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Maple Salmon and Broccoli with Rice

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Chunks of flaky grilled salmon, crisp-tender broccoli florets, and onion wedges tossed together with a hint of flavor and sweetness from maple syrup, served over hot cooked rice! Yield:  4 servings Ingredients:  1/4 cup oil1 pound broccoli florets (2-3 heads, trimmed)1 large or 2 medium red onions, cut into wedges… Read more »

Whole-Grain Chicken Soup with Rice

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A thick chicken soup with rice, a few carrots, onions, garlic, and herbs. Delicious, fragrant, and warming! Yield:  8 servings Ingredients:  14 cups chicken broth (or water plus bouillon)2 cups (uncooked) brown rice (or a brown/wild rice mixture)2 tablespoons butter2 cloves minced garlic (about 1 teaspoon)1 large onion, diced4 celery… Read more »

Gourmet Chicken Garlic Pizza (copycat Papa Murphy’s)

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Chewy pizza crust topped with a creamy garlic ranch sauce, grilled chicken breast, diced tomatoes and green onions, and a three cheese blend. This pizza tastes just like Papa Murphy’s! Yield:  One 16-inch pizza (“family size”) Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (115 degrees)1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups… Read more »

BBQ Chicken Pizza (Like California Pizza Kitchen)

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A thin-crust pizza with bbq sauce, chicken breast, sliced red onions, and freshly chopped cilantro — like California Pizza Kitchen’s Barbecue Chicken Pizza! Yield:  2 large, thin pizzas Ingredients:  For the crust: 1 1/2 cups warm water1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons oil3 to 3 1/2 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour1… Read more »

Cobb Salad and Dressing

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A bed of lettuces served with fresh tomatoes, turkey bacon, grilled chicken breast, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, crumbled cheese, and green onions. Top with dressing (recipe included) and enjoy! Yield:  4 large servings Ingredients:  Cobb Salad Ingredients: 1/2 head Iceberg lettuce, chopped1 large head Romaine lettuce, chopped*2 tomatoes, diced6 strips turkey… Read more »

Thin-Crust Thai Chicken Pizza (like Papa Murphy’s)

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This pizza is hot and sweet and amazingly delicious: A crispy thin crust topped with sweet chili sauce, grilled chicken, zucchini slices, crushed red pepper, onions, and mozzarella cheese. Yield:  one 16-inch pizza (8 large thin slices) Ingredients:  Crust: 1/2 cup warm water (115 degrees)1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cups all-purpose… Read more »

Taco Grande Pizza (Copycat Papa Murphy’s)

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A homemade knockoff of Papa Murphy’s Taco Grande Pizza: Buttery pizza crust topped with salsa-pizza sauce, taco-seasoned meat, mozzarella cheese, black olives, green onions, and diced tomatoes Yield:  12 slices Ingredients:  Pizza crust ingredients: 1 cup warm water1/2 teaspoon salt2 1/2 cups (approximately) all-purpose flour1 tablespoon active dry yeastButter, for… Read more »

Grilled Steak Stir Fry Salad

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Thin-sliced grilled steak and grilled stir-fry veggies, tossed together with Romaine lettuce, fresh diced tomatoes, and feta cheese for a flavor-rich and filling salad! Yield:  4-6 servings (as a main dish) Ingredients:  8 cups bite-size broccoli florets1 large red onion1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 teaspoons (about 4… Read more »

Chili

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Even-bodied chili, slightly sweet and full of flavor; this is our favorite homemade chili! Yield:  4-5 cups Ingredients:  1 pound ground beef2 medium onions, chopped (about 1 cup)1 cup chopped green bell peppers1 clove garlic, minced28 ounces tomatoes (diced)8 ounces tomato sauce (use some tomato paste instead for a thicker… Read more »