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Turkey Lemon Wild Rice Soup

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Turkey Lemon Wild Rice Soup is flavorful, hearty and comforting. In this soup, leftover roast turkey, fresh garlic, sage, rosemary and thyme and wild rice are in a lemony creamy broth thickened by egg. Simple and quick to prepare, this soup is absolutely incredible.Yields about 9 cups and will serve 6 generous servings.

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium carrot (diced (about 1/2 cup))
2 short celery stalks (diced (about 1/2 cup))
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
2 cloves fresh garlic (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh sage (finely chopped)
1 tablespoons fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme (finely chopped)
2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup wild rice blend
2 large eggs (beaten)
3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
12 ounces leftover turkey (chopped)
2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)

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Maple Glazed Carrots

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These Maple Glazed Carrots are super simple yet have incredible flavor. Carrots caramelize in coconut oil (or butter) and then tossed with garlic and maple syrup. The sweet and savory combination is so good!

2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil
2 pounds carrots (peeled and roll cut into approximately 3/4-inch pieces)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped)

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Homemade Yellow Cake Mix

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Say goodbye to store-bought cake mix! Use this Homemade Yellow Cake Mix in any recipe calling for yellow cake mix! Yields approximately 4 cups cake mix.

2½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour (see notes)
1½ cups sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon fine salt (sea salt or Himalayan)
4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter

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Crispy Rice Salad

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This Crispy Rice Salad is flavorful and refreshing and ridiculously delicious. Toasted rice is tossed with cool cucumber, green onions, shelled edamame and creamy avocado for a wholesome and texture rich salad.

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or low-sodium tamari if gluten free)
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 large lime (juiced)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 clove garlic (grated)
2 cups cooked rice ((I used parboiled rice))
1 tablespoon chili garlic paste ((sambal oelek))
3 tablespoons extra light olive oil (or avocado oil)
4 persian cucumbers (halved and sliced)
1 cup shelled edamame
1 bunch green onions (sliced)
1/2 bunch mint (chopped)
1/2 bunch cilantro (chopped)
2 small avocados (diced)
1/2 cup crushed peanuts ((optional))

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Orange Cardamom Cookies

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These Orange Cardamom Cookies are tender, chewy and absolutely incredible! A soft molasses cookie with crispy sugary edges is spiced with ground cardamom and studded with orange zest. Yields about 36 cookies.

2¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup granulated white sugar (for rolling cookie dough in)

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Baked Brown Sugar French Toast

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Baked Brown Sugar French Toast is a delicious, rich and decadent breakfast casserole that's perfect for any occasion! Slices of challah are dipped in a cinnamon custard, layered over a mixture of brown sugar and brown butter and baked until golden. No need for syrup as the sugar mixture is the topping!Serves 6.

1½ cups dark brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1½ cups half & half (see notes)
1 tablespoons real vanilla extract
1 loaves challah ((or use brioche) sliced into 3/4 to 1-inch slices)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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Super Soft Gingerbread Cookies

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Add these Super Soft Gingerbread Cookies to your holiday baking this year! The ingredients are simple and produce the BEST, softest and most incredible cookies.

3½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1½ tablespoons [gingerbread spice mix]
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup brown butter
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup unsulphured molasses
1 large egg
2 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
3 to 4 tablespoons milk (as needed)
1 splash pure vanilla extract

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Creamy Chicken Lemon Rice Soup

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This Creamy Chicken Lemon Rice Soup is quick, comforting and soup-er easy! Rice cooks with a combination of carrots, celery and onions in broth and is thickened with lemon juice and eggs. Ladle into bowls on a chilly day or when you're feeling a little (or a lot) under the weather. Yields 8 cups in 30 minutes.

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely diced carrot
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 to 3/4 cup long grain white rice (see notes)
2 large eggs (beaten)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt (more or less to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (more or less to taste)
1 cup (heaping) shredded leftover roast chicken (rotisserie or poached chicken)
minced fresh parsley (or mint, for serving)
soup crackers (for serving)

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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Melts

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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Melts are a simple and delicious way to enjoy leftovers. Thick slices of toasted Texas toast topped with all the Thanksgiving holiday fixings plus melted cheese and smothered with gravy. Note: I'm listing the ingredients per 1 (melt) sandwich, however this recipe can easily be doubled for more servings.

1 slices texas toast (toasted)
1/4 to 1/3 cup mashed potatoes (leftover, rewarmed)
1/4 to 1/3 cup stuffing (leftover, rewarmed)
1/4 to 1/3 cup turkey (leftover, rewarmed)
2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
1/4 cup turkey gravy (warmed (or more if desired))
2 slices havarti cheese (or other melty cheese)
black pepper (freshly ground, for serving)
fresh chives (snipped, for garnish)

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Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Parsnips

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One pan herb roasted turkey breast is one easy, comforting and delicious dinner. This is such a hearty, cozy meal for just about any occasion. This recipe will serve 4 to 6.

6 parsnips (peeled and roll cut (see blog post for explination))
1 tablespoon avocado oil (or other oil safe for high-temp cooking)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds boneless turkey breast roast (see notes)
1 tablespoon minced parsley

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