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Ingredients 1tbspcoconut oil 1small onion,halved, thinly sliced 6ozfresh shiitake mushrooms,stemmed, sliced 2garlic cloves,minced 2tspfresh ginger,minced 5cupsbeef bone broth 2tbspcoconut aminos 2tspRed Boat fish sauce 1tspkosher salt 2medium zucchini 12ozbeef sirloin steak,boneless, thinly sliced across the grain fresh basil leaves fresh cilantro leaves green onion,sliced jalapeño,sliced lime wedges Preparation In a large pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring, until softened....

Ingredients 1ozdried porcini,(1 cup) boiling water,as needed 5tbspunsalted butter 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 2ozpancetta,sliced 4garlic cloves 1¼lbsradicchio,(2 heads) salt and freshly ground pepper 2tspfresh sage,chopped 1lblumache pasta,or medium shells ¼cupall purpose flour 2cupsmilk 1½cupsheavy cream 1pinchnutmeg,freshly grated ¼lbasiago cheese 6ozfontina cheese ¼cupparmesan cheese,freshly grated Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a heatproof bowl, soak the porcini in boiling water for about 15 minutes until softened....

Ingredients 4peaches 6ozalmond paste,(about ½ cup) 3tbsphot water 1tsplemon juice 1½tspcold butter Preparation Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put a rack on a baking sheet and then put the peaches on the rack, skin-side down. In a food processor, puree the almond paste, water, and lemon juice. Spoon the almond mixture into the centers of the peaches. Top each mound of almond paste with a piece of butter....

Ingredients 1cuplow-fat plain kefir 1cuplow-fat cottage cheese ½cupalmond milk 2tsphoney ½tspvanilla extract 1 ½cupblueberriesfrozen 1 banana 4ice cubesoptional Preparation In a blender, add kefir, cottage cheese, almond milk, honey, vanilla, blueberries, and banana. Process until combined, then add ice if desired and process until smooth. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 2cupsvanilla frozen yogurt,non-fat, good quality 4tbspKahlua 4dried figs 12chocolate-coated coffee beans Preparation Divide the yogurt among 4 dishes, and pour 1 tablespoon of the Kahlua over each serving. Arrange the fig wedges on top and around the yogurt, and sprinkle on the coffee beans. Serve cold, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ½ cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 2 tbsp mint, crushed 1 cup blueberries 2 cups cantaloupe balls mint , for garnish Preparation Combine sugar, water, and crushed mint in a saucepan. Boil for three minutes. Strain and chill. Add blueberries and cantaloupe balls to the sugar mixture. Serve in a pretty dish with a spoonful of whipped topping. Related Video

Ingredients 12ozpastauncooked, I used orecchiette 4tbspbutterdivided (or olive oil) 1lbsweet potatoespeeled and cut into ½-inch cubes Kosher salt black pepperfreshly cracked ½red onionmedium, sliced 5garlic clovespeeled and thinly sliced 2cupskale leavesroughly-chopped, tough stems removed ¼cupdry white wineor chicken or vegetable stock 2tbspwhite balsamic vinegaror traditional balsamic vinegar ½cuppine nutstoasted Preparation Cook pasta al dente according to package directions, in a large stockpot of salted water. Drain, and set aside. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespooons butter (or olive oil) in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1¼cupswalnuts 1smallshallot 2tbspsherry vinegar 2tbspwalnut oil 2tbspextra virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2bunchcelery ¾cupmedjool dates,dried, pitted 3ozdry pecorino cheese Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast for about 8 minutes, until lightly golden and fragrant. Let cool completely, then coarsely chop. In a small bowl, combine the shallot with the sherry vinegar. Whisk in both oils and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter ½cupbell peppers,diced 1½cupscorn kernels,fresh or frozen 1tspgarlic,minced ¾cupbacon,cooked and crumbled 8ozcream cheese,softened ¾cupsour cream 2cupsMonterey jack cheese,shredded, divided 1tspchili powder Salt and pepper,to taste additional corn, peppers and bacon,optional, for garnish cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a small skillet or baking dish with cooking spray. Heat the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened....

Ingredients 2lbschicken breasts,boneless skinless, cut into about ½-inch chunks 2tbspcanola oil 1yellow onion,chopped 28ozcanned tomatillos,quartered 4ozgreen chiles 2clovesgarlic,minced 4cupschicken broth 30ozwhite beans,canned, drained and rinsed 2tbspground cumin 1tspkosher salt ½tspcoarse ground black pepper ½tsporegano,dried Preparation Heat the canola oil in a large dutch oven on medium heat. Cook the chicken and onions in the pot, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes until the chicken is browned on both sides. Then remove from the pot onto a plate....

Ingredients 5egg whites 1¾cupgranulated sugar 1½cupunsalted butter,(3 sticks), softened 10ozbittersweet chocolate,melted 1tspvanilla extract ¼tspkosher salt Preparation In a medium saucepan set over low heat, add the chopped chocolate, stirring it every 30 to 60 seconds to prevent it from burning and allowing it to melt evenly. This should take about 8 minutes. In a small saucepan, add the 3 inches of water and set the pan over medium heat. Bring the water to a simmer....

