Strawberry Shortcake Cake
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This Strawberry Shortcake Cake is a two-layer dessert consisting of layers of homemade pound cake, whipped cream and macerated lavender strawberries. A gorgeous, show-stopping dessert for any occasion!
- 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 4 eggs
- 1¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 eggs (at room temperature)
- 1½ pounds strawberries (divided)
- 1/4 cup sugar ((I used lavender sugar) or substitute with granulated or light brown sugar)
- 1 recipe whipped cream (homemade )
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Crispy Honey Sriracha Beef and Snow Peas
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Crispy Honey Sriracha Beef and Snow Peas has lots of delicious texture and flavor. Crispy thin strips of beef and crunchy snow peas are tossed in a simple honey sriracha sauce and served overtop of cooked rice.
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or low-sodium tamari if gluten free)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 20 ounces lean grass-fed strip steak
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or other oil safe for high-heat cooking)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 8 ounces snow peas
- 4 green onions (sliced, reserving some for garnish)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
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Ginger Cashew Lettuce Wraps
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These Ginger Cashew Turkey Lettuce Wraps are full of flavor and nutritious goodness! A saucy mixture of ground turkey, water chestnuts, ginger, carrots and cashews wrapped up into romaine lettuce leaves.
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 pinces red pepper flakes
- olive oil spray
- 3 green onions (sliced (light parts only, saving the dark green for serving))
- 3 tablespoons minced ginger root
- 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound lean ground turkey ((ground beef or chicken may be used instead))
- 3/4 cup chopped water chestnuts
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 2 medium heads of romaine lettuce (leaves removed, washed and patted dry)
- 1/3 cup chopped cashews
- lime wedges
- cilantro
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Hot Honey Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Hot Honey Chicken Lettuce Wraps are so easy and delicious! Crisp lettuce is filled with a sweet and spicy chicken mixture and is topped with a plethora of toppings. Is great for a quick and easy dinner or for meal prepping for the week. Serves 4 (3 lettuce wraps) per person.
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (see notes*)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped (see notes**))
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste
- 18 lettuce leaves (boston, bibb, romaine or iceberg)
- shredded cabbage
- shredded carrot
- diced cucumber (I like Persian cucumbers)
- sliced green onion
- yum yum sauce (my recommendation for lighter version is within the post.)
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Mel's Cheesy Potatoes
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Mel’s Cheesy Potatoes is a classic side dish our family loves. A creamy and cheesy potato casserole topped with buttery crushed cornflakes, baked until golden and bubbly.
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted, divided)
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 recipe condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 3/4 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 32 ounces frozen diced hash brown potatoes
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
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Orange Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
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Ditch the packet and make the ham glaze yourself! This Orange Brown Sugar Glazed Ham is sweet and sticky with a subtle hint of orange. This recipe will feed 14 to 20 people depending.
- 10 pounds fully cooked ham (like a bone-in spiral ham)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup orange juice
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Pomegranate Bourbon Glazed Ham
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Simple and elegant, this Pomegranate Bourbon Glazed Ham is no doubt a show stopper. Ditch the glaze packet and make your own homemade sweet and boozy glaze this year, you won't be disappointed!
- 10 pound hardwood smoked bone-in, spiral-cut ham
- 1¾ cup 100% pomegranate juice
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
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Chocolate Chip Bars with a Salty Pretzel Crust
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These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are moist and so flavorful! A classic cookie bar studded with milk chocolate also has a salty pretzel crust! If you're a fan of the whole salty sweet thing, then these are your jam!
- 3 cups pretzel sticks
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 11.5 ounces milk chocolate chips (or just under 2 cups)
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Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cake
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This Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cake is moist and delicious! This loaf cake is bright with Meyer lemon and rich and decadent from the ricotta cheese. The whole thing is then glazed with a simple, drippy and crackly lemon icing.
- 1¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine salt (sea salt or pink himalayan)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 meyer lemons (zested)
- 1/4 cup meyer lemon juice (strained of pulp)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/3 cup butter (melted and has cooled slightly)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons half & half (or whole milk, at room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons meyer lemon juice (strained of pulp)
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The BEST Avocado Beet Hummus Toast
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For this Avocado Beet Hummus Toast, seedy slices of bread are toasted and topped with vibrant beet hummus, creamy slices of avocado, sprouts or micro-greens, fresh cilantro, smoked (or regular) flaky salt and crumbled goat cheese!
- 4 slices seedy sturdy bread (toasted)
- 1/2 cup roasted beet hummus (more or less to preference)
- 2 small avocados (sliced)
- 1 ounce goat cheese (crumbled)
- sprouts or micro greens
- flaked sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- torn cilantro leaves
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