Apple Cabbage Slaw with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
Apple Cabbage Slaw with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
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A fresh and flavorful slaw filled with cabbage, carrots and apples!


  • 1 medium cabbage
  • 3 medium carrots (peeled and julienned)
  • 2 Fuji apples (or McIntosh apples cored and julienned)
  • 5 green onions (trimmed and sliced thin)
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons poppyseeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Peach Balsamic Glazed Drumsticks
Peach Balsamic Glazed Drumsticks
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These Peach, Apricot & Balsamic Glazed Drumsticks they are sweet, tangy and delicious!


  • 8 skinless bone-in chicken drumsticks
  • 1/2 cup apricot peach preserves
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • kosher salt (to taste)

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Italian Grilled Cheese Sammies
Italian Grilled Cheese Sammies
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Basil pesto, fresh mozzarella and thinly sliced tomatoes sandwiched in between slices of bread and grilled!


  • 4 slices pumpernickel bread
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 roma tomato (sliced thin)
  • 2 large cremini mushrooms (sliced thin)
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or store bought (one tablespoon per sandwich))
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter (softened)

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How To Caramelize Onions
How To Caramelize Onions
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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 pounds sweet onions (or onions of your choice, slice 1/4-inch thick)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

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Honey Butter Popcorn with Toasted Pecans
Honey Butter Popcorn with Toasted Pecans
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Sweet and salty goodness with this Honey Butter Popcorn with Toasted Pecans!


  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 ounces pecans (toasted and roughly chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • kosher salt ( to taste)

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Best Fried Egg Sandwich
Best Fried Egg Sandwich
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Hearty bread is toasted and topped with cheese and perfectly seasoned fried eggs.


  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 slices American cheese (or sub with havarti, cheddar or Colby)
  • olive oil spray
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 shakes all-purpose season salt (or to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

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Classic Meat Sauce with Linguine
Classic Meat Sauce with Linguine
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Classic Tomato Meat Sauce with Linguine is simple, homemade and delicious. Linguine is tossed wit a ground beef ragu and is one of my favorite meat sauce recipes!


  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large large shallot (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound ground chuck or sirloin
  • 2 tablespoons red wine (like merlot, cabernet or anything in your fridge!)
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounce tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground, more or less to taste)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 pound linguine (dried pasta)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (torn, for serving)

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Baked Penne with Italian Sausage and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Baked Penne with Italian Sausage and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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Who doesn't love a good mac & cheese? How about baked penne with Italian sausage and sun-dried tomatoes? It's comfort food at its best!


  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for baking dishes)
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg (grated)
  • 1 pound penne
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound italian sausage
  • 10 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 6 cups whole milk (room temperature)
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (trimmed and thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (drained and thinly sliced)
  • 1½ cups sharp provolone cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1½ cup parmesan cheese (finely grated)

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Banana Nutella Split
Banana Nutella Split
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Banana Nutella Split is a easy and fun snack or light dessert. Banana topped with nutella, shredded coconut and anything else you can dream up!


  • 1 banana (peeled and sliced in half)
  • 1 tablespoon Nutella (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (regular or toasted)
  • fresh fruit
  • 1 tablespoon chopped nuts

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Creamy Lemon and Chive Farfalle
Creamy Lemon and Chive Farfalle
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This creamy lemon chive farfalle is dreamy and luscious. Fresh lemon and snipped chives and a burst of flavor in this creamy dish.


  • 1 pound farfalle pasta
  • 1 medium shallot (diced small)
  • 1 tablespoons extra light olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

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