La Scala Chopped Salad
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The La Scala Chopped Salad is a famous Italian-style salad originating from the renowned restaurant La Scala in Beverly Hills, California. In it, chopped lettuce is combined with salami, chickpeas and mozzarella and tossed in a dijon and red wine vinaigrette and pecorino romano or parmesan cheese.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 heaping tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste (or freshly grated)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese (grated, or use parmesan cheese)
- 1 small head iceberg lettuce
- 1 medium head romaine
- 8 ounces mozzarella (shredded)
- 5 ounces hard salami (cut into batons)
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese (grated, or use parmesan cheese)
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Greek Couscous Salad
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In this Greek Couscous Salad, cooked pearled (Israeli) couscous, fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, greek olives, crumbled feta cheese, pepperoncini and chickpeas are tossed with lemon juice, fresh dill and olive oil. A simple healthy and delicious salad that's great for a small crowd or meal prepping for the week. Yields 7 cups and yields 7 (1-cup) servings.
- 1 cup pearled (Israeli) couscous (uncooked)
- 14 ounces chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1½ cups persian cucumbers (halved and sliced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup pitted greek olives (halved )
- 1/3 cup pepperoncini (sliced)
- 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- freshly ground black pepper
- kosher salt (to taste)
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Vanilla Blood Orange Mimosas
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Vanilla Blood Orange Mimosas are just as stunning as they are delicious. A splash of Grand Marnier and chilled bubbly Prosecco is topped off with vanilla flavored blood orange juice for an impressive, warm and citrusy adult beverage!
- 3 cups blood orange juice (freshly squeezed )
- 1½ tablespoons vanilla extract
- a few splashes Grand Marnier (in each glass)
- 750 mL prosecco
- blood orange slices (for garnish)
- fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
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Air Fryer Pasta Chips with Pesto Dip
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Jump on this Tik Tok trend and make Air Fryer Pasta Chips! Cooked bowtie pasta is tossed with herbs, spices and pecorino Romano cheese before being air-fried until golden and crispy. Serve with warm marinara and my homemade creamy pesto dip!
- fine sea salt
- 6 ounces bowtie pasta (dried)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (soften)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra light )
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pinch kosher salt
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Melon Fennel Salad with Pistachio Oil
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This Melon Fennel Salad with Pistachio Oil is simple, fresh and utterly delicious! Thinly sliced fennel, cantaloupe and honeydew melon tossed with lemon juice and served drizzled with pistachio oil. Perfect salad to serve at brunch, lunch or dinner.
- 1/4 cup fennel fronds (chopped)
- 1/3 cup roasted and salted pistachios
- 1/3 cup olive oil (plus more if needed)
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium fennel bulbs
- 12 ounces cantaloupe (thinly sliced)
- 12 ounces honeydew melon (thinly sliced)
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 4 ounces parmesan shavings
- fennel fronds
- flaky salt (for serving)
- freshly ground black pepper
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Cinnamon Sugar French Toast
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You need this Cinnamon Sugar Crusted French Toast recipe! Slices of brioche dipped in a simple vanilla custard, dusted with cinnamon sugar and griddled until crisp and caramelized. Serve with salted butter and pure maple syrup. Yields 8 (2-piece) servings.
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (or more to taste)
- 1 cup milk (use one you prefer)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch fine salt (sea salt or pink himalayan)
- 16 slices brioche (thick slices or texas toast)
- 2 tablespoon butter (or coconut oil, for griddle)
- salted butter
- maple syrup
- whipped cream
- fresh raspberries
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The Jennifer Aniston Salad
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A wholesome bulgur wheat salad containing fresh cucumber, chickpeas, crumbled feta, red onion, fresh herbs and chopped pistachios for crunch. A light yet filling salad that's incredibly fresh and delicious! Serves 6 (1¼ cup servings)
- 1 cup (uncooked) bulgur wheat ((or about 2¾ cooked))
- 1/2 medium red onion (diced)
- 1½ cups persian cucumber (finely diced)
- 15 ounce canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped salted and roasted pistachios
- 1/2 cup fresh mint (chopped)
- 1/2 cup parsley (chopped)
- 1 medium lemon (juiced (about 2 tablespoons))
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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Baked Egg in a Hole Bagels
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These Baked Egg in a Hole Bagels are an easy fun recipe that anyone can make! A simple sheet pan breakfast of bakery bagels, smoked ham and eggs. Serves 6 in 20 minutes.
- 3 bagels (sliced in half)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (use your favorite)
- 6 eggs
- 6 slices country ham (thin)
- kosher salt
- black pepper (freshly ground)
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- chives (snipped)
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Blueberry Lavender Pastry Pies
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Easy dessert alert! These Blueberry Lavender Pastry Pies are so simple and delicious! Puff pastry, fresh blueberries and lavender sugar (instructions included) are the secret to making this beautifully rustic dessert! Serve with vanilla ice cream.
- 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting work surface)
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 6 ounces blueberries
- 3 tablespoons lavender sugar (see notes)
- 1/2 lemon (juiced about 2 to 3 teaspoons)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter (cut into fourths)
- 2 tablespoon turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)
- vanilla ice cream (for serving)
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Cheesy Chicken Dip
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This Cheesy Chicken Dip is simple and very cheesy! A blend of cream cheese, mayo, both chihuahua cheese and monterey jack, tender cooked chicken and green chiles are baked until nice and melty. A quick trip under the broiler for a crispy browned top. Serve with tortilla chips.
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups grated chihuahua cheese
- 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
- 1½ cups chopped cooked chicken (leftover roasted, grilled or rotisserie)
- 1 4.5 ounce can chopped green chiles
- 2 to 4 green onions (light parts chopped, dark green parts sliced for garnish)
- chopped fresh cilantro (for serving)
- thick sturdy tortilla chips
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