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Ok, so the way I cook is tantito de esto, algo de aquello, una pisca de eso, y el sazon de mi mano. So I apologize for anyone who actually tries this recipe and doesn't come out the way I intended. Sorry.

Mole:
1. Cooked chicken and broth.
2. 2-4 tbsp of peanut butter.
3. 1/2 cup of vegetable oil (any cooking oil, really, I just use veggie or corn).
4. 1-2 ruedas of Chocolate Abuelita.
5. 1-3 tbsp. of sesame seeds.
6. 1-3 tbsp of cayanne pepper (substituting all the different types of dried chilis used in more original recipes).
7. Mole Dona Maria (Yes, I'm a cheater, but I grew up on this taste, plus, it's easier).

1. Fry your sesame seeds, 2 garlic cloves and cayanne pepper on low to medium heat for about 10 minutes. Do NOT burn.
2. Put your fried spices aside.
3. In the same oil, melt/fry your peanut butter and Chocolate Abuelita. Stir constantly to help break it and so it doesn't burn. 4.When peanut butter and chocolate are melted, add a glass of Dona Maria Mole. Let it melt/fry too.
5. Add spices and chicken broth (or water and chicken flavored bouillon). Cook in a low simmer for 15-20 minutes.
6. Add chicken. Cook for another 20 minutes.
7. Turn off heat, add some extra sesame seeds on top just for looks.
8. Serve with some Mexican arroz rojo or with some Mexican style fideos.
9. Left overs? Heat and serve next day with some scrambled eggs in a bolillo (Mexican sandwich bread).

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Yummy and better for you than Panda Express! -Molli

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Yummy and better for you than Panda Express! -Molli

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Sweet, spicy and flavorful - this makeover Asian Orange Chicken is a lighter and healthier alternative to the popular Chinese fast food take-out dish and it's quick and easy to make!

Orange Chicken Makeover

I love taking popular American-Chinese fast food dishes and making them over! You have so much more control of what you're consuming when you cook your own food. A few favorite fast food makeovers are Chicken and Broccoli, General Tsos Chicken and Pepper Steak.

Orange Chicken is usually battered and deep fried. To be honest, this is not a dish I would order because I'm not a fan of battered sweet Chinese dishes, but I was happy to tackle a lighter version. My solution was to skip all that frying, and make a flavorful orange sauce. The outcome was great, and my husband even gave it two thumbs up!

Asian orange sauce is super easy and simple to make. It's certainly a healthier option than using a bottled orange sauce with unknown ingredients and higher sugar content. To make this Asian orange sauce you'll need fresh squeezed orange juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, a bit of sugar, rice wine, rice vinegar, sriracha, corn starch and some white pepper. You can even put this sauce over a white fish like Tilapia or over some sauteed veggies.

I served this over Cauliflower "Fried Rice" but you could even saute some bell peppers, snow peas, broccoli or asparagus and add them at the end.

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Sweet, spicy and flavorful - this makeover Asian Orange Chicken is a lighter and healthier alternative to the popular Chinese fast food take-out dish and it's quick and easy to make! I love taking popular American-Chinese fast food dishes and making them over!

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Almond Granola with Dried Fruit (Shenais)

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Almond Granola with Dried Fruit (Shenais)

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I will never buy granola again!  This is such a great recipe for homemade granola for snacking and breakfast.

Ingredients

1/3 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup packed (2 1/3 ounces) light brown sugar

4 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup coconut oil

5 cups (18 ounces) old-fashioned rolled oats

2 cups (10 ounces) raw almonds, chopped coarse

2 cups raisins or other dried fruit, chopped

Directions

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Store-bought granola suffers from many shortcomings. It’s often loose and gravelly and/or infuriatingly expensive. We wanted to make our own granola at home, with big, satisfying clusters and crisp texture. The secret was to firmly pack the granola mixture into a rimmed baking sheet before baking. Once it was baked, we had a granola “bark” that we could break into crunchy clumps of any size.Chopping the almonds by hand is the first choice for superior texture and crunch. If you prefer not to hand chop, substitute an equal quantity of slivered or sliced almonds. (A food processor does a lousy job of chopping whole nuts evenly.) Use a single type of your favorite dried fruit or a combination. Do not use quick oats.1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.2. Whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in large bowl. Whisk in oil. Fold in oats and almonds until thoroughly coated.3. Transfer oat mixture to prepared baking sheet and spread across sheet into thin, even layer (about 3/8 inch thick). Using stiff metal spatula, compress oat mixture until very compact. Bake until lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes, rotating pan once halfway through baking. Remove granola from oven and cool on wire rack to room temperature, about 1 hour. Break cooled granola into pieces of desired size. Stir in dried fruit. (Granola can be stored in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.)

