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Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Chickpea Salad

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In a zesty lime dressing, this salad brings together the sweetness of corn, the juiciness of cherry tomatoes, the creaminess of avocado, and the heartiness of chickpeas. On a hot day, its a great side dish or light meal. Ingredients: 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 ripe avocado, diced 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, chickpeas, red onion, and fresh cilantro In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lime juice to create the dressing Season with salt and pepper to taste Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl Gently toss everything together until well coated with the dressing...

Bobby Flays Ultimate Burger

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Bobby Flays Ultimate Burger is a mouthwatering classic thats perfect for any barbecue or cookout. The secret to its deliciousness lies in the simple, high-quality ingredients and Bobbys expert grilling techniques. Get ready to savor the juiciest, most flavorful burger youve ever had Ingredients: 2 pounds of ground beef 80% lean, 20% fat Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 hamburger buns 4 slices of cheddar cheese Lettuce leaves Tomato slices Red onion slices Pickles Ketchup and mustard for condiments Instructions: Get your grill ready for high heat Separate the ground beef into 4 equal pieces and shape them gently into burger patties while the grill heats up Do not work the meat too much On both sides of each patty, sprinkle a lot of salt and freshly ground black pepper To get the burgers medium-rare to medium-done, cook them for three to four minutes on each side on ...

Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas

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Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas are tasty and easy to make. They cook slowly to perfection, making tender, flavorful shredded chicken that goes well in tacos, burritos, or rice bowls. Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup chicken broth Juice of 2 limes 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Instructions: Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker Add diced onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper on top of the chicken Pour chicken broth and lime juice over the ingredients in the slow cooker Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks Serve the chi...

Caramelised Onion Cous Cous with Lamb Chops

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The caramelized onions, tender lamb chops, and fluffy couscous make this dish taste great. Great for any event or a special dinner. Ingredients: 1 cup couscous 2 cups water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sugar 4 lamb chops 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish Instructions: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan Put the couscous in a bowl that can handle heat and pour the boiling water over it Put a lid on it and wait 5 minutes After that, use a fork to fluff it up Put 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a different pan and heat it over medium-low heat It will take about 10 to 15 minutes of cooking after adding the sliced onions for them to start to turn brown Add sugar to the onions and keep cooking them until they turn caramelized and golden brown Put away Salt, pep...

Dirty Shrimp in Butter-Beer Sauce

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Enjoy the rich flavors of this delicious shrimp dish, which is made with tender shrimp cooked in a rich butter-beer sauce. Its perfect for a special event or a cozy night in. Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup beer 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Chopped parsley for garnish Instructions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat Add minced garlic and saut until fragrant, about 1 minute Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside In the same skillet, pour in the beer and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan Reduce heat to low and stir in butter until melted Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is smoo...

Cream Cheese-Jalapeno Hamburgers

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Spice up your burger game with these Cream Cheese-Jalapeno Hamburgers. Theyre juicy, flavorful, and have a delightful cream cheese and jalapeno kick Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped 1 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 4 hamburger buns Lettuce leaves Tomato slices Red onion slices Mayonnaise and ketchup for garnish Instructions: Put breadcrumbs, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and add the ground beef, cream cheese, and jalapeno peppers Combine the ingredients and mix them well Then, divide the mixture into 4 equal parts Shape each piece into a patty, and make a small depression in the middle of each one so it doesnt get too puffy while its cooking Set your grill or skillet on the stove to medium-high heat to get it ready To kee...

Pasta alla Gricia

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Pasta alla Gricia is a classic Roman pasta dish that highlights the rich flavors of guanciale cured pork jowl and sharp pecorino Romano cheese. Its a simple yet delicious dish that is sure to satisfy any pasta lover. Ingredients: 400g pasta like rigatoni or spaghetti 200g guanciale, diced 100g pecorino Romano cheese, grated Salt to taste Black pepper to taste Instructions: Salt the water and boil the pasta until it is al dente Diced guanciale should be cooked over medium-low heat in a different pan until it is crispy and golden brown Save some of the pasta water and drain the rest after its done Put the drained pasta in the pan with the guanciale that has been fried Add a splash of the pasta water you saved if you need to when you toss the pasta with the guanciale Grate the pecorino Romano cheese over the pasta and mix it all together To taste, add salt and black pepper Add more pec...