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- (14 oz) of coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess or light for fewer calories) (1)
- (14 oz) of extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes (1)
- (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes (fire-roasted for extra flavor if available) (1)
- (15 oz each) of chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or about 3 cups cooked chickpeas) (1)
- (250g) of all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier version) (1)
- (340g) of fettuccine pasta (if you’re a fan of fusion, you can also use linguine) (1)
- (680g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (1)
- (680g) of ground beef (80/20 fat ratio) (1)
- (680g) of ribeye or sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick) (1)
- (8–10) cubes total. Use 4–5 cubes per glass (1)
- (907g) of pork tenderloin or pork belly (sliced into bite-sized pieces) (1)
- (Optional) A dash of red pepper flakes for an extra spicy kick in the Alfredo sauce (1)
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- A dash of non‑alcoholic bitters if you want a more complex flavor profile (Optional) (1)
- A dollop of vegan yogurt or coconut cream (optional) (1)
- A drizzle of extra olive oil or a sprinkle of sumac (1)
- A drizzle of honey or agave syrup if you prefer a touch of sweetness in your marinade (1)
- A few fresh mint leaves for garnish (1)
- A light drizzle of vegan butter to serve warm on top (1)
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor) (1)
- A sprinkle of powdered sugar substitute (like erythritol) or a drizzle of extra honey (1)
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional, for brightness) (1)
- A swirl of cream or coconut milk (1)
- Apple cider vinegar (1)
- Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best for their tartness and crisp texture) (1)
- Avocado, sliced (optional, for creaminess) (1)
- Avocados, diced (1)
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- Bananas, sliced for added sweetness and texture (1)
- Basil sprigs (for garnish). Use 1 sprig per glass (1)
- Bay leaf (1)
- Bay leaves (2)
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (for extra flavor and juiciness; if you prefer boneless, they work too) (1)
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips (1)
- Brioche burger buns (toasted lightly on the grill) (1)
- Bunch of fresh mint leaves (1)
- Butter (or oil for grilling) (1)
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- Carrot, julienned or grated (1)
- Carrot, thinly sliced (1)
- Carrots, peeled and cut into rounds or diagonal slices (1)
- Carrots, peeled and diced (1)
- Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat) (1)
- Celery stalks, diced (1)
- Chicken (approximately 3 to 4 lbs, preferably organic and free-range for extra flavor) (1)
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped) (1)
- Chipotle peppers, finely chopped (1)
- Cloves, minced (feel free to adjust) (1)
- Cod fillets (about 6 ounces each; feel free to use cod substitutes like haddock or pollock if desired) (1)
- Cooking spray or a little extra olive oil for the grill (1)
- Crumbled feta cheese (for non-vegans) (1)
- Crusty bread (1)
- Cucumber, diced (1)
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- Of adobo sauce (from the chipotle can) (1)
- Of all purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend (optional, for extra thickness) (1)
- Of all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier option) (1)
- Of almond butter (smooth or crunchy based on preference) (1)
- Of almond flour (or any gluten free all purpose flour) (1)
- Of almond milk (or any plant-based milk) (1)
- Of apple cider (optional) (1)
- Of apple cider vinegar (1)
- Of avocado slices (Optional) (1)
- Of baby arugula or lettuce (1)
- Of baking powder (2)
- Of baking powder (for extra fluffiness) (1)
- Of balsamic vinegar (optional, for a tangy finish) (1)
- Of balsamic vinegar, for that tangy complex acidity (1)
- Of basmati or jasmine rice, rinsed thoroughly (1)
- Of beef brisket (flat cut or point cut, trimmed of excess fat) (1)
- Of black pepper (4)
- Of black peppercorns (freshly cracked if possible) (1)
- Of bone‑in, skin‑on chicken thighs and drumsticks (for maximum flavor and tenderness) (1)
- Of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1 ½ inch cubes) (1)
- Of boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (thighs are preferred for extra juiciness) (1)
- Of breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch) (1)
- Of broccoli, cut into florets (1)
- Of brown rice (uncooked) (1)
- Of cane vinegar (or white vinegar as an alternative) (1)
- Of cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level) (1)
