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Being a native Californian, with a combination of German and Mexico roots, I'd never heard of-- yet along-- tasted ...

  • SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 rack baby back ribs (about 2 1/4 pounds), cut into 2-rib sections
  • Table salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 pound hot Italian sausage links
  • 2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 2-cups)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 4-teaspoons)
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • MEATBALLS:
  • 2 slices hearty white sandwich bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (Six tablespoons of plain yogurt thinned with 2 tablespoons of milk can be substituted for the buttermilk.)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound meatloaf mix* (I used a combo of ground beef and pork)
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped fine
  • 1 ounce Pecorino Romano, grated (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • PASTA:
  • 1 1/2 pounds spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 tablespoons table salt
  • Grated parmesan cheese for serving
4.2/5 (18 Votes)

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This beef stew is certainly perfect for Christmas, but you’ll enjoy it so much you’ll make it several times thr...

  • 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch slices
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas
4/5 (23 Votes)

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Make these mini quiche muffins on the weekend, and have leftovers to reheat for an easy weekday breakfast

  • FILLING:
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or other herb)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • VEGGIES:
  • 1 cup broccoli, cut into teeny tiny florets
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped small
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup onion, diced fine
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and veins removed, diced fine (optional)
  • ADD-INs:
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar, gruyere, mozzarella, or other cheese, divided
  • 1 pound bacon, sausage, or other meat, fully cooked
4.1/5 (18 Votes)

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This rice pudding recipe comes together with 2 ingredients that you already have in your kitchen, and although, it ...

  • 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
  • 2 cups Coffee-Mate French Vanilla Creamer
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon, optional
  • Chopped fruit, optional
3.7/5 (26 Votes)

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This date-sweetened, gluten-free muffin recipe is easy to make and super healthy

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 medium bananas
  • 3 dates, pitted
  • 10 drops stevia
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon celtic sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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Since I love the bite-sized pillowy dumplings, I found a way to make them with sweet potatoes as the base rather th...

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup arrowroot powder, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch garlic powder
  • 1 egg white
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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This Wild Rice Dressing features well seasoned wild and white rice, dried cranberries, celery, leeks and carrots

  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 3/4 cup dried cherries
  • 2 tablespoons port or cranberry juice
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 3/4 cup leeks, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot, chopped (1 medium)
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, snipped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, snipped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, snipped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup almonds, sliced & toasted
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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Quick and easy veggie wrap makes a healthy and tasty lunch or dinner

  • 1 light flatbread original wrap, such as Flatout® brand
  • 1/4 medium avocado, peeled
  • 1/8 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 medium carrot, cut into thin bite-size strips
  • 1/4 small cucumber, cut into thin bite-size strips
  • 1/4 small red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into thin bite-size strips
  • 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
4.3/5 (12 Votes)

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Reese's is the best brand for grape leaves that I've found so far, but others have recommended Mezzetta, Aristocra...

  • 3/4 cup uncooked rice (not instant)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup minced parsley
  • 2 tablespoons minced mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 pound lean ground lamb, uncooked
  • 24 grape leaves
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (8-ounce) jar grape leaves yields about 48 good ones.
  • 0.5 ounces mint leaves yields about 1/4 cup.
  • Doubling the recipe yields enough mix for 60-64 grape leaves.
3.6/5 (14 Votes)

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This recipe provides an awesome trick to make the perfect Hasselback-style potatoes—try it tonight!

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup pecans,chopped
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3.6/5 (65 Votes)

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Curry and ginger add delicious flavor to a creamy coconut milk pumpkin soup

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 heaping teaspoons curry
  • 1 Hokkaido pumpkin about 2 lbs, peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces (approximately 2 pounds)
  • 5 to 6 small potatoes, diced
  • 5 to 6 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 container vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 can coconut milk
4.1/5 (15 Votes)

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This lower-carb, higher fiber and vegetable dish, Spicy Chinese Shrimp and Sweet Potato Noodles, is filled with the...

  • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sambal oelek or chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2-inch fresh ginger, grated, plus 1-inch fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 pound shrimp, shells removed, de-veined
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1-pound sweet potatoes, peeled and spiralized
  • 2 radishes, sliced thin
  • 10 mini sweet peppers, quartered
  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup peanuts, roughly chopped
  • fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, to garnish
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

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