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Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon recipe, simplified

Photo by Viana Boenzli

Julia Child's beef bourguignon puts a smile on my face. Beef bourguignon is very forgiving and turns out absolutely fantastic every time. Don't be intimidated.

2-1/2 lbs beef chuck shoulder ( cut into 1-inch cubes )
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
6 oz bacon ( cut into 1-inch squares )
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1-1/2 c carrots ( cut into 1-inch pieces )
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Nutritions

Calories
2200

Sodium
4498mg
187% DV

Fat
139g
215% DV

Protein
210g
420% DV

Carbs
8g
2% DV

Fiber
11g
47% DV
17

One-Pot Sausage Meatballs with Pasta

Photo by Erich Boenzli

Sometimes we need to be transferred back to happy times. Happy food times, to be precise. Spaghetti and meatballs? You're close... Try our One-Pot Sausage Meatballs with Pasta.

1 lb mild/sweet Italian sausage
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 Tbsp butter
1 c chopped onion or shallot
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
3 cloves garlic ( minced )
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp anchovy paste
1 tsp oregano ( dried or fresh )
28 oz can of plum tomatoes
3 c beef stock
16 oz dried pasta of your choice
1-1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan ( or cheese of your choice )
Roughly chopped flat leaf Italian parsley for garnish
4

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Nutritions

Calories
492

Sodium
2191mg
91% DV

Fat
27g
42% DV

Protein
31g
63% DV

Carbs
29g
10% DV

Fiber
8g
34% DV
515

Light and Tasty Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta for a Hot Summer Evening

Photo by Viana Boenzli

It's a light mouthful of silky pasta that will transfer you to a happy place. And thanks to my secret ingredient, it will leave you satisfied and refueled without feeling heavy.

10 oz spaghetti
2 c tomatoes ( chopped )
1 clove garlic ( thinly sliced, optional )
4 oz mozzarella ( chopped or shredded )
2 oz basil leaves ( thinly sliced )
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 c pasta water
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2

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Nutritions

Calories
610

Sodium
7564mg
315% DV

Fat
36g
56% DV

Protein
22g
44% DV

Carbs
47g
16% DV

Fiber
6g
27% DV
190

Grilled Vegetables

Photo by Erich Boenzli

Grilling vegetables is not about having special equipment. The best vegetables to grill are the ones that are ripe in your garden or fresh at the market.

2 bell peppers ( remove core and seeds, quarter )
1 large red onion ( peel and quarter )
1 medium eggplant ( cut lengthwise in half-inch slices or rounds )
1 medium zucchini ( cut lengthwise in half-inch slices or rounds )
1/2 lb asparagus ( cut off woody ends )
2 medium tomatoes ( cut in half, or a bunch of grape tomatoes, leave whole )
2 large portobello mushrooms ( I like them whole )
1/2 c olive oil ( or more )
Juice from a half lemon or lime
Generous pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
4

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Nutritions

Calories
196

Sodium
818mg
34% DV

Fat
7g
11% DV

Protein
9g
19% DV

Carbs
30g
10% DV

Fiber
5g
21% DV
70

Loaded Macaroni Salad Recipe

Photo by Viana Boenzli

This macaroni salad recipe is loaded with goodness. The perfectly creamy dressing over lots of flavors and textures. It is truly a LOADED macaroni salad!

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 c mayonnaise
1/2 c plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 pint cherry tomatoes ( chopped )
2/3 c black and green olives ( chopped )
6 slices thick-cut bacon ( cooked crispy then crumbled )
6 oz feta cheese ( crumbled )
1-1/2 c cucumber ( chopped )
1 c red bell pepper ( chopped )
2 hard boiled eggs ( chopped )
1 whole avocado ( chopped )
1/2 c scallions ( chopped )
20 large leaves of basil ( torn into small pieces )
Salt and pepper to taste
10-12 servings

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Nutritions

Calories
1651

Sodium
2378mg
99% DV

Fat
87g
134% DV

Protein
69g
138% DV

Carbs
149g
50% DV

Fiber
32g
129% DV
55

Cherry Tomato Salad with a Warm Garlic-Shallot Dressing

Photo by Erich Boenzli

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

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Nutritions

Calories
683

Sodium
2050mg
85% DV

Fat
43g
66% DV

Protein
45g
91% DV

Carbs
27g
9% DV

Fiber
7g
30% DV
487

Shrimp Tacos with Avocado, Grapefruit, and Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Firm, slightly spicy shrimp on a bed of creamy avocado and tart grapefruit, mixed with tomatoes, and topped off with a lemony, creamy cilantro sauce.

Ingredients for Shrimp:
18 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp olive oil
Splash of hot sauce
salt and pepper
Ingredients for Salsa:
1 medium tomato, deseeded and chopped
segments from whole pink or red grapefruit, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
Ingredients for Creamy Cilantro Sauce:
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
Other Ingredients:
soft or hard tacos, your preference
6 tacos

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Nutritions

Calories
1194

Sodium
4252mg
177% DV

Fat
75g
115% DV

Protein
78g
156% DV

Carbs
32g
10% DV

Fiber
20g
80% DV
779

One Pan Pasta, Deliciousness Made from Your Pantry and Two Fresh Ingredients

Photo by Erich Boenzli

I went shopping the other day and while I was looking around in the produce department, I got hit by a whiff of fresh basil...let's make a one pan pasta...

12 oz spaghetti
1 dry pint grape tomatoes, halved
3 large leaves of basil, roughly chopped
1 shallot, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp hot pepper flakes
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt, add more to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 anchovy
1 Knorr beef bouillon cube
4 c water - add more as needed
4 slices cooked bacon, cut into bits - optional
Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated
4

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Nutritions

Calories
628

Sodium
150mg
6% DV

Fat
23g
35% DV

Protein
19g
39% DV

Carbs
59g
20% DV

Fiber
11g
47% DV
637

The Best, Crispy, Succulent, Umami-Flavored Chicken Thighs – In Less Than An Hour

Photo by Erich Boenzli

This headline may sound like an exaggeration, but it's not. This recipe perfectly fuses the chicken's flavor and texture with a deep-flavored, umami-rich broth. And the best part…actually the two best parts are: It tastes like you cooked this for four hours & it takes less than an hour from start to finish.

4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin on - about 1.5 lbs
3 Tbsp canola oil - or any neutral oil
2 c chicken stock
1/2 c red wine
3 large tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
10 oz mushrooms, sliced
10 oz fresh spinach, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno, finely sliced
1 tsp tomato paste
1/4 tsp paprika
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 (plus leftovers, maybe..)

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Nutritions

Calories
1120

Sodium
1451mg
60% DV

Fat
52g
80% DV

Protein
36g
72% DV

Carbs
86g
29% DV

Fiber
23g
95% DV
826

Tomato Gazpacho to Cool Off During the Dog Days of Summer

Photo by Erich Boenzli

Gazpacho is an absolutely perfect appetizer (or light main course) on a hot summer day. Today, there are many "traditional" recipes out there. My recipe is not traditional...it's original and adjustable and works with ingredients we already have in our essential pantry. All we need are some fresh tomatoes and a cucumber from your garden or farmer's market. It's more of an idea of a recipe for you to make your own.

2 lbs tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, deseeded, and chopped
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
3 slices stale baguette
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp salt, more to taste
4 appetizers (plus 2 Bloody Marys)

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Nutritions

Calories
333

Sodium
453mg
18% DV

Fat
4g
7% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
64g
21% DV

Fiber
8g
34% DV

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