- Of cayenne pepper (adjust for your heat preference) (1)
- Of cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) (1)
- Of cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat) (1)
- Of cherry tomatoes, halved (3)
- Of chickpea flour (helps bind the mixture and adds protein) (1)
- Of chickpea flour for gluten-free (1)
- Of chili flakes (1)
- Of chili flakes (optional, for a little extra heat) (1)
- Of chili powder (3)
- Of chopped fresh cilantro (2)
- Of chopped fresh dill (or mint, if preferred) (1)
- Of chopped fresh dill or mint (optional, for a refreshing twist) (1)
- Of chopped fresh mint (optional for extra freshness) (1)
- Of chopped fresh parsley (1)
- Of chopped fresh parsley or chives (1)
- Of chopped fresh thyme (1)
- Of chopped nuts, such as walnuts and pecans (optional) (1)
- Of cinnamon (1)
- Of cinnamon to tie the flavors together (1)
- Of club soda or sparkling water (1)
- Of coconut oil (for greasing the instant pot liner) (1)
- Of cornstarch (dissolved in a splash of water) (1)
- Of cornstarch (for dusting tofu) (1)
- Of cream cheese (optional for extra creaminess) (1)
- Of cremini or button mushrooms, sliced (1)
- Of crushed red pepper flakes (optional heat) (1)
- Of crushed red pepper flakes (optional) (1)
- Of cumin (2)
- Of cumin (for a subtle warmth) (1)
- Of cumin powder (1)
- Of diced bell pepper (4)
- Of diced bell peppers (any color) (1)
- Of diced green bell pepper (1)
- Of diced onion (4)
- Of diced onions (1)
- Of diced red bell pepper (1)
- Of diced tomatoes (1)
- Of diced tomatoes (preferably cherry tomatoes, halved) (1)
- Of Dijon mustard (2)
- Of dried basil (6)
- Of dried chickpeas (soaked overnight in water, then drained) (1)
- Of dried oregano (9)
- Of dried oregano or za’atar (for a Middle Eastern twist) (1)
- Of dried rosemary (1)
- Of dried thyme (3)
- Of extra virgin olive oil (1)
- Of extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling) (1)
- Of extra-virgin olive oil (4)
- Of finely chopped fresh basil (1)
- Of finely chopped fresh parsley (1)
- Of finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (1)
- Of finely chopped red onion (1)
- Of finely chopped romaine lettuce or mixed greens (1)
- Of finely diced cucumbers (1)
- Of finely grated cucumber (squeezed to remove excess water) (1)
- Of fresh arugula or baby spinach (optional, for garnish) (1)
- Of fresh basil leaves (1)
- Of fresh basil leaves (around 15 leaves) (1)
- Of fresh basil leaves (plus extra for garnish) (1)
- Of fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish) (1)
- Of fresh basil, roughly torn (1)
- Of fresh blackberries (preferably organic, as they offer the best flavor and natural sweetness) (1)
- Of fresh chives or green onions, finely chopped (optional, for extra freshness) (1)
- Of fresh chives, chopped (1)
- Of fresh cilantro leaves (1)
- Of fresh cilantro, chopped (1)
- Of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (1)
- Of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (adds aroma and color) (1)
- Of fresh ginger, grated (1)
- Of fresh ground black pepper (1)
- Of fresh lemon juice (3)
- Of fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) (1)
- Of fresh lime juice (2)
- Of fresh lime juice (about 2 limes’ worth of juice) (1)
- Of fresh mint leaves (around 10 leaves) (1)
- Of fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnish) (1)
- Of fresh mint, chopped (1)
- Of fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries – your choice!) (1)
- Of fresh parsley leaves (1)
- Of fresh parsley leaves (finely chopped) (1)
- Of fresh parsley, chopped (2)
- Of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) (2)
- Of fresh rosemary (leaves only) (1)
- Of fresh rosemary leaves (finely chopped) (1)
- Of fresh spinach, chopped (1)
- Of fresh thyme leaves (finely chopped) (1)
- Of fresh thyme leaves (plus extra sprigs for garnish) (1)
- Of fresh thyme or rosemary (1)
- Of fresh thyme or rosemary leaves, roughly chopped (1)
- Of fresh thyme, chopped (1)
- Of freshly chopped parsley (1)
- Of freshly chopped parsley for garnish (1)
- Of freshly cracked black pepper (1)
- Of freshly ground bell pepper (1)
- Of freshly ground black pepper (13)
- Of freshly ground black pepper (to taste) (1)
- Of freshly ground black pepper for a gentle spice (1)
- Of freshly ground black pepper to taste (2)
- Of freshly squeezed lime juice (1)
- Of full fat Greek yogurt (adds moisture and tang without extra fat) (1)
- Of garlic (3)
- Of garlic powder (7)
- Of garlic powder (for a savory base) (1)
- Of garlic powder (optional) (1)
- Of garlic, finely minced or grated (1)
- Of garlic, grated or very finely minced (2)
- Of garlic, minced (15)
- Of garlic, minced (or 1½ tablespoons of garlic paste) (1)
- Of garlic, smashed (1)
- Of garlic, unpeeled (1)
