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INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (32 ounces)
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 pound refrigerated potato gnocchi (not frozen)
  • 1 (5-ounce) bag baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or hea
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This minimal ingredient milkshake is a show-stopping, drool-inducing tall glass of strawberry shortcake heaven. When topped with a cake and strawberry skewer and drizzled with a luscious syrup, this gorgeous dessert might just be better than the real thing.

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Italian meatball recipe

These baked meatballs are always on our monthly rotation. Spaghetti and meatballs are one of my kid’s favorite dinners…they request them almost every week. And because these meatballs are so easy to make and super flavorful, I have no problem with that! They are even perfect for meatball subs or appetizers like meatball sliders.

I love that these Italian meatballs bake in the oven…it makes them so simple to whip up and keeps the meatballs juicy. Once they cook in the

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Recipe: Delicious Veggie Pot Pie

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This “chicken” Veggie Pot Pie is meatless comfort food in a bowl!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 10 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 (10 oz each) bags of frozen mixed vegetables (mine was corn, carrot, peas, green beans)
  • 10 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons sage
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 container (10 oz) refrigerated meatless chick’n strips
  • 1 container ready to bake bisc
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Ingredients

  • 3 slices good quality packaged white bread, crusts removed, bread torn
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • Olive-Mint Pesto
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 pound ground turkey
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 pound fettuccine
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

How to Make It

Step 1

In a large bowl, soak the bread in the milk for 1 minute, mashing it. Using your hand, press out the milk and drain it off. Add 1

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Chilaquiles kick nachos to the curb.

INGREDIENTS
ears sweet corn
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 sweet onion, diced
cloves garlic, minced
medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 1/2 c. store-bought red salsa
2 tbsp. minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
14 oz. thick tortilla chips
Juice and zest of 2 limes
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. queso fresco, crumbled, for garnish
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, roughly cho
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Step 1: Ingredients:



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The list of ingredients is short:

  • 1 Rack of Pork Side Ribs (about 3-4 lbs) or Pork Shoulder cut into Small Chunks
  • 2 Cups Dark Brown Sugar
  • Handful of Garlic Cloves Smashed (about 12-18 cloves)
  • 5 Tablespoons Light Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce
  • Water

Special Equipment:

  • Instant Pot

*Notice that missing from this list is honey, that’s the big secret and joke, is there is no honey in honey garlic spareribs.

Step 2: Method:



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ARE SWEET POTATOES HEALTHY FOR YOU?

Sweet potatoes tend to be known as the “healthy” potato. They are naturally sweeter than white potatoes, but are lower in calories and carbs. They a good source of fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO BAKE A SWEET POTATO?

The technique for the best sweet potatoes is really very simple.

  1. Choose sweet potatoes that are about the same size so they bake evenly.
  2. Poke holes in the potato with a fork.
  3. Rub oil all over the outside of the potato.
  4. Ru
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Researchers noted that  people from Greece Italy  were exceptionally healthy compared to Americans and had a low risk of many lifestyle diseases after test.

Numerous studies have now shown that the Mediterranean diet can cause weight loss and help prevent heart attacks, strokes, type 2 diabetes and premature death.

There is no one right way to follow the Mediterranean diet, as there are many countries around the Mediterranean sea and people in different areas may have eaten different foods.

Con

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HOW TO COOK SALMON AND WHAT TO SERVE ALONG

1. If at all possible, opt for wild salmon. I know, the differences between wild salmon and farm-raised salmon have been hotly debated. Still, whenever I can get my hands on quality wild salmon, that is my choice. Aside from health benefits, it has a silky texture; brilliant hue; and overall superior taste.

2. Avoid over-cooking salmon no matter the cooking method. Even thick salmon fillets will cook fairly quickly, so don’t walk away too far from it a

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My grandma, Terry Menyes, got this recipe out of a magazine when she was first married almost 60 years ago. It's become a family favorite since then, and now everyone makes this lasagna.

