gravy, serve with homemade mashed potatoes, buttery corn and soft rolls.

1¾ pounds chicken thighs (bone in and skin on )
1¾ pounds chicken drumsticks (bone in and skin on )
1 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra light or avocado oil)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
fine sea salt (to taste)
black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
1½ tablespoons poultry herbs or seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons fat drippings (from pan)
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (plus more if needed to thin)
1/2 tablespoon low-sodium tamari (or low sodium soy sauce)
black pepepr (freshly ground, to taste)

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Mushroom Stroganoff

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This Easy Mushroom Stroganoff is a hearty and cozy vegetarian dinner. Sautéed cremini mushrooms, shallots, garlic and fresh thyme in a simple yet lusciously creamy sauce is tossed with egg noodles. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and minced parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serves 6 in about 40 minutes.

12 ounces extra wide egg noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup diced shallots
3 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 pound sliced cremini mushrooms
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry white wine (like chardonnay or sauvignon blanc)
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or more or less to taste)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
chopped fresh parsley (for serving)
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

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Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

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The weekend calls for a hearty, warm bowl of Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup! If time allows, plan ahead to make the homemade turkey stock and then you won't believe how easy the rest of this soup is to throw together.

2 teaspoons olive oil (extra light)
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
2 medium carrots (sliced)
2 (short) stalks celery (sliced)
1 tablespoon sage (chopped)
2 teaspoons thyme (minced)
12 cups unsalted turkey stock (or use store bought (see notes))
2½ cups leftover turkey (chopped or shredded )
2 teaspoons kosher salt (more or less to taste)
1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground, more or less to taste)
4 ounces egg noodles (like kluski)

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Roasted Turkey Cranberry Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing

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Shredded leftover turkey tossed with celery, red onion, toasted pecans and dried cranberries are tossed in a light greek yogurt dressing. Serve on a bed of baby spinach or on a buttery flakey croissant. Yields 6 (3/4 cup) servings

1/3 cup pecans
4 cups shredded cooked leftover turkey
1/3 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 pinch kosher salt (more or less to taste)
1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground, more or less to taste)
1/2 cup micro greens (optional)

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Chicken Egg Roll Bowl

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In this Chicken Egg Roll Bowl, ground chicken is cooked and tossed with napa cabbage, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms and carrots in a light ginger garlic sauce.

olive oil spray
1 pound lean ground chicken
2 teaspoons garlic paste
2 teaspoons ginger paste
1 medium napa cabbage (sliced (about 4 generous cups))
1 bunch baby bok choy ((3 to 4 small) sliced with leafy tops included)
1 small yellow onion (peeled, halved and sliced thin)
1 cup shredded carrot
4 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms (stems being removed and discarded)
1/4 cup low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
3 green onions (sliced)
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

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Homemade Maraschino Cherries

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Who needs store-bought when you can make your own Homemade Maraschino Cherries? Sweet cherries are soaked in a homemade syrup and perfect on ice cream or as a garnish for your favorite cocktail!

3 cups tart cherries (frozen)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 lemon (juiced)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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