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EASY
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Recipe Book For The Everyday Food Lovers

EATLOVEPLAY.RECIPES
Main Dishes
WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
SWEET AND SOUR PORK
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE STUFFED CHICKEN
SLOW COOKER BLACK FOREST POT ROAST
OVEN BAKED BEEF TACOS
MAIN DISHES
MU SHU PORK
LEMON ARTICHOKE SKILLET CHICKEN
KOREAN BBQ CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
KALE PESTO PASTA WITH LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP

EASY SHEET PAN SHRIMP FAJITAS


EASY CROCK POT CHILI MAC
CHICKEN POT PIE PASTA
CHICKEN PICCATA
BROCCOLI & CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN
BAKED PARMESAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

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White Chicken

Chili

The Ingredients
2 1/2 cups chicken, shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken broth
30 ounces canned white kidney beans
15 ounces canned corn
8 ounces canned green chiles
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream (or more sour cream)
Sour cream, cilantro, lime, tortilla chips (for
topping)

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White Chicken

Chili

Instructions
Step 1

In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm


the olive oil. Cook the onion for 5 to 7 minutes
or until tender and golden brown. Add the
garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 2

Add the shredded chicken, broth, white


kidney beans, corn, chiles and spices to the
pot. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat.
Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, mixing
frequently.

Step 3

Add the sour cream (and heavy cream, if


using). Mix until the broth is opaque and
creamy. Taste the chili and add more spices
and sour cream, if you’d like. You can even
toss in a few handfuls of spinach for an extra
punch of nutrients.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream, fresh


cilantro and crushed tortilla chips. Drizzle with
lime juice and enjoy.

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Sweet and Sour

Pork

The Ingredients
1 pound pork tenderloin (trimmed of
fat), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh ginger
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and
cut into 1/2-inch pieces
One 8-ounce can pineapple chunks (in
juice), drained and each chunk cut in half
steamed rice, for serving (optional)
chopped scallions, for garnish (optional)

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S w e e t a n d S o u r

P o r k

Instructions
HOW TO TRIM PORK TENDERLOIN:
In this recipe, you want to remove any visible
fat on the tenderloin. Once the fat is removed,
you’ll remove the silverskin too. The silverskin
is the thin shiny membrane attached to the
tenderloin. To remove, slip the tip of your
knife under the silvery skin and start slicing
back and forth with the sharp edge of the
blade angled upward, keeping the
membrane tight as you are cutting. Continue
to slice the skin off in this manner until all the
skin is removed. Then your tenderloin is ready
to cut into cubes for stir-frying.

Step 1

Combine the pork with 1 tablespoon


cornstarch in a medium bowl; toss well to
coat and set aside. Whisk together the
remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, water,
vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a
small bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Heat a nonstick wok or large, deep skillet


over medium-high heat until a drop of water
sizzles. Swirl in the oil, then add the pork. Stir-
fry until almost cooked through, 2 to 3
minutes.

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Add the ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant,
about 30 seconds. Add the bell pepper and
pineapple; stir fry until crisp-tender, about 3
minutes. Add the vinegar mixture and cook,
stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and
thickens and the pork is just cooked through, 1 to
2 minutes.

If you are following the Weight Watchers


Freestyle SmartPoints program, each serving of
this Sweet and Sour pork will count as 7 points. 
There are four servings in this recipe. If you’re not
following a diet, then don’t worry about that.  Eat
as much as you want, and enjoy it!

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Spinach &

Artichoke

Stuffed Chicken

The Ingredients
3 Chicken Breasts
1/2 Cup Thawed and Drained Frozen
Spinach
1/2 Cup Artichokes (from a jar), drained
and roughly chopped
4 Oz. Softened Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Finely Minced Garlic Cloves
1 Tbsp. Salt
1 Tsp. Black Pepper
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

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Spinach &

Artichoke

Stuffed Chicken

Instructions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Combine spinach, artichokes, cream cheese,


mozzarella, parmesan, garlic and half of the
salt and pepper in a bowl. Using a spoon or
your hands, combine until cream cheese has
been mixed thoroughly throughout.

Step 3

Make a slit in each chicken breast down the


middle. Be careful not to cut all the way
through. Take about 1/4 cup of filling and
stuff inside chicken breasts, then secure with
a toothpick. Season the top of the breasts
with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Heat an oven proof skillet to medium high


heat. Add oil, and then add chicken breasts,
seasoned side down, and sear for 5 minutes.
Season the second side with salt and pepper
at this time. Flip the chicken breasts and then
place into preheated oven.

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Tip

If you don’t have an oven proof skillet, simply


sear in a pan and then transfer to a baking
sheet before putting in the oven to bake!

Step 5

Bake the stuffed chicken breasts for 15-17


minutes until cooked through. Serve
immediately.

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Slow Cooker

Black Forest

Pot Roast

The Ingredients
3½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup water
4 whole dried shiitake mushrooms, stems
removed (crumbled and rinsed)
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

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Slow Cooker

Black Forest

Pot Roast

Instructions
Step 1

Trim all visible fat from the meat and place it


in a slow cooker.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the onion, water,


mushrooms, ketchup, wine, mustard,
Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and garlic.
Pour the mixture over the meat. Cover and
cook on low about 8 hours.

Step 3

Remove the meat from the slow cooker, wrap


it in foil and keep warm. Turn slow cooker
control to HIGH. In a small bowl, dissolve the
cornstarch in water; stir it into the slow
cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 to 20
minutes or until slightly thickened. Slice the
beef, and serve the sauce with the meat.

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Gravy

When the beef is removed from the slow


cooker, you’ll see that you will have a nice
and flavorful gravy left in the slow cooker. But
it will be quite thin and brothy in texture, so
you will add a little cornstarch slurry to it and
let it cook on high for a few minutes. This
should allow the gravy to thicken up slightly
so you can use it for pouring over the sliced
Black Forest Pot Roast.

This delicious pot roast recipe is great


comfort food. I suggest serving it with a
potato dish. Make Ahead Mashed
Potatoes would be perfect since you can
serve the meat and gravy directly on
top. Mustard Roasted Potatoes would be
equally good served on the side instead.

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Oven Baked

Beef Tacos

The Ingredients
TACO MEAT

1 pound lean ground beef


One 1-ounce envelope taco seasoning
(see notes below to make your own
seasoning)
2/3 cup water
One 15.5-ounce can chili beans, drained
(optional)

SHELLS AND FIXINGS

One 10-count package Stand ‘n Stuff Taco


Shells (Old El Paso brand makes them)

2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese


shredded lettuce
chopped tomatoes
guacamole, salsa, sour cream, as desired

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Oven Baked

Beef Tacos

Instructions
This is a very easy recipe to make. You’ll need
to look for the “stand up” taco shells at your
market. If you can’t find the exact shells
mentioned in the recipe, it’s okay to substitute
regular shells. The stand-up shells make the
tacos easier to fill, but if you use regular
shells then you can just snuggle them side-
by-side instead and they’ll stand up well
enough.

Taco Meat

You’ll make the taco meat (easy). Use ground


beef. And you could use ground turkey in
place of ground beef if you don’t wish to use
beef (or if you can’t find it). You can use an
envelope of taco seasoning for these Oven
Baked Beef Tacos, or you can follow
directions in the recipe to make your own
taco seasoning. Sometimes I like to add a can
of chili beans to my taco meat to add a little
more bulk and flavor to the filling. It’s up to
you!

The taco shells are set inside a 9×13-inch pan.


Cheese is sprinkled into each shell and then
taco meat is spooned on top.

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Mu Shu Pork

The Ingredients
PORK AND MARINADE

16 ounces pork tenderloin, fat trimmed off


and then cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil

STIR FRY SAUCE

1/4 cup hoisin sauce
4 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch

STIR FRY AND ASSEMBLY

3 teaspoons canola or vegetable
oil, divided
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh
ginger
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons water
6 whole green onions, chopped
6 medium low carb flour tortillas

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Mu Shu Pork

Instructions
The first thing you’ll do is slice up the pork
tenderloin and combine it with an easy to
make marinade. Then you’ll mix up the stir fry
sauce. Finally, you’ll do the stir-frying. The
pork is cooked in a small amount of hot oil,
and then the veggies and ginger and garlic
are added in along with the stir fry sauce.
That’s it for making the filling. Flour tortillas
are heated up briefly and then the filling is
spooned into each tortilla, and it’s ready to
serve.

PREPARE THE PORK AND MARINADE

In a medium bowl, combine the pork and


marinade ingredients; toss well to coat and
set aside.

PREPARE THE STIR FRY SAUCE

In a small bowl, whisk together the stir fry


sauce and set aside.

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STIR FRY

Heat a nonstick wok or a large, deep skillet


over medium-high heat until a drop of water
sizzles. Swirl in 2 teaspoons of oil, then add
the pork mixture. Stir-fry until just cooked
through, 4 to 5 minutes; transfer to a plate.
Swirl the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, then add
the mushrooms, ginger and garlic. Stir-fry
until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the
cabbage and water; stir-fry until the cabbage
wilts and is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add
the green onions, pork and stir fry sauce.
Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture
boils and thickens, about 1 minute.

ASSEMBLY

Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and


microwave until hot. Spoon about 2/3 cup of
the pork mixture onto each tortilla, roll up and
serve.Some readers have mentioned that the
Mu Shu mixture is delicious served over rice
too. Enjoy!

