Apricot Cherry Cobbler
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Apricot Cherry Cobbler is easy yet impressive! A super simple dessert consisting of sweet cherries and apricots baked in a crisp yet soft pillowy cake. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and candied almonds over top. Yields 8 to 10 serving (depending on serving size).
- 1½ pounds apricots (halved, pitted and inside (near pit) is scraped)
- 10 ounces cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar (white) (divided)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup milk (or half & half)
- 1 medium lemon (juiced)
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- vanilla ice cream
- homemade whipped cream
- candied almonds ((I made a half batch))
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Moroccan Spiced Lettuce Wraps
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Every single bite is filled with a subtle sweetness from the raisins, robust spices and nuttiness from the roasted peanuts. It's a harmonious union of delicious flavors. Perfect for lunch or dinner.
- 4 teaspoons extra light olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 clove fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 cups chopped cremini or white button mushrooms
- 1¼ pounds ground turkey (chicken, beef or lamb)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
- 1/2 cup chopped raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts (cashews or pistachios)
- 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (cilantro or mint will also work)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper
- lettuce leaves (iceberg, romaine, or bibb)
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Thai Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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There's so much flavor in these Thai Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps! Tender pieces of chicken are cooked with lemongrass, ginger and garlic in a flavorful and simple sauce before being tucked into crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner or pre-meal appetizer.Makes about 10 to 12 wraps in 30 minutes.
- 1¼ pounds chicken tenderloins (diced small - or use thin cut chicken breasts)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium tamari (low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos)
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- juice of 1/2 a lime
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted cashews (or more if preferred)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemongrass
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves peeled fresh garlic (grated or finely minced)
- 2 heads bibb lettuce (iceberg or romaine lettuce (depending on size))
- 3 green onions (sliced for serving)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (for serving)
- torn cilantro leaves (for serving)
- lime wedges (for serving)
- a drizzle of sriracha or sambal oelek (chili garlic paste, for serving (only if you want more spice!))
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Saucy Pork Lettuce Wraps
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Super easy and delicious! Perfect for a busy weeknight meal!
- 2 pounds ground pork
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 to 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1½ cups stir-fry sauce
- 2 tablespoon sherry cooking wine
- 3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves (tough stems discarded, chopped)
- 2 heads butter lettuce (iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves)
- 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- sliced jalapeño
- lime wedges
- 1/2 cup Chopped peanuts ( or cashews)
- sriracha
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Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter
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This Grilled Salmon withLemon Dill Butter is so simple and delicious! Seasoned grilled salmon is topped with a simple lemon dill butter that melts and instantly adds incredible fresh flavor to the tender salmon. This recipe yields 4 servings.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 small lemon (zested)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (more or less too taste)
- avocado oil or light olive oil (for salmon and grill grates)
- 2 pounds salmon filet (cut into 4 pieces)
- lemon pepper seasoning
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Fattoush Salad
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This Fattoush Salad is incredible. It's loaded with cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, lots of fresh herbs, crispy toasted pita croutons and dressed in a simple lemon sumac dressing. Yields about 4 to 6 servings.
- 6 to 8 ounces whole pitas (homemade or store-bought cut into wedges)
- olive oil spray (or avocado oil spray)
- 1 tablespoon ground sumac
- 1 clove garlic (grated or squeezed through a garlic press or finely minced)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup light olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 large head head romaine lettuce (chopped, washed and. spun-dry)
- 1 large head red leaf lettuce (chopped, washed and. spun-dry)
- 1 handful of each dill, mintand parsley (roughly chopped)
- 1 bunch radish (thinly sliced)
- 3 persian cucumbers (sliced)
- 1½ cups cherry tomato halves
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
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Cantaloupe and Prociutto Arugula Caprese Salad
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Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Arugula Salad.This salad is a cross between the appetizer we all love (prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe) and the beloved caprese salad.
- 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch kosher salt (or more to taste)
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper (oe more to taste)
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- fresh cantaloupe slices (about 1/4 of a cantaloupe)
- 8 ounces bite-size fresh mozzarella (drained)
- 2 to 3 ounces prosciutto (torn)
- 1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- freshly ground black pepper
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Espresso Candied Bacon (Billion Dollar Bacon)
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Espresso Candied Bacon aka Billion Dollar Bacon is sweet, smoky and addictive. Thick cut applewood smoked bacon is coated in an espresso and brown sugar mixture and baked until crisp and candied. Yields 8 pieces and will serve 4 (2-piece servings) or 8 (1-piece servings) depending.
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 (rounded) teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 strips thick cut applewood smoked bacon
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Classic Homemade Rhubarb Pie
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This classic homemade rhubarb pie recipe is one that I have enjoyed since I was a kid. Homemade pie crust with a simplest rhubarb filling. My favorite spring pie!
- 1 recipe pie dough
- 4 to 5 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (or about 2½ to 3 pounds of stalks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus more for the top of your pie crust)
- 6 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk (or heavy cream, for brushing)
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Rhubarb Almond Cake
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Whether it's for brunch of dessert, this Rhubarb Almond Cake is moist and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. In this recipe, fresh rhubarb and almonds are folded into a simple buttermilk batter before being baked into a moist and delicious cake.
- 1¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1½ cups diced rhubarb
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for serving)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1½ tablespoons salted butter
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