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Carrot Orange Mimosas

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Carrot Orange Mimosas are fresh, bright and earthy. A blend of carrot and orange juice with a touch of Grand Marnier is topped off with Prosecco. Just in time for spring which makes this cocktail perfect for your weekend brunch.

2 cups chilled carrot juice (chilled)
1½ cups chilled orange juice (chilled)
1/4 cup Grand Marnier
1 bottle Prosecco (chilled (see note))

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Greek Yogurt Biscuits

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Greek Yogurt Biscuits are simple, quick to throw together and half the fat! Thanks to plain nonfat greek yogurt, the butter is significantly reduced and yet still produces a flaky biscuits! This recipe yields 8 biscuits in about 35 minutes.

2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (ice cold)
1 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
1 large egg (beaten)

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Turkey Sausage Breakfast Gravy

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Deliciously flavorful, Turkey Sausage Breakfast Gravy is lighter and made from scratch! Lean ground turkey is mixed with seasoning and browned before being turned into a thick gravy and served over biscuits!

1 pound ground turkey (93% lean )
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (coarse freshly ground )
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (2% or whole)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
8 biscuits (for serving)

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Mushroom Wild Rice Casserole

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Creamy and delicious, this Mushroom Wild Rice Casserole is made 100% from scratch. Sautéed onions, garlic, mushrooms and thyme are mixed in a cream sauce without opening a can of cream of mushroom soup. Topped with gruyere for a delicious nutty flavor. Serves 10 in about an hour.

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
8 ounces mushrooms (sliced )
1 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon thyme (chopped)
3 cups cooked wild rice (blend)
1 recipe cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
5 ounces gruyere (shredded)

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Ham and White Bean Soup

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In this from-scratch Ham and White Bean Soup, great northern beans are soaked overnight and then cooked with herbs, onions and a leftover ham bone in broth for a simple, comforting and flavorful soup. Yields 4 bowls or 6 smaller cups.

1 pound great northern beans
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
kosher salt
1 clove garlic (minced)
4 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
1 leftover ham bone
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth ((or 2 quarts))
black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)

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Maple Bourbon Banana Pudding Cake

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Maple Bourbon Banana Pudding Cake is an incredibly easy and cozy fall dessert. Imagine a moist banana cake that melts into a maple-y, bourbon and brown sugar pudding! Delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serves 6 in under an hour.

1¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated )
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large (ripe) banana
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup maple syrup (see notes)
2 tablespoons bourbon
1/4 cup pecans (coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped)

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Dill Pickle Potato Salad

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Wow your guests this summer grilling season with this Dill Pickle Potato Salad! Cooked baby white potatoes are tossed with dill pickles and green onions in a light and simple dressing. Topped with hard boiled eggs, fresh dill and extra black pepper.

3 pounds baby white potatoes
1/2 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
1 bunch green onions (sliced)
1 cup dill pickles (sliced petite or snacker size )
kosher salt (to taste)
black pepper (freshly ground to taste)
6 hard boiled eggs (quartered)
dill (chopped for garnish)

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Fresh Green Bean Casserole with Onion Ring Topping

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Make this Fresh Green Bean Casserole with Onion Ring Topping from scratch this holiday season! Green beans tossed with a homemade mushroom sauce and topped with crispy air-fried onion rings!

1½ pounds green beans (rinsed, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2 to 2-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon sea salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
1 large shallot (diced (about 1/3 cup))
8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced )
2 cloves garlic (minced (about 3/4 teaspoon))
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups half & half
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
1 recipe air fryer beer battered onion rings (lightly battered version)

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Western Omelet Mini Frittatas

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Great for a low-carb breakfast on the go, these Mini Western Omelet Frittatas have everything you love in a western omelet like: diced ham, bell peppers and Swiss cheese, simply made in a muffin pan. Yields 6 (2 frittata) servings.

olive oil spay (for muffin tin)
6 large eggs
6 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 cup diced leftover cooked ham (see notes)
1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced mushrooms (optional)
1/3 cup diced green onion

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Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates with Goat Cheese

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Simple and scrumptious, pitted Medjool dates are stuffed with creamy goat cheese, wrapped in bacon and speared with a toothpick. These bake until the bacon cooks and shrink-wraps itself around the dates. And If these weren't perfect one-bite appetizers already, I also like to drizzle my bacon wrapped dates with both a little honey and balsamic glaze.

olive oil spray
24 medjool dates (pitted)
4 ounce goat cheese log
12 slices thick-cut bacon (cut in half to get 24 half-slices (see notes))
24 toothpicks
2 tablespoons honey (for serving (optional))
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (for serving (optional))

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