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FIlled with spicy jalapeños, protein-dense chickpeas, fresh Italian parsley, fresh garlic, and sweet orange marma...

  • DIP:
  • 1 (13-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • 1/2 cup Italian parsley (healthy handful)
  • 2 large clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
  • 1/2 jalapeño with seeds
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
4.2/5 (9 Votes)

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Don't settle for less, you and your guests deserve the best! If you're planning on entertaining, this winning recip...

  • 2 ounces Baileys Original Irish Cream
  • .25 ounce raspberry flavored vodka
  • .25 ounce chocolate liqueur
  • 1 raspberry
4.1/5 (14 Votes)

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This Chinese Shrimp Moo Shu recipe is adapted from the March 2007 issue of Cooking Light

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided
  • 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
  • 6 cups Napa cabbage, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce (or Sriracha)
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 4 8" flour tortillas, Chinese pancakes or Mandarin pancakes
4.2/5 (17 Votes)

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As much as I love it, Pad Thai can be a bit complicated and time consuming, which is why I’ve hesitated putting i...

  • SPRING ROLLS:
  • 1 (14-ounce) extra firm tofu
  • 8 ounces white or brown rice noodles, about 1 cup
  • 8 to 10 white or brown rice spring roll papers
  • 2 cups carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 large handful fresh cilantro
  • SAUCE:
  • 3 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce, plus more for tofu
  • 3-4 tablespoons coconut sugar or maple syrup or sub brown sugar or honey if not vegan
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce, plus more for tofu
  • FOR SERVING:
  • Peanut Sauce / Almond Sauce / Cashew Sauce
  • Sriracha
4.2/5 (10 Votes)

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I love simple recipes that can made with little effort

  • 3 to 4 wild sockeye salmon fillets (the largest one was about 1″ thick)
  • 2 lemons, juice one and slice the other one
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Nanami Togarashi (assorted chili pepper)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup water
4.1/5 (15 Votes)

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This Oatmeal Cookie Martini is an awesome after dinner drink

  • 1 1/2 ounce Bailey’s
  • 1 ounce Butterscotch Schnapps
  • 1/2 ounce cream
  • Splash Goldschlager
  • Caramel sauce
  • Oatmeal cookies, crushed
4.1/5 (27 Votes)

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This Cream Cheese Pineapple Pepper Spread makes great party food! Delicious with crackers & vegetables

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
  • 3/4 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 1 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans or your favorite) chopped
4.1/5 (16 Votes)

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This is an easy snack recipe, stripped from anything unnecessary – feel free to add anything extra you like

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (125g )
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked oatmeal (quick oats) (125g )
  • 2/3 cup (3.5o-ounces) dried cranberries or raisins (100g)
  • 1 semi ripe banana
4.2/5 (11 Votes)

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If sweet potatoes are your vegetable of choice, try this glazed recipe that combines sugar, lemon juice, nutmeg, an...

  • 6 medium sweet potatoes
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons finely shredded lemon peel
4.2/5 (11 Votes)

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Individual servings of deliciously baked Potato Kugel are a delicious side dish for any festive dinner party or oth...

  • 3/4 cup oil, plus extra for oiling baking ramekins, divided
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 6 large Idaho potatoes
  • 1 large onion, quartered
3.7/5 (50 Votes)

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Lumpiang Ubod (Fresh Spring Rolls) is a recipe filled with fresh veggies and rich savory pork and shrimp flavors

  • WRAPPERS:
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 11/2 cups water
  • FILLING:
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cups heart of palm, cut into thin slices or 2 cups boiled bamboo shoots, cut into matchsticks
  • 8-ounces fresh shrimp, shelled, deveined and minced, about 1 cup
  • 8-ounces boiled pork, cut into thin slices, about 1 cup
  • 1 cup very thinly sliced green beans
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 15 lettuce leaves, washed
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup chicken stock or 1/2 teaspoon chicken stock granules mixed with 1 cup hot water
  • 11/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup crushed peanuts, to garnish
4/5 (39 Votes)

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Honey, brown sugar and pineapple give this ham a great taste while cooking in a crockpot makes this ham tender and ...

  • 1 ham, pre­-cooked, spiral cut ­bone­in or boneless, either will work
  • 3 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup raw natural honey
  • 1 20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits or chunks, do not drain
4/5 (19 Votes)

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