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R E C I P E S
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Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Irish Whiskey

These cupcakes are a rich chocolate cake with a perfect, boozy frosting. Use a Guinness for your stout and you've got a perfect Saint Patrick's Day dessert.
chocolate stout cupcakes

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Thai Chicken Buddha Bowls

Packed with flavor, this recipe is one I would cry over if I lost it – my personal measure of a good recipe! It features whole grains, lean protein, a rainbow of vegetables and the best peanut sauce, ever.

This gorgeous dish is great left over too! Be sure to make plenty of peanut sauce!
Thai Chicken Buddha Bowls

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Waldorf Salad

Crunchy, sweet, satisfying and delicious. This famous Waldorf Salad originated in New York City at the  Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 1893 is is still a favorite today.

​Consider adding blanched broccoli to the recipe for a vegetable addition. Variations abound, but crisp apples are a must!
Waldorf salad

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Tomato Poached Fish with Chili & Herbs

This Alison Roman recipe is pure gold. Every ingredient stands out as a must and combines into an indescribable blend of a delicate flavor explosion. With few ingredients, they're all important and just follow her recipe to a T, but I always make extra chili oil. Bring a baguette to the party – and enjoy!
Tomato Poached Fish

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Make-Ahead Velvety Chocolate Mousse

Valentine's Day dessert couldn't be easier with this simple make-ahead velvety chocolate mousse dessert. While this dessert requires some setting up time, it's simplicity allows it to accompany a full meal prep and still enjoy the evening.
Velvety Chocolate Mousse

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Pareve Ceasar Salad Dressing

This dairy free salad dressing is quick to make and is worthy of serving at a holiday. While you could add anchovies, the worcestershire makes up for the anchovies and gives it that familiar caesar taste.
Caesar Salad Dressing

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Spinach White Bean Salad

The dressing makes this salad. Sweetened with maple syrup and slightly warmed, this  satisfies with the white beans and bacon. Use enough to really get the warm flavors, but be careful not to over dress. Add optional chopped boiled egg for a more satisfying rendition. This recipe is a personal favorite on regular rotation in my household.
Spinach White Bean Salad

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Brussels Sprouts and Yukon Gold Potato Hash

This comforting all-in-one-skillet hash can be a hearty side dish or a vegetarian main dish, with or without a parmesan fried egg. 
Brussels and Potato Hash

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Pomegranate Pear Salad

This gorgeous holiday salad, bejeweled in red and green, will be the star of your holiday table. 
pomegranate pear salad

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Enchilada Stuffed Peppers

A favorite, easy recipe from Against All Grain. Make it even easier with store bought green chile sauce for a quick week-day dinner.
ENCHILADA STUFFED PEPPERS

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Beet Salad with Honey Lavender Dressing

This updated recipe uses Swiss chard and yellow and red beets tossed in a sweet, tangy honey-lavender dressing.
BEET SALAD

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Pomegranate Glazed Salmon

Salmon seared and glazed with pomegranate molasses, finished in a slow oven for a perfect, caramelized finish. Rosh Hashanah, Kosher, Pareve.
Pomegranate Salmon

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Apple Honey Upside Down Cake

Ensure your New Year is fruitful and sweet with this Apple Honey Upside Down Cake recipe. A perfect recipe for the Fall Season.
Apple Honey Upside Down Cake

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Corn & Yellow Bean Saute

Fresh corn-off-the-cob sautés work anytime and with all kinds of veggies. Let your fridge be your guide! And leftovers are great added to omelets, frittatas, or tacos the next day. If you rather skip the bacon, just add a bit more butter or olive oil and start sautéing.
CORN AND YELLOW BEAN SAUTE

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Quinoa Greek Salad

Super easy and fresh! I prefer to place the vegetable bean salad on top of a scoop of quinoa rather than mix together, but the choice is yours. A great summer salad everyone will enjoy.

