ITALIAN SAUSAGE SEASONING

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SEASONING

MAKES 1/3 cup Sausage shouldn’t be complicated: It’s essentially meat made magical with spices. But too many store-bought brands include sugar and other mystery ingredients. This sugar-free blend works well with ground pork, beef, turkey, and chicken and produces...

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RAS EL HANOUT

RAS EL HANOUT

MAKES 1/4 cup Ras el Hanout (sounds like rahss el HA-nooT) originated in North Africa thousands of years ago and can include up to 100 individual spices. Each vendor in the market declares his blend to be the best and holds his recipe as a closely-guarded secret. Some...

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SUNSHINE SAUCE

SUNSHINE SAUCE

MAKES 2/3 cup It didn’t seem like a big deal to me to give up peanuts until I remembered the decadent deliciousness that is peanut sauce. Veggies dipped in peanut sauce. Grilled chicken satay dipped in peanut sauce. Shredded beef is wrapped in a butter lettuce leaf...

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OLIVE OIL MAYO

OLIVE OIL MAYO

MAKES 1 ½ cups Lemony, light, silky, and luxurious, this mayo makes just about everything better. Indulge with a dollop of grilled meat, transform it into creamy salad dressing in a flash, or stir it into a can of tuna for instant salad. Mix up a batch every week in...

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STEAM-SAUTÉED VEGGIES

STEAM-SAUTÉED VEGGIES

SERVES a lot Most days, I eat vegetables for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. That’s in the neighborhood of six or seven cups of veggies every day. Oh, there’s so much chopping and cooking! So once a week, I turn into a Veg-O-Matic and make it my mission to clean...

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Spiced-Up Pumpkin Dip

Spiced-Up Pumpkin Dip

The spiciness and fresh taste of the chili pepper, lime, and Tabasco really complement the pumpkin flavor in this mouthwatering Spiced-Up Pumpkin Dip! Enjoy this tasty treat with crudités, spicy sweet potato chips, or as an eye-watering condiment inside some lettuce...

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Peppered Pistachio Dip

Peppered Pistachio Dip

Pistachios are creamy nuts that serve as a great base for dip. This ingredient list may seem somewhat uncommon, but the flavors this recipe brings to the table will not disappoint! The hot peppers and lemon juice breathe life into the pistachios, while the nuts add...

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Cardamom Cooler

Cardamom Cooler

This cool and creamy smoothie-like cooler is a sweet and punchy treat on a hot day. The pungent ground cardamom and spicy ginger use their heat to accent the sweetness from the vanilla and banana. To switch things up a bit, try this recipe warm! Just omit the ice, and...

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Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce

Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce

This sweet and spicy dip sauce is absolutely delicious when served with crispy fried figs. This creamy sauce works hard to accent the fiery flavors in that honey mixture and is guaranteed to brighten up your day! Enjoy this creamy topping as a sweet and wonderfully...

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