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Seviche-Style Shrimp and Avocado Tacos 11

Look for cooked, peeled shrimp at the seafood counter; or quickly thaw frozen cooked, peeled shrimp in a colander under cold running water. Marinate shrimp in a nonreactive bowl, such as one that is glass or ceramic; an aluminum or copper bowl will react with the citrus juice to give the shrimp a metallic taste. […]

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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken 10

Ingredients 4 lemons 2-3 heads of garlic 1 whole chicken 4 to 5 pounds Fresh rosemary or any fresh herbs All-purpose steak seasoning or salt and pepper Instructions Cut garlic heads and lemons in half and lay in bottom of slow cooker. Cut the bottoms off the lemons so they lay flat. Add a sprig […]

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Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala 4

ingredients 3-4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 cloves garlic minced 10 oz sliced white mushrooms 1 cup Marsala Wine 1/2 cup Chicken broth 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp arrowroot starch* + 2 tbsp water 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp coconut milk optional Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Begin by placing […]

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Slow Cooker Ratatouille 20

1 large eggplant (about 1-1/2 pounds) peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 medium zucchini cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 medium onions, peeled and cut into thin half moons (about 2 cups) 2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1/2-inch thick 2 teaspoons […]

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Creamy Portobella Chicken 13

Ingredients 1 Pint of Baby Bellas (or equivalent in sliced portabella mushrooms) 1.5 – 2lbs Boneless Chicken Tenderloins or Sliced Chicken Breast 1 Can of Cream of Chicken Soup Salt & Pepper to Taste Instructions Place chicken in the bottom of slow cooker, evenly dump the mushrooms on top and then cover with the cream […]

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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps 11

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce 1/4 cup BBQ sauce 1/4 cup apricot preserves 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup cornstarch (optional) 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice salt and pepper to taste 1 head bib lettuce Instructions […]

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California Steak Salad 13

This salad is ideal for cold grilled steak, as reheating may overcook the meat or cause the basil and arugula to wilt. Grilling the red onion adds another layer of char and a bit of sweetness to counter the tartness of the vinaigrette.   Ingredients Cooking spray 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices […]

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Red Wine-Marinated Steaks with Grilled Vegetables 11

Ingredients 2 cups dry red wine (such as Merlot) 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 bay leaf 2 (1-lb.) flank steaks, trimmed and divided 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, divided […]

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Lamb Fajitas with Cucumber-Dill Sauce 9

The inspiration for these fajitas is the gyro, the Greek lamb-filled pita sandwich. Make the sauce first so it can chill while the lamb marinates. Ingredients 3/4 pound lean boneless leg of lamb 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas […]

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Smoky Steak Fajitas 5

Ingredients 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed Cooking spray 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 small […]