Homemade Tabbouleh
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This Homemade Tabbouleh recipe is fresh and delicious! A vegetarian Levantine salad consisting of finely minced parsley, mint and green onions tossed with soaked bulgur wheat, lemon juice and olive oil.
- 3/4 cup bulgur wheat
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 2 large bunches parsley (tough stems removed)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 to 5 finely chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- kosher salt
- 2 roma tomatoes (finely chopped (optional))
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
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Chinese Chicken Salad
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Chinese Chicken Salad is a healthy favorite at our house. Made of thinly shredded Napa and purple cabbage, shredded carrot, green onion and shredded cooked chicken tossed in a flavorful ginger dressing. Serve topped with crunchy noodles and toasted sesame seeds.
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (heaping)
- 1 large clove fresh garlic (grated)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cane sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups napa cabbage (thinly shredded)
- 2 cups purple cabbage (thinly shredded)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup carrot (shredded or julienned)
- 4 to 6 green onions (thinly sliced (reserve some for garnish))
- 3/4 cup crunchy noodles
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
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Salted Espresso Caramel Hazelnut Cookies
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Salted Caramel Espresso Hazelnut Cookies are the cookies you didn't know you wanted! Salty, sweet and nutty with some espresso chocolate chip flair! Even more delicious served with a glass of ice cold milk. Recipe yields 3 dozen which makes this great for sharing.
- 2¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 stick unsalted [butter that has been browned]
- 1 stick unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 3/4 cup espresso chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup caramel bits
- fleur de sel
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Buffalo Chicken Chili
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Buffalo Chicken Chili is delicious and a total crowd pleaser! Onions and jalapeño are sautéed with garlic and combined with tender chicken and white beans into a creamy, buffalo and fire-roasted tomato sauce. Top with sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, celery and green onion and serve with corn chips for the ultimate buffalo chili bowl! Serves 6 to 8.
- 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 medium jalapeño (diced (seeds and ribs removed for less heat))
- kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 28 ounces fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup Franks Red Hot Sauce
- 3 cups leftover cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
- 30 ounces cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
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This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken yields a tender juicy chicken every time. Simply place a whole chicken on top of chopped vegetables in your slow cooker. Pour broth or stock overtop and sprinkle with poultry herbs. Cook low and slow for a few hours and serve as is or shred and use in your favorite recipe. Serves 4 to 6.
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 ribs celery (chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 5 pound whole chicken
- 1 cup chicken bone broth (or chicken stock)
- 1 tablespoons poultry herbs or poultry seasoning (Like Morton & Basset)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (optional and to taste)
- ghee spray (for browning skin (optional))
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Italian Pasta Bake
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This Italian Turkey Spinach Pasta Skillet is easy and delicious! Three cheeses blanket cooked ground turkey, spinach and pasta tossed in a tomato pesto sauce! Simple and perfect for any night of the week!
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted )
- 1 clove garlic (peeled)
- 1/2 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup asiago cheese (freshly shredded)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly shredded)
- 12 ounces cavatappi pasta (plus sea salt for cooking)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3/4 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 pinch kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (or fire-roasted crushed tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 8 ounces spinach
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Leftover Meatloaf Sandwich
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This Leftover Meatloaf Sandwich is a great way to use up dinner leftovers. Grilled sourdough bread is slathered with a simple garlic aioli, reheated homemade meatloaf, melted cheddar and pepper jack cheese topped with pickles, onions, tomatoes and spinach.
- 2 heads garlic (tops trimmed to expose cloves)
- 1 drizzle olive oil
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use your favorite)
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 4 slices leftover meatloaf (reheated)
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 16 pickle slices
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 slices tomato
- freshly ground black pepepr (to taste)
- 1 cup baby spinach ((roughly) arugula or romaine)
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Homemade Chocolate Syrup
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This homemade chocolate syrup is not only delicious but not overly sweet! Squeeze it into a cold glass of milk, drizzle it over ice cream or pie, or into a blender with milk and ice cream for a delicious milkshake! It's the BEST! Yields 3½ cups or 24 (2 tablespoon) servings.
- 2½ cups sugar
- 1½ cups water
- 1½ cups dutch cocoa powder (treated with alkali)
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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Creamy Wheat Cereal with Fruit & Nuts
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Creamy Wheat Cereal with Frut and Nuts, a childhood favorite reimagined.
- 1 cup milk (plus more for finishing)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons Malt-o-Meal cereal
- 1 teaspoon sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon dried cherries
- 1 teaspoon honey (for drizzling)
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup Long grain white rice
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- parsley (for garnish (optional))
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