Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
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• 2 tablespoons sugar
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• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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• 1/2 teaspoon salt
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• 2 cups buttermilk
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• 2 large eggs
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• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions:

Follow the directions that came with your waffle iron to heat it up

Mix the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with a whisk in a large bowl

Take out a different bowl and mix the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and buttermilk with a whisk

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and mix them together just until they are mixed

Don't mix it too much; a few lumps are fine

Spray nonstick cooking spray or melt a little butter and use it to grease the waffle iron

Use the amount of waffle batter that comes with your specific waffle iron to pour it onto the hot iron

Close the waffle iron and cook the waffles for the time recommended by the manufacturer, which is usually three to five minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp

Carefully take the waffles out of the iron and serve them right away with your favorite toppings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey
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• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
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• 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese
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• 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
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• 1/4 cup diced red onion
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• 1 clove garlic, minced
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• 1/2 tsp salt
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• 1/4 tsp black pepper
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• 4 hamburger buns
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• Lettuce leaves
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• Tomato slices
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• Mayonnaise
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• Ketchup
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• Mustard
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Instructions:

Add chopped jalapeno peppers, diced red onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the ground turkey in a bowl

Then add the bread crumbs and Swiss cheese

Combine the parts until they are well mixed

Split the mixture in half and shape each half into a burger patty

Set a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to get it hot

They should be cooked all the way through and have nice grill marks after 5 to 6 minutes on each side

For one minute, or until they're just barely crispy, toast the hamburger buns on the grill

Start by putting a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun

Then add a turkey patty, Swiss cheese, tomato slices, and the top bun

If you want, you can put mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard on the top bun

Cheers to your Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers! Serve them hot and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
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• 2 tbsp olive oil
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• 4 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 cup dry white wine
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• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
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• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• Crusty bread for serving
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Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat

Add minced garlic and saut until fragrant, about 1 minute

Pour in white wine and broth, then bring to a simmer

Add cleaned mussels to the pot and cover with a lid

Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until mussels open

Discard any mussels that do not open

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Sprinkle chopped parsley over the mussels

Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping

Ingredients:

• 1 lb thinly sliced beef steak
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• 1 onion, thinly sliced
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• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
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• Salt and black pepper to taste
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• 4 slices provolone cheese
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• 4 hoagie rolls, split
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Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef steak until browned

Add the sliced onion and bell pepper, and cook until softened

Season with salt and black pepper

Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, but not all the way through, creating a pocket

Place a slice of provolone cheese inside each roll pocket

Stuff each roll with the cooked beef, onion, and pepper mixture

Wrap each roll in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the rolls are heated through

Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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• 1 cup dill pickle juice
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• 1 cup milk
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• 1 egg
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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
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• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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• 2 teaspoons salt
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• 1 teaspoon pepper
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• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
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• Vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions:

Put the chicken pieces and pickle juice in a large bowl

For at least an hour, cover and put in the fridge

Mix the milk and egg in a different bowl using a whisk

Salt, pepper, paprika, and flour should all be mixed together in a different bowl

Warm up a pan or deep fryer with vegetable oil to 350F 175C

Take the chicken out of the pickle juice and throw away the extra liquid

First, dip the chicken pieces in the milk mixture

Then, coat them all the way through with the flour mixture

Fry the chicken in batches for 5 to 6 minutes, turning it over every now and then, until it's golden brown and fully cooked

Take it out of the oil and let it drain on paper towels

Serve hot with the sauce of your choice

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground pork
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• 1/2 lb ground ham
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• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
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• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
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• 1/4 cup dill pickle slices
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• 4 slices Swiss cheese
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• 4 hamburger buns
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• 2 cloves roasted garlic
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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
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• 1 teaspoon cumin
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork and ground ham

Add breadcrumbs, cumin, salt, and pepper

Mix until well combined

Form the meat mixture into 4 burger patties

In a separate bowl, mix together yellow mustard and mayonnaise to create the sauce

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat

Brush the burger patties with olive oil and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each burger patty and let it melt

While the burgers are cooking, spread the roasted garlic on the hamburger buns

Assemble the burgers: Place a burger patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of each bun

Top with dill pickle slices and a generous drizzle of the mustard-mayo sauce

Place the top half of the bun on top

Heat a panini press or a heavy skillet over medium heat

Press each burger sandwich for 2-3 minutes on each side until the bread is toasted, and the cheese is gooey

Serve your Pressed Cuban Sandwich Burgers hot, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
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• 1 onion, finely chopped
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• 2 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 lb mushrooms, finely chopped
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• 1 carrot, grated
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• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
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• 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
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• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
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• 1 tsp dried oregano
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• 1 tsp dried basil
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• 12 oz pasta of choice
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• Fresh parsley for garnish
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• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
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Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat

Add onion and garlic, saut until softened

Add mushrooms, carrot, and celery

Cook until vegetables are tender and mushrooms have released their juices

Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper

Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente

Drain

Toss cooked pasta with mushroom Bolognese sauce

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground steak
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• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
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• 1/4 cup minced onion
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• 2 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 tsp grated ginger
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• 8 small slider buns
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• 8 slices Brie cheese
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• 1 cup fresh cranberries
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• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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• 1/4 cup brown sugar
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• 1/4 cup water
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• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
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• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
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• 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions:

In a bowl, combine ground steak, breadcrumbs, minced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper

Mix well and form into 8 small burger patties

Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat

Grill the burger patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness

While the sliders are cooking, in a saucepan, combine cranberries, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, water, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt

Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens

Remove the sliders from the grill or pan and place a slice of Brie cheese on each patty

Cover them with a lid or foil to allow the cheese to melt slightly

Assemble the sliders by placing each patty on a slider bun and spooning a generous amount of balsamic cranberry sauce on top

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
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• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
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• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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• 1 cup shredded carrots
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• 3 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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• 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
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• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
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• 2 tablespoons lime juice
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• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
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• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
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• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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• 1/4 cup bean sprouts optional
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• Lime wedges, for serving
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Instructions:

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat

Add red bell pepper and shredded carrots

Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened

Stir in garlic and ginger, cook for another minute

Add zucchini noodles, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and rice vinegar to the skillet

Toss everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until zucchini noodles are tender but still crisp

Remove from heat and stir in chopped peanuts, green onions, and cilantro

Divide into serving bowls, garnish with bean sprouts if using and lime wedges

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 12 slices of prosciutto
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• 1 ripe pear, cut into 12 wedges
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• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
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• 1/4 cup honey
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• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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• Toothpicks for assembling
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Instructions:

Start by heating the oven to 350F 175C

Put the slices of prosciutto on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they start to get a little crispy

Take them out of the oven and let them cool down

Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each pear wedge and hold it in place with a toothpick while the prosciutto cools

Put the pear bites wrapped in prosciutto on a platter to serve

Put small pieces of blue cheese on top of every pear bite

Spread honey over the pear bites, and then add some freshly ground black pepper on top

Serve right away and enjoy!