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Sheet Pan Spinach Tomato Ricotta Pasta Frittata

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In this Sheet Pan Spinach Tomato Ricotta Pasta Frittata; beaten eggs are baked with sautéed shallots, cherry tomatoes, spinach, pasta and ricotta cheese.

olive oil spray
1 shallot (finely diced)
3 handfuls baby spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 clove garlic (minced)
kosher salt
black pepper (freshly ground)
4 large eggs
4 egg whites (or about 1/2 cup)
1½ cups leftover cooked pasta (I like to use whole wheat or protein pasta)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, divided)
1/2 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk or part skim)
basil leaves (for serving)
red pepper flakes (optional, for serving)

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Apple Cider Doughnuts

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These baked Apple Cider Doughnuts are tender, flavorful and addictive. These incredibly moist cake doughnuts have reduced apple cider for enhanced flavor while being perfectly spiced with cinnamon and apple pie spice.

nonstick baking spray with flour
1 cup apple cider (simmered until reduced to 1/2 cup)
1¾ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1¼ teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
10 tablespoon unsalted butter (at room temperature)
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
1 cup granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon apple pie spice (more or less, for thinning glaze)

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Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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These Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies have crispy golden brown edges and a soft chewy middle. Brown butter gives these cookies and subtle nuttiness, and paired with semi sweet chocolate chunks and flaky sea salt, makes these cookies extraordinary! This recipe yields approximately 32 cookies.

12 tablespoons unsalted butter (browned)
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
2⅓ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (bar) (chopped )
flaky sea salt

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Lemon Brown Butter Perch

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Lemon Brown Butter Perch is a simple yet incredibly flavorful recipe. Perch filets are lightly dredged in flour and fried in brown butter and served with a squeeze of lemon. Serve with your favorite rice, a simple salad or your favorite veggie side dish.

2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1½ pound perch (about 8 filets, see notes)
4 tablespoons butter (salted)
1 whole lemon (cut into wedges)

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Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli

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It doesn't get much easier than this Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli! Thinly sliced beef and broccoli florets are roasted in a hot oven, tossed in a simple sauce and served over rice.

4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon ginger (peeled and finely chopped)
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon gochujang
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil (divided)
1¼ pounds flat iron steak (skirt or flank steak)
12 ounces broccoli florets
olive oil spray
rice (or cauliflower rice)
sliced green onions
toasted sesame seeds

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Herby Apple Cider Bacon Chicken

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This Herb Cider Bacon Chicken tastes of fall! Seared seasoned chicken breasts in a thick and luscious, herb apple cider gravy. Those crispy bacon pieces aren't shabby either. Serves 4 in about 30 minutes.

4 strips bacon (diced)
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1½ pounds (227 grams) total weight)
1 pinch kosher salt (more or less to taste)
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 medium yellow onion (diced)
1 teaspoon thyme leaves (chopped fresh )
1 teaspoon sage leaves (chopped fresh )
1/2 teaspoon rosemary (chopped fresh)
2 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1¼ cup apple cider (NOT vinegar)

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Margherita Pizza Toast

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Margherita Pizza Toast is perfect for a quick and easy snack or meal. Toasted sourdough bread is topped with pizza sauce, sliced tomato and lots of melty mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Serve topped with fresh basil. Yields 2 servings but can be halved to serve 1 or doubled to serve more.

2 slices sourdough bread ((see notes))
1/4 cup pizza sauce (more or less depending on preference)
2/3 cup mozzarella (freshly grated)
6 slices tomato
2 pinches kosher salt
2 pinches italian seasoning
2 tablespoon parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - 12 small basil leaves

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Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

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Grilled asparagus drizzle with a mildly sweet and tangy vinaigrette. It's a simple side dish that packs a ton of flavor, and pair beautifully next to fish, chicken or beef.

1 clove garlic (finely minced or grated)
1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1½ teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for asparagus)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more for asparagus)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce or low-sodium tamari)
1/2 to 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for asparagus)
1 bunch asparagus (tough ends trimmed and discarded)
2 small lemons (cut in half)

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Bang Bang Salmon Rice Bowls

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These Bang Bang Salmon Rice Bowls are loaded with incredible flavor and delicious texture. Air-fried seasoned salmon bites are tossed in a simple sweet and (slightly) spicy sauce and served alongside a healthy blend of both sticky rice and cauliflower rice (the cauli rice is of course optional) and lots of veggies.

1/3 cup mayonnaise (I use light mayonnaise)
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1½ pounds skinless salmon (cut into bite-size pieces)
1 teaspoon (heaping) paprika
1 teaspoon (heaping) garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
avocado oil spray ( or extra light olive oil spray)
2 cups cooked sticky rice or white rice (see notes)
1½ cups steamed cauliflower rice (see notes)
1 cup sliced purple cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 persian cucumbers (sliced)
1 cup shelled edamame
2 small avocados (sliced)
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped or leaves left whole)
1/2 cup yum yum sauce hibachi
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (for serving)

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Cinnamon Apple Upside Down Cake

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In this Cinnamon Apple Upside Down Cake, tender brown sugar glazed apples melt into a cinnamon vanilla cake. Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream and a cup of coffee, tea or warm cider.

1 to 2 apples (honeycrisp, granny smith or golden delicious) (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch fine sea salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1½ teaspoon real vanilla extract
1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon fine salt (sea salt or pink himalayan)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted (and cooled))

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