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Roasted Salmon with Jalapeno-Caper Vinaigrette + Side Corn, Tomato Salad

Roasted Salmon with Jalapeno-Caper Vinaigrette + Side Corn, Tomato Salad

  *These recipes were inspired by and adapted from Bon Appetite and David Lebovitz.    Ingredients for Salmon:  4 tablespoons jalapeno olive oil, divided salt & freshly ground pepper to taste  4 6-oz. skinless salmon fillets 1 rjalapeño, thinly sliced into rings (remove seeds to reduce heat) 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons drained capers Ingredients for Corn, Tomato, Avocado & Basil Salad:  2-3 ears of fresh corn 2 cups of cherry tomatoes  1 avocado 1/2 cucumber, peeled and seeded 1 cup chopped fresh basil  2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1-2 small shallots, peeled and minced ...

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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Tacos

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Tacos

The best thing about these tacos is how delicious they taste. The second best thing about these tacos is that they cook slowly throughout the day in a slow cooker or crockpot, making it a simple and easy meal to make on a weeknight. You'll need to plan ahead since the pork does require about 8 hours of cooking, but the longer cooking time will result in a deliciously rich flavor that's worth the wait.  Ingredients:  1 white onion  4 cloves of garlic 12  ounces of pale ale beer  2.5 pounds of pork shoulder  2 oranges (save peel)  2 limes ...

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Broccolini & Charred Lemon Pizza

Broccolini & Charred Lemon Pizza

Pizza is one of those foods my stomach always has room for, and a few slices are never enough to satiate my appetite. We like to make it at home so we can pile on all of our favorite toppings and make multiple pizzas with different ingredients. You can get really creative with vegetables, meats, and even fruit! The broccolini and charred lemon pizza is one of our favorites and we add Italian white truffle oil and balsamic vinegar before devouring! *This recipe is adapted from The Sprouted Kitchen.  *Pizza Dough: We combined a few recipes to make this dough but there are a number of...

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Fruit & Cheese Summer Salad Recipe

Fruit & Cheese Summer Salad Recipe

This summer salad has all the fixings - fruit for sweetness, nuts for texture and goat cheese to add an earthy flavor. Bring this as an appetizer or side dish to your next potluck or BBQ this season. Double the recipe for larger gatherings and I guarantee you won't come home with any leftover.  Ingredients:  4-5 cups of spinach 1/2 one large red onion 1 cup blueberries 1 cup diced up strawberries 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/4 pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup crushed walnuts Dressing:  Basil Infused Olive Oil  Lemon Balsamic  Season with a pinch of salt and pepper  Directions:  Toss all...

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Balsamic Reduction Sauce

Balsamic Reduction Sauce

A sweet and savory sauce to top off any meat…steak, lamb, chicken, and incredible on duck! I double this recipe in order to have leftovers, but every time I make it, the reduction sauce becomes the main course and every last drop gets devoured!   Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp Garlic Infused Olive Oil 4 cloves of garlic chopped 2 shallots chopped 2tbsp fresh herb combo (sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano) 4 tbsp Sherry cooking wine 1 ½ cups Traditional Aged Balsamic Vinegar (or your favorite flavor) ½ cup chicken stock   Directions: 1. Sauté garlic and shallots in olive oil over medium-high...

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