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Appetizers

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Sicilian Style Meatballs

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Citrus Avocado Salad with Pistachios and Mint

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Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos with Greek Yogurt Chipotle Crema

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Fluffy Sweet Potato Biscuits with Salted Cranberry Maple Butter

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Beef

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Sicilian Style Meatballs

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Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos with Greek Yogurt Chipotle Crema

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Taco Beer Cheese Dip

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5 Ingredient Flank Steak

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Beverages

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Blood Orange Paloma

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Cranberry Pitcher Margaritas with a Spiced Salty Sugar Rim

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Spiced Orange Apple Cider Sangria

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Cinnamon Grapefruit Paloma

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Breakfast

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Dirty Chai Cream Filled Doughnuts

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Heirloom Tomato Tart

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Roasted Cherry Granola Smoothie

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Lemon Blueberry Granola

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Bread

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Lemon Pistachio Muffins with Lemon Glaze and Candied Pistachios

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Fluffy Sweet Potato Biscuits with Salted Cranberry Maple Butter

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Blueberry Chia Jam Stuffed Oatmeal Banana Bread (gf)

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Lemon Zucchini Bread with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Glaze

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Chicken

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Coconut Lime Rice Noodle Stir Fry with Lemongrass Meatballs

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Chicken Provencal Skillet

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Harissa Chicken Meatballs with Couscous and Cucumber Herb Salad

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Greek Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes with Quick Tzatziki

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Clean Eats

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Coconut Lime Rice Noodle Stir Fry with Lemongrass Meatballs

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Chicken Provencal Skillet

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Red Lentil Dal with Toasted Coconut Rice

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Harissa Chicken Meatballs with Couscous and Cucumber Herb Salad

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Cookies

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Brown Butter Chai Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

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Ultimate Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Healthy Monster Cookies

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Chewy Tahini Gingersnaps with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt

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Drinks

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Blood Orange Paloma

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Pomegranate Paloma

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Cranberry Pitcher Margaritas with a Spiced Salty Sugar Rim

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Spiced Orange Apple Cider Sangria

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Main Dishes

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Sicilian Style Meatballs

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Double Tomato and Corn Bruschetta Pasta with Burrata

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Creamy Lemon Lobster Fettuccine

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Coconut Lime Rice Noodle Stir Fry with Lemongrass Meatballs

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Muffins

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Lemon Pistachio Muffins with Lemon Glaze and Candied Pistachios

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Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Glaze

Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Pistachio Muffins with Vanilla Bean Glaze

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Pasta

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Double Tomato and Corn Bruschetta Pasta with Burrata

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Creamy Lemon Lobster Fettuccine

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Shrimp Pasta with Dill Pesto and Garlic Roasted Tomatoes

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Burrata Baked Ziti

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Pizza

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Gluten Free Margherita Pizza

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Burrata Pizza with Shaved Asparagus Arugula Salad

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5 Ingredient Fig and Smoked Gouda Flatbreads

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Peach Burrata Balsamic Dessert Pizza

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Pork

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Braised Pork Ragu Pasta

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Vietnamese Style Salad with Pork Meatballs

Slow Cooker Carnitas Street Tacos

Slow Cooker Carnitas Street Tacos

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Chili Garlic Sesame Glazed Pork Meatballs with Napa Cabbage Sauté

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Salad

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Citrus Avocado Salad with Pistachios and Mint

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Crispy Lentil Salad with Arugula and Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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Winter Salad with Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Bacon, and Pear

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Wild Rice Salad with Orange Maple Vinaigrette

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Sandwiches

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Hawaiian Turkey Burgers

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Red Wine Caramelized Onion Burgers with Portobellos and Garlic Herb Cheese

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BLT Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Cuban Paninis

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Sauces / Dips

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Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Green Goddess Guacamole

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Grilled Pineapple Jalapeño Avocado Salsa

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Creamy Lemon Herb Dip

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Seafood

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Shrimp Pasta with Dill Pesto and Garlic Roasted Tomatoes

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Thai Red Curry with Shrimp and Vegetables

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Blackened Shrimp and Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado Ranch

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Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Lemon Garlic Shrimp

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Sides

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Double Tomato and Corn Bruschetta Pasta with Burrata

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Green Olive Pasta with Toasted Lemon Breadcrumbs and Herbs

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Crispy Lentil Salad with Arugula and Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

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Snacks

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Brown Butter Chai Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

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Salted Dark Chocolate Cookie Dough Bites

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Healthy Monster Cookies

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Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos with Greek Yogurt Chipotle Crema

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Soups

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Ginger Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup

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Easy Chicken Pho

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Curried Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Lentils

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Buffalo Chicken Chili

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Sweets

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Brown Butter Chai Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

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Salted Dark Chocolate Cookie Dough Bites

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Ultimate Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Healthy Monster Cookies

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Tacos

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Marinated Mushroom Kale Tacos with Cilantro Avocado Sauce

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Carne Asada Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce

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Blackened Salmon Tostadas with Cilantro Pepita Sauce

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Blackened Salmon Tacos with Blood Orange Avocado Salsa

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