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HOW TO MAKE JAM
February 10, 2020

HOW TO MAKE JAM

Ingredients: 4 cups mashed strawberries 3 cups sugar 1 3 oz. Sure-jell low sugar pectin pink box, powder pectin Instructions: Clean the berries. Remove the stems, mash and measure out exactly 4 cups of fruit. Measure the exact amount of sugar into a large pot. Add the pectin and whisk together. Stir …

Breakfast
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Lamb spezzatino
February 10, 2020

Lamb spezzatino

Ingredients: 3 sprigs fresh rosemary (approx. 10 cm long), leaves only 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only 1 sprig fresh sage, leaves only 1 brown onion (approx. 150 g), cut into halves 2 garlic cloves 20 g olive oil 70 g rindless bacon rasher, cut …

Dinner & Lunch
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Greek Salmon
February 7, 2020

Greek Salmon

INGREDIENTS:

FOR TOPPING
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper
1 c. cubed feta
1 c. quartered tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 c. sliced kalamata olives
1/4 c. chopped Persian cucumbers
1/4 chopped red onion
2 tbsp. freshly chopped dill
FOR SALMON
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
4 salmon fillets (12-oz. total), patted dry with paper towels
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Marinate feta: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Season with pepper and add feta, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for about 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
  2. Roast fish: Scatter the sliced lemon and red onion at the bottom of a large baking dish. Add salmon fillets, skin side down, to baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and bake until opaque and flaky, 18 to 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, make topping: Into the bowl with feta, add tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, chopped red onion, and dill. Fold gently to combine.
  4. To serve: Plate salmon with lemon and red onion slices and top with feta mixture.

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Source:delish.com

Seafood
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Piggy Pie Dessert
February 7, 2020

Piggy Pie Dessert

INGREDIENTS : 1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted 1 1/2 cups (192g) all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1 container (16-ounce) whipped topping 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese 1 cup (128g) confectioners’ sugar 1 box (3.9-ounce) instant chocolate pudding mix 1 box (3.9-ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix 4 cups milk, divided (I used whole milk) 1 cup heath chips, optional INSTRUCTIONS : Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a …

Desserts
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Addictive Asian Beef Slaw (Crack Slaw)
February 7, 2020

Addictive Asian Beef Slaw (Crack Slaw)

“This meal has it all – beef, shredded veggies, soy sauce, hot sauce, and lots of fresh cilantro. This dish is truly addictive.” Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 pound ground beef …

Dinner & Lunch
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Brooke’s Best Bombshell Brownies
February 6, 2020

Brooke’s Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, melted
3 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
  3. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until blended. Stir in the chocolate morsels. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.

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Source:etonline.com

Desserts
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Taco Slaw
February 6, 2020

Taco Slaw

Ingredients: 1/2 small head cabbage, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1/2 red onion, minced 1 carrot, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 lime, juiced Directions: In a bowl, mix together the cabbage, jalapeno pepper, red onion, carrot, cilantro, and lime juice. . …

Dinner & Lunch
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Ahi Poke Bowls
February 6, 2020

Ahi Poke Bowls

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce 2 tsp. rice vinegar 2 tsp. sesame oil 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish 1 lb. …

Seafood
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the best yummy easy breakfast “‘Granola”
February 5, 2020

the best yummy easy breakfast “‘Granola”

Ingredients:

3 cups rolled oats

1 cup slivered almonds

1 cup cashews

3/4 cup shredded sweet coconut

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/4 cup vegetable oil

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup raisins

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, and brown sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color.
  4. Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add raisins and mix until evenly distributed.

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Source:foodnetwork.com

Breakfast
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Make-Ahead Egg and Cheese Sandwich
February 5, 2020

Make-Ahead Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 large eggs Kosher salt and pepper 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 oz. extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated 4 English muffins, toasted 2 c. baby spinach 4 thin slices ham (optional) Directions: In a bowl, beat eggs with 1 Tbsp water and ¼ tsp …

Dinner & Lunch
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