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Ingredients 1lbfresh mushrooms,sliced ½onion,chopped 1cuplong grain white rice 24ozchicken breasts 1¾cupslow sodium chicken broth,or water 10ozcream of mushroom soup,condensed salt and black pepper Preparation Grease inside of a 6-quart instant pot. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Rinse rice under cool water until the water runs clear. In order, add mushrooms, onion, rice, chicken breasts to the Instant Pot. Pour broth over chicken breasts. Spread mushroom soup over the top of the chicken breasts....

Ingredients 2½lbschicken carcass,roasted 6medium carrots,roughly chopped 6stalks celery,roughly chopped 1medium yellow onion,roughly chopped 4clovesgarlic,smashed 6sprigsrosemary,fresh 6sprigsthyme,fresh 1tbspwhole black peppercorn 2tbspapple cider vinegar 12cupscold water Preparation To a 6-quart instant pot, add the chicken bones, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, rosemary, thyme, peppercorns, apple cider vinegar, and water, and stir to combine. Set the instant pot to high sauté and bring to a boil. Cook until any impurities foam to the surface, then carefully skim off the top with a large spoon....

Ingredients 1tbspwhipped butter 1½cupswhite and pale green leeks,(3 large),halved lengthwise, sliced thin ½cupIrish steel cut oats 4cupsfat-free reduced sodium chicken broth,vegetarians use vegetable broth 1½cupsfat-free milk Pepper,fresh cracked to taste 2tbspfresh chives,for garnish Preparation Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat; add the leeks. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes until the leeks are soft. Add the broth and milk; raise heat to high and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1lbbrussels sprouts,ends trimmed, halved 5carrots,sliced olive oil sea salt,to taste black pepper,to taste 1lbpork tenderloin sea salt,to taste black pepper,to taste 2fresh rosemary sprigs 1tbspolive oil 3tbspbalsamic vinegar ¼cupmaple syrup Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the Brussels sprouts and baby carrots separately on a foil-lined baking sheet with room in the center for the pork. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and pepper....

Ingredients ½cupbutter 8ozbittersweet chocolate 1¾cuppowdered sugar,divided 2whole eggs 2egg yolks 6tbspflour ¾cuppeanut butter Preparation Mix ¾ cup peanut butter with ¾ cup powdered sugar. Roll the sweetened peanut butter into 6 balls and put in the freezer for 1 hour or longer. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter ramekins. Melt the butter and chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 30-second increments until smooth. Let the chocolate cool for a couple of minutes, then add in the powdered sugar, whole eggs and yolks and mix....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil ¼cupred onion,chopped ½cuplight Hellman’s mayonnaise,use compliant mayo for whole30 2tbspwhite vinegar 4tspyellow mustard,Guldens ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper,freshly ground 3jalapeños,roughly chopped seeded but keeping the ribs, about 1 cup or 3 ounces 2cupsfresh cilantro leaves and stems,chopped, 2 ounces, rinsed well 3cloves garlic,medium, crushed through a press 2tablespoonsolive oil 1/4cupchopped red onion 1/2cuplight Hellman’s mayonnaise (use compliant mayo for whole30) 2tablespoonswhite vinegar 4teaspoonsyellow mustard (Guldens) 1/2teaspoonkosher salt 1/4teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper...

Ingredients 3lbsbone in turkey thighs, legs, wings,or bone in half breasts ¾tspsalt ½tspblack pepper 1tspvegetable oil,such as avocado or canola 2medium onions,sliced 3clovesgarlic,peeled ½cupwhite wine ½cupchicken broth 2tbspDijon mustard 1tspdried thyme,or 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves 1tbspall purpose flour 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped, to garnish Preparation Pat the turkey dry with a paper towel. Season them on all sides with salt and pepper. Select the “Sauté” setting on the pressure cooker and heat the oil....

Ingredients 1lbbacon,(12 strips), not thick cut ¼cuplight brown sugar ½tspfreshly ground black pepper,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F with one rack in the top third and another rack in the bottom third of the oven. Line two baking sheets with foil, and place an oven-safe wire rack on each. Layout the bacon strips perpendicular to the lines on the wire rack, divided between the two pans, and making sure they don’t overlap....

Ingredients 2tbspunsalted butter 1medium yellow onion,diced 3medium carrots,diced into ½-inch pieces 3large celery stalks,diced into ½-inch pieces 2garlic cloves,minced 2tspkosher salt 2tbspall-purpose flour ½cupwhite wine,such as Sauvignon Blanc 1tspdry thyme 3cupschicken broth,reduced sodium 12ozcauliflower wedge,(¼ of a large head), stem attached 3small red potatoes,peeled, diced into ½-inch pieces 1cupcorn kernels,frozen 2cupswhole milk freshly ground black pepper 8ozsalmon,hot-smoked, skinless chives,chopped for garnish Preparation In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt the butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 10 oz sweet potatoes, cooked 1½ cups egg whites, fresh, or All Whites 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice ¼ cup oatmeal, dry 3 scoops Iso-100 ½ cup low-carb baking mix Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mash prebaked sweet potato. Blend all ingredients together into a batter. Pour into a non-stick muffin pan greased with cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1cupbutter,softened 2cupsall purpose flour,sifted ½cupfructose,(fruit sugar) Preparation Cream together the butter and sugar. Add 1¾ cups of flour gradually, reserving the remaining flour for the pastry board. Turn the dough out on the board and gradually work in the remaining flour, if necessary. Roll the dough to ⅓ or ½-inch thickness, then cut with a cookie cutter. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes....

