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Friday Four – Lentil, Sweet Potato and Spinach Slider – 022423

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Lentil, Sweet Potato and Spinach Slider Lentil, Sweet Potato and Spinach Slider  1” Fresh Ginger, peeled 2 Jalapeños, Ribbed and Seeded 2 Cups Boiled, Peeled Sweet Potatoes 1 Cup Prepared Orange Lentils 1 Cup Minced Red Onion 2 Pkgs Frozen...

Friday Four – Chocolatey Rich Bread Pudding – 021723

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chocolatey Rich Bread Pudding 2 oz. Bittersweet Chocolate (70% or higher) 1 Cup Half and Half, divided 1 Tbsp Whiskey or Bourbon (optional)  2/3 Cup Sugar 1 Large Egg 1 tsp Vanilla ¼ tsp Sea Salt 6 Slices Bread, crusts removed, day old and cut...

Friday Four – Its the Chili Time of the Year – 021023

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chili 2 LBs *Tomatillos, husks removed 2 Red Onions, peeled and quartered 6 Garlic Cloves 4 **Poblano Peppers, halved 2 Jalapeños, halved and seeded 2 TB Olive Oil 1 Tsp Sea Salt 1 TB Smoked Paprika 2 Chipotle Peppers,...

Friday Four – Tuscan Chicken with Capers – 012723

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Tuscan Chicken with Capers 3 TB Olive Oil, divided 2 TB Unsalted Butter 6 Cups Chopped Red Onions  6 Garlic Cloves, grated 4 Red Peppers, thinly sliced 3 (15 oz) Cans Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes  2 LBs Chicken Thighs, boneless and skinless  Sea...

Friday Four – Cilantro Fish Tagine – 012023

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cilantro Fish Tagine 7 Garlic Cloves, divided 1 Tsp Each: Sea Salt, Cumin, Smoked Paprika 2 TB Lemon Juice ½ Cup Packed Cilantro 3 TB Olive Oil 2 LB Fish Cut into 1” chunks 2 Cups Gold Potatoes, chopped ¼ Cup Olive Oil 2 (15 oz) Cans Fire Roasted...

Friday Four – Spanish Shrimp and Garbanzo Beans – 010623

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Spanish Shrimp and Garbanzo Beans 1 LB (20 – 25) Large Shrimp 3 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus additional for finishing 3 TB Butter 2 TB Smoked Paprika 1 TB Hot Smoked Paprika (or additional TB Smoked Paprika) Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 2...

Friday Four – Easy Apps for the Holidays – 121622

No. 1 : Quick Recipes Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Dip 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ Cup Chopped Yellow Onion 2 Grated Garlic Cloves 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning ¼ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes 2 TB Honey 1 TB Balsamic Vinegar 1 TB Tomato Paste 1 Can (15 oz) Crushed Fire Roasted...

Friday Four – Easy Yummy Holiday Cookies – 120922

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Easy Yummy 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 with oil,...

Friday Four – Gift This! – 120222

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Three Delicious Holiday Gifts from the KitchenSpiced Roasted Nuts 3 Cups Raw Cashews 1 Tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil  1 Tsp Garam Masala 1 Tsp Sea Salt Scatter the cashews on a sheet tray and slide into a 400F oven. Set your timer for seven minutes....

Friday Four – Toasted Pumpkin Pecan Cake – 111822

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Toasted Pecan Pumpkin Cake 3 Large Eggs 1 (15 oz) Can Pumpkin Puree (not Pumpkin Pie filling) 3/4 Cup Avocado or Grapeseed Oil ½ Cup Water 2½ Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 1 Cup Raw Sugar 1¼ Cups Light Brown Sugar 1¼ Tsp Salt 1½ Tsp Baking Soda 1...

Friday Four – EASY, Yummy Apple Tart for Thanksgiving – 110422

No. 1 : Quick Recipe EASY, Yummy Apple Tart Crust 1 Package Active Dry Yeast* ¼  Cup Warm Water (105-115F) 2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour ¼ Cup Raw Sugar 1 Tsp Sea Salt ¾ Cup Unsalted Butter in Small Pieces  1 Large Egg, lightly beaten 1 Tsp Vanilla 2 – 3 TBs...

Friday Four – “Meaty” Veggie Chili – 102822

No. 1 : Quick Recipe "Meaty" Veggie Chili 48 OZ Baby Bella Mushrooms 4 TB Olive Oil, plus more as needed Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 3 Cups Chopped Red Onions 3 Cups Chopped Peppers - Your choice of anything you like or a combo. If you like it mild, choose bell...

Friday Four – Creamy Pumpkin Pepper Soup – 102122

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Creamy Pumpkin Pepper Soup 1 TB Olive Oil 2 Large Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers, chopped 2 Cups Shredded Carrots or Parsnips 1 Cup Chopped Red Onion 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika ½ Tsp Cumin 1 Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp Freshly Ground Pepper 2 Grated Garlic...