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Roasted Beets and Carrots on Harissa-Spiced Yogurt

Quick Summary: Purple and golden beets roasted with carrots and harissa spice, served on a bed of harissa-spiced Greek yogurt. Simple preparation with bold, complex flavor. Works as a side dish or vegetarian main. Includes homemade harissa spice blend recipe. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 45 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients …

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Berry and Mascarpone Crêpe Cake (aka Crêpe Stack)

Jump to: RECIPE | Tools, Techniques, & Tips | Storing & Reheating French crêpes are basically wafer-thin pancakes, often filled with either sweet berries, savory cheese and ham, or fresh vegetables and herbs. Making my own crêpes was a little intimidating to me at first, but after a little trial and error, I discovered how …

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Raspberry and Sweet Corn Breakfast Muffins

Quick Summary: Tender breakfast muffins loaded with raspberries and sweet corn kernels steeped in butter and milk. The cornmeal adds crunch, the berries add brightness, and the whole thing captures late summer in a muffin tin. Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes | Makes: 12 muffins Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | …

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How to Host a Seafood Boil: Timing, Ingredients, and Tips

Quick Summary: A complete guide to throwing a seafood boil party, even in the Midwest. The secret is timing: add ingredients in the right order so everything finishes perfectly. Includes cooking times for crab, lobster, shrimp, clams, and mussels. Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes | Serves: 6 Jump to: RECIPE | …

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Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken with Slow-Carb Sauce

Quick Summary: Shredded BBQ chicken made in the Instant Pot in 25 minutes, with a homemade low-carb sauce that skips the sugar-laden ketchup base. Use it for sandwiches, salads, or bowls. Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Serves: 8 Jump to: | RECIPE | Ingredients | Commercial vs Homemade | Serving …

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Balsamic Blueberry Bacon Cheeseburger: Indoor Grilling

Quick Summary: A bacon cheeseburger elevated with homemade blueberry bourbon BBQ sauce. The sweet-savory combination is perfect for summer grilling or 4th of July cookouts. Includes tips for cooking juicy burgers indoors. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | Step-by-Step Directions | Tips for Cooking Burgers …

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Blueberry Bourbon BBQ Sauce (Homemade Recipe)

Quick Summary: A robust, tangy BBQ sauce made with fresh or frozen blueberries, bourbon, balsamic vinegar, and warm spices. Perfect on burgers, pork chops, salmon, or grilled chicken. Makes about 2 cups. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min | Serves: 16 Jump to:  RECIPE | Proteins That Work With Blueberry Sauce? | Ingredients | …

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Greek Pork Kabobs with Tzatziki Sauce (Indoor Grilling)

Quick Summary: Tender pork tenderloin and colorful vegetables grilled on skewers, served with cool, creamy tzatziki sauce in warm pita. Works beautifully on an indoor grill for year-round enjoyment or on an outdoor grill in summer. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 10 min | Serves: 6 Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | How to Make …

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Oven-Baked Spare Ribs with Slow-Carb BBQ Sauce

Quick Summary: Tender spare ribs rubbed with spices, baked until falling off the bone, and finished with a homemade tomato-based BBQ sauce that skips the sugar. The sauce comes together in a food processor while the ribs bake. Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 2 hours | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Store-bought …

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