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Thanksgiving is a time of give thanks, of course. The thing I'm most thankful for on my Thanksgiving table is my Thanksgiving stuffing with fruit.

12 oz bag of Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing
2 c water or broth
4 Tbsp butter
4 stalks of celery ( chopped )
1 small onion ( chopped )
1-1/2 c raisins
2 apples ( peeled, cored, and chopped )
1-1/2 c whole cranberries
2 Tbsp orange zest ( optional )
8
Nutritions

Calories
425

Sodium
175mg
7% DV

Fat
21g
32% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
68g
23% DV

Fiber
8g
33% DV
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Braised Short Ribs in a Dutch Oven are irresistible, fork tender, fall-of-the-bone beefy goodness. And the best thing? Slow cooked short ribs are easy to make.

2.2 lbs beef short ribs, bone-in
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 head of garlic ( unpeeled, cut in half lengthwise )
3 medium shallots or onions ( chopped )
3 celery ribs ( chopped )
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1/2 bottle of dry red wine
2 sprigs oregano
2 sprigs rosemary
3 sprigs thyme
2 c beef stock ( or as needed )
Kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Gremolata:
Bunch of flat-leaf Italian parsley ( about 1 c chopped )
2 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp orange zest
2 cloves garlic ( minced )
1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2
Nutritions

Calories
2380

Sodium
1304mg
54% DV

Fat
237g
366% DV

Protein
20g
40% DV

Carbs
19g
6% DV

Fiber
11g
46% DV
155

How to Make Crab Cakes

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How to make crab cakes that taste like crab, are easy to make, reasonable on the wallet, and adaptable to your taste. Yes, it's possible.

Crab Cakes:
1/2 lb handpicked lump crab meat
1 large egg
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of kosher sea salt to taste
1/4 c saltine crackers ( crumbled - about 6 crackers )
1 Tbsp butter, for baking - or vegetable oil, for sauteing
1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon wedges for presentation
Tartar Sauce:
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 Tbsp sweet relish
1 Tbsp shallots ( minced )
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp capers ( chopped )
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
1/2 tsp hot sauce
Pinch of kosher sea salt to taste
2
Nutritions

Calories
430

Sodium
922mg
38% DV

Fat
21g
32% DV

Protein
27g
55% DV

Carbs
28g
9% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV
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This oven baked sheet pan salmon recipe with broccoli checks all the boxes. It's easy to make, healthy, delicious, pantry friendly, quick, and gentle on the wallet.

Salmon Steaks:
2 4-oz salmon steaks
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp kosher sea salt
2 Tbsp breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp Parmesan ( grated )
1 tsp lemon zest
Vegetable:
8 oz broccoli ( cut into bite-size florets )
2 cloves garlic ( minced )
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes
1/4 tsp kosher sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2
Nutritions

Calories
224

Sodium
916mg
38% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
6g
13% DV

Carbs
17g
5% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV
199

Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

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You can make the easiest, tastiest slow cooked pulled pork you've ever had at home with three ingredients.

4-1/2 lb pork roast
3 Tbsp kosher sea salt
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
3 Tbsp neutral cooking oil
1 onion ( cut into three pieces )
6
Nutritions

Calories
666

Sodium
3744mg
156% DV

Fat
39g
61% DV

Protein
58g
117% DV

Carbs
11g
3% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV
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Yes, sir! Let's get out the trusty old Lodge pan and have some pizza fun. Let's make a crazy delicious cast iron shrimp pizza with a pecan basil pesto.

Pizza Dough:
1-1/4 c warm water
1 tsp granulated sugar
2 tsp instant yeast
2 Tbsp olive oil
3-1/2 c flour
1-1/4 tsp salt
Pesto:
2 c basil leaves
1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/4 c pecan nuts ( about 8 whole nuts )
1/4 c Parmesan cheese ( 2 oz )
1/2 tsp kosher sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
1/2 Tbsp semolina ( optional )
Toppings:
1/2 lb large shrimp ( about 8 )
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 c mozzarella ( 2 oz )
1/4 tsp kosher sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
2
Nutritions

Calories
2079

Sodium
3968mg
165% DV

Fat
41g
64% DV

Protein
84g
169% DV

Carbs
309g
105% DV

Fiber
17g
68% DV
236

Oven Roasted Cauliflower

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Oven roasted cauliflower is a way to make your cauliflower shine. It lets the subtle sweet and nutty flavors stand out.

1 head of cauliflower, about 1-1/2 lbs
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper, more to taste
2-4 servings
Nutritions

Calories
257

Sodium
33mg
1% DV

Fat
25g
38% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
5g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV
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Creative, delicious sheet pan dinner with only 5 ingredients, plus salt & pepper. Hanger steak with mushrooms and carrots.

Sheet Pan Hanger Steak and Vegetables:
1 lb hanger steak ( trimmed if necessary )
2 c (8 oz) carrots ( 1/2 inch slices )
2 c (8 oz) mushrooms, depending on size ( roughly cut )
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt and black pepper for the steak ( a pinch each for vegetables )
1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Parsley for garnish (optional)
Garlic Herb Compound Butter - optional:
1/2 c (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 Tbsp parsley ( finely chopped )
1 Tbsp sage ( finely chopped )
1 clove garlic ( minced )
2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt and pepper ( or more to taste )
2
Nutritions

Calories
1518

Sodium
580mg
24% DV

Fat
146g
224% DV

Protein
9g
19% DV

Carbs
28g
9% DV

Fiber
8g
34% DV

Baked Potato is a simple side dish that everyone loves and wants to master! The salty, crispy skin on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside is what the perfect baked potatoes is made of! Top it with butter or go all out and load it with sour cream, cheese bacon and more! We will teach you how to make the perfect baked potatoes in the oven to serve as a quick and easy side dish during the week or when you have guests over!

4 large Russet potatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tsp fine sea salt
2 tsp pepper
4
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Wash and dry the potatoes. Pierce the potato several times with a fork.
  • Place olive oil in bowl. Roll potatoes in oil.
  • In a small container...

See the full directions on my site
Nutritions

Calories
157

Sodium
18mg
0% DV

Fat
14g
22% DV

Protein
0.7999999999999999g
1% DV

Carbs
5g
2% DV

Fiber
0.7g
2% DV

A low carb high fat spinach stuffed chicken breast recipe for when you're up for a rich cheesy meal with veggies sneakily incorporated. Get the recipe here.

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