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THE MACERATED STRAWBERRIES

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INGREDIENTS: FOR THE MACERATED STRAWBERRIES:  5poundsstrawberries(hulled and quartered (about 15 cups))  1cupgranulated sugar FOR THE BISCUITS:  2½cupsall-purpose flour  2tablespoonsbaking powder  2teaspoonsgranulated sugar  1teaspoonsalt  ½cupcold unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch cubes  1cupcold buttermilk  ¼cupunsalted butter(melted, for brushing) FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM:  1½cupsheavy cream(or heavy whipping cream)  4½teaspoonsgranulated sugar  1teaspoonvanilla extract DIRECTIONS: Macerate the Strawberries: Place the strawberries […]

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Dinner & Lunch

Minute Trader Joe’s Stir-Fry

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Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 bag Trader Joe’s Stir-Fry Vegetables salt and pepper, to taste 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 package Trader Joe’s Sriracha Baked Tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes 1-2 tablespoons Trader Joe’s Soyaki sauce 1 package Trader Joe’s frozen Organic Brown Rice pinch of sesame seeds, for serving (optional) Directions: Heat coconut […]

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Soups & Salads

Creamy Cucumber Salad

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Ingredients: English Cucumbers – These aren’t regular cucumbers, they are longer, skinnier, and usually have less seeds than standard cucumbers. Chopped Dill – The fresh flavor and aroma of dill really gives this cucumber salad some life. Garlic – A punch of fresh garlic balances out the mellow flavors. Lemon Zest and Juice – This adds additional freshness and […]

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Desserts

Quick and Easy Raspberry Tart

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INGREDIENTS: 1 frozen puff pastry sheet1 c. heavy cream2 tbsp. sugar1 c. raspberries DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Unfold puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking pan. With a knife, score a 3/4-inch border around pastry. Transfer to oven and bake until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Using parchment, transfer pastry to a […]

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Dinner & Lunch

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

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Ingredients: 2 c chicken cooked, shredded 8 oz cream cheese softened 1 c buffalo sauce 1 c ranch dressing 1 1/2 c cheese divided bleu cheese crumbles Instructions: In a bowl mix chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing and 1 cup of the cheese. Mix until combined well. Pour into a greased 9×9 dish. Sprinkle with bleu cheese and ½ cup of cheese. Bake at 350 for […]

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Pasta, Seafood

Conchiglie frutti di mare – mixed seafood pasta bake

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Ingredients: POACHED FISH 225g of undyed smoked haddock, skin left on 225g of salmon fillet, skinned and cubed 225g of cod fillet, skinned and cubed 600ml of milk 1 onion, sliced 1 sprig of rosemary MIXED SEAFOOD SAUCE 12 scallops 1 monkfish tail, membrane removed and cubed 170g of prawns, peeled 140g of butter 110g of plain flour 600ml of whipping cream 3 eggs, […]

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Desserts

How to Make Peanut Butter Blossoms With Your Kids

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Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 36 milk chocolate kisses Directions: Step 1: Grown-ups get ready, kids count If you’re interested in maintaining […]

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Breakfast

FRENCH TOAST FOR ONE OR TWO

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INGREDIENTS: 2 large eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream, half and half, or whole milk (use 1/2 cup for 2 servings) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (1 1/2 tablespoon for 2 servings) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (heaping 1/4 teaspoon for 2 servings) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 or 4 thick slices brioche bread (4 slices will […]

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Pasta

Lentil and Mushroom Meatballs

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INGREDIENTS: 1 cup dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed1 bay leaf2 cups vegetable broth (or water)8 ounces cremini mushrooms (or white mushrooms), sliced½ cup old-fashioned oats½ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves1 teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon red pepper flakes½ teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon dried terragon2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium white onion, chopped3 to 4 garlic cloves, […]

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Cookie

HEALTHIER NO-BAKE COOKIE BARS

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INGREDIENTS: 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup milk of choice 3 cups quick-cook oats (see notes) 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract pinch of salt INSTRUCTIONS: Grease an 8×8 glass pan with cooking spray and set aside. Combine peanut butter, honey and milk in a […]

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