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Homestyle Meatloaf

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Nothing says cozy comfort food like this Homestyle Meatloaf recipe. Simple and utterly delicious. It takes only minutes to throw together and while it’s baking, your home will fill with a mouth watering and soul-warming aroma. Tender, moist and a instant family favorite!

1½ pounds ground chuck
1/2 medium yellow onion (finely minced)
2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup (plus an additional 1/3 cup for brushing on top)
1 whole egg (lightly beaten)

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Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches

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Everything you love about French dip sandwiches but made easy by using the slow cooker. Tuck melt in your mout shredded beef and onions into crusty rolls, top with cheese and dip in the flavorful au Jus!

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 pound boneless beef chuck roast
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry red wine (may be substituted with beef broth)
2 large yellow onions (halved and sliced)
4 cloves garlic (smashed and peeled)
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
12 ounces beer
4 packets all-natural beef concentrate (or four teaspoons bullion granules)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1½ water
8 crusty hoagie rolls
16 slices swiss cheese

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Crock Pot Refried Beans

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Easy to throw together, cooked all day in the slow cooker with the end result being the best non refried beans in town. This recipe yields 6 cups.

3 cups dried pinto beans
5 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 green bell pepper (chopped)
1 jalapeño (seeded and chopped)
2 tablespoons lard (or bacon fat)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
8 cups water
2 teaspoons kosher salt

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Slow Cooker Chipotle Honey Pulled Pork

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Pork shoulder slowly simmers away in a delicious concoction of broth, chipotle peppers, honey and spices until it's so tender you can pull it apart with forks.

6 pounds bone-in pork shoulder
kosher salt
coarse freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lard (or bacon fat or olive oil)
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 chipotles in adobo (minced)
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon toasted coriander
1 teaspoon toasted cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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Hearty Vegetarian Lentil Soup

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A healthy and soul warming soup! Tender vegetables with hearty lentils in a comforting tomato broth. Delicious!

3 roma tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup yellow onion (finely diced )
2 medium carrots (finely diced (about a 1/2 cup))
2 ribs celery (short stalks) (finely diced (about a 1/2 cup))
2 teaspoons kosher salt
16 ounces lentils (sorted and rinsed)
2 quarts vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
minced fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Grilled Adobo Turkey with Green Tomato and Smoked Cheddar Grilled Cheese + Chipotle Honey Mayo

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This grilled cheese has flavor coming at you from every direction. There's smokiness, sweet, heat, bite and juiciness. It's everything a sandwich should be.

1 large egg (plus one yolk)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves (smashed, peeled and roughly chopped)
2 chipotle peppers in adobo (roughly chopped)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons honey
1 pound turkey breast tenderloins
1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
8 ounces smoked cheddar (grated)
1 small red onion (sliced thin)
1 medium green tomato (or red tomato, sliced thin)
8 slices pumpernickel rye swirl bread

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Easy Butter Chicken

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Easy Butter Chicken recipe is better than take out. Tender chicken in a creamy, warmly spiced coconut tomato sauce. Serve with basmati rice and toasty warm naan.

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
6 ounces Greek yogurt (must be full fat)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons butter (or olive oil)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic (squeezed through a garlic press)
2 heaping teaspoons garam masala
1 heaping teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 shakes cayenne pepper
1½ teaspoons kosher salt (more or less to taste)
1 15 ounce can tomato puree ((not tomato sauce))
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup full fat coconut milk ((heavy cream may be substituted))
3 cups cooked basmati rice
1/4 cup cilantro leaves

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Giant Ginger Molasses Cookies

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These Giant Ginger Molasses Cookies are a copycat of an old Panera Bread favorite. Simple, super soft and almost as big as your face!

2¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling cookie dough)

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Homemade Sugar Cookies

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These Homemade Sugar Cookies are easy and delicious. This recipe comes together quickly. Once the dough has chilled, simply roll-out and use cookie cutters to stamp out your cookies! Bake and decorate with frosting and sprinkles.

3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2½ cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Honey Buttermilk Waffles + Vanilla Maple Syrup

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Sweetened with honey these honey buttermilk waffles are easy and delicious! Serve with warm maple syrup and fresh fruit for a satisfying breakfast!

1¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cardamom
2 pinches kosher salt
2 large egg yolks (separated)
1⅓ cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup coconut oil (slightly warm, plus more for your waffle maker)
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup real maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon real vanilla extract

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