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Friday Four – Chocolate Chili Pecan Cake – 021122

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chocolate Chili Cake  3⁄4 Cup Fine Raw Sugar plus more for sprinkling pan 1 1⁄2 Cups Pecans, toasted 1⁄2 Lb Bittersweet Chocolate (at least 70%), grated plus more for garnish 2 tsp Vanilla 1⁄2 tsp Ancho Chili Powder 1⁄4 tsp Cayenne 1⁄4 tsp...

Friday Four – South American Inspired Seafood Soup – 012822

No. 1 : Quick Recipe South American Inspired Seafood Soup 1 Yellow Onion, chopped 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped 1 TB Olive Oil 2 Cups Coconut Milk 1 tsp Dried Oregano 1 tsp Smoked Paprika ½ tsp Sea Salt ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Can (15 oz) Fire Roasted...

Friday Four – Cast Iron Salmon and Veggies – 012122

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cast Iron Salmon 2 TB Olive Oil 1 Cup Brussels Sprouts, quartered 1 Cup Baby Gold Potatoes, quartered 1 Red Bell Pepper, Chopped 1 Cup Chopped Yellow Onion 4 Tsp Sweet Smoked Paprika, divided ½  Tsp Each Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper,...

Friday Four – Med Inspired Ratatouille Pasta – 011422

No. 1 : Quick Recipe ​Mediterranean Inspired Ratatouille Pasta  1 Zucchini, in 1-inch cubes 1 Yellow or Green Squash, in 1-inch cubes 1 Fennel Bulb, sliced 1 Small Eggplant, in 1-inch cubes 10 Grape Tomatoes, halved 3 TB Olive Oil, divided 1 Tsp Sea Salt 1⁄2 Tsp Red...

Friday Four – Flavorful Lemon Chicken Soup – 010722

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Lemon Chicken Soup 2 TB Avocado or Grapeseed Oil 1 Cup Chopped Yellow Onion About 2 Cups Spiralized Carrots, (or Egg Noodles, your choice) 1 Cup Chopped Celery ½ Tsp Turmeric ½ Tsp EACH Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 1 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce...

122421 – Friday Four – Feast of Seven Fishes Pasta – 122421

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Feast of Seven Fishes Pasta 1 Large Red Onion, Chopped 1 Large  Head Fennel, Chopped 2 TB Olive Oil 6 Garlic Cloves, Grated 4 TB Tomato Paste 2 Cups White Wine, divided 4 Cans (15 oz) Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes 2 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 2...

Friday Four – Easy, Lighter Creamy Crab Bisque – 121721

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Easy, Lighter Creamy Crab Bisque 3 TB Unsalted Butter 1 Cup Chopped Yellow Onions 1/2 Cup ChoppedCarrots 1/2 Cup Chopped Celery 4 Grated Garlic Cloves 3 TB Tomato Paste 3 TB Whole Wheat flour 2 Cups Seafood Stock or Clam Juice 1 Cup Dry White Wine...

Friday Four – Three Easy, Festive, Fun Holiday Cookies – 121021

Friday Four – Three Easy, Festive, Fun Holiday Cookies – 121021

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Three Easy Festive Fun Holiday CookiesChocolate Decadence 8 OZ Dark Chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) ¼ Cup Coconut Oil 3 TB Water 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract Pinch of sea salt ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder 1 Cup Pistachios, Chopped Finely Step One Melt chocolate...

Friday Four – Smoked Trout Rice Crisps – 120321

Friday Four – Smoked Trout Rice Crisps – 120321

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Smoked Trout Rice Crisps 1 Pkg (3.5 oz) Rice Crackers ¼ Cup Olive or Avocado Oil Mayonnaise ¼ Cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt 2 TB Dill, chopped 1 TB Whole Grain Mustard ¼ tsp EACH Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 4 oz Smoked Trout Dill Sprigs for...

Friday Four – Mexican Turkey Veggie Soup – 112621

Friday Four – Mexican Turkey Veggie Soup – 112621

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mexican Turkey Veggie Soup 4 Large Roma Tomatoes, halved 1 Red Onion, peeled and quartered 4 Green Onions 2 Cloves Garlic, peeled  1 TB Olive Oil ½ Tsp EACH Cumin, Turmeric, Cayenne, and Chipotle Pepper  8 Cups Chicken or Veggie Stock 1 - 2 LB...

Friday Four – Cranberry Pomegranate Orange Sauce  – 111921

Friday Four – Cranberry Pomegranate Orange Sauce – 111921

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cranberry Pomegranate Orange Sauce 1 Bag Fresh Cranberries 1 Large *Navel Orange, cut in 8 pieces (including the peel) ¼ Cup Pomegranate Molasses, (find pomegranate molasses in Whole Foods, Sprouts or other speciality market OR online.) 3 or 4...

Friday Four – Easy, Dreamy, Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecakes – 111221

Friday Four – Easy, Dreamy, Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecakes – 111221

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecakes  3 Cups Berries 1 TB Orange Zest 1 TB Orange Liquor 12 oz Neufchatel or Light Cream Cheese, softened ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree 3 TB Nonfat Greek Plain Yogurt 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Large Egg 2 Large Egg Whites ¼ tsp Fine Sea...

Friday Four – Crusty. Moist and Easy  Pumpkin Cornbread – 110521

Friday Four – Crusty. Moist and Easy Pumpkin Cornbread – 110521

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crusty, Moist and Easy Pumpkin Cornbread 3 TB Olive Oil, divided 1 Cup Canned Pumpkin 1 Cup Part Skim Buttermilk 1 TB Honey 1 Large Egg  2 Large Egg Whites 1 1/2 Cups Yellow Cornmeal 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 1 TB Baking Powder 1/2 Tsp...