Feta is a great addition if you can enjoy dairy.
QUINOA GREEK SALAD

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Gluten Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Who doesn't like caramelized brown sugar and pineapple sweetness. This is a taste of nostalgia - optional gluten and/or dairy free. 
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

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Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Apple Cider Butter

Don't like cabbage? Try roasting it! You'll change your mind. I especially like to use any leftover cabbage this way - I promise you, it's amazing!
ROASTED CABBAGE

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Fish in Parchment

Fresh, light and delicate – truly a taste of Spring. This easy-to-assemble dish will feature YOU as America's Next Chef!
FISH EN PAPILLOTE

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5-Minute Chocolate
​Mug Cake

Want to make dessert but don't think you have the time? Try this 5-minute chocolate mug cake for a quick chocolate fix that satisfies!
5 MINUTE MUG CAKE

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Proscuitto-Wrapped Mini Frittata Muffins

This Paleo, gluten free, dairy free recipe is delicious and even company-worthy. Great for sharing and freezing for future use. I add extra spinach if I purchase a 16 oz. bag and it's still moist – a forgiving, flexible recipe!
MINI FRITTATA

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The Famous Chocolate Babka

This chocolate babka was selected by New York Magazine as the best babka in New York City. Uri Scheft went from selling a few dozen a day to a few hundred a day, and it remains the most popular item at Breads Bakery in NYC. Make this recipe from 'Breaking Breads' by Uri Scheft .
Chocolate Babka

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Gingerbread Cake

Nothing tastes more like the holidays than this gingerbread cake. I've included some personal modifications to this recipe in addition to the original recipe. This is a dense but moist cake, especially with a classic cream cheese frosting.
gingerbread Cake

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Sweet Potato Gratin

The annual question: Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes. Problem Solved! This creamy gratin has it all going on. This recipes serves 6 so double the recipe if you're feeding a crowd. The smaller versions cook more evenly so consider two baking dishes for best results.
Sweet Potato Gratin

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Chicken Marbella

A classic recipe that is tried and true. This will become a go-to recipe for a crowd. Delicious served with a simple side vegetable such as steamed green beans and crispy french bread.
Chicken Marbella

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Endive Radicchio Salad

Who isn't charmed by the sunny colors of radicchio and oranges, the crunchy texture of roasted chickpeas, the bright hit of lime dressing?
Endive Radicchio Salad

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Gluten Free
​Peach Cobbler

 No need to tell anyone this is gluten free because no one will notice and this recipe hits all the high notes of the season. Naturally, you can substitute for regular flour, if desired.
GLUTEN FREE PEACH COBBLER

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Tropical Grilled Shrimp & Scallops

An easy, breezy quick to cook dish with pineapple makes this recipe summer gold!
Tropical Grilled Shrimp & Scallops

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Braised Asparagus

A favorite preparation for fresh, big meaty spears of asparagus. There's depth of flavor here from the browning, yet the dish only takes about 15 minutes, start to finish.
Quick-Braised Asparagus with Dijon

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Lemon Buttermilk Cake

If you're a lemon lover, try this recipe – sweet yet tart and soaked in lemon juice. 
Lemon Buttermilk Cake

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Passover Meringue Cake

Sans flour and yeast, this Passover dessert is ideal made with whipped egg whites and sugar and baked until crisp.
Passover Meringue Pavlova

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Raspberry Cheesecake

Ina Garten is a genius and so is this cheesecake recipe of hers. Beautiful and a perfect holiday dessert.
Raspberry Cheesecake

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Salmon Salad

If I could only have one recipe, this would be it. A regular on our rotation and perfect holiday meal - purely delicious. Don't worry about the anchovies, you'll be a convert.
Salmon Salad

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Corned Beef & Cabbage

We try to keep it healthy, but once in a while we all have to enjoy an indulgence.  This easy recipe, a St. Paddy's Day favorite, will certainly satisfy.
Corned Beef & Cabbage