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Lemon Artichoke

Skillet Chicken

The Ingredients
2 lbs chicken thighs (bone in, skin on)
about 6
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch (or tapioca flour)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 small lemon, thinly sliced and seeded
1 (15oz) can quartered artichoke hearts in
water, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Lemon Artichoke

Skillet Chicken

Instructions
Step 1

Season the chicken on all sides with salt and


pepper. Put in a cast iron skillet, off heat, skin
side down.

Add to medium-heat, cooking until the skin


has browned and the fat has rendered, 15 to
20 minutes then flip the chicken over. Use a
splatter guard if you have one.

Tip

This method of using a cold pan and low heat


renders more fat, and makes the skin super
crispy. If the skin sticks to the pan, don’t worry
— it will release once it has browned, given
that your skillet is properly seasoned.

Step 2

While the chicken cooks, make the sauce. Stir


together the chicken broth and cornstarch,
then stir in the olive oil, garlic powder, onion
powder and honey mustard. Then add the
lemon slices.

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Step 3

Pour off the fat that has rendered (this


method will render a considerable amount of
fat) then add the sauce to the pan.

Step 4

Add the artichoke hearts and simmer over


medium heat until the chicken is cooked
through and the sauce has thickened, about 6
minutes.

Step 5

Top with chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!

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TCHICKEN

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Korean BBQ

Chicken Lettuce

Wraps

The Ingredients
Korean BBQ Sauce

3/4 cup brown sugar or maple syrup (or


mix of both)
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
3 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 teaspoon red chili paste
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Korean BBQ Chicken Lettuce Wraps

2 heads butter lettuce (or romaine lettuce)


1 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup red bell pepper, deseeded and
diced
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
1 cup brown rice, cooked
Korean BBQ sauce
Sesame seeds
Fresh cilantro or mint
Olive oil

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Korean BBQ

Chicken Lettuce

Wraps

Instructions
Korean BBQ Sauce

Step 1

To a small pan over medium-low heat, add


the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger,
chili paste, sesame oil and rice wine vinegar.

Step 2

Whisk until the brown sugar dissolves and


the ingredients are fully combined.

Step 3

While the sauce is on the stovetop, combine


the cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
Whisk together to make a slurry.

Step 4

Add the slurry to the pan. Stir well and bring


to a boil, then reduce to the heat. Simmer for
5 to 7 minutes or until the sauce is thick.

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Korean BBQ Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Step 1

Warm olive oil in a large pan over medium-


high heat. Cook the ground chicken until it’s
no longer pink, using a spatula to break it up.

Step 2

Add the Korean BBQ sauce. Toss until the


chicken is completely coated.

Step 3

Place the lettuce leaves on a flat surface.


Scoop brown rice onto each leaf.

Step 4

Top with chicken, cucumbers, carrots, bell


peppers and scallions. Drizzle sauce on top
and garnish with sesame seeds and fresh
herbs.

For an extra kick, add a drizzle of sriracha.


You can also add chopped peanuts for some
crunch. Yum!

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Kale Pesto Pasta

With Lemon

Garlic Shrimp

The Ingredients
Kale Pesto

4 cups baby kale, packed, stems removed


3 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh parsley, packed
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup toasted walnuts or sunflower
seeds
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
(optional)

Lemon Garlic Shrimp

1 pound raw shrimp (frozen or fresh)


4 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Juice from 1 lemon
3 teaspoons minced garlic
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Kale Pesto Pasta With Lemon Garlic Shrimp

8 ounces pasta of choice


Kale pesto
Lemon garlic shrimp
Lemon wedges or slices, for garnish
Fresh parsley, for garnish

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Kale Pesto Pasta

With Lemon

Garlic Shrimp

Instructions
Kale Pesto

Step 1

In a food processor, add the kale, parsley,


salt, lemon juice and minced garlic. Add the
Parmesan cheese, if using.

Step 2

Pulse until the kale is completely chopped


up.

Step 3

As the food processor is running, slowly add


the olive oil.

Step 4

Add the toasted walnuts or sunflower seeds.


Pulse until the nuts or seeds are finely
chopped, pausing to scrape the sides as
necessary. Taste the pesto and add more salt
or lemon juice, if necessary. Chill in the
refrigerator as you cook the shrimp.

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Step 1

In a large pan over medium-high heat, warm


the butter or olive oil. Add the minced garlic
and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 2

Add the shrimp, lemon juice, salt, pepper and


parsley. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side,
or until pink.

Kale Pesto Pasta With Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the package’s


directions. In a large bowl, toss with kale
pesto.

Step 2

To serve, top the kale pesto pasta with lemon


garlic shrimp. Alternatively, you can toss the
shrimp and pasta together. Garnish with
lemon slices (or wedges) and fresh parsley.

If you’d like to incorporate even more greens,


sauté chopped baby kale in olive oil for about
5 minutes. Toss with the finished pasta dish
and enjoy.

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Easy Sheet Pan

Shrimp Fajitas

The Ingredients
2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 of 1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fajita seasoning (either 1 packed of
pre-made seasoning or homemade)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
8-12 tortillas
1/3 cup sour cream

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Easy Sheet Pan

Shrimp Fajitas

Instructions
Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Add the shrimp,


peppers and onions to a sheet pan that has
been lined with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with


seasoning. Toss to coat. Bake for 12-15
minutes or until peppers have softened and
shrimp have curled and turned pink.

Tip

Want to make homemade fajita


seasoning? Just stir together 1 tablespoon
chili powder, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon
smoked paprika, 1 teaspoons brown sugar, 1
teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion
powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1
teaspoon ground cumin.

Step 3

Serve the shrimp, peppers and onions


alongside the cilantro, tortillas, and sour
cream, allowing guests to assemble fajitas as
they desire.

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Easy Crockpot

Chili Mac

The Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 cup chopped white onions
1 can (15.5oz) kidney beans
1 can (7oz) diced green chilies
1 can (14.5oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 (6oz) can tomato paste
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup beef broth
2 cups elbow macaroni
Garnishes (grated cheese, cilantro,
chopped onions)

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Easy Crockpot

Chili Mac

Instructions
Step 1

Add the ground beef, onion, kidney beans,


green chilies, tomatoes, tomato paste and
chili seasoning to a slow cooker, then stir to
combine. Cook on low for 8 hours, stirring
occasionally if possible.

Step 2

Stir in the beef broth and macaroni. Continue


to slow cook for 15 minutes. If using cooked
noodles, omit the beef broth.

Step 3

Ladle into bowls and top with garnishes of


choice. Enjoy!

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Chicken Pot Pie

Pasta

The Ingredients
2 cups egg noodles, uncooked (see
options below)
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup celery, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoons
jarred minced garlic)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
or thighs
2 to 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Chicken Pot Pie

Pasta

Instructions
Step 1

Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with


salt and pepper. Cut into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high


heat. Add the chicken, stirring frequently to
ensure even cooking. Cook until it’s no longer
pink and reaches an internal temperature of
165 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the chicken on
a plate and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet or pot, melt 2 tablespoons


butter over medium heat. Cook the onions
and celery until the onions are translucent,
about 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, flour, sage, oregano,


salt and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring
occassionaly to coat the vegetables in flour.

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Step 5

Add 2 cups chicken stock and heavy cream.


Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the egg noodles and simmer for 7 to 9


minutes. Stir well to ensure even cooking. If
necessary, slowly add another 1/2 cup
chicken broth to make sure there’s enough
liquid to cook the noodles. Once the noodles
are ready, add the chicken and simmer for 5
minutes.

Tip

You can mix in a dollop or two of sour cream


to make the dish extra creamy.

Step 7

Finally, add the frozen vegetables. Simmer


for 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring
occassionally.

Tip

If you cooked the pasta separately, add it to


the skillet now. Stir well to coat the pasta in
sauce.The sauce will thicken as the pasta
cools. To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan
cheese, breadcrumbs or fresh herbs of your
choice.

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Chicken

Piccata

The Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 8
thinly sliced breasts)
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/3 cup dry white wine (or more chicken
broth)
1/3 to 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup capers
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish
16 ounces cooked pasta

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Chicken

Piccata

Instructions
Step 1

Cut each chicken breast into two thin


pieces.Put a chicken breast on a cutting
board, flat side down. Place the palm of your
hand on top of the breast. With a sharp knife,
carefully slice horizontally through the breast.
Do not cut all the way.

Step 2

“Unfold” the chicken breast. Cut along the


“fold” to create two thin slices of chicken.
Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.

Step 3

Place the sliced chicken breasts in between


layers of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
With a meat mallet, pound the chicken until it
is 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick.

Step 4

Sprinkle both sides of each breast with salt


and pepper.

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Step 5

Place the flour on a plate. Dredge each slice


of chicken with flour, making sure to coat
both sides.

Step 6

Place a pan over medium heat. Add two or


three chicken breasts, depending on the size
of your pan. Cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side,
or until cooked through and no longer pink.
Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.

Step 7

Once all the chicken is cooked, add the white


wine, chicken broth and lemon juice to the
same pan. Use a large spoon or spatula to
scrape the browned bits.

Simmer on medium-low heat for 10 to 15


minutes. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of
butter, mixing until combined. Stir in the
parsley and capers.

Feel free to keep adding ingredients until the


sauce suits your taste buds. For example, for
a richer sauce, add more butter. You can also
add more lemon juice if you’d like an extra
lemony dish.

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Broccoli &

Cheese Stuffed

Chicken

The Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1/2 cup of small fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. oil (olive oil or avocado oil)

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UFFEDCHICKEN

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Broccoli &

Cheese Stuffed

Chicken

Instructions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil and drop


broccoli in for two minutes. Strain and rinse
with cold water to keep it from cooking any
further.

