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Quinoa Salad

Roughly based off of the “Jennifer Anniston” salad, but with a few tweaks. I’m not a huge fan of mint so I eliminated that, and topped with our own homemade italian dressing. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup cucumber, chopped ⅓ cup red onion, chopped ½ cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 lemons, juiced (about 5-6 Tablespoons) ½…

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Resharing this one from joyfoodsunshine.com, they are right, this is the best chocolate chip cookie recipe ever! Ingredients 1 cup salted butter softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar packed 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups chocolate chips (12…

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Italian Dressing - Version 2

This is a great copycat recipe, not exactly the same as the Olive Garden Italian, but pretty darn close! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 glove minced garlic 2 tsp Italian seasoning 2 tsp lemon juice 3 tbsp parmesan cheese 2 tsp honey Pinch of kosher salt DIRECTIONS: Mix all of the above ingredients in a ball jar and refrigerate when not using! Delicious and…

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Clam Chowder

Sharing this delicious recipe from TastesBetterFromScratch.com! Didn’t think I would be a fan of clam chowder since I’m a Southern girl, but visiting Maine changed my mind on this chowder! Ingredients: 4 6.5 ounce cans chopped clams 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes , peeled and diced (about 3 medium potatoes) 3 bay leaves 4 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons olive…

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Bikini Sandwich

What an interesting sandwich, full of flavor and complexity! INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces ciabatta bread 1/3 cup Spanish chorizo 3 medium shrimp – peeled and poached 1 1/2 oz Mahon Cheese thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil Honey Flaky Sea Salt DIRECTIONS: 1- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the bread loaf in half horizontally, and trim each half to an 8- x 3-inch slice. Spread the sausage on the…

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Fontina Burger

This recipe uses our award winning burger patty as the base with some wonderful basil mayo and fontina cheese! Absolutely delicious! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground beef Burger Buns 1 egg 1 tbsp Worsterschire 1 pack onion soup mix 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic – minced 2 oz Fontina Cheese 1/4 cup Mayo 1 bunch Rosemary – finely chopped 1 bunch Basil – finely chopped 4…

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Soy Glazed Meatloaf

I absolutely love the sweet and salty combination of this dish. You can easily make this a sheet pan meal by baking diced potatoes and veggies with it. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground pork 1 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 3 tbsps soy sauce 4 tbsps hoisin sauce 1 tbsp Sambal Oelek 1/3 cup East Asian-Style Sauteed Aromatics* DIRECTIONS: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450…

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New England Crab Rolls

After spending the summer in New England eating lots of lobster and crab rolls, I of course arrived back home to the extreme heat of Louisiana with a hankering for a cold crab roll. Since I don’t have access to peekytoe crab (like they do in Maine), I began the crab roll recreation using imitation crab meat (I know, don’t gasp, it was a test run). The imitation crab which is really Alaskan…

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Sandy's Crockpot Chicken Pasta

Our friend Sandy introduced us to this super simple recipe packed with flavor that she discovered online! I love a meal that only needs a few ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1-2 cups chicken breasts16 oz Olive Garden Salad Dressing¼ cup parmesan cheese¼ tsp pepper8 oz cream cheese16 oz penne pasta, cooked/drained     DIRECTIONS•    Place chicken breasts in bottom of the slow cooker.•    Pour dressing…

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Burrito Bowls!

What’s more fun than building your own bowl? A new week night favorite, this is a nice interactive spin on taco Tuesday. Ingredients: 1 lb ground meat 1 can black beans 1 packet taco seasoning 1 onion – sliced 1 bell pepper – sliced Directions: Slice the bell pepper and onion horizontally. Put 2 tbsp of olive oil in a medium pan, add the onion and bell pepper. Salt and pepper. Cook down…

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Sweet Chili Glaze Pork Loin

This is a fantastic dinner when you don’t have a lot of time to prep. Ingredients Pork Loin – 2-3 lb 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 Tbsp sambal oelek 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch + 1 Tbsp water Directions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Pat the pork loin dry and place in an oven safe dish or pan. Salt and pepper the pork. Now prepare the sauce – Add the rice vinegar, sugar,…

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Spicy Tamale Pie

Wow-za! This savory recipe packs some serious flavor. The corn bread brings a little sweetness to its salty and spicy counterparts.  Ingredients Cooking spray 1 pound ground beef 1 diced large poblano/jalapeno pepper (your choice) 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (we used Restaurant Style Medium Tostitos brand) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper ½ teaspoon dried oregano 2 (8.5…

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Black Pepper Beef

The black pepper on this has elevated my typical crock pot roast! It’s been a hit with the family too! Ingredients: Eye of the Round Beef 1 tbsp kosher salt 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsps whole black peppercorn, crushed 1 tbsp fresh blak pepper 3 sage leaves 3 sprigs rosemary 2 cups wine – red varieties 2 cups beef broth Directions: Seer beef in a pan on both…

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Crunchy Ginger Soba Noodles

My husband and I have a love of soba noodles, it started with watching a Youtube video of someone hand making the noodles. So of course when I saw this recipe in the New York Times, I had to try it out. The crunchy mix on the top might be a repeat for other recipes, but this combo is a must try! If you want another way to try soba noodles, cook the noodles and dip in soba sauce. Ingredients 6…

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Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients: 2lbs Chuck Roast cubed 2 tbsps oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 2 carrots, cut into half moons 1 stalk celery cut into half moons 1 yellow onion diced 3 cloves garlic 2 tbsps tomato paste 1 1/2 cups red wine 1/2 cup beef broth 3 sprigs thyme 1 sprig rosemary 2 tbsp butter softened 1/4 cup flour kosher salt black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Season beef…

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Lyonnaise Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2lbs Potatoes peeled & sliced thin 1 yellow onion sliced 3/4 stick butter 1 tbsp diced chives kosher salt black pepper Directions: Add potatoes to pot of water and bring to boil. Cook about 8-10 minutes until slightly tender. Drain water and let cool. In a pan melt 2 tbsps butter and cook down the onions for 4-6 minutes until they brown. Put to the side in a bowl. Add…

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Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 3 pounds bone in chicken Kosher Salt Black Pepper 4 tbsps lemon juice 2 tsps ground turmeric 1 can garbanzo/chickpeas – drained 1 tsp ground cumin 1 large red onion, sliced 2 tbsps olive oil Directions: Season chicken in a bowl with salt and pepper. Heat oven to 425 degrees Cover chicken with lemon juice, turmeric, salt and pepper. Prepare the sheet pan with aluminum…