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Add to ❤ Favorites Garlic Butter Mushrooms so easy to make and such an impressive side dish your guests will love for your favorite holiday meal or dinner party. Ingredients for 4 servings 1 pound mushrooms trimmed 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 cloves garlic chopped 2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped 2 tablespoons butter Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Homemade Cinnamon Apple Strudel, an easy made from scratch dough and filling recipe makes this a delicious anytime dessert. Ingredients for 10 servings FOR THE PASTRY DOUGH 2 1/3 cups flour 292 grams 3 1/2 tablespoons butter 50 grams 2 tablespoons sugar 25 grams 1 egg pinch salt 5 1/2 tablespoons – 6 milk 84-92 grams FOR THE CINNAMON APPLE FILLING 2 apples peeled, cored and cubed 2 tablespoons butter melted (divided) 30 grams 1/4 cup slivered almonds (divided) 30 grams zest of 1/2 lemon 3 tablespoons brown sugar 50 grams 1 teaspoon cinnamon 6 grams MAPLE SYRUP GLAZE 1/2 cup powdered/icing sugar 62.5 grams 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2.10 grams 2 tablespoons maple syrup 24 grams milk or cream (as much as you need) Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 18 meatballs OMATO BASIL SAUCE 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 medium onion, split in half 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 large stem fresh basil sprig Salt, to taste CHICKEN MEATBALLS 1 pound ground chicken, see notes 1/3 cup (25 grams) panko bread crumbs 1/3 cup milk 1 large egg 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely grated (about 1/3 cup) 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Quail’s eggs coated in savory sausage and transformed into a delicious crispy appetizer. Ingredients for 18 servings 18 quail eggs 1 pound breakfast sausage breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons olive oil Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 12 muffins 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal 1 cup milk ½ cup packed brown sugar ⅓ cup melted butter 1 teaspoon orange extract or 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 egg 1 cup flour 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup chopped pecans 1 ½ cup fresh blueberries, divided confectioner’s sugar (optional) Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 2 servings Salad Ingredients: 2 medium beets, cooked (roasted* or boiled**) until a fork easily goes in one (about an hour), peeled, diced into bite-sized pieces 2 handfuls (about 2.5 ounces) fresh baby arugula 4 Tbsp goat cheese (about 1.5 ounces) 1/4 cup roughly chopped toasted walnuts Dressing ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon dry powdered mustard 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 24 tots 2 tablespoons neutral flavored oil, like grape seed or canola 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into rough 1-inch chunks (about 2 potatoes) 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons finely minced parsley, optional 1 ounce sharp white cheddar cheese, finely grated (about 1/3 cup) Fresh ground black pepper Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Hasselback potatoes are the best of all things potato. You get those crisp outer frilly edges, a creamy almost mashed potato like inside and the bottoms are more like a baked potato in taste and texture. Add some classic Mediterranean seasonings and it’s Greek Style Hasselback Potatoes for dinner, just like that! Ingredients 4 medium Russet potatoes 2 tablespoons ghee 2 tablespoons organic unrefined coconut oil Juice from ½ lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt Several sprigs thyme Several grinds black pepper 1/4 cup Kalamata olives 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese + 2 tablespoons more (for finishing the dish) Lemon slices, additional olives, fresh green herbs – all optional garnish Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Take your butternut squash soup to a whole new flavor and healing level with the addition of sweet pears and spicy ginger. Ingredients for 2 servings 1 medium butternut squash, chopped into cubes 1 large yellow onion, cut into 4 wedges 4 cloves garlic, whole and peeled 1 or 2 pears (bartlett or bosch work), sliced into 4 wedges and cored 3 Tbsp olive oil 3½ cups water 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 Tbsp + ½ tsp ginger juice (or 2 Tbsp grated ginger) sea salt and black pepper to taste fresh herbs, seeds, etc. for garnish (I’m using fresh thyme and sesame seeds) Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites This chocolate avocado bundt cake is the furthest thing from vegan! Butter, eggs and avocado make this truly the richest chocolate cake you’re ever going to eat! Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 2/3 cup cocoa, sifted 1 cup white sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules 1 1/2 cups milk 3 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 3 large ripe avocados, scooped out & mashed thoroughly 1/2 cup melted butter Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 ounce ginger (about 3/4 inch), peeled and sliced 2 cloves garlic chopped 11 ounces boneless lamb, diced into 1/2-inch cubes 2 onions, chopped 1 carrot, diced 1/2 tablespoon rice wine 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons light soy sauce 2 scallions, chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin or more to taste Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites These creamy, savory grits are perfect for any breakfast or brunch! Ingredients for 8 servings 6 cups water 1 pint (2 cups) half and half 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more if necessary 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cups quick cooking grits 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 4 tablespoons salted butter, cubed 1 cup real bacon pieces (you can cook your own or use precooked bacon pieces, just make sure you’re getting real bacon) 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped, divided (optional) Read the Instructions here