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Ingredients 10ozgrape tomatoes,(1 pint) 1shallot 1tbspcapers,drained 2tbspred wine vinegar salt 3tbspextra virgin olive oil 4center cut salmon fillets,with skin freshly ground pepper ½tspground cumin 2tbspcanola oil 1tbspparsley,minced 1tbspbasil,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a bowl, toss the tomatoes with the shallot, capers, vinegar and ½ teaspoon of salt In a medium ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and add it to the skillet, skin side up....

Ingredients 3 medium firm ripe pears, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped (3 cups) 1 cup dried or fresh cranberries 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 1 hour, stirring frequently, until thickened. Cool 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve chutney at room temperature for best flavor....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 1lime 1¼tspbaking soda 1¼tspbaking powder ½cupflaked sweetened coconut ½cuppecans,chopped ⅔cupbananas,(2 small), mashed 1cupcrushed pineapple,undrained 2eggs ¼cupoil ½cupwhite sugar ⅓cupbrown sugar,packed 4ozcream cheese,softened 2ozbutter,softened 2cupspowdered sugar 1lime,zested and juiced Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×9-inch pan. Using a zester, zest the green skin from the lime. In a small bowl combine flour, lime zest, baking soda, baking powder, coconut, pecans, and a pinch of salt....

Ingredients 1lbPersian,or English cucumbers, diced 1lscherry tomatoes,halved 1bell pepper,cored and diced ½small red onion,diced ⅓cupfresh Italian parsley,roughly-chopped ¼cupfresh mint,roughly-chopped 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 2tbspFresh Lemon Juice 1½tspsumac,or more to taste Kosher salt freshly-cracked black pepper chickpeas,or crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts (optional add-ins) Pita Bread hummus 1Quick Israeli Salad protein like chicken,or , steak, shrimp, etc. falafel, crumbled feta cheese, cooked, optional hummus 1Quick Israeli Salad chickpeas,roasted feta cheese,crumbled pita chips,for serving...

Ingredients ¼cupfresh lime juice,about 2½ limes 1cupparsley,chopped ½cupolive oil 5cupsblack-eyed peas,cooked, roughly 3 cups dried peas make 5 cups cooked 10scallions,roughly chopped 1redbell pepper,stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped 1cupcherry tomatoes,or grape tomatoes, chopped 1medium cucumber,seeded and finely chopped 2serrano peppers,or 1 habanero or Scotch bonnet chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced sea salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste brown basmati rice,cooked, optional avocado,sliced, optional Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice and parsley....

Ingredients 1½ lb chuck roast, tri-tip roast, eye of the round roast, or top round roast ½ lb carrots, diced 1 medium yellow onion, diced, roughly 4 oz 1 stalk celery , diced, roughly 3 oz 2 cups water or beef broth, plus more as needed 1 cup long grain rice 1 cup prepared gravy Salt & ground black pepper, to taste 1½ tbsp Olive oil Preparation Heat your olive oil on a cast iron skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 8cupssourdough loaf,(1 lb), ½ inch cubed 3tbspolive oil 1tspkosher salt ½tspfreshly ground black pepper 1lbcountry sausage,pork or turkey 2cupscelery,(6 stalks), diced 2large gala apples,cored and diced small 1cuponion,(1 medium), diced 2tbspchopped fresh sage 2tspdried thyme leaves ¼tspfreshly ground pepper 1tbspapple cider vinegar ½tspkosher salt 2cupslow sodium chicken stock Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. On a large baking sheet, spread the bread cubes. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,softened ¼cupMarzetti Ranch Veggie Dip ¾cupcolby jack cheese,shredded ¼cupred bell pepper,finely diced 3tbspgreen onion,minced ½cangreen chilies,mild, medium or hot, diced ¼cupblack olives,diced ¼tspgarlic powder ½tspkosher sea salt 2tortillas,regular, whole wheat or spinach, (10 inches) Preparation In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and ranch dip. Using a hand-held mixer, beat until smooth. Add cheese, bell pepper, onion, chiles, olives, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until combined. Divide the mixture evenly between the two flour tortillas....

Ingredients 1lbground beef,or turkey 1smallwhite onion,diced 45oztomatoes with green chiles,diced, canned 45ozbeans 2tbspchili powder cheese,shredded green onions,chopped sour cream cilantro Preparation In a large stockpot, cook ground beef or turkey over medium-high heat until browned, stirring frequently. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked beef or turkey to a separate plate and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of grease in the stockpot, and discard the rest. Add the onion to the stockpot and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, or until soft....

Ingredients ½cupfresh rosemary ½cupparsley 8clovesgarlic 6pcsanchovies 2tbspcanola oil,or olive oil 8American lamb loin chops 12baby carrots 1bulb fennel 1tbspbutter ½cupveal jus Preparation Puree rosemary, parsley, garlic, anchovies, and oil in a food processor or blender until well combined. Marinate lamb chops in anchovy rub overnight in the refrigerator, in an airtight container. Blanch baby carrots and fennel for 4 to 5 minutes and set aside. Pan sear lamb chops to desired doneness, approximately 4 minutes per side....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt ½cupbutter 1cupwhite sugar 2eggs 1tspvanilla 1cupapples,chopped ½cupwalnuts,chopped 6ozcream cheese,softened ¼cupsugar 1egg yolk ⅓cuplight brown sugar,packed 1tspground cinnamon ¼cupbutter,melted ⅔cupall purpose flour Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with liners. In a medium sized bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl beat together butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth....

