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Dutch oven chili con carne is comfort food. We all need it. It warms your house, your stomach, and your heart, and is super easy to make. It's a one-pot dish that requires minimal cleanup.

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 shallots, or 1 medium onion ( chopped )
1 bell pepper ( chopped )
2 cloves garlic ( chopped )
2 c beef stock ( or 1 c beef stock and 1 c red wine )
2 16-oz cans kidney beans ( drained and rinsed )
1 28-oz can plum tomatoes
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings, like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced scallions, Saltine crackers, sliced jalapenos, etc
4
Nutritions

Calories
800

Sodium
833mg
34% DV

Fat
50g
77% DV

Protein
58g
117% DV

Carbs
12g
4% DV

Fiber
7g
29% DV
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Braised Short Ribs in a Dutch Oven are irresistible, fork tender, fall-of-the-bone beefy goodness. And the best thing? Slow cooked short ribs are easy to make.

2.2 lbs beef short ribs, bone-in
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 head of garlic ( unpeeled, cut in half lengthwise )
3 medium shallots or onions ( chopped )
3 celery ribs ( chopped )
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1/2 bottle of dry red wine
2 sprigs oregano
2 sprigs rosemary
3 sprigs thyme
2 c beef stock ( or as needed )
Kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Gremolata:
Bunch of flat-leaf Italian parsley ( about 1 c chopped )
2 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp orange zest
2 cloves garlic ( minced )
1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2
Nutritions

Calories
2380

Sodium
1304mg
54% DV

Fat
237g
366% DV

Protein
20g
40% DV

Carbs
19g
6% DV

Fiber
11g
46% DV
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How to Make Crab Cakes

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How to make crab cakes that taste like crab, are easy to make, reasonable on the wallet, and adaptable to your taste. Yes, it's possible.

Crab Cakes:
1/2 lb handpicked lump crab meat
1 large egg
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of kosher sea salt to taste
1/4 c saltine crackers ( crumbled - about 6 crackers )
1 Tbsp butter, for baking - or vegetable oil, for sauteing
1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon wedges for presentation
Tartar Sauce:
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 Tbsp sweet relish
1 Tbsp shallots ( minced )
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp capers ( chopped )
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
1/2 tsp hot sauce
Pinch of kosher sea salt to taste
2
Nutritions

Calories
430

Sodium
922mg
38% DV

Fat
21g
32% DV

Protein
27g
55% DV

Carbs
28g
9% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV
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It's time to make a super easy, super tasty cherry tomato salad with a warm garlic and shallot dressing. It's delicious. It's all about tasting.

3 c cherry tomatoes ( halved )
1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ( plus extra for drizzling )
2 small shallots ( chopped )
2 cloves garlic ( sliced )
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 Tbsp chili pepper flakes
1/2 c Italian flat leaf parsley ( chopped )
1/2 c feta cheese crumbled ( optional )
Chives ( optional )
French baguette ( optional )
2
Nutritions

Calories
683

Sodium
2050mg
85% DV

Fat
43g
66% DV

Protein
45g
91% DV

Carbs
27g
9% DV

Fiber
7g
30% DV
Photo by Erich Boenzli

Here's Erich's absolute favorite creation. It's smooth and satisfying and a way to get more out of your smoked salmon than just eating it plain on a piece of baguette.

4 large eggs
2 oz smoked salmon
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp chives, chopped
1 Tbsp shallots, chopped
salt and freshly ground pepper
Nutritions

Calories
379

Sodium
328mg
13% DV

Fat
21g
33% DV

Protein
46g
93% DV

Carbs
3g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV
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These easy skillet potatoes are seasoned with herbs and butter for a delicious one-pan side dish. Creamy Yukon Gold potatoes are sauteed with shallots and garlic for maximum texture and
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Israeli couscous with tomato and olives is an easy side dish bursting with savory flavors. Chewy pearl couscous is simmered on the stovetop until tender then tossed in a Mediterranean-inspired
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Pork loin with spicy maple chutney is perfect for a dinner party, a special holiday, or just because. The sweet and spicy contrast is perfect!

Zucchinis and green chiles combine for amazing flavor in this delicious quiche recipe!

1-2 pie crusts ( 1 for a standard size quiche, 2 if making mini quiches )
1 medium zucchini
1 Tbls vegetable oil
1/2 cup diced shallots
1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
3 eggs
2 1/2 ( 3 cups of two or more kinds of cheese )
1 cup cottage cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles ( drained )
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Press the crust into the bottom and up the side of the pan. Use a fork to poke holds into the bottom of the crust. Bake the crust in the center of the preheated oven...
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Nutritions

Calories
93

Sodium
240mg
10% DV

Fat
3g
5% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
11g
3% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

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