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Creamy Three Cheese Bruschetta

Add to ❤ Favorites This Three Cheese Bruschetta has so many layers of flavor; it’s crunchy, creamy, tangy and sweet, and it’s a delicious and elegant appetizer that your guests (or just your family) will go nuts for! Ingredients for 4-6 servings 1 baguette french bread, cut into ¼” slices olive oil 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 ounces goat cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced (1 teaspoon) 6 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced 3 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus some for garnish Salt and pepper, to taste 2-3 tablespoons bottled Balsamic glaze, optional Read the Instructions here  

Toaster Pecan and Peanut Butter Raw Chocolate Cups

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 12 mini cups 1/2 cup Peanut butter or nut butter of choice for a paleo version such as almond or cashew 1/4 cup Coconut oil 2 tablespoons Maple syrup 1/4 cup Cacao powder pinch of Himalayan salt 1/2 cup Pecans Read the Instructions here  

Feta and Strawberry Tabouleh

Add to ❤ Favorites Feta and strawberry tabouleh is a great twist on a Middle Eastern favorite. Florida strawberries brighten the salad, adding color and a welcome sweetness. Ingredients for 8-10 servings For the dressing: ½ medium purple onion, sliced very thinly (about 2½ oz or 70g) 2 tablespoons or 30ml fresh lime or lemon juice ¼ teaspoon sea salt Black pepper – few good grinds from your pepper mill ¼ cup or 60ml extra virgin olive oil For the salad: 1 cup or 210g bulgur wheat (3¼ cups or 613g when soaked and drained) 1 bunch green onions, just the green part, chopped (about 11/4 oz or 35g) 1 very large bunch (about 5⅓ oz or 150g) cilantro 8 oz or 227g yellow cherry tomatoes, halved 14 oz or 400g strawberries, hulled and quartered 7 oz or 200g feta, crumbled (I prefer the sheep’s milk type.) Read the Instructions here  

Jamaican Jerk Salmon with Fresh Mango Salsa

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings Salmon: 1½ tsp dried thyme ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp allspice ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp cinnamon 4 (6 oz) salmon filets 1 Tbsp olive oil Salsa: 1 mango, diced 1 avocado, diced ½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped juice of ½ lime ¼ tsp salt Read the Instructions here  

Bloomin Loaded Baked Potatoes

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 4 large Russet baking potatoes 1 Tbl olive oil 1-2 tsp kosher salt 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled 4-5 slices of cheddar cheese, cut into smaller pieces Green onions for garnish Sour cream Read the Instructions here  

Easy Taco Soup

Add to ❤ Favorites Easy Taco Soup – a hearty and comforting taco flavored soup that is ready in minutes. Top with your favorite toppings to make it even better! Ingredients for 4-6 servings 1 Tbls olive oil 1 pound ground turkey (or beef) 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 packet taco seasoniong 1/4 cup flour 1 (14.5 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce 1 cup frozen corn kernels 4 cups chicken broth Read the Instructions here  

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Add to ❤ Favorites A comforting chicken and wild rice soup full of herbs and veggies. Ingredients for 4-6 servings 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup white wine ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste if needed ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon dried thyme 2 bay leaves 4 cups chicken broth,divided ¼ cup flour (I use Wondra as it’s less likely to form lumps) 8 ounces wild rice, cooked in broth or salted water according to package instructions 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or any leftover chicken) 1 cup half and half, warmed in the microwave. Read the Instructions here  

Muscovado Coated Nuts

Add to ❤ Favorites Roasted nuts, coated with unrefined dark brown sugar same as muscovado. Ingredients Roasted Nuts (Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans are recommended) 1 cup Muscovado 1/4 cup *firmly packed Water 1 tablespoon Read the Instructions here  

Smoked Cauliflower With Tzatziki and Red Currants

Add to ❤ Favorites This smoked cauliflower with tzatzki and red currants recipe is a beautiful addition to Christmas lunch. It is light, flavoursome and a beautiful dish to compliment a Christmas ham or turkey. Ingredients for 4-6 servings 10-20g honey 150g natural yogurt 1 lebanese cucumber, grated 4g mint, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, diced 1 head of cauliflower (approximately 500g) 10g red currants taken of their stalks 20ml lemon juice salt and pepper A handful of hickory wood chips, soaked in water Read the Instructions here  

Tortellini with Blistered Tomatoes

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4-6 servings Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini, prepared as directed For the Blistered Tomatoes: 3 pints of tri-colored grape tomatoes Fresh basil leaves – torn Dashes of coarse salt Dashes of fresh ground black pepper Dashes of red pepper flakes Dashes of dried oregano 3 – 4 tbs. olive oil Freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese For the Crostini: Loaf of French or Italian bread, sliced thin Salt Pepper Olive oil Buitoni Marinara Sauce Buitoni Pesto with Basil Shredded mozzarella cheese Read the Instructions here  

Lobster Rolls Inspired By Peters Square

Add to ❤ Favorites This takes me back to Chelsea Market and the Meatpacking District of Manhattan! Where you can walk The High Line, enjoy a cocktail and enjoy a lobster roll in the sunshine. Ingredients for 2-3 rolls 8 potatoes, washed Vegetable oil, for deep frying 500g cooked lobster meat, cut into bite sized chunks 1/3 cup whole egg mayonnaise 1 lemon, juiced 6 sprigs chives, finely chopped 10 cornichons, sliced pinch of salt 4-6 brioche buns 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature micro herbs, optional Read the Instructions here