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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 »

Beef Chop Suey

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This recipe for Chop Suey is a delicious combination of beef and Chinese vegetables, served over hot rice. Yield:  12 servings Ingredients:  2 to 2 1/2 pounds beef round roast, fat trimmed and thinly sliced into bite-size pieces2 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced1/4 cup Tamari sauce (can substitute soy… Read more »

Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon

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Grilled salmon fillet on a cedar plank for amazing flavor! Yield:  Varies, but approx. 4-6 servings Ingredients:  One (2-3 pounds) salmon fillet*Lemon juiceLiquid smoke flavoringBlack pepperSaltGarlic (dry, granulated)Paprika2 tablespoons melted butter 1 large cedar plank** for grilling, soaked in water for 30+ minutes Instructions:  1. Preheat gas grill on high,… Read more »

Grilled Half Chicken

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A whole chicken, cut in half and grilled for a tender, moist, rotisserie-like chicken! Yield:  6 servings (varies depending on size of chicken) Ingredients:  1 whole chicken (4-6 pounds), cut in half (see video below)4 cups water1 tablespoon salt1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic1 teaspoon black pepper To season: Oilsaltpeppergranulated garlicpaprika Instructions: … Read more »

Grilled Peppers with Chicken Santa Fe

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Crisp-tender grilled bell pepper halves, stuffed with a delicious Chicken Santa Fe rice and shredded Mexican cheese blend Yield:  8 stuffed pepper halves Ingredients:  4 large bell peppers (any color), halved with stems and seeds removedOlive oil 1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced fresh tomato1/4 cup chopped… Read more »

Hearty Beef and Lentil Chili

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A delicious chili made with beef, lentils, tomatoes, vegetables, and seasonings! This easy, from-scratch chili tastes amazing! Yield:  about 5 quarts Ingredients:  2 to 2.5 pounds ground beef or inexpensive steak*1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)2 cloves garlic, minced1 bell pepper (any color), diced2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced… Read more »