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Ingredients 1medium eggplant 1tspsalt 1cupflour 1egg dashhot sauce 1cupbread crumbs 1½tspItalian herbs,(premixed Italian seasonings) or combine oregano, basil, rosemary, and/or thyme cooking spray ¼cupparmesan cheese,shredded 5slicesmozzarella cheese 2cupsmarinara sauce 6buns Preparation Line the colander with paper towels and a single layer of eggplant slices. Sprinkle salt on the slices. Place the mixing bowl on top of the eggplant and weigh down the bowl. Let it rest for 20 minutes. While waiting, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F....

Ingredients 4sweet potatoes,medium or 3 large sweet potatoes olive oil 3tbspmelted butter 4clovesgarlic,crushed 1tbspfresh chopped parsley Kosher Salt and Black Pepper ,to taste 2tbspparmesan cheese Preparation Pre-heat your oven to broil or grill settings to high heat. Trim off the ends of the sweet potatoes. Cut each sweet potato into quarters. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or tray with cooking oil spray. Arrange sweet potatoes onto the sheet and use a fork to lightly flatten each piece....

Ingredients 24cheese tortellini 2tspolive oil 1clovegarlic,minced 24kalamata olives,pitted 4ozblock of feta cheese,cut into 24 cubes 8stuffed grape leaves,cut into thirds 2red bell peppers,roasted Preparation Cook the tortellini one minute shy of the package instructions Drain water completely (leave the tortellini in) and let pot heat on high to dry out. Add the olive oil to the hot pan and add the garlic. Toss for 15 seconds until you can smell the garlic and oil....

Ingredients 2tsplemon zest,(from 2 large lemons) 2tsporange zest,(from 1 large orange) 4clovesgarlic 1cupflat leaf parsley,chopped 1½tsplemon juice ¾tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper ½cupolive oil 1lblinguine 2tsplemon zest,(from 2 large lemons) 2tsporange zest,(from 1 large orange) 4clovesgarlic 1cupflat leaf parsley,chopped 1½tsplemon juice ¾tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper ½cupolive oil 1lblinguine Preparation In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, mix together the grated lemon and orange zest, the garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil....

Ingredients One batch Authentic Chimichurri 4skinless chicken thigh fillets,or chicken breasts, no bone 1tspolive oil 5cupsRomaine lettuce leaves,washed and dried 3ripe tomatoes,sliced ½red onion,sliced 2avocados,sliced Fresh parsley leaves,to garnish Preparation Make a batch of Chimichurri using the recipe in the notes below. Pour 4 tablespoons of Chimichurri out into a shallow dish to coat the chicken fillets, and allow to marinate for 20 minutes (if time allows). Refrigerate the reserved untouched marinade to use as a dressing....

Ingredients all-purpose flour 2lbsfrozen pizza dough,thawed 2poblano chiles 2cupfarmstead cheddar cheese,packed 2tbsppimientos,jarred salt and freshly ground pepper ½lbsmoked ham 8ozarugula,(2 bunches) Preparation Preheat a large baking sheet in a 500 degrees F oven for 10 minutes and carefully spray it with oil. Meanwhile, on a lightly floured work surface, roll or stretch each ball of dough into a 9-inch round. In a medium bowl, combine the chiles, 1¾ cups of the cheddar, the pimientos, a pinch of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper; mash to a coarse paste with a fork....

Ingredients 1acorn squash Olive oil spray Kosher salt pinchcinnamon 4cupskale,thin-sliced, stems removed ½tbspolive oil ¼cuppecans,toasted 3tbsppomegranate seeds 1tspolive oil 1½tspbalsamic vinegar ½tspDijon mustard,use Annies for whole 30 1tsppure maple syrup,omit for whole 30 and add more oil pinchsalt Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice squash in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Slice the squash ½-inch thick slices and spread on a baking sheet. Spray with olive oil and season with salt and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1cupmilk,warm 5tbspbutter,melted ½cupwater,warm, plus more for brushing ¼cupsugar 1tbspinstant dry yeast 2tspsalt 1egg 5cupsflour,divided 2tbspbutter,melted 1tbsphoney Preparation Combine the warm milk, melted butter, warm water, and sugar in a large bowl and stir until mixed. Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the top of the mixture and let sit for 1 minute. Add the salt, egg, and 4 cups (500g) of flour. Mix until the mixture just comes together and forms a dough....

Ingredients 7 lb. boneless ham, fully cooked 1/4 cup honey, warmed 1/8 tsp. ground cloves 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup prepared horseradish 1/4 cup lemon juice Preparation Cut ham into 1/4 inch slices and tie back together with kitchen string or dental floss. Place ham on a baking rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine honey and cloves; drizzle over ham. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 1-1 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees and ham is heated through, basting often with drippings....

Ingredients 16 oz refried beans 2 avocados, skin & pit removed 1 cup sour cream 1 packet dry taco seasoning 1 cup salsa 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1 small black olives, drained, chopped 1 cup green onions, chopped ¼ cup black olives, chopped 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped Preparation Spread refried beans on the bottom of a shallow platter. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and taco seasoning. Spread on top of the refried beans....

