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No matter the season, spring flavors abound in this refreshing salad with asparagus, arugula, strawberries, and cru...

  • 15 spears asparagus, preferably organic, woody end trimmed and spears cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon country Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 2 big handfuls baby arugula, preferably organic
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced, preferably organic
  • 2 tablespoons blue cheese, freshly crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon toasted almonds, sliced
4.7/5 (3 Votes)

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Every monster and princess will want to gobble up this yummy Ruben sandwich dressed up like a mummy

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 pounds frozen bread dough, thawed, divided
  • 6 tablespoons thousand island dressing, divided
  • 8 ounces deli sliced pastrami, divided
  • 6 ounces deli sliced swiss cheese, divided
  • 1 (8-ounce) can sauerkraut, rinsed, drained and squeezed dry, divided
  • 1 piece roased red pepper from a jar
  • 2 pitted black olives
  • Ketchup
4.7/5 (3 Votes)

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This recipe comes from Cook's Country Magazine (June/July 2011 issue)

  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 head green cabbage , cored
  • 1/4 cup sugar
4.7/5 (3 Votes)

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This sweet dessert cocktail is great for the holidays

  • 2 ounces Baileys Mint Chocolate Irish Cream
  • 1 ounce heavy cream
  • 1 ounce crème de cacao white
4.7/5 (3 Votes)

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Salty, sweet and bacon...what's not to love? This Candied Bacon Toffee is easy to make and everyone will love it!

  • TOFFEE:
  • CANDIED BACON
  • 3/4 pounds of bacon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed golden brown sugar
  • 2 tsp instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. dark unsulfured molasses
  • 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • Kosher salt
4.7/5 (3 Votes)

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On our date to Sugarbeet restaurant in Longmont, Colorado, I had the most marvelous ceviche

  • 16 ounces red snapper filets, skinned, sliced thinly into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and minced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 large mangos, finely chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • coarsely ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4.1/5 (7 Votes)

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All you need is a cooked boneless ham, brown sugar, ground mustard, horseradish, cola and your slow cooker to prepa...

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup cola, divided
  • 1 fully cooked boneless ham (5 to 6 pounds), cut in half
4.5/5 (18 Votes)

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Craving pizza but don't do gluten? No problem! Try this tasty pizza crust made from processed cauliflower, cheese, ...

  • 1 small to medium sized head cauliflower, processed, about 2 to 3 cups
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (crush it even more between your fingers)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (crush it even more between you fingers)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Dash crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon almond meal, optional
4.6/5 (15 Votes)

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An exciting twist on a classic

  • 1 3/4 cups crushed graham crackers (from 14 sheets)
  • 1/3 cup light-brown sugar, packed
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (I recommend using Philadelphia)
  • 1 cup light-brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • Salted caramel sauce (store bought)
  • Sweetened whipped cream, for serving, optional
4.5/5 (13 Votes)

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Homemade bread that is packed full of healthy ingredients made in a bread machine

  • 1 1/8 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
4.4/5 (22 Votes)

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Witches' broom stick bread sticks are a perfect side to a warm Halloween supper, like a bowl of hot chili, or plate...

  • 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated garlic breadsticks
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
4.5/5 (13 Votes)

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Juicy, ultra-tender prime rib is the ultimate roast beef

  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) 1 (1 1/2-pound) bone-in rib-eye steak, 1 1/2 inches thick
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ketchup
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup red wine
4.5/5 (14 Votes)

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