Category: Main Dish
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Turkey Brine

2 cups apple cider DO NOT use apple cider vinegar2 gallons cold water1 1/2 cups kosher salt1 cup brown sugar5 cloves garlic smashed2 tablespoons peppercorns2 oranges thinly sliced2 lemons thinly sliced5 rosemary sprigs3 bay leave InstructionsPlace all the ingredients in a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.Cook for 2-3 minutes or until…
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Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna

Ingredients9 lasagna noodles4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes12 oz. bag of frozen broccoli, thawed8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese1 c. grated parmesan cheese1 small onion chopped2 cloves minced garlic1/4 tsp. Plus 1 T. Salt1 chicken broth1 1/2 m full fat milk1 tsp. dried basil2 t. olive oil5 T. Butter5 t. FlourDirectionsBring a large pot…
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Crack Slaw

1 lb Ground beef or turkey (your choice on meat)1 bag Cole Slaw Mix2 Green Onion1 1/2 t minced garlic 1 1/2 T Soy Sauce (or less to taste)3/4 T sesame oil1 t crushed red pepper flakes (optional)1 t ground ginger*Optional add a single serve packet of splenda Brown meat in pan. In a separate…
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Pesto Zoodles with Shrimp

Pesto Sauce:1 garlic clove minced 1 1/2 tbsp almond flour1 tbsp pesto1 cube chicken bouillon cube crumbled 1/2 C unsweetened almond milk Noodles:6.34 oz cooked zucchini noodles (2 green)2.63 oz cherry tomatoes sliced in half (1 green)7 oz cooked shrimp (1 leanest) Mix all ingredients for the sauce together while heating zucchini noodles, tomato and…
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Cuban Black Bean Soup

INGREDIENTS1 pound dried black beans1 medium onion, finely chopped1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1ham bone or smoked ham hock1/2 cup olive oil2 teaspoons saltFreshly ground black pepper1/3 cup distilled white or apple cider vinegarCooked rice, for serving (optional)To garnish (optional):Sour creamChopped raw onionChopped red bell pepperINSTRUCTIONSThe night before cooking the soup,…
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Beef & Barley SoupCrock Pot

Ingredients1 pound boneless chuck roast trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces1 1/2 cups carrots cut thin1 1/2 cups celery thinly sliced2/3 cup onion chopped10-12 mushrooms sliced2 tablespoons beef base (this is different than beef broth it is a base that makes beef broth)8-10 cups water1or 2 large bay leaves1 cup uncooked pearl barley1/2 teaspoon…
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CHICKEN POZOLE VERDE

Ingredients Pozole 2 pounds chicken whole chicken legs (drumstick and thigh) or thighs, skin-on, bone-in 1cup rich chicken broth (store-bought or homemade) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion minced 1 – 2 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped 1 – 2 jalapeño peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped 4 cloves…
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PHILLY CHEESESTEAK EGG ROLLS

Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons butter1 yellow onion, chopped1/2 green bell pepper, chopped24 egg roll wrappers12 slices American cheese3/4 cup vegetable oil for fryingDirectionsHeat a skillet over medium heat. Cook beef, breaking apart as little as possible, until browned and still the size of peas, 5…
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The Ultimate Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients6 strips (uncooked) bacon cut into small pieces3 Tablespoons butter unsalted or salted will work1 medium yellow onion chopped (about 1.5 cup/200g)3 large garlic cloves minced⅓ cup all-purpose flour (42g)2 ½ lbs gold potatoes peeled and diced into pieces no larger than 1” (this was about 6 Large potatoes for me/1.15kg)4 cups chicken broth (945ml)2…
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Bacon & Avocado Macaroni Salad

Ingredients:12 ounces elbows pasta5 slices bacon, diced2 avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and dicedKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, for garnish For the Lemon Thyme Dressing: 3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon fresh thyme leavesKosher salt and freshly ground black…
