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Classic Pumpkin Soup Ingredients: 2.4 lb butternut squash 1 onion, sliced (white, brown, yellow) 2 garlic cloves, peeled whole 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth/stock, low sodium 1 cup water Salt and pepper 3/4 cup cream, half and half or milk Instructions: Cut the pumpkin into 2-inch slices. Cut the skin off and scrape seeds…

Cobb Salad with Grilled Shrimp Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil for dressing. Extra needed for grilling shrimp 3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 10 cups chopped romaine lettuce 12 extra-large shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and halved lengthwise 1 cup halved…

Fish Street Tacos Ingredients: Fish Street Taco Ingredients: 24 small white corn tortillas 1 1/2 lb tilapia 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp Olive oil 1 Tbsp butter Fish Street Taco Toppings: 1/2 small purple cabbage 2 medium avocado, sliced 2 roma tomatoes, diced…

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Thighs Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs bone in, skin on 2 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and pepper 2 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves minced garlic ⅓ cup chicken broth ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream 1 ounce Parmesan cheese finely grated 6 ounces artichoke hearts drained and chopped 5 ounces frozen spinach thawed and…

Ginger Glazed Salmon Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for the skillet 3 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard 1 tablespoon sriracha 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 skin-on salmon fillets 1 bunch scallions, chopped, for topping Instructions: Combine the…

Mango Smoothie Bowl Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks 1/2 banana 1 cup coconut water Toppings: 1/4 cup banana chunks 1/4 cup blueberries 2 tsp oat, chia seeds, and/or your choice of nuts Instructions: Add the coconut water, then fruit into a high-powered blender. Blend on high for one…