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Roasted Lamb Chops

Easy for week night meals yet an impressive dish for special occasions. These succulent and flavorful chops are memorable. Ask your butcher to 'french' them for you.
Roasted Lamb Chops

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 Citrus Spinach Salad

A delightful seasonal salad, especially delicious when strawberries are in season. Easy and quick assembly. Easily dairy free with goat cheese on the side.
Citrus Spinach Salad

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

While flourless and gluten free, this chocolate cake is a rich, decadent treat for all. A raspberry coulis sauce is also a nice treat on top, if you are serving dairy free guests.
Flourless Chocolate Cake

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Cranberry Butter

If you think cranberries make the holiday, then listen up... here's a creamy cranberry butter recipe we'll think you'll love. Just a mix of savory, tart and sweet butter. Can't wait to try this using Strauss whole butter! 
Cranberry Butter

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Antipasto Salad

This recipe features a 'suggestion' of items that you may have on hand. Besides the few fresh ingredients, everything else is bottled or canned. I added chopped celery and carrots to the original recipe for extra, fresh crunch – very satisfying – you'll even want it for breakfast!
Antipasto Salad

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Pinto Posole

This is a winner, winner, non-chicken vegan dinner! The Guajillo chilis are key - thank you Cookie and Kate for this recipe! I love to serve this with fresh chopped onion, dried oregano and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Pinto Posole

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Chickpea Salad

There are lots of chickpea salads out there but if you only add lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, mint & seasoning to your chickpeas, you'll still love it. Feel free to add what you have in your fridge.
Chickpea Salad

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 Broccoli Bisque

Seven simple ingredients, no cream, and super healthy. We love this soup dashed with curry and lemon juice.
Broccoli Bisque

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White Bean Tuna Salad

A hearty main-course salad that you can prepare ahead for company. Mouth-watering delicious-ness!
White Bean Tuna Salad

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Cruciferous Crunch Salad

There are fancier salads that take much more time to make, but this is a quick-to-make-go-to AND a favorite. I call that win-win.
CRUCIFEROUS CRUNCH SALAD

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 Roasted Carrot Soup

A great starter to a holiday meal. It's quite satisfying so a small ladle full is a perfect portion. The longer you roast the carrots, the deeper the flavor. Don't forget to core the carrot centers! It's key as it removes bitterness.
ROASTED CARROT SOUP

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Sheet Pan Fajitas

 This recipes literally takes minutes to make and it has so much flavor. Build a Mexican Fiesta around this dish – it's good enough for company, and works well for vegans who can forgo the chicken – just double the veggies.
FAJITAS RECIPE

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Black Bean Salsa

This partners well with the fajitas. Whether you call it a salsa, relish, or salad, it's cooling fresh flavor with the basil makes it a hit.
BLACK BEAN SALSA RECIPE

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Chimichurri Avocado Salad

This is an unusual recipe that marries avocado and watermelon brilliantly. But it's the sauce that is exceptional. Veg News hit a high note with this recipe.
CHIMICHURRI AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE

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Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze

This exceptionally delicious tried-and-true recipe by Bobby Flay is on regular rotation in my household, and most of my friends’ homes. To make it gluten free, I replace the Panko with gluten free crumbs or chopped raw cauliflower. Notes: I like to make these in muffin tins for portion control and to freeze. I also like to add a bit of pork to the turkey. You may form your loaf freeform on parchment paper, instead of using a loaf pan.
MEATLOAF RECIPE

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Potato & Hatch Chile Stew

This recipe is a keeper, and is surprisingly delicious for its simplicity. Be sure to take advantage of Gelson's fresh Hatch Chiles, even if you have to freeze some for later!
Potato & Hatch Chile Stew

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Coconut
​Macaroons

Good food is always in style and we're sharing this 5-ingredient favorite with you. This gluten free sweet treat is loved by everyone, gluten or not! 
Coconut Macaroons
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