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Add to ❤ Favorites This is the creamiest, cheesiest stovetop macaroni and cheese you’ll ever eat! Ingredients for 8-10 servings 1 pound elbow macaroni ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons (53 grams) all-purpose flour 5 cups (1.2 liters) whole milk 24 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 8 ounces American cheese, sliced and chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites This classic Chinese beef and broccoli recipe is quick and easy to make homemade, and tastes even better than the restaurant version! Ingredients for 4-6 servings 1 pound flank steak, cut into 1/4-inch-thick bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 3-4 cups chopped broccoli florets (about 1 medium head of broccoli) 1 batch of sauce (see below) 1 tablespoon peanut oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds and/or thinly-sliced green onions Sauce Ingredients: 3/4 cup water 3 tablespoons oyster sauce 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper optional: 1-3 teaspoons sriracha, to taste Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites If you’re looking for a simple, elegant meal for Valentine’s Day, or any holiday, make this roasted chicken with fresh herbs recipe. It doesn’t disappoint! Ingredients for 6 servings 1 (4-5 lb) whole chicken, giblets removed, rinsed and patted dry 1 pkg rosemary, divided 1 pkg sage, divided 1 pkg thyme divided 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, trimmed and divided 3 cloves garlic, divided 1 lemon, cut in half Salt Pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients 1 lb. ground turkey or beef 1/4 cup clean salsa (consider mild sauce if using the chili powder) 1 tbsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. onion powder 1 tbsp. chili powder, optional but good (consider omitting if your salsa is very spicy! 1 tbsp. ground cumin Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients 12 oz. frozen broccoli florets or one large head of broccoli chopped 16 oz. angel hair pasta 6 garlic cloves, minced 3 T. honey 6 T. rice vinegar 6 T. soy sauce 2 T. sesame oil (I used a “fiery” sesame oil.) 1/2 c. chopped green onions, white and green parts 3 T. toasted sesame seeds Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites A modern take on a classic Indonesian dish called Gado-Gado! Quinoa replaces rice for added protein, fresh and steamed veggies add plenty of nutrition and fiber, and it’s all topped with a spicy, 2-minute peanut sauce! Ingredients for 2 servings GADO-GADO 1/2 cup (92 g) white or red quinoa, well rinsed and drained Scant 1 cup (230 ml) water 1 cup (100 g) greens beans, trimmed 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 3/4 cup (25 g) mung bean sprouts 2/3 cup (46 g) thinly shredded red cabbage 2 whole carrots, thinly sliced with a knife or mandolin SPICY PEANUT SAUCE 1/3 cup (80 g) salted creamy peanut butter (or sub almond butter, cashew butter, or sunbutter) 1 Tbsp (15 ml) gluten-free tamari (or soy sauce if not GF) 2-3 Tbsp (30-45 ml) maple syrup (to taste) 3 Tbsp (45 ml) lime juice 1 tsp chili garlic sauce, 1 Thai red chili, minced, or 1/4 tsp red pepper flake (more to taste) Water to thin (3-4 Tbsp or 45-60 ml) FOR SERVING optional Cilantro Lime wedges Red pepper flake Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6 servings 4-6 chicken breasts salt and pepper 1/4 cup flour of dredging 2 tbsp olive oil 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 2 green bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced 1 tbsp fresh oregano, minced 1/4 cup white cooking wine 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 1 bay leaf 3 springs fresh thyme 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes 12 ounces linguine noodles, prepared according to package directions parmesan cheese for garnish Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites “Gumbolaya”, a mix of Gumbo and Jambalaya, creates a stunning seafood chowder that’s easy to make, low-cal and delicious. Serve with plain steamed rice. Ingredients for 4 servings 1/4 cup neutral oil (I like grapeseed) 1/4 cup flour 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced bell pepper (I used red and yellow) 2 large stalks celery, diced (about 3/4 to 1 cup) 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 large cloves) 1/4 cup dry white wine or white vermouth 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice (lightly chopped) 3/4 cup fish stock or clam juice 3/4 cup low-salt or homemade chicken broth 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 bay leaf, torn 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Dash or three Louisiana Hot Pepper Sauce, or Tabasco® Salt and pepper, to taste 8 ounces diced chicken, dark or white meat 6 ounces sliced Andouille sausage (or sub Turkey kielbasa) 8 ounces shrimp, shelled and deveined Cooked rice, for serving Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites This recipe is so easy and oh so tasty. Your steak will be cooked and ready to eat in less than 15 minutes, so this is a fantastic middle-of-the-week meal. Ingredients Ribeye Steak (or Strip Steak is really good with this recipe too) 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Butter 2 Cloves Garlic, Sliced Salt and Pepper Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites This easy grain-free casserole recipe makes a wonderful dinner, but is also good for so many other occasions. It’s the perfect one-pot potluck meal, given that it’s chock full of protein and vegetables, easy to make, and delicious. Ingredients for 10 servings 1 lb organic grass fed ground beef 4 cups cooked spaghetti squash noodles ½ cup heavy cream 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Tender lamb in a spiced tomato sauce cooked all day in a slow cooker gets served with rice in the Persian classic. Ingredients for 4 servings 1 pound lean boneless cubed lamb 1 pound peeled diced eggplant 2 cups diced onion 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and black pepper 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon turmeric 5 garlic cloves, minced 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice) Read the Instructions here
Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 1 Tbsp avocado, or olive oil 1 lb turkey breast, skinless 1 tsp sea salt, divided 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 10 ounces) 2 Tbsps avocado, or olive oil 8.8 ounces fresh button mushrooms 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Read the Instructions here