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Classic Lasagna  16oz Lasagna Noodles 1 Egg 11oz Ground Beef 10oz Italian Sausage, 4 links with casing removed 1 Large White Onion, Chopped 8oz Baby Bella Mushrooms, Chopped 4oz Carrots, Finley Chopped 5 Large Garlic Cloves, Minced 2 12oz Cans of Whole Tomatoes and canned Liquids 3oz Tomato Paste 8oz Mozzarella, Cubed 140oz Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese 2/3 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, Plus extra for final Garnish 1/2 Cup Merlot Wine 1/2 Cup Water 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Plus a few drops extra for lining Tin Foil 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning 1 Tablespoon Sugar 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, Optional 4 Tablespoons of Fresh Parsley, Plus more for Garnish Salt & Pepper 4 sheets of Wax Paper 1 Sheet of Tin Foil DIRECTIONS: 1. In a Large pot on medium low, heat 2 tablespoons of oil then add sausage and beef with a pinch of salt & pepper. Use a wooden spatula to break up meat and cook until slightly browned around 10 mins. Turn heat...

Classic Salsa 5 Plum Tomatos 1 14oz Can of Petite Diced Tomatoes 2 Green Scallions, cut in half with ends removed 1 Small Red Onion, quartered 2 Tablespoons White Onion, Finely Chopped 1 Large Jalapeño, seeded and quartered 1 Cup Fresh Cilantro 1 Large Garlic Clove 1 Large Lime 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cumin 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder Salt & Pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. Start by pulsing garlic in a food processor or blender until finely minced, then add all ingredients except the white onion and pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped. Depending on the size of your appliance you may have to pulse in batches. 2. Add chopped white onion to salsa and serve with tortilla chips, on your favorite steak, or garnished on scrambled eggs and ENJOY !!!

Chewy Brownies    6oz Chocolate Chips 1/4 Cup Walnuts, Chopped 7 Tablespoons room temperature Unsalted Butter, plus 1 Tablespoon for Baking Pan 3 Tablespoons Oil 3 Eggs 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour 1oz Coco Power 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1 Cup Brown Sugar, Dark or Light 1/2 Cup Sugar 1/2 Salt DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. With a pastry brush you'll need to butter your baking pan and line with parchment paper leaving 1-inch to overhang on both sides, be sure to butter parchment paper. 2.  In a large bowl whisk together flour, coco powder, baking powder and salt until fully combined. In a heat proof bowl set over a pot with lightly simmering water you'll need to melt chocolate with butter and oil until silky and smooth. Remove bowl from heat and add in both sugars, stir for 30 seconds before whisking in eggs until smooth. 3. With a spatula add dry ingredients and gently fold to combine, then add brownie batter to your  buttere...

Banana Bread  4 3 Ripe Bananas, Mashed 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melted 2 Eggs 1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and lightly flour a loaf pan, then in a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt until fully combined. Add butter, eggs and bananas with dry ingredients and gently fold together slowly not to over mix. 2. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60-70 mins rotating once during baking. Remove bread from loaf pan immediately after baking and place onto a wire rack to cool for 8 mins and ENJOY !!! NOTES: Fill free to add walnuts, orange zest or even some chocolate chips to this versatile recipe. About 2 ounces of nuts or chocolate, or 1 tablespoon of orange zest. I recommend storing any leftover bread in a Ziploc bag for freshness for up to 3 days....

Michael's One Pan Chicken  6 Large Chicken Thighs, Bone-in Skin on 1 Large Yellow Onion, sliced 4 Large Garlic cloves, smashed 1 lb Baby Carrots 4 Limes 4 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped 4 Large Red Potatoes, Cubbed 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin 1/2 Teaspoon Curry Powder Salt & Pepper Sriracha Mayo Sauce 2 Tablespoons of Mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon of Sriracha Combine both ingredients in a small mixing bowl until fully combined and ENJOY with this tasty chicken dinner. DIRECTIONS: 1. Start by marinating chicken in a large Ziploc bag with onions, garlic, 3 tablespoons of oil, paprika, garlic salt, cumin, curry powder and pinch of salt & pepper. Let chicken marinate for at least 5 hours, overnight is highly recommended. 2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a baking sheet combine carrots and potatoes with 2 tablespoons of oil and a pinch of salt & pepper and bake in oven for 10 mins. Then ad...

Simple Hollandaise Sauce 2 Egg Yolks 1 Tablespoon fresh Lemon Juice 1 Tablespoon warm Water Pinch of Salt 1 Stick of Unsalted Butter DIRECTIONS: 1. In a cup or small bowl combine egg yolks, lemon juice, water, salt and blend with an immersion blender for 1-2 mins. 2. Heat up butter in a small sauce pan or microwave until butter starts to bubble but not browning. Add butter slowly to yolk mixture while blending until sauce is thick 3. Serve over your favorite dish and ENJOY !!!