Ingredients 500g pasta, (1 package), any brand of choice, slightly undercooked 3 tbsp oil 1 lb Italian sausage 1 lb white mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, minced 1½ cups heavy cream ½ cup parmesan, shredded ½ cup mozzarella, shredded salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Preheat broiler. Over medium heat, cook Italian sausage in oil. Remove meat, leaving fat and oil in the pan. Cook the mushrooms and garlic in the pan until browned....

Ingredients 6-8pcschicken thighs( 1tspsalt ½tspblack pepper 2tspolive oil(divided) 1 ½tbspgarlic(minced or crushed) ¼cuplemon juice ¼cupchicken stock or broth 2tspdried oregano 1tspdried thyme 1tbspfresh chopped parsley, Lemon slices Preparation Preheat oven to 430 degrees F. Thoroughly pat thighs dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large oven-proof pan or skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, sear chicken skin-side down for 8 to 10 minutes, until crispy and golden brown....

Ingredients 8small corn or flour tortillas 8large eggs,either scrambled or fried refried beans 2avocados,peeled, pitted and sliced salsa of choice,red, green, or pica de gallo chopped fresh cilantro cheese sour cream diced jalapeños Preparation Prepare the refried beans in a large saucepan according to instructions. Meanwhile, as the beans are cooking, go ahead and scramble or fry the eggs in a non-stick sauté pan. Once the beans and eggs are ready to go, assemble the tacos....

Ingredients 1pie crust,refrigerated 6large eggs ¾cupmilk,or cream ¾tspsalt ¼tspblack pepper 1cupcooked ham,chopped 1½cupscheese,shredded, divided 3tbspgreen onions Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll pie crust and press into a 9-inch pie plate, crimping the top edges if desired. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Sprinkle ham, 1 cup of cheese, and green onions into the pie crust and pour the egg mixture over top. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese on top of the egg mixture....

Ingredients 3tbspolive oil,divided 2chicken breasts,boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces 1lbandouille sausage,thinly sliced into rounds 3bell peppers,small, yellow, red and green bell pepper, cored and diced 2celery ribs,diced 1jalapeno pepper,seeded, finely chopped 1white onion,diced 4garlic cloves,peeled and minced 14ozcrushed tomatoes 4cupschicken stock 1½cupslong grain white rice,uncooked 2tbspCajun seasoning,or Creole seasoning 1tspdried thyme,crushed ¼tspcayenne pepper 1bay leaf 1lbshrimp,large, raw, peeled and deveined 1cupokra,thinly-sliced Kosher salt and black pepper,freshly-cracked fresh parsley,chopped, thinly-sliced green onions, hot sauce, optional garnishes...

Ingredients 1medium carrot 5radishes ½pickle 4tbsppickle juice 1celery stalk,minced ¼cupred onion,minced 2tbspred pepper,minced ½lemon,juiced 10ozalbacore tuna,(2 cans), oil or water packed ⅛tspsalt ⅛tspfreshly ground black pepper ⅓cupmayonnaise 4whole english muffins 8slicesSwiss cheese Preparation Peel and slice the carrot in half down its length and then into thin half-coins. Slice the radishes in half and then slice into half-coins as well. Do the same with the pickle. Stir the vegetables together with 3 tablespoons of pickle juice to coat....

Ingredients 3cupscake flour 1tbspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1cupunsalted butter,softened 1¾cupgranulated sugar 3large eggs 2large egg yolks 1¼cupsmilk,anything but skim 2tspvanilla extract 3cupsheavy cream 1cuppowdered sugar,divided 8ozcream cheese,left at room temperature for about 20 to 30 minutes, until partially softened ½tspvanilla extract 1½lbstrawberries,hulled and sliced into pieces slightly under ½-inch strawberries,sliced for decorating, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 3 9-inch round cake pans then line bottom with a round of parchment, butter parchment and lightly dust pan with flour, shake out excess....

Ingredients 4tbspbutter 1lblarge shrimppeeled, deveined and tails removed if desired Salt and pepperto taste 1tspItalian Seasoning 3tspgarlicminced 1lemon juice 1tbspparsleychopped Preparation Place the butter in a large pan and melt over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and opaque. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, then serve....

Ingredients 4cupsold-fashioned rolled oats 1½cupsraw pecans,and/or walnuts 1¾tspfine-grain sea salt 1tspground cinnamon 1tspground ginger ½cupcoconut oil,melted, or olive oil ⅓cupreal maple syrup ¼cupmolasses 1tspvanilla extract ½cupcoconut flakes,unsweetened, optional ⅓cupdried cranberries,chopped ⅓cupginger,candied, chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts, salt, cinnamon and ground ginger. Stir to combine. Stir in the oil, maple syrup, molasses and vanilla....