Step 3

Combine blanched broccoli, onion, 1/2 of the


salt and pepper, mayo, and cheese to a bowl
and stir until well combined to create the
filling.

Step 4

Take a sharp knife and carefully cut the


chicken breast in the middle, but not all the
way through, to create a nice pocket for the
filling.

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Step 5

Stuff the chicken with the filling, careful not to


overstuff, and then season the outside of the
chicken with the rest of the salt, pepper and
paprika.

Tip

Secure the stuffing with a toothpick if


needed. You can also season one side of the
chicken and then season the other side once
in the pan to help prevent filling falling out.

Step 6

Add oil to a cast iron skillet or oven safe


skillet and heat to medium high heat. Add
chicken breasts and sear on both sides for
about 3 minutes until golden brown. Transfer
the skillet to the oven and continue to cook
for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked
through.

Tip

If you don’t have an oven safe skillet, simply


sear in a skillet and then transfer to a baking
sheet to continue cooking in the oven.

This chicken is so delicious and I can’t wait for


you to give it a try!

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Baked Parmesan

Turkey Meatballs

The Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon
jarred minced garlic)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided in half
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups pasta or marinara sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Butter or olive oil
3 to 4 cups baby spinach (optional)

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Baked Parmesan

Turkey Meatballs

Instructions
Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. In a


large bowl, combine the ground turkey,
onions, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, spices and
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

Stir until fully combined. Take care to avoid


overmixing, which can dry out the meatballs.

Step 2

Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 1/2-


inches wide. Place in a large casserole dish
greased with butter or oil. Bake for 25 to 30
minutes or until no longer pink, and the
internal temperature reaches 165° Fahrenheit.

Step 3

Optional: In a skillet over medium heat, warm


1 tablespoon butter or olive oil. Cook the
spinach until wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes.

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Step 4

Once the turkey meatballs are done baking,


top with the sauce and spinach. Make sure all
the meatballs are completely covered.

Step 5

Top with mozzarella cheese and remaining


1/2 cup of Parmesan. Return to the oven and
bake for another 10 minutes, or until the
cheese is melted and bubbly.

Garnish with dried or fresh parsley, basil


and/or oregano, if desired. Serve with your
favorite pasta or bread, or enjoy them as is.

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Appetizers,
Soups &
Salads
APPETIZERS, SOUPS
& SALADS SWEET POTATO NACHOS
SPLIT PEA SOUP
ONE-POT CREAMY TORTELLINI SOUP
OLIVE GARDEN'S CREAMY CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP
MOZZARELLA MEATBALL SLIDERS

MIX & MATCH SAVORY PULL-APART BREAD


LASAGNA SOUP
HOW TO MAKE PEACH SALSA
HOT CREAMY CRAB DIP

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP IN AN INSTANT POT


BLT MACARONI SALAD
BAKED MAC & CHEESE STUFFED JALAPEÑOS
SPICY CAJUN SHRIMP DIP

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Sweet Potato

Nachos

The Ingredients
2 baking sheets
parchment paper
2-3 small sweet potatoes, scrubbed and
sliced into ¼ inch rounds
1 tbs olive oil
¼ tsp kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and
rinsed
1/2-3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese
1/3 cup diced tomato
1 jalapeño, de-seeded and thinly sliced
sour cream or Mexican Crema, for drizzling

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Sweet Potato

Nachos

Instructions
Step 1

Heat oven to 400°F. Arrange the rack in the


center of the oven.

Add the sweet potato slices to a large bowl


and toss with the olive oil, salt and a few
cracks of pepper; continue to toss to coat.

Step 2

Arrange the slices on two large baking sheets


lined with parchment paper.

Step 3

Place the pans in the oven and roast for 20


minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5-10
minutes, or until the slices appear crisp.

Step 4

To assemble the nachos, transfer the sweet


potato rounds to a medium cast iron skillet, or
some other oven safe dish. Scatter the beans
and cheese over the top and place back into
the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the
cheese has melted.

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Step 5

Carefully remove from oven, garnish with


remaining toppings and enjoy right away.

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Split Pea

Soup

The Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil)
1 cup yellow onion, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
3 celery stalks, diced
3 teaspoons jarred minced garlic (or 2
minced garlic cloves)
1 pound dried green split peas
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 medium bay leaves
Ham bone or 1/2 teaspoon smoked
paprika
8 cups broth or water
1 1/2 cups chopped or shredded ham
(optional)

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Split Pea

Soup

Instructions
Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, warm the


butter or olive oil. Add the diced onions,
carrots and celery. Mix well and cook until the
onions are clear and soft, about 5 to 7
minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for
another 30 seconds.

Step 2

To the pot, add the split peas, spices and bay


leaves.

Mix until fully combined.

Step 3

Add the broth and potatoes. If using ham


bone, add it now. Mix well, bring to a boil then
reduce the heat.

Step 4

Simmer uncovered for about 1 hour. As it


cooks, occasionally check the soup. Skim off
any foam then stir. As it nears one hour, the
peas will soften and become creamy.

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Step 5

When the soup reaches your desired


consistency, mix in the ham, if using. Keep in
mind that the soup will thicken considerably
as it cools. Simmer for another 10 to 15
minutes then turn off the heat.

Remove the bay leaves and ham bone. Taste


and add more spices, if needed. Top with
extra ham or croutons, or pair with your
favorite bread. Enjoy!

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One-Pot Creamy

Tortellini Soup

The Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups broth
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 to 4 cups refrigerated tortellini
1/2 cup heavy cream or half & half
6 cups spinach (optional)

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One-Pot Creamy

Tortellini Soup

Instructions
Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, warm the


butter. Add the onions and cook until
translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the
garlic and flour and whisk until thick, about 1
minute.

Step 2

Slowly add the broth and mix well. Add the


tomatoes and spices. Simmer for 10 to 15
minutes, mixing continuously.

Step 3

Add the tortellini and heavy cream. Stir until


heated through, about 10 minutes or
according to the tortellini’s directions. Stir in
spinach and mix until wilted, about 2 to 3
minutes.

Top with fresh Parmesan and serve


immediately. Enjoy!

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O l i v e G a r d e n ’ s

C r e a m y C h i c k e n

G n o c c h i S o u p

The Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ribs of celery, chopped
2 large carrots, grated
1 cup chopped white onion
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
8 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
16 oz prepared gnocchi
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken (leftover
rotisserie works well)
1½ cups heavy cream

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Olive Garden ’ s

Creamy Chicken

Gnocchi Soup

Instructions
Step 1

Melt the butter in a large stock pot. Add the


celery, carrots and onions, and then cook
until the vegetables have started to soften.

Step 2

Stir in the garlic, then sprinkle the pan with


flour, stirring until the flour is well combined
with the vegetables.

Step 3

Stir in the remaining ingredients (other than


the cream) and bring to a simmer, cook until
the gnocchi is cooked through, about 10
minutes.

Step 4

Lower the heat and stir in the cream. Adjust


the seasoning to taste.

Step 5

Serve immediately or store in an air tight


container in the fridge for up to three days,
heat to serve.

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Mozzarella

Meatball Sliders

The Ingredients
12 frozen meatballs
1 jar marinara sauce
12 dinner rolls
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
Italian seasoning (i.e. basil, oregano, thyme)

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Mozzarella

Meatball Sliders

Instructions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Add the sauce and


meatballs to a pot. Cook over medium high
heat until meatballs are cooked through.

Step 2

Slice the rolls horizontally to resemble slider


buns.

Step 3

Add the bottom of the buns to a 9×13″ baking


pan.

Step 4

Spoon the meatballs along with some sauce


onto the center of each roll.

Step 5

Top the meatballs with mozzarella cheese.

Step 6

Place the top half of the rolls on top of the


meatballs.

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Step 7

Stir together the melted butter, salt, garlic


powder and herbs. Brush the top of the rolls
with the butter mixture.

Step 8

Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes or until the


cheese has melted. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Mix & Match

Savory Pull-Apart

Bread

The Ingredients
2 16-ounce cans refrigerated buttermilk
biscuit dough (8 pieces each)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Oil or butter for pan
6 topping ingredients (1/2 cup each)

Need some inspiration? Here’s what we used


in our version:

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese + 1


tablespoon taco seasoning
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese + 1
tablespoon each dried parsley, dried
oregano and minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped ham + 1/4 cup shredded
cheddar cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries + 1 tablespoon
fresh rosemary
1/4 chopped olives + 1/4 cup crumbled
feta + 1 tablespoon fresh dill
1/4 cup everything bagel spice (or poppy
seeds)

Feel free to use whatever spices, herbs and


fixings you have on hand.

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Savory Pull-Apart

Bread

Instruction
Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.

Liberally grease a Bundt pan with melted


butter or oil. Set aside.

Step 2

Split each biscuit in half and roll each piece


into a ball. You should have 32 pieces total.

Step 3

Dip each ball into melted butter.

Step 4

Roll balls in toppings until completely


covered. Place in the greased Bundt pan.

Step 5

For chunkier toppings like ham and cheese,


press and roll the dough to incorporate the
ingredients.

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Step 6

Add the second piece of dough next to the


first one.

Step 7

Repeat with the remaining dough and


toppings. Layer the dough pieces in the
Bundt pan, making sure to alternate the
coatings. You should have one row on the
bottom and two on top. If you have leftover
butter, drizzle it on top.

Step 8

Loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil.


Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden
brown. Let cool for 10 minutes and run a
spatula along the sides. Flip the pan upside
down to release.

Step 9

If you’d like, leave the golden brown side up


to keep the toppings a “surprise.”
Alternatively, you can flip the bread again to
display the various coatings.

Remember, this recipe can be customized as


much as you’d like. Other tasty topping ideas
include chopped nuts, crumbled bacon or
sausage, chopped bell peppers, diced
pepperoni, shredded mozzarella and red
pepper flakes. Don’t be afraid to experiment!

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Lasagna

Soup

The Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp sea salt, to taste
1 lb lean ground beef
2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
6 lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch
pieces
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
Fresh oregano and basil for serving,
optional

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Lasagna

Soup

Instructions
Step 1

Add the oil to a large stock pot and heat over


medium. Add the chopped onion and sauté,
stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent,
about 4 minutes.

Add the garlic, all of the dried herbs and the


salt. Continue sautéing and stirring until garlic
is fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 2

Push the onion and garlic off to one side of


the stock pot and add the ground beef. Allow
it to sear on both sides for 2 minutes each
before breaking it into smaller chunks and
stirring.

Step 3

Add the two cans of diced tomatoes and stir


well.

Next, add the chicken broth and the tomato


paste and stir well. Cover and bring soup to a
full boil.

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Step 4

Break the lasagna noodles into smaller bite-


sized portions, about 2 inches long each. Add
the lasagna noodles to the pot of soup and
stir well. Bring the soup back to a gentle boil
and cook, stirring occasionally until noodles
are cooked through, about 8 minutes.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, stir together the grated


mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheese
until well combined. Scoop heaping portions
of lasagna soup into bowls and add desired
amount of cheese mixture on top. Either
serve soup immediately, or place bowls on a
large baking sheet and bake in the oven at
350° F for 5 to 10 minutes, until cheese has
melted. If desired, garnish with fresh oregano
and basil.

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How to Make

Peach Salsa

The Ingredients
2 cups diced, ripe yet firm, yellow peaches
1 jalapeño, deveined, deseeded, and diced
¼ cup diced red onion
3/4 cup diced tomato
2 tbs chopped cilantro
1 lime
salt
1 medium bowl
chips for serving

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How to Make

Peach Salsa

Instructions
Step 1

Add the peaches, jalapeño, onion, tomato,


cilantro, juice of half a lime and a pinch of salt.

Tip

If a spicier salsa is preferred, add a few of the


jalapeño seeds to the bowl.

Step 2

Mix everything together until well combined.


Add additional salt or lime juice to taste.

Step 3

Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy right


away with chips.

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Hot Creamy

Crab Dip

The Ingredients
1 pound crab meat (imitation or real)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup scallions, chopped
Fresh or dried parsley, for topping
(optional)

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Crab Dip

Instructions
Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Chop up the crab


meat. Feel free to leave a few chunky pieces.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the crab meat,


softened cream cheese, sour cream, spices,
lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and 1 cup
cheese.

Step 3

Stir until fully combined. Make sure the


ingredients are evenly dispersed.

Step 4

Transfer the crab mixture into a greased 9-


inch baking dish. Top with the remaining
shredded cheese and chopped scallions.

Step 5

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cheese


is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh or
dried parsley, if you’d like. Serve hot with
crackers, vegetables or sliced bread.

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Chicken Noodle

Soup in an

Instant Pot

The Ingredients
2 tablespoons avocado oil
3 chicken breasts
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 onion, diced
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 cubes chicken bouillon
3 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 cup gluten-free lentil noodles or egg
noodles

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Chicken Noodle

Soup in an

Instant Pot

Instructions
Step 1

Press “Saute” button on the Instant Pot. Add


the oil and chicken breasts. Brown each side
about 5 minutes. Remove chicken. Pour in 1
cup chicken broth. Add the steaming rack
and place the chicken breasts on the rack.
Lock lid, seal valve, and cook on manual high
pressure for 5 minutes. Let it natural pressure
release for 7 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the chicken once done, and set


aside to rest. While the chicken rests, deglaze
the pot with the remaining chicken stock. Add
onions, garlic, water, salt, pepper, bouillon,
carrots, celery, and noodles to the Instant Pot.
Lock lid, seal, and cook the soup mixture on
manual high pressure for 4 minutes.

Step 3

While soup is cooking, cut chicken into small


bite-sized squares. When soup finishes, flip
the valve to “Venting” for quick pressure
release. Remove the lid and turn off the
Instant Pot. Stir and allow the soup to cool for
about 5 minutes before adding in chicken. If
chicken is added into hot liquid, it may
overcook and make the chicken dry.

Serve your chicken noodle soup while warm.


Enjoy!
BLT Macaroni

Salad

The Ingredients
16 ounces macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
8 to 10 strips of bacon, cooked and
chopped
1 1/4 cup romaine lettuce, roughly
chopped
1 cup tomato, seeded and diced
1 cup celery, chopped (optional)
2 to 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar,
white vinegar or lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Dash of paprika (optional)

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BLT Macaroni

Salad

Instructions
Step 1

Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple


cider vinegar and spices in a bowl and mix
well. Place the dressing in the refrigerator to
chill.

Step 2

Cook the macaroni according to the


package’s directions.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the cooked


macaroni, lettuce, celery and bacon. Set
aside some bacon for the topping.

Step 4

Toss until the ingredients are thoroughly


combined.

Step 5

Add the chilled dressing and mix well. Give it


a taste and add more spices, if necessary. If
the macaroni salad is too dry for your liking,
add a few tablespoons of sour cream or
mayonnaise.

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Tip
Some people like to add shredded Cheddar
cheese, diced red onions or croutons to this
macaroni salad. Start with 1 cup of each
ingredient and gradually increase from there.

Step 6

Chill the macaroni salad for at least 30


minutes. Add the diced tomatoes just before
serving, and mix well.

Top with bacon and enjoy!

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Baked Mac &

Cheese Stuffed

Jalapeños

The Ingredients
1 ½ cups (packed) shredded cheddar
cheese (plus additional for topping)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup whole milk
1 (5 ounce) small can evaporated milk
1 cup elbow macaroni
12 large jalapeños

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Baked Mac &

Cheese Stuffed

Jalapeños

Instructions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F°. Add the cheddar, milk,


evaporated milk, cornstarch, salt and garlic
powder to a blender. Blend until smooth.

Step 2

Simmer the cheese sauce until thickened.

Step 3

Boil the macaroni until al dente.

Step 4

Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese


sauce and stir until well combined.

Step 5

Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise, then


remove the seeds. Add the jalapeños, cut-
side up, to a baking sheet.

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Step 6

Fill the jalapeños with mac n cheese, then top


with cheese.

Step 7

Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F.

Step 8

Add to a serving platter, serve warm. Enjoy!

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Spicy Cajun

Shrimp Dip

The Ingredients
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 small red onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small red pepper, diced
3 medium celery sticks, diced
1-pound (450 grams) shrimp, cleaned
8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, at
room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
4 ounces (113 grams) parmesan
cheese, grated
Salt and pepper, as needed
Crackers and toasted bread, for serving

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Spicy Cajun

Shrimp Dip

Instructions
Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit


(180 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a
medium-size baking dish with a little butter
and set it aside on a baking tray.

Mix together the paprika, cayenne pepper,


oregano, basil, thyme, onion powder and
garlic powder in a small bowl until combined.
Set the cajun spice mix aside until needed.

Step 2

Place the butter into a medium non-stick


skillet set over medium heat. Heat until it
begins to foam. Add in the onion and garlic.
Cook until the onion is beginning to turn
translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add the diced red pepper and celery along


with the cajun spice mix, and set aside earlier.
Continue to cook for a further 5 minutes, or
until the vegetables have begun to soften
and brown.

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Step 3

Add in the shrimp and cook for a further


minute. Set the heat to low.

Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream and


three quarters of the parmesan cheese until
evenly mixed. Season with a pinch of salt and
pepper, to personal taste.

Step 4

Pour the mixture into the baking dish then


sprinkle over the reserved parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown,
fragrant, and bubbling. Carefully remove the
dip from the oven and allow to cool for 5
minutes before serving.

Step 5

Immediately serve the dip while it is still


warm alongside crackers or slices of toasted
bread and enjoy!

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Vegan Jackfruit

& Potato

Taquitos

The Ingredients
12 6-inch corn or flour tortillas
14 ounces canned unripe jackfruit, drained
1 medium sweet or Russet potato
1/4 cup yellow or white onion, diced
3 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons water or broth
Olive oil

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Taquitos

Instructions
Step 1

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the


cubed potatoes and reduce to a simmer.
Cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender and
easily pierced with a fork.

Step 2

Transfer the boiled potatoes to a bowl. Mash


with a large fork or potato masher. Set aside.

Step 3

Chop the jackfruit into small pieces.

You’ll be able to pull apart and shred some


parts of the jackfruit. For the tougher bits,
slice them into thin pieces.

Step 4

In a large skillet, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil.


Cook the onions for 5 to 7 minutes, or until
tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30
seconds.

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Step 5

Add the jackfruit, taco seasoning and tomato


paste. Mix to combine, then add the broth or
water.

Step 6

Simmer until the liquid is mostly evaporated


and the jackfruit is lightly toasted, about 5 to 7
minutes.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 375°F. To prepare each


taquito, place a tortilla in an ungreased pan
over low heat. Warm each side for about 10
seconds.

Step 8

On each tortilla, spread a spoonful of mashed


potato across the center. Top with jackfruit.

