Loaded Zuppa Toscana

INGREDIENTS

6 slices bacon uncooked
1 pound bulk/ground spicy Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped (approx. 1 ½ cups)
3 stalks celery, chopped (approx. 1 ½ cups)
4-6 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup flour
1 1/2 pounds/3 medium russet potatoes chopped into bite size cubes
1  15 oz. can cannellini beans rinsed and rained
1  15 oz. can can sweet corn rinsed and drained
1  15 oz. can creamed corn
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 tsp EACH dried parsley, salt
1/2 tsp EACH dried basil, dried oregano
1/4 tsp EACH dried thyme, pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste (optional if you like heat)

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2-3 cups half and half
4 cups loosely packed  fresh chopped spinach or kale

Garnish (optional)

remaining bacon in directions
fresh parsley
Parmesan cheese

Carrot and Currant Salad

2 tablespoons currants
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon boiling water
2 large carrots, peeled, halved lengthways, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

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Savory Cabbage Pancakes (Okonomiyaki)

Savory Cabbage Pancakes (Okonomiyaki)

PANCAKES

• 2 extra large egg
• ½ cup water
• 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• ¾ to 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4-5 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 carrot
• 3 green onions
• 2 Tbsp oil for frying

TOPPINGS

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp sriracha
• ½ Tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 green onions

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Creamy Tortellini with Vegetables

1 Tbsp butter
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
2 carrots
1 red bell pepper
1 summer squash (yellow squash)
1 cup chicken broth
4 oz. cream cheese
1 bag (19oz.) frozen cheese tortellini
¼ cup grated Parmesan
¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
Freshly cracked black pepper
Dash hot sauce (optional)
¼ lb. frozen broccoli florets


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Zuckerschoten mit Kartoffeln und Karotten

500 g sugar snap peas
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 tomato, diced
1 onion, diced
1 tsp sugar
1/2 t pepper
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
olive oil, for frying




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Carrot Cake

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Life-Saving Red Lentil Soup

Serves 4-6

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min in a pressure cooker or 1 h 10 min in a regular pot
Total time: 45 min to 1 H 15 Min

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils, washed and drained
1 medium potato, peeled, washed and cut into 1 inch / 2.5 cm dices
1 medium carrot, thoroughly washed and cut into 1 inch / 2.5 cm dices
1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1 inch / 2.5 cm dices
6 cups water
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp fine sea salt
4 tbsp butter
2 tsp all-purpose flour
dry mint, for serving
red pepper flakes, for serving
1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds, for serving (optional)
melted butter / olive oil, for serving


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Braised Carrots with Thyme

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1-1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 thyme sprigs
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1-3/4 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth



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Turkish Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini grated

2 medium carrots finely grated
4 tbsp spring onions (white parts), finely chopped
4 tbsp dill finely chopped
4 tbsp parsley finely chopped
200 (7 oz) feta cheese crumbled
1 cup whole wheat flour sifted
2 eggs
1 tsp red paprika flakes
1 tsp salt
olive oil for frying
Greek yoghurt for serving



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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients for 4-6 servings:

1 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp rendered chicken fat
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 tsp fresh thyme leaves or pinch of dried thyme
2 quarts roasted chicken broth
1 pound cooked chicken breast, cubed
4 oz dry wide egg noodles
cayenne, salt and black pepper to taste



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