Air-Fryer Brussels Sprouts
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Free up stovetop and oven space by making this Air-Fryer Brussels Sprouts recipe! Brussels sprouts are tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper and air fried until crispy. Serve with parmesan cheese and chopped fresh oregano. Serves 6 in under 20 minutes.
- 1½ pounds brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
- 1½ teaspoons olive oil (extra light )
- kosher salt (to taste)
- black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- 1 tablespoons parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- oregano ( or parsley, chopped for garnish)
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Mulled Apple Cider
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Cozy up with a warm mug of Mulled Apple Cider! Fresh apple cider simmers with a homemade mulled spice sachet until aromatic. Ladled into mugs and served piping hot with slices of fresh fruit.
- 1 gallon apple cider (use 100% pure apple cider)
- 1 to 5 mulled spice sachets
- cinnamon sticks
- apples (sliced, for garnish)
- orange (slices, for garnish)
- lemon (slices, for garnish)
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Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes
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Easy and cheesy! Whether they're serve with roasted chicken, a holiday ham or prime rib, they are superb! They also can be easily made a day in advance, saving you time!
- 4 large russet potatoes
- olive oil
- 4 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon (cooked until crispy and chopped )
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (freshly grated (divided))
- 1 tablespoon bacon fat (reserved)
- 3/4 to 1 cup sour cream (more if you need it)
- 4 green onion (sliced thin (light and dark green parts divided))
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper
- parsley (minced)
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Turmeric Roasted Carrots + Lemon Tahini Dressing
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Carrots roasted in a turmeric spice blend and drizzle in the most addicting tahini sauce-slash-dressing and topped with chopped pistachios (for crunch) and chopped cilantro for a pop of flavor and green.
- 8 medium carrots (with leafy tops attached)
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic
- 2½ tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (strained to catch seeds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- warm water (for thinning dressing)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
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Sweet and Smoky Sweet Potatoes
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Sweet from honey, smoky from the paprika and delicious because these are sweet potatoes we're talking about here.
- 2 large sweet potatoes (cut into 1½ inch chunks)
- 2½ tablespoons avocado oil (or extra light olive oil)
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- chopped fresh cilantro (for serving)
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Homemade Apple Pie Spice
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Use in your next apple pie or in any recipe calling for apple pie spice. This recipe can easily be doubled (or tripled) and would make for an excellent gift! This recipe yields 3 tablespoons.
- 1 heaping tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 3/4 teaspoon allspice
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Roasted Rosemary + Smoked Salt Fingerlings
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Fingerling potatoes tossed in smoked salt and rosemary and roasted until crispy. Serve with roast chicken, steak and/or anything in between.
- 2 pounds fingerling potatoes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or extra light olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon smoked flaked sea salt
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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Easy Artichoke Gratin
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Quick, simple and the perfect side dish or warm appetizer or side dish!
- 1 marinated artichoke hearts (or 14.75 oz jar)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated Gruyere cheese
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
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Homemade Turkey Pot Pie Soup
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PThis creamy yet cream-less Turkey Pot Pie Soup will make good use out of your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Simple and flavorful, a one-pot soup to warm your soul.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium size carrots (sliced into 1/4-inch thickness)
- 2 ribs celery (sliced into 1/4-inch thickness)
- 2 russet potatoes (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon sliced fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 4¾ cups turkey stock (divided (see notes))
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 cups leftover turkey (chopped or shredded)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt (more or less to taste)
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Honey Balsamic Glazed Whole Roasted Carrots
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Tender carrots glazed in a sweetly-tangy balsamic and honey glaze.
- 2 bunches baby carrots (go for the ones that have the tops still on)
- 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2½ tablespoons honey
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