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Ingredients 14.5oztomato sauce,(1 can) 3tbsptomato paste 1garlic clove,finely minced 1tbspfresh basil,chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried basil 2tspdried oregano 1tsponion powder ½tspdried marjoram ½tspkosher salt pinchcayenne red wine,optional Preparation Combine the tomato sauce and paste, garlic, basil, oregano, onion powder, marjoram, salt, cayenne, and red wine in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until bubbles begin to rise at the surface. Reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for another 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 bunch kale leaves, about 6 cups, chopped (de-stemmed if desired) Salt, to taste, optional 1/4 cup tahini 3/4 cup sprouted quinoa, see recipe below 1/2 cup toasted tamari pumpkin seeds, see recipe below 1/2 cup raw quinoa water, for rinsing 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp tamari Preparation Put the quinoa in a glass jar and cover with water. Put cheesecloth over the top and secure it with a rubber band....

Ingredients 3tbspextra-virgin olive oil 4red snapper fillets,(6 oz) salt and freshly ground pepper 2tbspunsalted butter 1shallot 2tbspcapers,drained ¼cuplemon juice 1tbspItalian parsley,finely chopped Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil until shimmering. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Add it to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, for about 6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Carefully transfer the fish to plates and keep warm....

Ingredients 1bunchasparagus 2tbspolive oil ½lemon juice 2tbsphoney 3garlic cloves,minced salt and pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Break off the ends of asparagus. In a large bowl, add the asparagus. In a small bowl, whisk in the olive oil, lemon, honey, garlic. Pour over the asparagus and toss to coat. Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet. Add salt and pepper to taste. Roast for about 10 minutes, more or less depending on the size of the asparagus....

Ingredients 1cupsmooth peanut butter ¾cupnatural granulated sweetener 1egglarge 1tsppure vanilla extract ⅓cupdark chocolate chipssugar free, semi sweet 1tspbutteror shortening 1tspsalt flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 190°C | 375°F. Prepare two baking trays with parchment/baking paper and set aside. Combine together peanut butter, sweetener, egg, and vanilla in a medium-sized bowl and mix well. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of cookie dough per cookie; roll into a ball and flatten with the palm of your hand....

Ingredients ¼cupsoy sauce 3tbsplime juice,(from 2 limes) 3tbspvegetable oil 1tbspsugar 1tspground cumin 1½tspancho chili powder 3large garlic cloves,finely minced 2lbsflat iron steak Preparation In a dish large enough to hold the steak, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, vegetable oil, sugar, cumin, chili powder, and garlic. Using a fork, poke holes about an inch apart all over the steak on one side only. Place the steak in the marinade and turn to coat evenly....

Ingredients 3ripe avocados,peeled and pitted 2chipotles in adobo,finely chopped 1⁄2cupred onion,finely chopped 1tbsplime juice,fresh 1⁄4cupcilantro leaves,fresh, finely chopped 1⁄2tspcoarse sea salt cumin,a dash 1cupalmonds,toasted, slivered, divided roma tomato,cored and chopped, optional 3ripeavocados, peeled and pitted 2chipotlesin adobo, finely chopped 1/2cup finely chopped red onion 1tablespoonfresh lime juice 1/4cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped 1/2teaspoon coarse sea salt dash of cumin toasted*1 cup slivered almonds, divided 11(Optional: roma tomato, cored and chopped)...

Ingredients Round tortilla chips, as needed 1 can refried beans 1 large tomato, chopped 1 can olives, chopped 1 yellow onion Cheese, shredded; optional, as desired Preparation First, preheat the oven to 315 degrees. Prepare 1 or 2 baking sheets. Put the tortilla chips on the baking sheets and place a dollop of beans on each tortilla chip. Place the onions, tomatoes, and olives on each chip. Add the cheese last if using....

Ingredients 1partcoconut flavored rum ½partamaretto 4partsorange juice ½partgrenadine Highball glass Preparation Mix the coconut flavored rum, amaretto, orange juice, and grenadine, then shake with ice and strain over ice. Serve cold in a highball glass, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2lemons 1lbwild salmon steaks ¼cupmayonnaise ¼cupMezzetta Non-Pareil Capers 4hard-boiled eggs ½cupMezzetta Cream Style Horseradish fresh ground pepper 1cupMezzetta Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1cupfresh dill 4cuparugula ½cupred onion sea salt,(fine) 2French baguettes,(at least 20 inches in length) Preparation Zest one lemon, and set aside. Juice the zested lemon and set aside. Set salmon steaks on a large piece of aluminum foil. Pour half of the lemon juice onto the steaks; thinly slice the other lemon, and place the slices on the tops of the steaks....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil,divided 1lbchicken breasts,or chicken tenders, diced into bite-sized pieces 1largeonion 2lbspotatoes,diced to the size of the chicken 1cupcarrots,chopped 3sprigs of fresh rosemary,(or 1 tsp dried or ½ tsp powdered rosemary) ½tspsalt ¼tspblack pepper,freshly ground 4cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth 2granny smith apples,peeled, cored, and chopped 2tspcider vinegar Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven (or large cooking pot) over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through....

