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If you're a lox and bagels lover, you HAVE to try this citrus-cured salmon belly. To me, there is no better breakfast than a freshly made bagel, mounded with cream cheese, a solid shaving of cured or smoked salmon, fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions and capers. Making things ...
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Chicken shawarma is a family favorite in my house ~ marinated, roasted and served over sprouted brown rice with sautéed zucchini and charred tomatoes. Finished with chopped scallions, it’s a well-rounded and really tasty dinner that everyone I make it for seems to love! Ingredients 2 ...
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Why had I never braised pork in milk, shallots, garlic, lemon peel and thyme before? Hands-down one of the best, most flavorful, fall-apart-tender pork shoulders I have ever eaten!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Super easy and super delicious. You’ve gotta try this. Traditionally braised with sage, but I ...
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A beautifully marbled, organic, grass-fed chuck roast from Primal Pastures Farm ... stuffed with a ton of garlic... braised in red wine, tomato sauce, a pinch of cinnamon, touch of clove and some dried oregano ... sounds heavenly, right?! It IS. I’m super into braised meat these days... ...
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Where are my Instant Pot lovers?! I LOVE my Instant Pot! This recipe is so easy and SO GOOD and seriously takes 25 minutes TOPS, in the IP... it's creamy, spicy, and bursting with Indian flavors. The easiest weeknight dinner... you've gotta try! Ingredients 1.5" piece of fresh ...
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Although I love a jarred marinara...specifically Rao's brand marinara... there's just something special about making it from scratch. This recipe has been in my files forever. Not sure where it originated from... but it's tried and true, and always delicious! Ingredients Four 28oz ...
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Fresh corn off the cob, pasture raised eggs, organic cream, grated sweet onion and aged cheddar...all nestled in freshly-made pie crust and baked to golden brown, bubbly perfection. Soaking up the last of this beautiful summer! Ingredients 3 large pasture raised eggs1/2 small ...
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Is shrimp ceviche one of the best summertime apps or light dinners, ever? I love how citrusy, bright, flavorful it is! This recipe is easy and delicious. A must try! Ingredients 2 pounds raw, wild Mexican shrimp, or shrimp of choice 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1 ...
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Does your mouth water just reading the title of this recipe? Mine too. Wait until you taste it. It's super easy and a great side dish to your favorite protein, a perfect vessel for bolognese or absolutely so delicious as a meatless main course! Ingredients 1 head organic ...
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I mean. Spanakopita stuffed lamb?? Y.E.S. Herby, cheesy, salty, rich and knock-your-socks-off delicious, this recipe is definitely one to try if you're a fan of lamb. Although it looks fairly complex, it's actually a pretty simple, which gives you zero excuses not to try ...
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This easy sheet pan dinner is on the regular rotation in my house. It's so super tasty and very simple. Although I've included a fajita spice blend recipe, you can make this even easier by using a store bought blend. The Frontier Co-op Mexican Fiesta Spice is AWESOME...my favorite brand, ...
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I love poke. And, poke made with fresh-off-the-boat, never frozen bluefin or yellow fin? Say no more. It's the BEST. My poke recipe is easy breezy and it's delicious. If you're a poke fan, you've gotta try this one! Ingredients 2lbs sushi grade bluefin or yellowfin tuna2 ...
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Olive oil roasted tomatoes... they're delicious on EVERYTHING. Slow roasted until they're caramelized and sweet... I use them in salads, on fish, chicken, pork...smeared on toasted crostini with feta or goat cheese...for real... they're beyond tasty. A must try! Ingredients 2lbs ...
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Chicken marsala is one of my favorite Italian dishes... the sweetness of the wine, with the earthy, buttery mushrooms, fresh thyme and a touch of cream... so good. You've GOT to try this one! Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs @chosenfoods avocado oil ...
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Wondering if there's a single meat-eating human on the planet who doesn't like meatballs? I LOVE meatballs. All kinds. Years ago my husband (then boyfriend) and I took a trip to NYC... while there, we stumbled upon The Meat Ball Shoppe... essentially a restaurant with a menu full of ...
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Who doesn't love a whole roasted chicken? Ever cook one in an Instant Pot? I just tried it for the first time and it was bananas. I could barely lift the chicken out of the pot because the meat was falling off the bone! So tender and juicy and flavorful. If you have an Instant Pot, this ...
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I'm a big soup fan. I make a lot of broth-y soups at home but I love a creamy soup, just the same. I had been craving traditional Mexican meatball soup aka albondigas for what felt like months, and I finally got it on my family's menu rotation for this week! It was mildly spicy, hearty, ...
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