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Our family loves to create pizza recipes. This is a quick and easy recipe for when you don't have time to make your own dough.
Ingredients:
~Boboli pizza crust
~Parmasean & artichoke dip
~2-3 chicken breasts (Baked and   sliced)
~Vintage sharp white cheddar cheese (Tillamook)
~Basil or pizza spices

Variations:
Spinach and feta
Capers
Kalamata olives
Sundried tomatoes

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The kale salad you won't hate! ;)

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New Seasons Coastal Kale Salad Recipe - Really Into This

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I make this recipe at least 3 times a month. It excellent for those cold winter days and even better for Football Sundays. It can be made with Turkey, beef or even Vegan, your choice. Hope you enjoy it if you make it.

GT Chili recipe

3 Tablespoons olive oil

2 red bell peppers; diced

1 onion; diced

6 cloves Garlic; minced

2lbs ground turkey (Lean but NOT extra lean.)

2 cans diced tomatoes (w/ juices)

1 can kidney beans

1 can black beans

1 can pinto beans

1 cup corn (canned or frozen)

1 large can crushed tomatoes

2 cups chicken broth or water

1/4 cup Chili powder (less if you want less spicy)

2 Tablespoons Cumin

1 tsp Coriander

1 tsp Oregano

1/8-1/4 tsp Red Pepper flakes (again, to taste)

1-2 pinches Cayenne pepper (to taste)

1) Heat Olive Oil in pot over Medium heat for 2 -3 minutes

2) Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and All spices to pot and stir. Heat for 5-7 minutes or until they start to stick to the pan.

3) Turn heat to Medium high and Add 1 lbs of ground turkey. Break up as you stir for 2-3 minutes until it starts to brown.

4) Add diced tomatoes, beans, corn, crushed tomatoes and then fill crushed can with broth or water and add to pot.

5) bring to boil, lower heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.

6) make small meatballs with remaining turkey and add to pot. Add more liquid if needed to cover. simmer 30-45 minutes more.

7) serve and garnish with green onions, cheese, or sour cream. OR all three. :-)

IF you want, you can use beef, but you don't need to make meatballs and can get away with 1/2 lbs less ground beef.

Or if you want to go Vegan, use No beef and add more beans, your call.

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This is a holiday favorite in my house.  I always make at least two batches so I have enough to nibble and share.
*The cashews add to the texture
*Rice syrup can be substituted for corn syrup

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Coconut Braised Chicken with Sweet Potato & Rice

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Coconut Braised Chicken with Sweet Potato & Rice

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This recipe only takes 30 minutes to make and it's like a nice warm hug for these cold winter evenings!

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/30-minute-coconut-milk-braised-chicken/

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Minimal clean up & so many left overs! I usually skip the cheese & lime and cook the potatoes for longer than the 15 minutes the recipe recommends.

https://ifoodreal.com/sweet-potato-skillet/

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I can't attend on the 8th because I have students buuuut I can give you this awesome pizza dough recipe that serves 2 adults! You can double the recipe and freeze the dough for up to 3 months!
1 cup flour
3/4 tsp instant or rapid rise yeast (1 packet)
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
7 tbsp warm water (I usually have to double this amount)

1. Mix flour, yeast, and salt
2. Slowly add oil and water until dough becomes a sticky ball that can clear the sides of the bowl.
3. Transfer dough to lightly floured counter and shape into a tight ball. Place it in  a large oiled bowl and cover at room temp. Let rise for 1 or 1 1/2 hours.
4. Freeze: After letting rise, oil outside of dough and put in a zip lock bag. Throw it in the freezer. Best before 3 months. It will take about 1 hour to defrost.