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Ingredients 1 lb fettuccine, cooked according to package directions 6 large ripe tomatoes peeled, seeded and diced 1 large cup, packed, fresh basil, chopped 1/2 cup parsley chopped ¼ cup olive oil 6 cloves of garlic minced 1 jalapeno minced and seeded Instructions Peel the tomatoes by putting in boiling water for 15 seconds, remove and cut slit in skin, and it should peel right off. Combine tomatoes, basil and parsley in a bowl. Heat oil and saute garlic and pepper until soft. Add tomato mixture to hot pan for another minute to warm up. Mix with pasta well and serve (it is best to have pasta warm and just drained prior to mixing so things come out fully warm)

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, divided 3 large eggs, whisked 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 1 large white onion, diced 1/2 cup frozen peas 4 cloves garlic, minced salt and black pepper to taste 4 cups cooked rice (I prefer short-grain white rice) 5 green onions, thinly sliced (or just one bunch) 4 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste 2 teaspoons oyster sauce (optional) 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil (if you have it but not required) Instructions Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until melted. Add egg, and cook until scrambled, stirring occasionally. Remove egg, and transfer to a separate plate Add an additional 1 tablespoon butter to the pan and heat until melted. Add carrots, onion, peas and garlic, and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion and carrots are soft Increase heat to high, add in the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter, and stir until melted. Immediately add the rice, green onions, soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using), and stir until combined Continue sautéing for an additional 3 minutes to fry the rice, stirring occasionally. (let the rice rest for a bit between stirs so that it can crisp up on the bottom.) This can take longer depending on heat used and make sure to get crispy to preference but not burned Then add in the eggs and stir to combine. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil until combined. Taste and season with extra soy sauce, if needed Serve immediately

Ingredients Marinade: 2 pounds shrimp (jumbo, peeled) 8 cloves garlic minced 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2.5 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped 4 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper To brush on after cooking: 3 cloves garlic minced 1/2 cup melted butter 2 tsp fresh parsley chopped Lemon wedges for serving Instructions Using marinade ingredients and in a bowl or bag, marinate for 2 hours Put shrimp on skewers and grill until done (4 min a side is a good starting point or until pink all around, DO NOT overcook) Place on platter and brush on the final set of ingredients. Serve with lemon wedges

Ingredients Meat: 1 lb 80/20 ground beef 1 lb ground pork or lamb 1 red onion 7 cloves garlic 2 tsp ground marjoram (or sub 1.5 more tsp oregano) 2 tsp dried rosemary 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp salt 2 tsp black pepper Tzatziki Sauce: 1/2 cup finely grated cucumber 1 cup whole milk plain greek yogurt 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove minced 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 0.3 tbsp dried dill) 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped (optional if you have it) Toppings: ...

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 5 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 2 tsp salt or more to taste 2.25 cups water 1.5 cups rice (I prefer jasmine) Small bunch of cilantro chopped well 1/4 cup roasted pine nuts Instructions Add oil to large pan and saute onion and garlic for a few minutes until onion is soft. Mix in spices and toast until fragrant (1 minute or so) Pour in water and mix well and then add the rice. Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and fluffy. Remove from heat and mix in rest of ingredients. Serve with some meat over it like kabobs, lamb, or something Greek! Notes Note: to toast pine nuts, you can do this in a variety of ways. One is simply a small pan with a little oil on the stove. High heat until they start to brown but be careful not to burn. Oven works too or toaster oven, just not efficient since this is a small amount.

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion diced small 3 cloves garlic minced 1.5 cups uncooked white rice 3 cups chicken broth 1 tbsp fresh dill (or less dried) 1-2 tbsp lemon juice Instructions Saute over med heat onion and garlic until translucent Add rice to pan and saute for 5 minutes stirring frequently Either transfer to a pot to cook rice in or move this all to a rice cooker. Regardless, pour in chicken broth, mix, and simmer until rice is cooked Add in dill, lemon juice. Mix and serve

Ingredients 1 lb or 4 cups fresh green beans (stem on) 1/2 head romaine lettuce (2 cups) 1 red onion, sliced thin 1 cup feta crumbles 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped 2 tsp red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive oil Instructions Cook beans (stem on) until crisp. Leave stems on but cut off thin, wooden parts as desired Mix ingredients and dressing separate. Then combine in a large serving bowl!

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp coriander 1.5 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp garlic salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 4-oz cans hot green chiles 1 jar salsa verde (16 oz), try to find a better quality salsa for this 4 cups chicken broth 2 tbsp lime juice 3 lb chicken quarters (or any kind of chicken really) 1 cup corn 3 large carrots sliced and diced Diced jalapeno with seeds 1 cup dry white rice Optional toppings: ...

Ingredients 50-60 frozen meatballs (homestyle seasoning variety work best, don’t buy italian or other flavors) one 20 oz can pineapple chunks (not crushed, not rings, etc.) 2.5 cups decent BBQ sauce, baby rays as an example Instructions Put it all in a pot, bring to simmer, stir well, and let simmer for 20 minutes Notes The frozen meatballs are necessary and don’t bother making nice ones, the sauce and pineapple influence the flavor so much, it doesn’t make a difference Serve over rice to make a main course Spear a meatball and pineapple chunk with toothpicks to make appetizers

Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 3 tbsp oil 1 large onion, finely diced 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 inch ginger, minced 2 serrano peppers cut in half 2.5 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs, diced 8 roma tomatoes 2 tsp coriander 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp red chili powder 3 tsp salt Optional: 1/4 cup plain yogurt 2 tsp black pepper or more to taste 1/2 tsp garam masala 3 mild green chili peppers cut in half Optional: 1-2 tbsp julienned ginger Optional: 2 tbsp cilantro Instructions In a large wok or sauce pan, heat butter and oil and saute onions until slightly golden. Add garlic, ginger and halved chili peppers and saute for another minute Add chicken, salt and saute until chicken is cooked on the outside at least (but doesn’t have to be all the way through yet) Add tomatoes, coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, chili pepper and more salt to taste Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes stirring occasionally (make sure heat is not too hot here as it can burn) Add in optional yogurt, black pepper, garam masala and stir well. Top with the chili peppers and optional ingredients and serve Serve over rice or quinoa. Additionally, having fresh naan on the side is great