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Easy Naan Bread Recipe

3 shrimp salad rolls on white plate sprinkled with parsley

Simple Shrimp Roll Recipe

Easy Puff Pastry Cheese Twists

chicken and green bean stir fry in skillet with sesame seeds

Simple Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry

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veal stew in a bowl with bread and salad on side

stack of ricotta pancakes with caramelized bananas on plate

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Salmon Stuffed With Lemon Ricotta drizzled with sweet chili sauce on plate with beans ff

Grilled Vietnamese Chicken with grilled green onion on plate ff

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Vegetable Rice in bowl topped with fresh tomato salad

glazed pork tenderloin with asparagus on cutting board

Roasted Bok Choy and Broccoli with balsamic drizzle and sesame seeds on plate

cherry tomato sauce in pan with cilantro 3

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Egg Drop Soup with Vegetables in a bowl f

Sous Vide Pork Chops With Apple Chutney on plate

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3 chicken thigh skewers on cutting board

Spicy Honey-Lime Chicken

The combination of honey (or maple syrup), soy sauce, sriracha, zesty lime, garlic and ginger in this spicy honey lime chicken recipe is wicked. Delicious hot, room temp or...

Red Lentil Soup Recipe with Vegetables

This red lentil soup recipe with vegetables is a healthy, hearty, satisfying meal in a bowl. Perfect for a weeknight meal served with crusty bread. The soup is thick,...

Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

Crispy oven roasted potatoes are soft and creamy inside, crispy and golden outside. The two step cooking method takes a bit longer, but it's worth it. They're that good!...

sliced Korean short ribs sous vide on cutting board

Korean Beef Short Ribs (sous vide)

You will knock it out of the park with these mouthwatering sous vide Korean beef short ribs (also called Kalbi). Tender meat infused with complex, sweet, salty, garlicky, savory flavors....

ladel full of san marzano tomato sauce over a pot

Simple San Marzano Tomato Sauce

Italian cooking is all about good quality, fresh ingredients. Choosing San Marzano tomatoes will bring your tomato sauce to a whole new level. This san Marzano sauce recipe is...

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Hash

This quick and easy vegetarian sweet potato hash recipe made with onions, garlic, peppers and smoked paprika is a delicious side dish, main dish, breakfast item or filling. It...