Step 9

Fold up the bottom half of the tortilla.

Tuck the bottom edge around and under the


filling, then tightly roll up. Repeat with the
remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 10

Place the taquitos in a greased baking dish.


Brush with olive oil.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden


brown. Serve with guacamole, salsa, cilantro
or a splash of lime juice. Enjoy!

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Vegan Guacamole

Sweet Potato Black

Bean Burger

The Ingredients
1.5 lbs sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for
cooking)
½ cup rolled oats
1 cup quinoa (red, tricolor, or black),
cooked (1/3 cup pre-cooking volume)
1 can (150z) black beans, rinsed and
drained
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 lage avocado
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1 teaspoon lime juice
6 burger buns
2 large tomatoes, sliced

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Sweet Potato Black

Bean Burger

Instructions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, then add


to a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake
for 25-30 minutes or until very tender when
pierced with a fork.

Step 2

Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl along


with the oil that is on the baking sheet. Mash
until well pulverized.

Step 3

Add the oats to a food processor and process


until crumbs remain.

Step 4

Add the quinoa, black beans, garlic powder,


smoked paprika, green onions, oats, 1/2
teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the
sweet potatoes bowl. Stir until well
combined.

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Step 5

Get your hands wet with warm water and


form 6 patties about an inch thick.

Step 6

Add a thin layer of oil to the bottom of a sauté


pan and allow to heat over medium-high heat
until shimmering. Add the patties, cooking
until browned on the underside before
flipping. Add more oil as needed, not allowing
the pan to become dry.

Step 7

Add the flesh of the avocado, the remaining


salt and pepper, cilantro and lime juice to a
bowl. Mash with a vegetable masher until
well combined.

Step 8

Insert the patties into the buns, and top with


tomatoes and guacamole. Serve immediately.
Enjoy!

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Vegan Gravy

The Ingredients
4 tablespoons vegan butter, coconut oil or
olive oil
1/3 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 1/2 cup mushrooms, diced
1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon
minced jarred garlic)
3 cups mushroom broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
3 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose or cassava
flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

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Vegan Gravy

Instructions
Step 1

In a medium skillet, melt the butter or


coconut oil over medium-low heat. Add the
onions and mushrooms and cook for 7 to 9
minutes until tender. Add the garlic and cook
for 30 seconds.

Step 2

Slowly add the flour. Mix until it coats the


onions and mushrooms, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the soy sauce, vegan Worcestershire


sauce and spices. Toss until the vegetables
are fully coated.

Step 4

Slowly add the mushroom broth. Bring the


mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer.

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Step 5

Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until thick. Let


cool slightly, taste and adjust the ingredients
as necessary.

If you like chunky gravy, you can enjoy it as is.


Another option is to blend the gravy in a food
processor until smooth.

As the gravy cools, it will thicken up. You


might need to thin it with extra mushroom
broth, especially after storing it in the
refrigerator. Simply reheat over low heat in a
saucepan until warm.

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Vegan Cream of

Mushroom Soup

The Ingredients
8 ounces (or 3 cups) mushrooms, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup flour or cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 cups plain plant-based milk
2 cups vegetable broth (see note below)
1/2 cup plain plant-based creamer or
coconut cream

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Vegan Cream of

Mushroom Soup

Instructions
Step 1

Add the oil to a large pot. Over medium heat,


sauté the mushrooms, onion, garlic, and
spices.

Cook until the onions are clear and fragrant,


about 5 minutes.

Step 2

If you’d like, set aside half of the cooked


mushrooms and onions. You will add them
back in after blending the soup. Alternatively,
if you want a very chunky soup, you can
leave all the mushrooms and onions in the
pot.

Reduce the heat. Add the vegetable broth


and simmer for 25 minutes.

If you are only using plant-based milk, add all


4 cups now.

Step 3

While the broth (or milk) is simmering,


combine the flour and water in a separate
bowl. Mix until combined.

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Step 4

Add the plant-based milk, flour paste and


plant-based creamer to the pot. Simmer on
low for 15 minutes, or until the flour paste is
fully dissolved. Mix well.

Step 5

If you didn’t set aside some of the


mushrooms, you can go ahead and enjoy the
soup! Another option is to let it cool, blend in
food processor (or blender) and re-heat.

If you did set aside the mushrooms, let the


soup in the pot cool first. Next, blend in a food
processor or blender. Return to the pot, add
the cooked mushrooms and re-heat. This
creates a semi-chunky soup.

As you can see, there are many ways to


prepare this vegan cream of mushroom soup.
You can even add a dollop of plant-based
sour cream to thicken the consistency. For an
extra dose of veggies, consider adding
chopped carrots while the broth simmers.
You can also stir in a few handfuls of spinach
just before serving. Yum!

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Vegan Copycat

Crunchwrap

Supreme

The Ingredients
Cashew Cheeze

1 cup chopped cashews


1/2 cup non-dairy milk
4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon taco seasoning (optional)
Water

Tofu Taco Meat

14 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and


pressed
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 packet taco seasoning

Vegan Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme

Large soft tortillas


Small soft tortillas
Tostada shells
Tofu taco meat
Refried beans
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
Nacho cheeze

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Vegan Copycat

Crunchwrap

Supreme

Instructions
Step 1

Soak the cashews in water for at least 4


hours. Make sure everything is completely
submerged in water.

For best results, soak the cashews for 6 to 8


hours or overnight. The longer you soak
them, the better.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the soaked


cashews, nutritional yeast and taco
seasoning, if using. As the ingredients blend
together, slowly add the non-dairy milk.

Step 3

Process the ingredients until it reaches your


desired consistency. If necessary, add more
non-dairy milk, 1 tablespoon at a time. This
will help thin out the cheeze.

Give it a taste. If needed, add more nutritional


yeast or taco seasoning.

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Tofu Taco Meat

Step 1

Break apart the tofu.

Step 2

In a pan over low-medium heat, warm the


olive oil. Cook the chopped tofu for 10
minutes. Use a spatula to break it up into
smaller crumbles.

After 10 minutes, add the taco seasoning.


Toss until all of the tofu is coated. Cook for
another 10 to 12 minutes, mixing occasionally.

Vegan Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme

Step 1

Place a large soft tortilla on a flat surface.


Spread 1 tablespoon of refried beans on to
the center. Add 1 tablespoon of tofu taco
meat on top.

Step 2

Place a tostada shell on top of the tofu.

Step 3

Add a layer of nacho cheeze and about 1/4


cup of lettuce and chopped tomato.

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Step 4

Finally, add a small soft tortilla shell. This will


keep the ingredients in place.To construct the
Crunchwrap, hold the edge of the large
tortilla. Bring it toward the center to create a
fold.

Step 5

Continue folding in the edge. Fold as tight as


possible.

Step 6

Work your way around the Crunchwrap until


it is completely sealed.

Step 7

With the seam side facing down, place the


Crunchwrap in a lightly greased pan. Cook
over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until
golden brown. For a crispier tortilla, cook for
another minute or so.

Flip over the Crunchwrap and cook for 2 to 3


minutes. Enjoy!

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Rustic

Rataouille

The Ingredients
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, deseeded and
diced
1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
4 large Roma tomatoes, sliced
3 medium zucchini, sliced
2 to 3 baby eggplants (or 1 large standard
eggplant), sliced
Balsamic vinegar

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Rustic

Rataouille

Instructions
Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit. In a large


pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
Cook the onion and red bell pepper for 5 to 7
minutes, or until the onion is tender and
translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook
for another 30 seconds.

Step 2

Add the canned tomatoes and fresh herbs.


Mix well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Carefully transfer the tomato sauce to a


greased 9×13″ casserole dish.

Step 4

Place the sliced vegetables into a dish,


stacking them in a horizontal layer. Continue
until the dish is full.

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Step 5

Drizzle balsamic vinegar on top of the


vegetables.

Step 6

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the sauce is


bubbling and the vegetables are browned.
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with pasta,
rice or quinoa. For even more flavor, top the
dish with goat cheese. Enjoy!

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Keto Oat-Free

Overnight

“ Oats ”
The Ingredients
2/3 cup shelled hemp seeds (a.k.a. hemp
hearts)
1 – 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
(depending on preferred thickness)
2/3 cup low carb unsweetened
macadamia milk, plus extra to add right
before serving (other good options are
unsweetened almond/soy, full fat coconut
milk and half & half)
2 tablespoons dried shredded coconut
(optional, for added texture)
Pink Himalayan sea salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugar-free sweetener of choice
Toppings and mix-ins of choice

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Keto Oat-Free

Overnight

“ Oats ”
Instructions
Basic Oat-Free Overnight Oats Recipe

The main ingredients for this recipe are hemp


seeds for texture, bulk and nutritive value,
chia seeds for thickening into a porridge
consistency, and low-carb milk of choice for
moisture and creaminess. Shredded coconut,
if desired, will provide added texture and
flavor. The quantities listed will yield two
servings.

Step 1

In a jar, combine 2/3 cup hemp seeds, 1/2 – 1


tablespoon chia seeds and 2 tablespoons
shredded coconut (if using).

Add a pinch of himalayan pink sea salt.

Step 2

Mix dry ingredients until well combined.

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Step 3

Pour in 2/3 cup low carb milk of choice.

Add 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, if


using.

Mix well. Note that no sweeteners have been


added yet, as we found it best to sweeten to
taste once the porridge has thickened and
the desired mix-ins have been incorporated.

