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Grilled BBQ Sauce Chicken Brats

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Chicken brats are grilled and then slathered with barbecue sauce, then topped with homemade pickled red onions and a zigzag of spicy brown mustard. Delicious!

8 chicken brats or sausages
8 hot dog buns
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (or use your favorite)
pickled red onions
Spicy brown mustard
pickled jalapeños

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Asian Ramen Noodle Salad

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In this Asian Ramen Noodle Salad, toasted ramen noodles and sliced almonds are combined with green and thinly sliced purple cabbage, carrots, green onion and then tossed in a mild yet sweet, garlicky, toasted sesame dressing. This recipe yields approximately 10 cups.

1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cloves garlic (grated)
1 packet ramen noodle seasoning packet
1/4 cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or us low-sodium tamari if gluten free)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup sliced almonds
6 ounces instant ramen noodles (broken into small pieces)
1 pound green cabbage (thinly sliced)
8 ounces purple cabbage (thinly sliced)
2 ounces baby spinach (finely chopped)
1 bunch green onion (sliced, reserve some for serving)
1/2 cup carrots (sliced into pieces or matchsticks)

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5-ingredient Barbecue Bacon Baked Beans

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These Barbecue Bacon Baked Beans are easy and delicious and only call for 5 ingredients! They're the perfect side dish to your favorite grilled meal and great for parties! This recipe will serve 8 but can easily be doubled to serve more.

1 medium yellow onion (finely diced (about 1/2 cup))
4 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon (cut into pieces)
28 ounces baked beans (I buy organic)
1/2 cup sweet barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons un-sulphured molasses (do not use blackstrap)

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7-Layer Loaded Hummus Dip

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Impress your guests with this 7-Layer Loaded Hummus Dip. Layers of creamy hummus, homemade tabbouleh, cucumber, tomato, olives, feta and pine nuts is served with toasted naan.

2 cups hummus (store bought or [homemade])
1 cup tabbouleh (store bought or [homemade])
2 Persian cucumbers (diced)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup kalamata olives (pitted)
2 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted) (see notes)
1 tablespoon dill (chopped)
black pepper (freshly ground )
toasted pita (or pita chips) (for serving (see notes))

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Michigan Cherry Salad

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Michigan Cherry Salad is a popular salad you'll find on most menus in restaurants all around Michigan. In my version, a mix of leafy greens and fresh basil is topped with sliced apples, red onion, dried cherries, maple candied pecans and walnuts and blue cheese, drizzled in a cider dijon vinaigrette. This recipe yields 4 to 6 entree salads or about 8 smaller side salads.

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 (heaping) teaspoon dijon mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pecans halves
1/2 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup maple syrup
pinch kosher salt
10 ounces leafy salad greens (I use a spring mix and a sweet mix)
1/3 cup basil (sliced, plus smaller leaves for serving)
1 to 2 cosmic crisp or honeycrisp apple (cored and sliced)
1/2 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup dried cherries
freshly ground black pepper (for serving)

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Creamy Avocado Dressing

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A simple yet flavorful, creamy avocado salad dressing! Yields 1 cup or 8 (2-tablespoon) servings.

1 large avocado
1 clove garlic (peeled)
1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice ( or lemon juice)
3 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
water (as needed (I add up to 1/4 cup))

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Banana Walnut Breakfast Doughnuts

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Banana Walnut Breakfast Doughnuts are everything you love about banana bread in a baked doughnut. Dipped into a cream cheese glaze and topped with a sprinkle of chopped walnuts. A delicious breakfast on busy (or not busy) mornings.

nonstick baking spray
1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)
2 bananas
1 whole egg
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons hole milk
1/4 teaspoon real vanilla extract
1/4 cup walnuts (for garnish)

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Zucchini Carrot Bread

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The bread is ultra moist, flavorful and super sneaky with TWO kinds of veggies. This recipe will yield 2 loaves or 16 slices total.

1¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground flax seed
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup grapeseed oil (or other flavorless oil)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1½ cups grated zucchini
1½ cups grated carrot
1/2 cup chopped pecans

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Olive Oil Zucchini Bread

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This homemade Olive Oil Zucchini Bread is super moist and delicious! Fresh zucchini is mixed in a simple batter of flour, sugar, eggs, unsweetened applesauce, olive oil and cinnamon. My family's favorite zucchini bread ever. Yields 2 loaves.

2 (generous) cups freshly grated zucchini
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup olive oil (quality)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

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Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread

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This Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread is super moist and delicious! Shredded zucchini is mixed in a simple batter bursting with lemon and studded with poppy seeds. Baked sprinkled with Turbinado sugar for a touch of crunch and sweetness.

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large lemons (zested)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup olive oil (extra light)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2½-3 cups zucchini grated (see notes)
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar

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