Ingredients 8cupscauliflower florets,chopped, ½ -inch pieces 1tbspReal California butter 2tspolive oil ¼cuponion,minced 3tbspflour 2cupsReal California milk,fat free 7ozReal California sharp cheddar,freshly grated, about 2 cups total ½tspsalt Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place 1 inch of water in a large pot with 1 teaspoon of salt, then bring to a boil. Add the cauliflower, then cook for 6 to 7 minutes until tender crisp. Drain and set aside in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1cupfresh corn kernels 1cupreduced-fat Ritz crackers,crushed 1egg 2egg whites,beaten 4scallions,chopped finely ¼cupred bell pepper,minced 2tbsplight mayonnaise 2tbspfat-free yogurt ¼cupfresh parsley 1lemon juice 16ozpremium lump crab meat,picked free of shells salt and pepper,to taste cooking spray Preparation In a large bowl, combine the corn, crushed crackers, whole egg, egg whites, scallions, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, yogurt, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then fold in the crab meat, careful not to over mix....

Ingredients ⅓cupraw pine nutsor almonds, walnuts, pecans or pepitas 2cupsfresh basil leavesabout 3 ounces or 2 large bunches ¼cupparmesan cheesegrated 1tbsplemon juice 2clovescloves garlicroughly chopped ½tspfine sea salt ½cupextra-virgin olive oil Preparation In a medium skillet, toast the nuts over medium heat, stirring frequently , until nice and fragrant, for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour them into a bowl to cool for a few minutes. Combine the basil, cooled nuts, parmesan, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a food processor or blender....

Ingredients ¼cupsoy sauce,low sodium, or tamari 1tbsprice vinegar 4tbspHarry & David’s apple cherry chutney,divided 1tbspgarlic,minced ½tbspginger,finely grated 1lbwild salmon fillet,cut into 4 pieces cooking spray Preparation Combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the apple cherry chutney, garlic, and ginger, then blend well. Pour the marinade into a Ziploc bag. Add the salmon to the marinade, squeeze the air out of the bag, then seal. Refrigerate for about 1 hour, turning occasionally....

Ingredients ½cupcilantroleaves and stems, packed 1garlic cloveminced 1tbspfresh lime juice 1tsphoney ½tspcumin ½cuplight olive oilor canola oil 1tspapple cider vinegar salt & pepperto taste Preparation Add all ingredients except olive oil to a blender or small food processor. Pulse a few times to chop up the cilantro. Turn blender onto low and slowly add in oil. Once blended, season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate up to 1 week....

Ingredients 1½tbspunsalted butter 1tbspolive oil 1mediumred bell pepper,chopped ½yellow onion,diced 1largecarrot,finely diced 2largestalks celery,finely diced ½tspthyme leaves,dried 2reduced sodium chicken stock,(14½ oz), or chicken broth, stock has a richer flavor 1½cupswater 1pkgknorr rice sides chicken flavor broccoli 2cupsrotisserie chicken,prepared, chopped or shredded salt and freshly pepper,cracked fresh parsley,fresh thyme, parmesan cheese, optional Preparation Heat butter and olive oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the chopped pepper, diced onion, diced carrot, diced celery, and thyme....

Ingredients 1½cupswater 3tbspwhite vinegaror apple cider vinegar 1½tbspkosher saltor pickling salt 2tspblack peppercorns 5clovesgarlicpeeled 6sprigsfresh dilllarge 1bay leaf ½tspcrushed red pepper flakesto taste 1English hothouse seedless cucumberlarge, sliced into rounds or spears Preparation Add the water, vinegar, salt, peppercorns, garlic, dill and bay leaf to a large jar, or divide the mixture evenly between two small jars and stir to combine. Add the sliced cucumbers to the jars. Then place the lids on the jars, and shake to combine....

Ingredients 4ozunsweetened chocolate,or bittersweet, chopped, I used Ghirardelli ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick) cut into cubes 1¼cupsgranulated sugar 1tsppure vanilla extract 3largeeggs,room temperature ¾cupall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled ¼tspsalt 4ozcream cheese,softened to room temperatur 2tbspunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ¼cuppumpkin puree 1tspground cinnamon ¼tspground ginger ¼tspground cloves ¼tspground nutmeg,or ¾ tsp pumpkin pie spice 2½cupsconfectioners’ sugar,sifted ¼cupheat-treated all-purpose flour,to thicken, as needed salt,to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line 12 muffin tins with baking cups or spray with nonstick spray....

Ingredients 2pie crust dough,rolled to ¼-inch thickness 15ozpumpkin puree ¾cupsugar 2large eggs 12ozevaporated milk 1tspcinnamon ¼tspground ginger ¼tspsalt ¼tspnutmeg Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the pie crust into circles approximately 3½ inches in diameter. Place the circles into a muffin tin, forming a pie crust cup in each muffin circle. Whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl, then pour it into the mini pie crusts in the muffin tin....