Seal and place in refrigerator for a minimum


of 4 hours (or overnight). Yep, these “oats”
take less time than standard overnight oats
that require at least 8 hours. So…yay!

After at least 4 hours, transfer your fauxt-


meal to a bowl and add additional milk to
obtain your desired consistency. From here,
you can add low-carb sweetener (we
like liquid monkfruit and/or stevia extract)
and top with your favorite low carb options.

Mixed Berry

Berries are the lowest carb fruits available, so


toss ’em in, my keto friends! To sweeten
things up, we used liquid monkfruit extract.

Now here’s a tasty bowl packed with


powerful antioxidants.

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Double Chocolate Walnut Brownie

Of the many foods you have to give up on a


keto diet, chocolate is NOT one of them—and
hallelujah for that! So indulge your chocolate
cravings by mixing in 1 tablespoon of
unsweetened cocoa powder (dutch process
is our recommendation for this particular
recipe for its richness and deep, mellow
flavor), a sprinkling of chopped dark
chocolate or dark chocolate chips, and some
chopped walnuts.

Though sugar-free chocolate would be the


best keto option, since you’re only using a
little bit as a topper, you should be fine to use
regular 70% – 85% dark chocolate as a once-
in-a-while treat. To sweeten it up, we
recommend dark chocolate flavored stevia
drops, although regular stevia or liquid
monkfruit drops will do fine. We also
recommend you add one or two extra
pinches of himalayan sea salt to this one, to
really bring out those chocolatey flavors.

Check out this rich and chocolatey bowl of


yum.

Cinnamon “Maple” Pecan

What better way to start a crisp fall and


winter day than with the warm flavors of
cinnamon, maple and pecans! Well, lucky for
low carbers, there are a few sugar-free
maple-flavored syrups on the market, and we
think some of them are pretty darned good.
Add syrup to sweeten according to taste,
then top with pecans and a sprinkling of
cinnamon (and/or nutmeg, if you’re a fan).
We recommend you heat this one up for a
warm, comforting treat. Enjoy!

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How to Make

Veggie Nuggets

The Ingredients
2 cups cauliflower rice (about 1/2 medium
cauliflower head)
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup diced onion (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
(optional)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
1 cup and 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
(divided)

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How to Make

Veggie Nuggets

Instructions
Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

If you haven’t already, make 2 cups of


cauliflower rice.

To do so, chop 1/2 medium cauliflower head


into florets. Place in a food processor and
pulse until “riced” and crumbly. Measure 2
cups of cauliflower rice for the recipe. If you
end up with more, set aside the extra for
another recipe (or more veggie nuggets).

Step 2

Using a small pot and steamer basket, steam


the broccoli for 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 3

Combine the vegetables, cheese, minced


garlic, and spices in the food processor. Pulse
until combined.

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Step 4

In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs.

Step 5

Add the eggs and 1 cup breadcrumbs to the


food processor. As the ingredients combine,
the mixture will form clumps.

Step 6

Pour the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs on


a plate or shallow bowl.

Scoop the mixture into heaping tablespoon-


sized balls. Flatten into nuggets and coat
both sides with breadcrumbs.

Step 7

Place breaded nuggets on a greased baking


sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until crispy.

Tip

To fry the veggie nuggets, heat oil in a large


skillet. Cook the nuggets for 8 to 10 minutes,
flipping once halfway. The nuggets are ready
once they’re crispy and golden brown.

Serve with your favorite sauce. Ketchup and


honey mustard are classic dips, but these
veggie nuggets taste great with barbecue
sauce, Ranch dressing, or even guacamole.
For a lighter option, mix herbs with plain
Greek yogurt.

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Easy Cobb

Salad

The Ingredients
1 1/2 tbs honey mustard
3 tbs white wine vinegar
4 1/2 tbs olive oil
1 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper, to taste
9 oz chopped romain lettuce
6 oz cherry tomatoes, cut in half
4 large hard boiled eggs, quartered
8 oz shredded rotisserie chicken
2 oz crumbled feta
1 large avocado, cubed
chopped chives, for garnish
1 mason jar, with lid

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Easy Cobb

Salad

Instructions
Step 1

Place the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, garlic


and a pinch of salt and pepper into a mason
jar. Seal the lid and shake vigorously until
combined. Taste and add salt and pepper to
taste.

Step 2

Place the lettuce on a large plate, and garnish


with tomatoes, eggs, chicken, feta, and
avocado.

Step 3

Drizzle desired amount of dressing over the


top of the salad, followed by a sprinkling of
chives and a few cracks of fresh pepper.
Serve immediately.

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Chocolate Chip

Cookie Dough

Protein Bars

The Ingredients
1 cup coconut flour
1 cup vanilla protein powder
4 tablespoons coconut sugar, beet sugar
or maple syrup
Pinch of salt
1 cup non-dairy milk
2/3 cup nut butter
4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (mini or
regular)

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Chocolate Chip

Cookie Dough

Protein Bars

Instructions
Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the coconut flour,


protein powder, salt and sugar.

Mix until combined.

Step 2

Add the nut butter, milk, vanilla extract and


coconut oil. Mix with a spatula, spreading the
nut butter to evenly distribute it.

Step 3

Continue mixing the dough. Eventually, you’ll


need to use your hands to combine the
ingredients. The dough should hold together
like clay. If it’s too dry, add a bit of milk. If it’s
too wet, add some coconut flour.

Step 4

Add the chocolate chips, then fold and press


the dough to incorporate.

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Step 5

Transfer the dough to an 8×8″ dish or pan


lined with parchment paper. Firmly press the
dough into an even layer, filling in the gaps
with smaller chunks. You can use a small
cylindrical item, like a shot glass, to flatten
the dough.

Step 6

Continue rolling and pressing until the dough


is evenly dispersed. Press in extra chocolate
chips, if you’d like.Chill in the refrigerator for
at least 6 hours or overnight.

Step 7

Once the dough has chilled, slice into 8 bars.


You can also cut the dough into smaller bite-
sized squares.

Store your homemade protein bars in the


refrigerator. Enjoy!

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Caprese

Salad

The Ingredients
5 large vine-ripened tomatoes (or medium
heirloom tomatoes)
16 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into
1/4-inch thick slices
20 small fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp sea salt, to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, to taste
2 – 3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

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Caprese

Salad

Instructions
step 1

Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella


cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices.

step 2

Arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella


cheese on a serving dish.

Step 3

Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive


oil over the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella.
Use a quality oil for optimal flavor.

Step 4

Sprinkle the tomato and mozzarella slices


with sea salt and black pepper. Garnish with
small fresh basil leaves.Note: Be sure to use
the smaller basil leaves rather than the large
ones so as not to overpower the tomatoes
and cheese. If you don’t have small basil
leaves, simply chop large leaves and sprinkle
them on.

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step 5

Heat 1/4 to 1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar in a


small skillet and bring it to a full boil. Allow
mixture to boil, stirring occasionally, until it
has reduced to 1/2 or 1/3 of its original
volume. Remove from heat and allow the
reduction to cool before pouring it over the
caprese salad.

Step 6

Serve the salad with a serving spoon or fork


and small appetizer plates. You can also
serve with toasted baguette for a finger food
approach!

Tip

While this caprese salad is amazing as is, it is


also amazing with toasted nuts, seeds and a
sprinkle of feta or blue cheese. Even sliced
apples and pears are a great addition! Keep it
classic or change it up to your heart’s delight
using additional seasonal ingredients.

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Beachy Blue

Summer

Smoothie Bowl

The Ingredients
2 large ripe bananas, frozen
1 cup frozen mango
6 ounces plain vanilla or blueberry yogurt
2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp blue spirulina or blue pea flower
powder
1 ripe kiwi, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup fresh mango, chopped
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
1 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

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Beachy Blue

Summer

Smoothie Bowl

Instructions
Step 1

Add the frozen bananas, mango, yogurt,


unsweetened almond milk and blue spirulina
to a high-powered blender. Blend until
completely smooth.

Tip

The smoothie must be very thick in order for


the toppings to stay afloat, so be sure your
bananas and mango are frozen prior to using
them in the smoothie. If you don’t have frozen
fruit, add 2 cups of ice (or more), until desired
thickness is achieved.

Step 2

Pour the thick blue smoothie into a large


bowl. Use any fresh fruit, nut, seed, granola
and/or nut butter you like for the toppings.
We used sliced kiwi, fresh mango,
blueberries, pumpkin seeds, and shredded
coconut.

Dig in with a spoon, and enjoy!

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Amazing Vegan

BLT With

Coconut Bacon

The Ingredients
2 cups dried coconut chips or flakes (the
larger the pieces, the better. Do NOT use
shredded coconut.)
1/4 – 1/2 tsp liquid smoke (depending on
strength of the product and preferred level
of smoke flavor)
2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari, or
coconut aminos
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
Beefsteak tomato slices
Lettuce leaves of your choice (we used
sweet gem and red oak leaf lettuces)
Bread slices of your choice (we used
crusty Italian bread)

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Amazing Vegan

BLT With

Coconut Bacon

Instructions
Make the Coconut Bacon

Step 1

Put 2 cups of coconut chips into a mixing


bowl and add 2 tablespoons soy sauce,
tamari or coconut aminos.Don’t mix in just yet.
It’s best to mix after all flavorings have been
added to decrease any breakage of the
coconut chips. Next, add 2 teaspoons maple
syrup, up to 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke and
1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika.

Step 2

Gently combine the coconut mixture until all


flakes are completely and uniformly coated.
Avoid breaking the pieces!

