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Homemade Zuppa Toscana

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Zuppa Toscana is a deliciously hearty soup of mainly potatoes, kale, sausage and cannelini beans. This one-pot gem is loaded with flavor and is delicious served with crusty bread. The perfect soup on a cold and snowy day.

6 slices center cut bacon (diced)
16 ounces hot italian sausage
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
kosher salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon thyme leaves (chopped)
4 medium potatoes (diced)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
15 ounces cannelini beans ( drained and rinsed)
4 handfuls chopped kale
2 cups heavy whipping cream
black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
parmesan cheese (shaved, for serving)
italian bread (sliced, for serving)

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Asian Cashew Chicken Mason Jar Salad

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Meal prep on the weekend and enjoy an Asian Cashew Chicken Mason Jar Salad for lunch throughout the week. Thinly sliced Napa cabbage and romaine, topped with sugar snap peas, cucumber, carrot, green onions, cilantro, shredded chicken and tossed in a toasted sesame dressing.

1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
1/2 teaspoon ginger (grated)
1/2 teaspoon garlic (grated)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
toasted sesame dressing
1 cup sugar snap peas (halved )
1 cup salad cucumbers (sliced )
1 cup carrots (julienned )
1/4 cup green onions (sliced )
1/4 cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded )
1/2 cup cashews (lightly salted dry-roasted )
2 cups napa cabbage (thinly sliced (use generous cups) )
1 cup romaine lettuce (thinly slice (use generous cups) )

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Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage

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Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage is lean and healthy! All the flavors of traditional turkey sausage with a fraction of the fat.

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon garlic* (freshly grated)
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 to 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds**
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
2 teaspoons olive oil (for cooking)

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One Pan Lemony Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccolini

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This One Pan Lemony Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccolini is a simple and quick pasta dish that also happens to be DELICIOUS. Orecchiette pasta, turkey sausage, blistered tomatoes and tender broccolini in a light and brothy, lemon parmesan sauce. Serves 4 to 6 in under an hour.

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound turkey sausage
olive oil spray
1 large shallot (finely diced)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 to 3 cloves garlic (minced)
pinch red pepper flakes
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces dried orecchiette pasta
6 to 8 ounces broccolini (roughly chopped)
1 lemon (zested)
1/2 to 1 lemon (juiced)
black pepper (freshly ground )
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for serving)
1/3 cup basil (torn)

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Thai Cabbage Salad

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This Thai Cabbage Salad is light, healthy and so fresh! Shredded cabbage and romaine are tossed with carrot, sugar snap peas, bell pepper and peanuts before being tossed in a simple Thai dressing Yields 6 servings.

1 teaspoon garlic (grated )
1 teaspoon sambal oelek
1 teaspoon fish sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon coconut aminos (see notes)
2 cup green cabbage ((generous cups) shredded)
1 cup romaine lettuce ((generous cup) shredded)
3/4 cup sugar snap peas (chopped)
1/2 cup carrot (grated)
1/2 cup red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1/3 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts (coarsely chopped)
2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)

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Homemade Bailey's Irish Cream

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This St. Patrick’s Day spike your coffee mugs with Homemade Baileys Irish Cream! This recipe calls for simple ingredients, only takes a few minutes and yields 3-1/2 cups. Did I mention it's delicious?! It should last up to 2 months in the fridge if stored in an air-tight container.

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup ( store bought or [homemade])
1 teaspoon vanilla syrup
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules ((optional) see notes)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Irish whiskey ( - more or less to taste)

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Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs

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Making the Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs is easy and extremely delicious in ramen noodles bowls, soups and salads and especially with toast.

eggs (see notes)

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Sun-dried Tomato Tuna Salad

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Sun-dried Tomato Tuna Salad is bright with flavor, wholesome and delicious! Wild caught tuna is dressed up with sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest and capers. Serve in lettuce leaves or between toasted seedy whole grain bread.

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 to 4 tablespoons plain nonfat greek yogurt
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 small lemon (zested)
10 ounces canned wild caught solid pack tuna in water (drained)
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 green onions (sliced)
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (that are packed in oil, chopped - see notes)
1½ tablespoons capers (or to taste)
kosher salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

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Lemon Chickpea Soup

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This vegetarian Lemon Chickpea Soup is deliciously light and lemony. A simple one-pot soup of tender vegetables, pasta and chickpeas is topped with generous amounts of grated parmesan and a sprinkle of parsley. Yields 8 (1-cup) servings.

2 teaspoons garlic infused olive oil
2 short celery stalks (finely chopped)
1 medium carrot (finely chopped)
1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
1 heaping teaspoon thyme leaves (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas ((garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained)
2 cups water
1 quart low-sodium vegetable broth
8 ounces short pasta (like cavatelli)
1 small lemon (juiced)
minced parsley (for garnish)
freshly grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)

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Spicy Garlic Pasta alla Vodka

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Spicy Garlic Pasta alla Vodka is a lusciously creamy and cheesy tomato sauce spiked with vodka and with a delicious spicy kick. This recipe serves 2 generous portions or 4 smaller servings.

8 ounces short pasta (plus sea salt for pasta water)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small shallot
4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1 pinch kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons vodka
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for serving)
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
fresh basil (chiffonade (thinly sliced) for serving)

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