Author: ben

Mexican Bean Salad

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 green bell pepper, chopped…[...]

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Thai Peanut Pasta

Doubling recipe recommended 8 ounces package fettuccine (not the wheat noodles) 1 1/2 cups broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces (fresh or frozen) 1/2 carrot, grated 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1/2…[...]

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Monterrey Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 c. bar-b-que sauce ( I use Bull's Eye) 1/4 c. real bacon bits 1 c. colby and jack cheese, shredded 1 14 oz. can…[...]

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Smashed Sweet Potatoes

2 Medium Sweet Potatoes 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 quarts water 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil Topping: 1 & 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher…[...]

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Crash Hot Sweet Potatoes

2 Medium Sweet Potatoes 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 quarts water 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil Topping: 1 & 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher…[...]

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Smahed Sweet Potatoes

2 Medium Sweet Potatoes 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 quarts water 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil Topping: 1 & 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher…[...]

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Berries and Cream Cheese Monkey Bread

2 (11 ounce) packages Pillsbury Thin Crust Pizza Dough (22 ounces total) 1/2 cup strawberries 1/2 cup blueberries 3 tablespoons sugar 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, room temperature…[...]

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Butterfinger Chunk Cookies

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups, plus…[...]

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Bacon Pull-Apart Bread

12 bacon strips, diced 2 tubes (12 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix 2 teaspoons olive oil…[...]

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Baked Potato Soup

2 large baking potatoes peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise 3 cups milk Salt and pepper 1/2 head cauliflower, cored and chopped 1 bunch scallions, white and green portions…[...]

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Spicy Black Bean Soup

Soup: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (4-ounce) dry-cured chorizo sausage, chopped 1/2 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced 3 (15-ounce) cans black beans,…[...]

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Southwestern Stuffed Peppers

Olive Oil 1/2 lb lean ground turkey breast 1 cup chopped onions 1 heaping tbsp of taco seasoning 2 cups of cooked rice 3-4 organic bell peppers, halved and seeds…[...]

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Bacon Breakfast Bake

3/4 – 1 bag tater tots Pepper to taste 1 small onion or 1/2 large onion, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1 lb bacon…[...]

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Buffalo Chicken Stromboli

2 boneless chicken breasts 1 tsp. olive oil 1 pizza dough (I used store bought and let it sit out for about 20 minutes) 8 oz. of shredded mozzarella cheese…[...]

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Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger

Burgers: 2 lbs ground beef 1/2 cup grated carrots 1/2 cup chopped scallions 1 tsp fresh grated ginger 1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tsp sriracha sauce (or more…[...]

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Pecan Pie Caramel Cheesecake

Crust- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar Filling- 3-8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened 2 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon…[...]

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