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper


and evenly spread out the coconut chips in a
single, thin layer. Ensure there is as little
clumping as possible so that the chips toast
evenly.

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Step 3

Bake the coconut chips in a preheated 325° F


oven for about 10 – 15 minutes depending on
your particular oven. Now listen up, as this
IMPORTANT to ensure success—remove the
coconut from the oven and stir every 5
minutes to make sure that all pieces are
toasted evenly AND to check for doneness.

Tip

Coconut chips burn VERY EASILY. Meaning,


they can go from done to overdone in a matter
of seconds. You should remove the coconut in
5 minute increments, as well as keep a close
eye on the coconut while in the oven starting
at around the 10 minute mark to ensure that
the coconut doesn’t get scorched.

Depending on your particular oven, the


coconut bacon may be ready right at the 10
minute mark (as was ours). When finished, the
color should be a reddish brown (much like
real bacon). If the color is right but the chips
aren’t completely crisp, that’s ok, as they will
become crisp as they cool. Cooling usually
takes about 10 minutes.

If not making your sandwich right away, you


can store fully-cooled coconut bacon in an
airtight container, like a mason jar. Store in the
fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up
to a month.

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Build Your BLT

Step 1

Ok, so technically, smoked mayo isn’t an


absolute requirement for this sandwich, but
this recipe is for an amazing BLT, not a so-so
BLT, is it not? That said, we urge you to not
skip this step. Plus, it’s super easy to make, so
there’s no excuse not to.

In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup vegan mayo


with a dash of liquid smoke (approximately 1/8
teaspoon) and a couple shakes of smoked
paprika. Adjust amounts according to personal
taste.

Step 2 Layer Your BLT

Start with a generous layer of coconut bacon.


Since this bacon is in pieces rather than strips,
this won’t be the tidiest sandwich-building (nor
eating!) experience, but it will be a
little less messy if your bacon serves as the
foundation layer rather than the top layer.

Follow with tomato slices.

Then top with a few leaves of lettuce.

Now, spread more mayo on the inside of the


second slice of bread before placing on top of
your sandwich.

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Step 3

If you’re like us, when it comes to the perfect


BLT experience, the crispier the better—and
coconut bacon loses its crisp factor fast, so
don’t wait! Take a bite and be transported to
vegan BLT nirvana.

Enjoy Vegan Coconut Bacon Right Out of the


Jar!

Here’s a plus—vegan bacon is a yummy,


healthier snack alternative to BBQ potato
chips. So, you’d be well-advised to always
have some on hand whenever those junk food
cravings strike.

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Drinks And
Cocktails
DRINKS AND COCKTAILS

STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI COCKTAIL


PEACH SANGRIA
RASPBERRY SORBETTO MIMOSAS ( MINI MOCKTAILS)
CHAMPAGNE JELLO SHOTS
FROSÉ (FROZEN ROSÉ SLUSHIE RECIPE)
COQUITO (PUERTO RICAN EGGNOG)

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Strawberry

Daiquiri Cocktail

The Ingredients
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
(1 to 2 limes, plus more for garnish)
1/2 cup white rum
2 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar (to
taste, depends on sweetness of
strawberries)
Ice

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Strawberry

Daiquiri Cocktail

Instructions
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

While it’s not at all a requirement, it’s great to


use local strawberries if you can find them
simply because they are often extremely
sweet. You might need little to no granulated
sugar if the berries are sweet enough on their
own! White rum is the traditional choice here,
but you could also experiment with spiced
rum if you have some on hand.

Step 2: Wash and Hull Strawberries

You don’t need to chop the strawberries as


they’ll be going into the blender.

Step 3: Puree Ingredients

Add the strawberries, rum, lime juice, sugar,


and approximately 1 cup of ice to the blender
and puree until smooth. Start with less sugar
and add more if needed. The same goes with
the ice.

Step 4: Serve Immediately

Pour into serving glasses. Garnish with a small


wedge of lime. Yields approximately 4
servings.

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Peach

Sangria

The Ingredients
3 large ripe peaches, sliced
1 bottle white wine (Pinot Grigio preferred)
2 tablespoons white sugar
8 ounces peach nectar (such as Kerns
peach nectar)
4.5 ounces peach schnapps (3 shots)
2 cups frozen, sliced peaches

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Peach

Sangria

Instructions
Step 1

Slice the peaches and add to a serving


pitcher.

Step 2

Add the remaining ingredients (other than the


frozen peaches). Stir in the wine, sugar, peach
nectar, and schnapps.

Step 3

Refrigerate overnight, 12 to 24 hours. This is


an important step in developing the flavor,
don’t skip it!

Step 4

Add frozen, sliced peaches. Frozen peaches


will help to keep the sangria cold without
watering it down. Enjoy!

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Raspberry

Sorbetto Mimosas

The Ingredients
Raspberry Sorbetto

2 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 cups frozen raspberries
1 lemon, zested and juiced

Raspberry Sorbetto Mimosas (Bellinis)

1/2 cup raspberry sorbetto 


1 cup chilled prosecco or dry sparkling
wine
6 fresh raspberries

Raspberry Sorbetto Mocktails

1/2 cup raspberry sorbetto


1 cup chilled peach or grapefruit sparkling
fruit juice (like Izze)
6 fresh raspberries

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MOSAS
Raspberry

Sorbetto Mimosas

Instructions
Raspberry Sorbetto

Step 1

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the


water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring
occasionally, then reduce heat to low and
continue to simmer for five minutes . Remove
from heat, pour into a heat-proof bowl, and
refrigerate until chilled.

Step 2

Once the syrup is chilled, combine the


raspberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a
food processor. Blend until smooth.

Step 3

Press the mixture through a sieve to remove


pulp and seeds. Process the mixture in an ice
cream maker. Transfer to a container and
freeze.

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Instructions
Raspberry Sorbetto Mimosas (Bellinis)

Step 1

Scoop sorbetto between two champagne


flutes.

Step 2

Top off the sorbetto with prosecco, splitting


between the two glasses. Garnish with fresh
raspberries. Makes 2 cocktails.

Raspberry Sorbetto Mocktails

Step 1

Scoop sorbetto between two glasses.

Step 2

Top off the sorbetto with the sparkling juice,


splitting between the two glasses. Garnish
with fresh raspberries. Makes 2 mocktails.
Enjoy!

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Champagne

Jello Shots

The Ingredients
2 cups water (1 cup room temperature and
1 cup cold)
4 packets unflavored gelatin
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups extra dry champagne
1 1/4 cups club soda, flavored seltzer, or
ginger ale

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Champagne

Jello Shots

Instructions
Step 1

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil.

As the water reaches a boil, combine the


gelatin and remaining 1 cup cold water in a
large stainless steel bowl. Mix and let sit for 1
minute.

Step 2

Add 1 cup boiling water and mix well. Stir in


the sugar and mix until dissolved.

Step 3

Add the champagne and club soda. Mix


well.You can skim off the foam or bubbles
with a measuring cup.

Tip

Work quickly! The gelatin won’t take long to


solidify. If this happens, you can warm it over
a double broiler. To make one, fill 1/3 of a
small pot with water. Place the bowl on top of
the pot, making sure the bottom doesn’t
touch the water. Bring the water to a boil. As
the bowl warms up, continuously stir the
mixture until it is liquid again.

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Step 4

Pour the mixture into a container or multiple


containers. For this batch, we poured the
entire mixture into a 9×13-inch dish.

Step 5

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or


until set.

Before serving, slice into cubes and garnish


with edible glitter or sprinkles. Place them on
a dish or in small bowls. Enjoy!

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Frosé (Frozen Rosé

Slushie Recipe)

The Ingredients
Bottle of rose´ wine
1/2 cup simple syrup
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 ounces elderflower liqueur
Lemon wedge (for garnish)

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Frosé (Frozen Rosé

Slushie Recipe)

Intructions
Tip

Choose a full-bodied rose with a darker hue,


as the color will hold up better once it’s
frozen and blended. Feel free to experiment
with your own recipe. For example,
strawberries would be delicious and make it
slightly sweeter while pink grapefruit would
give it some zip.

Step 1

First, pour the rose´ into ice cube trays. A


standard bottle of wine should fill up two
trays. Place the ice cube trays in the freezer
and allow the wine to freeze. It’ll take about
four hours or so.

Step 2

Add the frozen wine cubes to a blender as


well as the simple syrup, lemon juice and
elderflower liquer. Blend, pour and garnish
each glass with a lemon wedge.

Don’t forget the straw – it’s a must-have for


slurping up this slushie. Just watch out for the
brain freeze!

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Coquito (Puerto

Rican Eggnog)

The Ingredients
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
13.5 ounces canned coconut milk
15 ounces cream of coconut
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1 cup dark or white rum
Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
1/4 cup coconut flakes (optional)

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Coquito (Puerto

Rican Eggnog)

Instructions
Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a high-


powered blender. Depending on the size of
your blender, you might need to work in
batches. If so, add half of all the ingredients
then repeat once more.

Tip

You can adjust the amount of alcohol based


on your preference. If you’ve never made
Coquito before, start with 2 shots (about 1/4
cup) and increase from there. You can always
mix in more alcohol later on.Blend until the
texture is smooth and consistent.

Step 2

Transfer the Coquito to a large glass


container. Secure with a lid and chill for at
least 1 hour.

Step 3

If you’d like to garnish the Coquito with


toasted coconut, preheat the oven to 325°
Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with
parchment paper or a silicone mat. Spread
the coconut flakes onto the sheet.

