15-Minute Garlic Bread
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This 15-Minute Garlic Bread is easy and so much better than store bought. With just a handful of ingredients you can have delicious garlic bread on the table in 15 minutes or less.
- 1 loaf Italian bread (sliced in half horizontally)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
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Pesto Garlic Bread
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This 3-ingredient Pesto Garlic Bread couldn't be any easier! A demi baguette is halved, slathered with pesto and baked until golden and crispy. Then sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan hot out of the oven for a delicious basil parmesan garlic bread. Serves 8 (one piece per person).
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs
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These Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs are sweet and spicy! Marinated cubed chicken thighs, bell pepper, onion are treaded onto skewers with pineapple and jalapeño and grilled until perfection. Serve with rice of choice with spoonfuls of the reserved marinade that also doubles as a sauce!
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 3 cloves garlic (grated)
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 2/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs ( cut into 1½-inch pieces)
- 1 large red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 large orange bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 large sweet onion (chopped)
- 1 pound fresh pineapple (cut into cubes)
- 2 large jalapeños (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (or white rice)
- sliced green onions
- chopped cilantro
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Honey Almond Granola
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Honey Almond Granola is slightly sweet, crunchy and delicious! Serve in a bowl topped with milk or as a topping to yogurt or ice cream. Simple ingredients, classic flavor and so easy to make! Yields approximately 3 cups.
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
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Grilled Green Beans
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Grilled Green Beans are easy, healthy, and the perfect summer side! Fresh green beans tossed in olive oil, grilled and seasoned with a homemade garlic herb blend.
- 1 to 1½ pounds fresh green beans
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons garlic herb seasoning
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Ranch Water
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Ranch Water consists of only three ingredients: tequila, lime juice and mineral water. A light and refreshing adult beverage that's perfect when enjoyed on a hot summer day!This recipe serves 2 servings but can be doubled or tripled to serve more.
- ice
- 6 ounces tequila blanco
- 3 ounces lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Topo Chico (mineral water) (to taste)
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Grilled Za'atar Chicken Thighs
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Grilled Za'atar Chicken Thighs are the best thing that will come off your grill this summer. Chicken thighs marinate in fresh lemon juice, homemade za'atar spice, parsley and fresh garlic for 30 minutes before being grilled to perfection. Serve as is with a favorite side, tucked in a wrap, in a rice bowl or slice to top a fattoush salad.
- 3 tablespoons za'atar
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic (finely grated)
- 2 large lemons (juiced)
- 1 tablespoons extra light olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (see notes)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or use up to 3 pounds)
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Baked Mostaccioli
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Baked Mostaccioli is a classic pasta dish and couldn't be any easier to make. A ridiculously simple baked pasta consisting of mostaccioli noodles in an easy yet flavorful tomato meat sauce topped with golden and melty mozzarella cheese.
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced small)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (or beef of choice)
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to preference (optional))
- 28 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch sugar (optional)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
- 8 ounces dried mostaccioli pasta noodles (or penne lisce)
- 16 ounces freshly grated mozzarella cheese (do not use bagged cheese)
- minced parsley (for garnish)
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Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
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This Homemade Thousand Island Dressing is easy, delicious and a fraction of the calories. In this creamy and tangy salad dressing; mayonnaise, greek yogurt and ketchup are combined with finely diced dill pickles, onion and thinned out with a little pickle juice. Use as spread on burgers and sandwiches or drizzle over your favorite salad or burger bowl.Yields 8 (3 tablespoon) servings.
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup full fat greek yogurt ((I like oikos plain with 25g protein))
- 1/2 cup ketchup (homemade, regular or sugar free)
- 1/3 cup finely diced white or yellow onion
- 1/3 cup finely diced dill pickles
- 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- 2 to 4 tablespoons dill pickle juice (brine)
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Blistered Tomatoes and Burrata with Pancetta
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Blistered Tomatoes with Burrata and Pancetta is a simple yet incredibly delicious appetizer. Roasted tomatoes, creamy burrata and salty crisp pancetta is drizzled with olive oil, balsamic glaze and topped with thin ribbons of fresh basil. Serve with crostini or torn bread.
- 8 ounces burrata (about 3 to 4 balls)
- 12 ounce French baguette (sliced)
- olive oil spray
- kosher salt
- 4 ounces pancetta
- 24 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (olive oil safe for high temperature cooking)
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more for serving)
- 4 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 10 basil leaves (rolled and thinly sliced)
- 2 pinches red pepper flakes (for serving (optional))
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