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In-N-Out Spread Recipe

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In this copycat In-N-Out Spread Recipe, common fridge and pantry ingredients are combined for a flavorful zippy spread for burgers and sandwiches or as a dip or topping for fries. This recipe yields approximately 3/4 cup or 6 (2-tablespoon) servings.

1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use light mayo)
3 tablespoons ketchup (I use sugar free)
2½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 pinch (small) kosher salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

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Bánh Mì Rice Bowls

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These Bánh Mì Rice Bowls are incredibly flavorful! Crispy pork tossed in a simple sauce consisting of coconut aminos, lemongrass, ginger and garlic is served over my cauliflower sushi rice with quick pickled carrots, cucumber and daikon radish and with a drizzle of spicy mayo on top!

1½ tablespoons honey
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup water
4 ounces matchstick carrots
6 ounces julienned persian cucumber ((about 4) see notes)
6 ounces julienned daikon radish
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemongrass paste (or puree fresh lemongrass in your mini food processor)
2 teaspoons garlic paste (or use freshly grated)
2 teaspoons ginger paste (or use freshly grated)
1/3 cup coconut aminos
1 medium lime (juiced (about 1 to 2 tablespoons))
1½ teaspoons fish sauce
1 pound ground pork (I use duroc ground pork)
cauliflower sushi rice (or rice of choice)
spicy mayo
4 green onions (sliced)
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 jalapeño (thinly sliced)
1 rainbow radish (thinly sliced)

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Grilled Shrimp Spring Roll Noodle Bowls

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Deconstructed spring roll noodle bowl! Upping the veggies, adding grilled shrimp and making a yummy slightly spicy and gingery, tamari based saucy-dressing of sorts.

1 medium english cucumber (sliced thin)
1 carrot (peeled and julienned (I used my julienne peeler))
1 cup bean sprouts (rinsed)
1/2 red bell pepper (sliced into thin strips)
1/2 yellow bell pepper (sliced into thin strips)
1 avocado (sliced thin)
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili garlic paste (sambal oelek)
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar (unseasoned)
2 tablespoons low sodium tamari
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 splashes toasted sesame oil
1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (16/20)
1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
kosher salt (to taste)
white pepper (to taste)
1 pound dried rice noodles (stir-fry noodles or pad thai noodles)
4 green onions (sliced on an angle, for serving)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (for serving)
cilantro leaves (for serving (optional))

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Grilled Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowls

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Grilled Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowl is light, healthy and packed with incredible flavor! Juicy marinated grilled chicken, a plethora of fresh veggies and toasted cashews sit on a bed of tender rice noodles and is drizzled with a simple toasted sesame dressing. This recipe will serve 6.

1 recipe toasted sesame dressing
1 recipe sesame grilled chicken
8 ounces rice noodles (I used brown rice pad thai noodles)
6 ounces broccoli slaw (I like Mann's Power blend)
persian cucumbers (sliced)
shredded carrot
radish (thinly sliced)
pickled red onion
green onion (sliced)
cilantro
cashews (toasted)
toasted sesame seeds

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Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning

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Ditch the pre-made packets and make this super simple Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning at home! Simply combine common pantry herbs and spices with chicken bouillon granules and add to cooked ground chicken or turkey or use to marinate raw poultry.This recipe yields about 6 tablespoons or equivalent to 3 store bought (2 tablespoon) envelopes.

2 tablespoons ancho chili powder (or regular chili powder)
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon mexican oregano (or regular oregano)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Coconut Pancakes with Coconut Sryup

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These Coconut Pancakes are thick, fluffy and infused with coconut flavor. Serve spread with salted butter, drizzled with coconut maple syrup, a dollop of coco whip and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes. This recipe makes about 12 pancakes or 4 (3 pancake) servings.

1¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
1¼ cup canned coconut milk
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canned coconut milk
1/3 cup real maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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In this classically retro homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cake, pineapple slices and maraschino cherries are baked in brown sugar and butter with a moist and spongy, vanilla buttermilk cake. Serve slices with a dollop of whipped cream and an extra cherry on top!

1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
15 ounce (canned) pineapple slices (reserve juice)
12 maraschino cherries
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
1 (generous) teaspoon pure vanilla extract
whipped cream (optional)
extra maraschino cherries (optional)

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No-Churn Heavenly Hash Ice Cream

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No-Churn Heavenly Hash Ice Cream is chocolatey, nutty and absolutely incredible! A rich and chocolatey ice cream studded with roasted almonds, mini chocolate chips and creamy marshmallow ribbons throughout. Yields 16 (½-cup) servings.

3/4 cup unsalted almonds (roughly chopped before measuring)
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
14 ounces canned sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsweetened dutch process cocoa
3 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa (like Hershey's Special Dark)
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
7 ounces marshmallow creme

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Apricot Glazed Chicken

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These Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs are simple and so flavorful. Boneless skinless chicken thighs are topped with sweet (and slightly spicy), ginger and garlic apricot glaze and roasts in the oven until sticky, sweet and delicious. Serve with rice and roasted broccoli for the perfect easy weeknight meal.Yields 3 to 4 servings depending.

12 ounces apricot fruit spread (preserves or jam)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or low-sodium tamari)
1 tablespoon sambal oelek ((chili garlic paste))
1 tablespoon ginger paste (or freshly grated)
1 teaspoon garlic paste (or freshly grated)
1¼ to 1½ boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6 to 8 chicken thighs)
kosher salt (to taste)
white pepper (to taste)

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Homemade Southwest Dressing

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This homemade Southwest Dressing is so flavorful and will elevate your salad to the next level. Chipotles in adobo and fresh lime juice blended with spices and honey in a creamy luscious dressing. This recipe yields about 1 cup.

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey (up to 2 tablespoons)
1 medium lime (juiced)
1 medium chipotle (in adobo)
2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from canned chipotles)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)

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