Ingredients

For the meat sauce:

  • 3 pounds ground chuck
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 12-ounce can tomato paste
  • 12 ounces water

For the cheese filling:

  • 16 ounces cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoon
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No matter how old you are, there’s nothing quite like a grilled cheese. As a kid, the warm, oozing sandwiches were great because, well… bread and cheese. As an adult, there’s even more to appreciate about them. They’re easy to make and take 10 minutes or less. With the right ingredients, they can be really inexpensive. And it’s easy to incorporate tasty ingredients beyond just bread and cheese if that’s what you feel like.

While a simple grilled cheese m

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Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Prep Time

20 Mins

Bake Time

1 Hour 25 Mins

Stand Time

1 Hour

Chill Time

8 Hours

Total Time

10 Hours 45 Mins

Yield

Makes 8 to 10 servings

Have you ever eaten a slice of red velvet cake and thought, “there’s no way this could get any better?” Or sliced off a silky piece of cheesecake and thought “THIS is the best, honestly underrated, dessert of all time?” Then boy do we have a recipe for you.

If you love both red velvet cake and cheesecake, this perfect sweet-meets-rich-meets-creamy concoctio

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Bodega-Style Sausage, Egg and Cheese Sandwiches

Yield: 2 sandwiches

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

For the sausage

1 pound ground turkey

1 tablespoon thyme leaves, minced

2 teaspoons light brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds, toasted and coarsely ground

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the sandwiches

2 kaiser rolls, sliced open

5 tablespoons butter, softened and divided

4 slices aged cheddar

1

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1. Last-Minute Feta Cheese Dip with crunchy cucumbers, chives, basil, sun-dried tomatoes…You can literally put this together 5 minutes before your guests arrive. Or prepare the ingredients earlier and simply combine them in your favorite bowl when you’re ready.

Mediterranean Feta Cheese Dip | The Mediterranean Dish. An impressive 5-minute cheese dip with feta, fresh basil, chives, sun-dried tomatoes! A last-minute impressive appetizer for your special dinners or holiday party!

2. Creamy avocado hummus and fresh tomattillo salsa verde. Two recipes in one! You can serve the hummus topped with the salsa, or keep them separate! Either way, this is perfect game day food!

Avocado Hummus with Fresh Tomattillo Salsa Verde from The Mediterranean Dish! Super creamy avocado hummus topped with flavor packed fresh tomattillo salsa verde. Two amazing appetizer recipes combined! Step-by-step pictures included!

3. Baba Ganoush. A creamy, flavor-pac

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Recipe: Spicy Orange Marinade

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil, onions, and garlic. Saute until translucent. Add the chili powder and pepper and mix until combined. Deglaze the pan with the Worcestershire sauce, orange juice, and your favorite barbecue sa

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How to Make the Perfect Gumbo

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HOW TO MAKE GUMBO

First, Toups says, if you’ve never made gumbo before, start with chicken and sausage. From there, you need to remember about having a good concentration of flavor. “To make a one chicken gumbo, two chickens have died. I take one and make a stock with it. I tear the meat up and use the jus and then I’ll put a whole other chicken in the gumbo while it’s cooking.”

It doesn’t matter what you’re cooking, Toups adds, you need to have that concentration of flavors. “If you’re using b

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Dinner Ideas! Fresh Herb Falafel


Once you make this falafel recipe, you’ll never impulse buy it on the street again. A coarse texture is absolutely key; if the chickpeas are too finely chopped, the falafel will be dense.

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, drained
  • ½ onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, coarsely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons chickpea flour
  • 2½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1
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People back in Jesus’ time ate a mostly plant-based, clean diet. In that region of the world, lentils, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, dates, nuts and fish were all quite popular. For snacks, some even ate grasshoppers and crickets! All these foods provided proper and satisfying nutrition without excess fats or cholesterol.

Many ate most of their food raw, which also bestows additional health benefits. The additional chewing that raw food requires burns additional calories. Plus, cooking ce

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