Ingredients ½cupcreamy peanut butter ¼cupreduced-sodium tamari,or soy sauce 3tbspapple cider vinegar 2tbsphoney,or maple syrup 1tspfresh ginger,grated 2clovesgarlic,pressed ¼tspred pepper flakes 2tbspwater 2sweet potatoes,peeled and sliced into 1 inch long, ½ inch wide chunks 1red bell pepper,cored, deseeded, and sliced into bite-sized strips 2tbspcoconut oil,or olive oil ¼tspcumin powder sea salt,to taste 1¼cupjasmine brown rice,or any variety of long-grain brown rice 3green onions,or chives, sliced into thin rounds, green and white parts...

Ingredients 1½lbtomatillos ½cupwhite onion,chopped 2garlic cloves,or more, optional ½cupcilantro leaves 1tbsplime juice,fresh 2jalapeno peppers,or serrano peppers, stemmed, seeded, chopped, use whole for more heat salt,to taste Preparation Remove the papery husks from tomatillos and rinse well. Cut the tomatillos in half and place the cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Add a few garlic cloves in their skin. Place under a broiler for about 5 to 7 minutes to lightly blacken the skins of the tomatillos....

Ingredients ½cupfish sauce ½cuprice wine vinegar 1cupsugar ¼cupshallots,finely chopped 2garlic cloves ¼tspred pepper flakes 1tbspfresh cilantro,chopped 1tbspfresh mint,chopped Preparation In a bowl, stir together the fish sauce, red wine vinegar, sugar, shallots, garlic, red pepper flakes, cilantro, and mint with 2 tablespoons of water Cover and refrigerate until serving. Stir, drizzle onto salads, and serve. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 4ozhaas avocado,from 1 medium 2⅓cupsAlmond Breeze Almond Coconut milk,unsweetened 6tbspraw sugar,or your favorite sweetener ½cupcoconut flakes,sweetened, shredded, Baker’s Preparation Combine the avocado, milk, and sugar in the blender and mix until smooth. Add the coconut flakes and mix to incorporate. Pour into the popsicle mold and freeze. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupunsalted butter,8oz or 240g, melted and cooled 1tbspvegetable oil 1¼cupswhite sugar,9oz or 260g 1cuplight brown sugar,7oz or 200g packed 4largeeggs,2oz or 57g each, at room temperature 1tbsppure vanilla extract,15ml ¾tspsalt 1cupall purpose flour,3½ oz or 130g 1cupcocoa powder,3½ oz or 100g good quality, unsweetened 7ozchocolate or large chocolate chips,200g, roughly chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8×12-inch baking pan with cooking oil spray....

Ingredients 2tbspcooking oil 6scallions,white bulbs and green tops chopped and reserved separately 2clovesgarlic,minced ½lbswiss chard,or other greens, tough stems removed, leaves washed well and shredded 10ozfrozen black eyed peas,(2 packages) 3cupswater 3cupslow-sodium chicken broth,canned or homemade stock ½tsptabasco sauce 1¾tspsalt ½lbham,diced ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 2tspwhite wine vinegar,or red Preparation In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the scallion bulbs and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 20bread slices 1lbbreakfast sausage ¾cupbutter 1cuponion,chopped 2cupscelery,chopped 2cupsfresh mushrooms,sliced 15ozblack olives,(1 can), drained, chopped 2tspgarlic,minced 1tbsppoultry seasoning ¼tspsalt,optional ¼tspground black pepper 1egg,beaten Preparation Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, then place the bread slices onto baking sheets in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, then turn the bread over and continue baking for about 15 minutes until golden brown on the other side, as well....

Ingredients ½cupmelted butter 2tbspolive oil 1bunchscallions,(including some of the green part), finely sliced 4eggs,large 1lbwhole-milk ricotta 1cupSwiss Cheese,grated ½cupParmesan,finely grated 2tbspparsley,chopped 1lemon,finely grated zest ½tspsalt ⅛tspblack pepper 15ozartichoke hearts,(1 can), packed in water, well drained, quartered 7sheetsphyllo dough,(approximately 14×18 inches) Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush a 9-inch springform pan with 3-inch sides generously with melted butter. Save the remaining butter to brush the phyllo. In a small skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the oil....

Ingredients 6 green peppers, washed, topped, and seeded 1 tbsp shortening, e.g. Crisco 1 1/2 lb. ground beef (or 2 lbs) 1 cup cooked rice 1 small onion, chopped 1 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp basil 1/2 cup ketchup 1 8-oz. can of tomato sauce, with or without seasoning Preparation Heat the shortening in a skillet and brown the beef. Combine the meat with the next 6 ingredients....