Ingredients 1¼cupsold fashioned whole rolled oats,plus extra for topping 1large banana,ripe ⅓cupsunsweetened applesauce,or fruit/veggie puree 1large egg 3tbspcoconut sugar,or maple syrup, other desired sugar 1tspground cinnamon 1½tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ⅛tspsalt ¾cupapple,or pear, or berries, peeled, diced Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with nonstick spray or use mini muffin liners. If using liners, grease the liners. Place the oats, banana, applesauce, egg, coconut sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and soda, and in a blender or food processor....

Ingredients 1lbwhite fish fillets,firm, mild, cut into 8 strips, such as pollock, tilapia or snapper salt and pepper,to taste 1½cupsseafood breading mix,such as House-Autry Mills ¼cupvegetable oil 1cupcabbage,shredded ½cupred salsa cilantro sprigs,and lime wedges, optional garnishes 8corn tortillas,small ⅓cupplain yogurt ⅓cupmayonnaise 2tspwater Salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Brush water over the pieces of fish. Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper. Place the seafood breader on a plate. Roll each piece of fish in the seafood breader until completely coated....

Ingredients 1 cup milk ½ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp salt ½ cup butter, or margarine ¼ oz active dry yeast ¼ cup warm water 1 egg 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sour cream ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed ½ cup butter, or margarine ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup pecans, chopped ½ cup ground walnuts 2 cups powdered sugar 3 tbsps milk 1 tsp vanilla extract...

Ingredients 1cupall purpose flour,spooned into measuring and leveled-off with back edge of knife 2tspbaking powder 2tbspsugar ½tspsalt 1large egg ¾cupmilk,plus 2 tbsp more 2tbspunsalted butter,melted and slightly cooled vegetable oil,for cooking Preparation Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl and mix well. Beat the egg and milk together in a bowl. In a different bowl, add the milk mixture to the melted butter, stirring constantly with a whisk to blend....

Ingredients 6medium idaho potatoes,or russet potaoes cooking spray 12ozchicken breast,boneless skinless, or tenderloins 1celery stalk ½onion 1clovegarlic 16ozfat free low sodium chicken broth ⅓cuphot cayenne pepper sauce 12tbspreduced fat cheese,shredded ½cupcarrots,cut into 2-inch matchsticks 1large celery stalks,cut into 2-inch matchsticks ¼cupblue cheese dressing,(see Recipe Notes for recipe) Preparation In a crockpot, combine chicken, onions, celery stalk, garlic, and enough broth to cover the chicken. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 hours....

Ingredients 1cupred enchilada sauce,homemade or canned 1tspolive oil 2½cupspeeled butternut squash,cut ½-inch dice salt and pepper,to taste 1small onion,diced 3clovesgarlic,minced 1jalapeno,seeded and diced 10ozRotel tomatoes with green chilies 1½cupsreduced sodium canned black beans,rinsed and drained ¼cupcilantro 1tspcumin ½tspchili powder ¼cupwater 8medium low-carb whole wheat flour tortillas 1cupreduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese 2tbspchopped scallions,for garnish reduced-fat sour cream,for serving, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place ¼ cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish....

Ingredients 1 lb calamari, fresh or frozen, whole bodies cleaned (best if you also have the cleaned tentacles) 6 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tbsp lemon juice, or lime juice salt and ground pepper, to season 4 oz bell peppers, seeded and halved 4 oz zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into ½-inch-thick rectangles 4 oz eggplants, sliced lengthwise into ½-inch-thick rectangles 6 oz brown mushrooms, preferably buttons or portobellos...

Ingredients 2tbspbutter 1lbchicken breasts salt and pepper,to taste 1large onion,diced 3tspgarlic,minced ¼cupall purpose flour 4cuplow-sodium chicken broth 1cuphalf and half 9oztortellini 1tspred pepper flakes,crushed fresh basil,for garnish parmesan cheese,shredded, for garnish Preparation Cook chicken for 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Mix in onion....

Ingredients 1½tbspolive oil 1⅓cupsyellow onion,(1 medium), chopped 1⅓cupscarrots,(about 3 medium), diced 8ozcremini mushrooms,sliced 3clovesgarlic,minced 4½cupslow-sodium chicken broth 1lbboneless skinless chicken breasts,pounded evenly to about ½-inch thickness 1tsporegano,dried ½tspthyme,dried salt and freshly ground black pepper ¼cupunsalted butter,sliced into 1 tbsp pieces ⅓cupflour 2½cupsmilk 9ozthree cheese tortellini,refrigerated 4ozfresh spinach,(4 cups) ⅓cupheavy cream parmesan cheese,finely shredded, for serving Preparation Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots and mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes then add garlic and saute for 1 minute longer....