Ingredients ¾cupall purpose flour ¾cupcake flour 1tspbaking powder ⅛tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt ¾cupgranulated sugar,plus 2 tbsp 1tbsplemon zest,(from 2 medium lemons) ½cupunsalted butter,softened 1large egg 2large egg whites ½tspvanilla extract ¼cupbuttermilk,plus 3 tbsp 1½tbsplemon juice,fresh simple syrup 1tbsplemon juice,fresh 1tbspsugar ¾cupbutter,nearly at room temperature 1½tspfresh lemon zest 2½cupspowdered sugar 1tbsplemon juice,fresh 1tbspheavy cream ½tspvanilla extract ¼tsplemon extract lemon slices,or lemon drop candies and mint leaves, for decorating, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients ½smallonion 2clovesgarlic 1lblean ground beef ¾lbdry macaroni noodles 28ozcrushed tomatoes 2tbsptomato paste 3cupsbeef broth 1beef bouillon cube ½tbspsugar ½tspdried parsley ½tspbasil ½tsporegano 1tbspchili powder ¾cupsharp cheddar cheese,shredded Preparation Set the pan over medium heat. Add onion, beef, and garlic. Cook until no pink remains. Drain any fat. Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and cover. Stirring occasionally, let cook for 13 to 17 minutes or until macaroni is cooked through....

Ingredients 1cuporange blossom honey ¼cupchicken stock 1chicken salt and freshly ground black pepper 3sweet potatoes 2tbspunsalted butter Preparation Place honey and stock in a small saucepan and whisk over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until smooth. Reserve ¼ cup glaze for sweet potatoes and ⅓ cup for sauce. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place chicken in a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper. Thoroughly brush chicken with glaze and roast 45 to 60 minutes, or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 6cupswater 1½cupspolenta,or yellow cornmeal 2tspkosher salt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 3tbspbutter ¾cupheavy cream,or whole milk ¾cupsharp cheddar cheese,grated Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add 6 cups of water into a Dutch oven. Stir in the polenta, salt, pepper, and butter. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes. Add in the cream and cheese, then stir to combine. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, then stir until incorporated. Serve garnished with more cheddar cheese, and enjoy!...

Ingredients 2cupspineapple juice,divided 3tbspcornstarch 1cupwhite sugar ¾cupketchup,or more to taste ⅔cupapple cider vinegar 2tbspsoy sauce,or more to taste 2tbsppineapple,crushed, or more to taste 1tspgarlic powder Preparation Whisk ¼ cup pineapple juice and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth. Combine cornstarch mixture, remaining pineapple juice, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, crushed pineapple, and garlic powder in a large pot over high heat. Cook, stirring frequently until sauce comes to a gentle boil....

Ingredients 2lbsrainbow carrots,peeled and cut crosswise into 3-inch pieces 3tspolive oil ½tspkosher salt freshly ground black pepper,to taste 1tspginger,finely minced 2tbspcilantro,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine carrots, 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, pepper and ginger. Toss to evenly coat. Place carrots on a parchment lined sheet pan. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until caramelized and tender, stirring once halfway through. Drizzle with the remaining teaspoon of oil, add cilantro, carefully toss and serve....

Ingredients ¾ lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 jalapenos, minced (with seeds) 8 ½ oz cornbread mix, prepared and crumbled 15 oz pumpkin 14 oz chicken broth 1 cup dried cranberries 1 tbsp dried sage Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage and jalapeños, breaking up the meat and cooking until it is no longer pink. Drain the fat. Add the cornbread. After the cornbread is crumbled, you should have about 10 cups worth of crumbs....

Ingredients 5chicken thighs ,bone in and skin on ¼cuplite soy sauce ,low sodium ½cupdark brown sugar ½tspground ginger ,or 2 tsps fresh ginger, minced ½tspgarlic powder ,or 2 tbsps fresh garlic, minced sesame seeds,for garnish, optional green onions,sliced, for garnish, optional Preparation Mix all the ingredients and set the chicken into the slow cooker skin side up. Cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions (optional)....

Ingredients ⅓cupsoy sauce,or low sodium soy sauce ¼cuplemon juice,freshly squeezed ½cupolive oil ¼cupWorcestershire sauce 1tbspgarlic,minced 2tspItalian seasoning 1tspblack pepper ½tspsalt ½tsponion powder 2tspbrown sugar Preparation Place the soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, onion powder, and brown sugar in a bowl or in a resealable gallon-sized freezer bag. Mix to combine. Marinate with tri tip steaks for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours....

Ingredients 1galwater 2cupsKosher salt 1½cupsdark brown sugar 12cloves,whole 3bay leaves 1tbspwhole black peppercorns 2½tspdried rosemary 2½tspdried thyme Preparation Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Stir salt and sugar into the water until dissolved, then bring water again to a boil. Add cloves, bay leaves, peppercorns, rosemary, and thyme to the water, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook mixture at a simmer for about 20 minutes. Refrigerate brine until completely cooled....