Shirley Temple's with Homemade Cherry Grenadine
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Finally a homemade Shirley Temple made with homemade grenadine for a delicious colorful drink! Complete with sword toothpicks!
- 4 cups all-natural cherry juice
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 liter lemon-lime soda
- orange slices (for garnish)
- maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- sword toothpicks
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Caramelized Mushroom & Onion Frittata
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What a delicious beauty this bacon mushroom frittata is! Onions and mushrooms are caramelized in bacon fat, then mixed with eggs, bacon, thyme and cheese!
- 4 large large eggs
- 2 sprigs thyme (leaves removed and stem discarded)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon reserved bacon fat
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 heaping cup quartered cremini mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced yellow onion
- 1/4 heaping cup grated gruyere cheese
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Greek Chicken Pitas with Cucumber Dill Yogurt Dressing
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These Greek Chicken Pitas are an easy healthy recipe! Warm pita topped with grilled chicken, kalamata olives, lettuce, onion and tomato. Sprinkled with feta and drizzled with an addictive cucumber dill dressing.
- 2 cups plain greek yogurt
- 1 cup cucumber (diced small)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped )
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed )
- 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- [greek dressing]
- 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 4 whole pocketless pita breads (warmed)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce (thinly sliced)
- 1 whole roma tomato (diced (seeds removed and discarded))
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced )
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled )
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Crispy Baked Onion Rings
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These baked onion rings are baked and not fried! Onions are dipped in egg whites and then lightly breaded in seasoned Panko and then baked until crispy.
- 2 to 3 sweet onions (sliced (about a half-inch thick))
- 2 to 3 egg whites ((yolks are discarded or used for another purpose))
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons all purpose seasoning salt (optional])
- kosher salt (to taste)
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White Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies
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These white chocolate chip brownie cookies are a huge hit in my house. Not a fan of white chocolate chip? Try dark or milk chocolate chips!
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
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Lemon Basil Pesto Pasta
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This lemon basil pesto pasta is SO good! A quick lemon basil pesto is tossed with hot pasta for a delicious and quick meal.
- 1 pound short pasta
- 1 bunch basil (about a cup)
- 1 small bunch parsley (roughly chopped)
- 2 to 3 tablespoon capers (drained)
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 1 lemon (zest)
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard
- 1 clove garlic (smashed and peeled)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1½ petite peas
- kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
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Spicy Salmon Crunch Bowl
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This Spicy Salmon Crunch Bowl is a deconstructed version of my favorite sushi roll. Sushi rice and shredded red cabbage is topped with pickled vegetables, salmon and avocado. Sprinkled with a crunchy onion topping and spicy mayo drizzle.
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 pinches red pepper flakes
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 english cucumber (shaved or very thinly sliced)
- 2 medium carrots (shaved or very thinly sliced)
- 1/2 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup fried onions (homemade or brands like Fresh Express or French's)
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 4 drizzles light soy sauce
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 24 ounces air fryer salmon
- 1/4 cup spicy mayo (see notes)
- 4 teaspoons black sesame seeds
- 1 jalapeno (sliced)
- 1 small avocado
- cilantro leaves
- sliced radish
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Cornmeal Buttermilk Bisicuits with Jalapeno Cheddar Butter
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These cornmeal buttermilk biscuits are so tender and delicious! I love to make a homemade jalapeno and cheddar butter to spread on them while warm!
- 1⅓ cups unbleached all-Purpose flour (plus more for work surface)
- 2/3 cup coarse corn grits (or polenta)
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter (diced)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 stick butter
- 1 jalapeno
- 1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
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Toasted Mediterranean Sandwich
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This Mediterranean sandwich is filled with seasoned grilled turkey, roasted red pepper, cucumber, artichokes and hummus and then toasted to perfection!
- 6 sandwich rolls
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 to 2 tablespoons all-purpose season salt (or use your favorite])
- extra light olive oil spray
- 1 small can artichoke hearts (quartered (about 6-8 whole))
- 2 roasted [red peppers (sliced])
- 2 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup hummus
- lettuce (torn)
- cucumber (sliced thin)
- onion (sliced thin)
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Double Chocolate Chip Bacon Cookies
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Double Chocolate Chip Bacon Cookies are a delicious sweet and savory treat. Chocolate cookie studded with chocolate chips and crispy smoky bacon.
- 6 slices applewood bacon
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1½ granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips (I like Ghirardelli)
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