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Big Brassica Fall Salad with Lemon-Mustard Dressing

About This Recipe: This vibrant Thanksgiving or holiday salad is a perfect addition to your festive table, easily scalable to serve any number of guests. The salad features finely chopped kale, thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, bite-sized broccoli florets, toasted slivered almonds, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, dried cranberries, and thinly sliced red onion for a colorful…

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Dessert

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie with Pretzel Crust

About This Recipe: Introducing my Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie with Pretzel Crust – a delightful treat that’s sure to take the dessert spotlight at your Thanksgiving feast and all your holiday gatherings! If you’re a fan (like me) of that perfect blend of sweet and salty, then this recipe is tailor-made for you. Let’s start…

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Drinks

Passion Fruit and Finger Lime Mezcal Margarita

About This Drink Recipe: Celebrate the vibrant flavors of citrus season with this refreshing Mezcal Passion Fruit Cocktail. There’s nothing like the zesty kick of fresh citrus to invigorate the senses. This cocktail is a harmonious blend of smoky mezcal, zingy Cointreau, and the tangy juices of lime and passion fruit. The best part? A…

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Sizzling Scallion Pork and Veggie Stir-Fry

About This Recipe: Packed with the goodness of fresh vegetables, this vibrant and flavorful stir-fry is a perfect weeknight dinner option. Starting with aromatic garlic and the white part of green onions sautéed to perfection, the dish introduces succulent ground pork seasoned with a hint of black pepper. The addition of crisp green beans and…

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Borscht (Beet Soup)

About this Recipe: Embrace the comforting flavors of Eastern Europe this fall and winter with a pot of borscht. This nourishing soup, bursting with the earthy tones of beets, hearty potatoes, and warming spices, becomes a symphony of seasonal ingredients. The added depth from beef bone broth is balanced beautifully with a hint of acidity…

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Caesar Roast Chicken with Garlic Rosemary Potatoes

About This Recipe: Embrace the flavors of fall and winter with this delightful roasted chicken dish, inspired by the classic Caesar salad. The chicken, seasoned with a Caesar-esque rub, cooks atop fingerling potatoes, allowing the drippings to enrich the spuds with flavor. A sprinkle of Parmesan adds a perfect finish. Served on fresh greens, the…

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Whipped Butternut Squash Cheese Dip

Watch me make this recipe: @carmeninthegarden Whip up this tasty Butternut Squash Dip in 5 minutes or less with leftover squash! #quickrecipe #holidayentertaining ♬ original sound – Carmen in the Garden How to make this recipe:

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Spicy, Tangy, Sweet Tuna Collars with Eggplant and Herbs

Watch me make this recipe: @carmeninthegarden Spicy, tangy, sweet glazed collars and eggplant with rice and topped with fresh perilla, green onions, and cucamelons. A delicious #gardentotable dinner for my jetlagged self! #garden #dinner #easydinnerideas ♬ original sound – Carmen in the Garden How to make this recipe:

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Butternut Squash Gnocchi with anchovies, green beans, and basil oil

About the recipe: This dish combines the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash with the aromatic essence of fresh basil oil to create a mouthwatering, homemade masterpiece. The process is simpler than it sounds – roast the squash, blend the basil, craft the gnocchi, and toss them together in a savory pasta sauce infused with…

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fennel, tomatillo, sausage & cannellini bean soup

About this recipe: Indulge in the perfect late summer-to-fall transition with our Fennel, Tomatillo, Sausage & Cannellini Bean Soup. This hearty recipe combines the best of both seasons, embracing the late summer’s fresh, crisp flavors while inviting the cozy warmth of autumn comfort soups. Watch me make this recipe: @carmeninthegarden #gardentotable Fennel, tomatillo, sausage and…

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Halibut cooked in fig leaves & spicy, sweet, tangy stir fried vegetables

About this recipe: Delicate halibut, wrapped in aromatic fig leaves, harmoniously pairs with the zesty notes of yuzu and fragrant spices. Complementing, is a vibrant stir-fry of crunchy veggies, in a spicy-sweet glaze that’s tinged with the umami kick of anchovies. Together,a tantalizing balance of flavors and textures, ideally rounded off with brown rice and…

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