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Make your own homemade salsa verde and you'll never buy it in a jar again

  • 12 ounces fresh tomatillos, husked or 1 (13-ounce) can tomatillos, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 fresh serrano or jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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Pesto is perfect as a base for pizza, as a dip, mixed with mashed potato, in a pasta salad, thinned out with olive ...

  • 2 to 3 cloves of garlic
  • large handful of arugula
  • 6 or more marinated artichoke hearts
  • fresh lemon juice, to taste
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese or pecorino
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4.4/5 (7 Votes)

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These no-bake protein bars have all the delicious flavors and health benefits of organic matcha powder and dark cho...

  • 1/3 cup natural roasted almond butter
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or "milk" of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon Stevia
  • 10 drops lemon flavor or almond flavor
  • 8 scoops vanilla brown rice protein powder (SunWarrior, for example)
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 4 teaspoons organic matcha powder
  • 2 to 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted
3.8/5 (15 Votes)

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Fried meatballs are a Florentine specialty; this version can be made with any cooked meat, from roast or boiled bee...

  • 1 pound medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
  • 1 pound cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
  • 1/2 cup freshly Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup parsley, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
4.4/5 (8 Votes)

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The flavors are amazing in this roasted tomatillo salsa

  • 1/2 pound tomatillos, —husked, cored and quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed and peeled
  • 1 jalapeño, stemmed and halved
  • 1 leek, white part only, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 Hass avocados, —peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt
4.4/5 (8 Votes)

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I find poaching the livers in some chicken broth gives them a milder taste

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 pound chicken livers, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
  • Parsley
  • Toasted pecan halves
  • Apple and/or pear wedges
  • Assorted crackers or toasted bread
4.4/5 (7 Votes)

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A Greek version of the classic 7-layer dip that combines hummus, olives, grilled vegetables, tzatziki, bulgur, toma...

  • BULGUR:
  • 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, about 3/4 cup
  • 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mint, chopped
  • 3/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup bulgur
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • TZATZIKI:
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • GRILLED VEGETABLES:
  • 1 small eggplant, sliced to 1/2-inch thick
  • 1/2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise to 1/2-inch thick
  • olive oil, to coat
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup hummus, preferably roasted red pepper flavor
4.4/5 (7 Votes)

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Warm pita bread is topped with some hummus, crumbled goat cheese, roasted zucchini, arugula, chopped almonds and se...

  • 4 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds, about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 round, pocketless whole-grain pita
  • 1/3 cup prepared hummus
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds
  • 1 lemon, quartered, for serving
4.4/5 (7 Votes)

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Add everything to the crock pot except the rice, corn, flour and milk

  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 ribs of celery (sliced)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 carrots (chopped)
  • salt (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 3/4 cups long grain rice (NOT quick cooking rice)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 10 oz. frozen sweet corn
4.4/5 (7 Votes)

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Combine all ingredients except cheese in a slow cooker

  • 3 c. cooked chicken, diced
  • 2 c. carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 12-oz. cans sweet corn & diced peppers
  • 2 10-3/4 oz. cans cream of potato soup
  • 4 c. milk
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1/2 t. celery seed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8-oz. pkg. shredded Mexican blend cheese
4.4/5 (7 Votes)

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Pepper Jelly originated in the South

  • 3 1/2 cups sweet red bell peppers (about 3 to 4 large)
  • 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers (about 3 to 4 small)*
  • 1 cup cider vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 4-1/2 tablespoons Ball® brand RealFruit™ Classic Pectin
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter (optional, reduces foaming)
  • 5 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 Ball® brand Half Pint (8-ounce) Glass Preserving Jars
  • NOTE: I used only 1 jalapeno pepper, and was happy with the hint of heat, without being dragon breathing hot.
3.9/5 (33 Votes)

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These taquitos are quick and easy and so delicious for an appetizer or even as a full meal

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cups sour cream
  • 1/2 cups salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups colby jack cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped baby spinach, stems removed
  • 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • vegetable or canola oil, for frying
3.9/5 (22 Votes)

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