Fennel Cabbage Slaw
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This fennel cabbage slaw is crisp, fresh and smoky (thanks to crispy bacon). Tossed in a light dressing, this slaw tastes like summer/
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 pinch kosher salt (more or less to taste)
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
- 1 large fennel bulb (core removed, cut in half, and sliced very thinly)
- 4 cups purple cabbage (thinly sliced )
- 2 to 3 green onions (white and dark green parts, sliced thin)
- 4 strips cooked bacon (sliced or chopped)
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Pork Carnitas Tacos
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Pork Carnitas Tacos are a hit every.single.time. Lightly toasted corn shells are filled with crispy and flavorful homemade pork carnitas, cotija cheese, onions, lots of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
- 1 recipe pork carnitas
- 4 ounces cotija cheese (or use queso fresco or feta)
- 1 medium white onion
- 1 bunch cilantro (finely chopped)
- lime wedges
- jalapeño (raw or pickled)
- hot sauce
- lettuce (shredded)
- avocado (or guacamole)
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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
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In this Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas recipe, a well seasoned pork shoulder is rubbed with an oregano and cumin spiced oil mixture, then is cooked low and slow with onions, garlic, jalapeño and fresh citrus juice until fall apart tender. Once cooked and shredded, fry up the shredded pork in a skillet until golden and crispy.
- 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or extra light olive oil)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano (I use Mexican oregano)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 orange
- 1 lime
- 1 white onion (roughly chopped)
- 1 jalapeno (roughly chopped)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic (smashed and peeled )
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Paloma Slush
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A Paloma Slush is an icy version of the popular cocktail. Freeze grapefruit juice into cubes and blend it with more juice, tequila, lime juice and simple syrup. Serve in a salt rimmed glasses and enjoy!
- grapefruit juice (fresh or cold pressed)
- fine salt (I used pink Himalayan)
- 1 grapefruit (cut into wedges)
- 1/2 cup tequila blanco
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (see notes)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
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Vanilla Chai Ice Cream
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Tea and ice cream collide in this Vanilla Chai Ice Cream! With hints of vanilla, black tea, cardamom, black pepper and cinnamon in a creamy cool ice cream form, the hardest decision is scoop? Or cone? Decisions, decisions.
- 2 cup half & half
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 6 chai tea bags
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup ultra fine sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Peach Prosciutto and Burrata Sandwich
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In this Peach Prosciutto and Burrata Sandwich, creamy burrata, balsamic glaze, salty prosciutto, juicy peach slices, basil and arugula is sandwiched between a toasted baguette. Yields 4 servings.
- 12 ounce baguette (I used 1 Costco baguette for reference)
- salted butter
- 2 ounces burrata (or 4 burrata balls)
- freshly ground black pepper
- balsamic glaze
- 6 ounces prosciutto
- 1 large peach (pit removed (discarded) and sliced)
- honey (regular or hot honey)
- 10 basil leaves
- 2 ounces baby arugula
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Red Fruit Salad
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This Red Fruit Salad is loaded with refreshing watermelon, juicy strawberries, cherries and raspberries tossed will fresh basil and mint, sweet jam and lime juice. Serves 8 to 10 (depending).
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 small/medium lime (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (thinly sliced)
- 1½ pounds watermelon (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 pound strawberries (hulled and quartered (halved if small))
- 1 pound sweet cherries (pitted and halved)
- 8 ounces raspberries
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Watermelon Lemonade
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Watermelon Lemonade is a refreshing spin on the traditional summer favorite. Just pop the ingredients into your blender and puree, strain and pour over ice. Sip and repeat.
- 1 pound seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 1 cup lemon juice (more or less to taste)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (more or less to taste)
- 6 cups cold water
- 8 sprigs fresh mint (for serving)
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Pesto Pasta Salad
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Pesto Pasta Salad is simple, light and a delicious crowd-pleasing side dish! Cooked pasta, roasted asparagus, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh pearl mozzarella and toasted pine nuts tossed in a homemade basil pesto. Serves 10 (¾-cup) servings
- sea salt (for pasta water)
- 8 ounces short pasta
- olive oil spray
- 12 ounces asparagus
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved )
- 8 ounces pearl mozzarella
- 4 - 6 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
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Spicy Sriracha Steak Lettuce Wraps
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These Sriracha Steak Lettuce Wraps are loaded with saucy steak and fresh veggies nestled in crisp lettuce leaves. If desired, top with a drizzle of yum yum sauce, cilantro, jalapeño and green onion for a deliciously spicy meal. Yields 4 (four lettuce wrap) servings.
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (or tamari or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 1 large lime (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil (or extra light olive oil)
- 1½ pounds cube steak (finely diced)
- 16 lettuce leaves (bib, iceberg or romaine)
- 2 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 carrot (peeled into ribbons)
- 2 persian cucumbers (cut into strips)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
- yum yum sauce
- black sesame seeds
- cilantro leaves
- sliced green onions
- sliced jalapeño
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