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Step 4

Bake the coconut flakes for 3 minutes. The


flakes will toast very quickly, so watch them
closely.

Step 5

To decorate the rim of the glasses, add a


spoonful of Coquito onto one plate and the
toasted coconut flakes onto another.

Step 6

Dip the rim into the Coquito.

Step 7

Next, dip the rim into the coconut flakes until


coated.

Step 8

Shake or mix the Coquito before serving. Pour


into the glasses and sprinkle toasted coconut
flakes on top. Place a cinnamon stick on each
glass or in the drink. Enjoy!

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Desserts

DESSERTS
SPICED PEAR COBBLER
OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE CHESS PIE
MINI CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKES
HOMEMADE BANANA CAKE
DIY MARSHMALLOW TUTU TREAT POPS
CAST IRON SKILLET RECIPE BANANAS FOSTER
5-MINUTE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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Spiced Pear

Cobbler

The Ingredients
For the Pear Filling

3 lbs fresh pears, peeled, cored and


chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
3 Tbsp water
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground cloves

For the Cobbler Topping

2 cups all-purpose flour


1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp sea salt
5 Tbsp butter, melted
1 cup whole milk

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Spiced Pear

Cobbler

Instructions
Step 1

Peel, core, and chop the pears. Then place


them in a large mixing bowl.

Add the remaining ingredients for the pear


filling and stir well to combine.

Transfer the pear filling mixture to a large


casserole dish.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375° F.

Add the dry ingredients for the cobbler


topping to a mixing bowl (all-purpose flour,
sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea
salt). Stir well to combine.

Add the melted butter and whole milk and


stir just until combined (avoid over-mixing the
topping).

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Step 3

Top the pear filling mixture with the cobbler


topping, creating either an even layer or
biscuits.

Place casserole dish on the center rack of the


preheated oven and bake 25 minutes.
Decrease oven temperature to 325° F and
bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until
topping is golden-brown.

Serve cobbler with ice cream in bowls, and


enjoy!

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Old-Fashioned

Chocolate Chess

Pie

The Ingredients
1 9-inch pre-prepared or homemade pie
crust, uncooked
15 ounces evaporated milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons corn starch or all-purpose
flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten

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Old-Fashioned

Chocolate Chess

Pie
Instructions
Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. In a


large bowl, combine the cocoa powder,
sugar, flour and salt. Stir until combined.

Step 2

Add the evaporated milk, melted butter and


vanilla extract.

Stir until the mixture is smooth and the


ingredients are fully combined.

Step 3

Add the eggs. Mix well.

Step 4

Press the pie crust into a pie dish, making


sure the edges are secure. You can use a fork
to press the edges into place. Carefully pour
the chocolate filling into the crust.

Step 5

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the crust is


golden brown. Let cool completely before
slicing and serving. After the pie reaches
room temperature, you can pop it in the
refrigerator to chill. Once cool, enjoy the pie
with a dollop of whipped cream and a
sprinkle of chocolate shavings.

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Mini Caramel

Apple Cheesecakes

The Ingredients
Apple Pie Filling

2 medium apples
Juice of 1/4 lemon
1 1/2 cups water
2/3 cups sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of salt

Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 10


crackers)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
Cooking spray or butter
Apple pie filling
Caramel sauce
Silicone cupcake liners

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Mini Caramel

Apple Cheesecakes

The Ingredients
Apple Pie Filling

Step 1

Peel, core and chop the apples into small


cubes.

Step 2

In a bowl, toss the apples with lemon juice.


Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat,


combine the water and cornstarch. Mix until
combined.

Step 4

Add the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.


Stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a low
boil and cook for 3 minutes, mixing
continously.

Step 5

Add the apples and reduce to a simmer. Cook


until the apples are soft and tender, about 7
to 10 minutes. Set aside. The mixture will
thicken as it cools.

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Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes
Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.

In a bowl, combine the graham crackers and


melted butter. Mix until the consistency is
similar to wet sand. If needed, slowly add
more melted butter.

Step 2

Grease 12 silicone cupcake liners. If using


paper cupcake liners, add to a muffin tin then
grease. Scoop the graham cracker mixture
into each cup, pressing down into an even
layer.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat together the cream


cheese and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla
extract. Mix until combined and smooth.

Step 4

Scoop into the cupcake liners, filling each


cavity about 3/4 full. Carefully add a heaping
tablespoon of apple filling to each
cheesecake. Check to make sure the
cheesecakes are not overflowing, then top
with the remaining apple pie filling. Another
option is to top the baked cheesecakes with
leftover apple filling.

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Step 5

Bake for 20 to 23 minutes or until the


cheesecake portion has set. A toothpick
should come out clean. Let cool to room
temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for 3
to 4 hours.

If you’re pressed for time, place the


cheesecakes in the freezer for about 30
minutes.

Drizzle the cheesecakes with caramel sauce


and serve chilled. Enjoy!

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Homemade

Banana Cake

The Ingredients
3/4 cup (12 Tbsp) unsalted butter,
softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
3 large ripe bananas, peeled (about 1.5
cups when mashed)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk (high fat
recommended)
1 to 1 1/2 cups prepared cream cheese
frosting

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Homemade

Banana Cake

Instructions
Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350° F and grease or


spray a 13″ x 9″ cake pan with oil.

Step 2

Add the softened butter, brown sugar,


granulated sugar and pure vanilla extract to a
stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
Beat on medium-high speed until completely
combined and butter appears fluffy. Scrape
the sides of the mixer with a rubber spatula.

Step 3

Add the eggs one by one, while beating on


medium speed. Continue mixing until well-
combined, then scrape the sides of the mixer
with a rubber spatula again.

Step 4

Peel the ripe bananas, break them in halves


or thirds, and add them to the mixer. Beat
until bananas are incorporated (it’s perfectly
fine if the mixture is slightly chunky)! If you’d
like, you can mash the bananas in a bowl
before adding them to the mixer.

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Step 5

Add the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking


powder, baking soda and sea salt in a mixing
bowl and stir together until well-combined.
Measure out 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk.

Step 6

Add half of the flour mixture to the mixer and


beat just until combined.

Add half of the buttermilk and beat just until


combined.

Repeat for remaining flour and buttermilk and


beat until batter is well-combined.

Step 7

Pour cake batter into the prepared baking


dish and smooth into an even layer. Bake on
the center rack of the preheated oven 45 to
55 minutes, or until cake is golden-brown and
tests clean.

While the cake is baking, you can prepare


your favorite vanilla or cream cheese frosting
recipe (or use store-bought).

Step 8

Allow banana cake to cool at least 45 minutes


before frosting it with the cream cheese
frosting. Simply spread desired amount of
frosting over the cooled cake.

Cut the cake and serve!

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DIY

Marshmallow

Tutu Treat Pops

The Ingredients
Lollipop Sticks
Marshmallows (large and small)
Wax paper
Pink Sugar Sprinkles/Pink Pearl Sprinkles
Pink Cupcake Liners
Water, Edible Glue or Frosting
Decorative box & foam to store lollipop
sticks
Plastic serving gloves

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Marshmallow

Tutu Treat Pops

Instructions
Step 1

To create the base of your ballerina tutu treat,


place a small and large marshmallow on top
of a piece of wax paper. Push the lollipop
stick through the center of a small
marshmallow so it sits on the stick right
below the space that the large marshmallow
will sit.

Step 2

Place the cupcake liner directly on top of the


large marshmallow. Then line up the lollipop
stick with the center of cupcake liner and
press down so it pierces through the liner and
large marshmallow. Push the small
marshmallow toward the cupcake liner so
there is no space between the liner and large
marshmallow. The small marshmallow acts
as a stopper that doesn’t allow the cupcake
skirt to slide down and separate from the
large marshmallow.

Tip

You can also pierce a small hole in the center


of the cupcake liner prior to inserting the
lollipop stick to help the stick glide through
the liner and marshmallow more smoothly.

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Step 3

Cover the marshmallows with as much


adhesive as you want the sprinkles to cover.
For example, if you would like to cover half of
the marshmallow as pictured, dip the top half
of the marshmallow in water, edible glue or
frosting (we used water). Shake off excess
water.

Step 4

Immediately dip the top of the damp


marshmallow into a bowl of pink sprinkles
and swirl around. Shake off any excess.

Step 5

Turn your marshmallow tutu treats upright


and place the sticks into styrofoam insert
covered by tissue paper and placed inside a
decorative box. Make as many of these
beautiful treats as you desire! When grouped
together, the presentation is absolutely
gorgeous. Try it for your next event — you
won’t be disappointed.

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Bananas

Foster

The Ingredients
medium cast iron skillet
matches, preferably long ones
4 tbs unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
kosher salt
2 bananas, sliced
⅓ cup roughly chopped walnuts
4 tbs spiced rum (80-90 proof)
vanilla ice cream, for serving

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Bananas

Foster

Instructions
Step 1

Add the butter to a cast iron skillet and set


over low heat. Once melted, add the brown
sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Cook for about two minutes, or until the
mixture begins to thicken and bubble.

Step 2

Add the banana slices and chopped walnuts,


then combine until fully coated with sauce.

Step 3

Turn the heat off and carefully add the rum to


the center of the pan, then stir a few times to
combine. Using a long match or lighter, very
carefully ignite the rum. Allow the flame to
extinguish on its own, about 30 seconds, then
give everything one last mix.

Step 4

Divide a few scoops of vanilla ice cream


between four bowls. Spoon an even amount
of the banana topping into each bowl and
enjoy immediately.

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