- Of gluten-free bread or 4 gluten-free bagels, sliced in half (use a stale gluten-free variety that holds up well to soaking) (1)
- Of gluten-free tamari sauce (2)
- Of goat cheese, crumbled (choose a soft, creamy variety) (1)
- Of granulated sugar (or coconut sugar) (1)
- Of grated ginger (1)
- Of grated parmesan cheese (1)
- Of grated Parmesan cheese (1)
- Of grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated for the best melt and flavor) (1)
- Of grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for added depth) (1)
- Of grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra depth) (1)
- Of grated Parmesan cheese for extra creaminess (1)
- Of Greek yogurt (or a vegan alternative) (1)
- Of Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt for a vegan version) (1)
- Of ground black pepper (1)
- Of ground black pepper to taste (1)
- Of ground cinnamon (3)
- Of ground coriander (4)
- Of ground cumin (5)
- Of ground turmeric (1)
- Of halved cherry tomatoes (for a pop of color and freshness) (1)
- Of heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option) (1)
- Of heavy cream (or unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free) (1)
- Of heavy cream (preferably at room temperature) (1)
- Of heavy cream for creaminess (or whole milk for lighter version) (1)
- Of heavy cream or coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative (1)
- Of homemade taco seasoning (1)
- Of honey (1)
- Of honey (for that beautiful glaze) (1)
- Of ice cubes (crushed or cubed) (1)
- Of instant dry yeast (1)
- Of jalapeño brine (1)
- Of ketchup (1)
- Of kidney beans, drained and rinsed (4)
- Of Knorr curry powder (1)
- Of lamb (8 ribs, about 1.5–2 lbs) (1)
- Of lemon (2)
- Of lemon juice (3)
- Of lemon juice (adjust based on taste) (1)
- Of lemon juice (freshly squeezed) (3)
- Of lemon juice (optional, to brighten the flavor) (1)
- Of lemon juice (to prevent browning) (1)
- Of lemon zest (1)
- Of lime juice (2)
- Of lime juice (to prevent browning) (1)
- Of lime juice, freshly squeezed (plus extra lime wedges for serving) (1)
- Of low sodium beef broth (for the braising liquid base) (1)
- Of low sodium soy sauce (this is your adobo sauce base) (1)
- Of low sodium vegetable broth (2)
- Of low-sodium chicken broth (1)
- Of maple syrup (or honey if not vegan) (1)
- Of maple syrup (plus extra for drizzling) (1)
- Of maple syrup or agave nectar (1)
- Of mayonnaise (2)
- Of mayonnaise (optional, for extra creaminess) (1)
- Of mayonnaise (you can opt for Greek yogurt as a healthier twist) (1)
- Of medium sized carrots, peeled and cut into uniform sticks or rounds (1)
- Of melted butter (for that delicious, rich flavor) (1)
- Of melted unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free) (1)
- Of milk (or unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free option) (1)
- Of mixed berries (strawberries + blueberries) (1)
- Of mushrooms, finely diced (1)
- Of mushrooms, sliced (optional but highly recommended) (1)
- Of neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil (1)
- Of nutmeg (1)
- Of nutmeg for extra spice (Optional) (1)
- Of Nutmeg: (optional, for an added layer of warmth) (1)
- Of of kosher salt (1)
- Of olive oil (15)
- Of olive oil (divided: one for drizzling and two for mixing with herbs) (1)
- Of olive oil (for browning) (1)
- Of olive oil (for brushing the muffin tin and adding extra flavor) (1)
- Of olive oil (for shallow frying or brushing if baking) (1)
- Of olive oil (optional for dressing) (1)
- Of olive oil (or avocado oil), for tossing and roasting (1)
- Of olive oil or avocado oil (1)
- Of onion powder (8)
- Of onion, roughly chopped (1)
- Of onion, sliced (1)
- Of oyster sauce (1)
- Of panko breadcrumbs (or use a mix of panko and finely crushed crackers for extra crunch) (1)
- Of paprika (3)
- Of pepper to taste (1)
- Of pickled jalapeños, seeded and thinly sliced (1)
- Of plain Greek yogurt (1)
- Of plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat, based on your preference) (1)
- Of plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative (for a creamier texture) (1)
- Of plain yogurt (optional for extra tenderness) (1)
- Of pure maple syrup (adjust for sweetness preference) (1)
- Of pure natural honey (1)
- Of pure natural honey (plus extra for glazing) (1)
- Of pure vanilla extract (1)
- Of pure vegetable oil (or any high smoke-point oil) (1)
- Of red chili flakes or cayenne pepper (adjust based on your spice tolerance) (1)
- Of red pepper flakes (optional) (1)
- Of red wine (optional, substitute with broth) (1)
- Of red wine vinegar (optional for dressing) (1)
- Of rice vinegar (2)
- Of salt (16)
- Of salt (adjust to taste) (2)
- Of salt (if you prefer) (1)
- Of salt (optional for dressing) (1)
- Of salt (to enhance flavor) (1)
- Of salt and pepper, to taste (1)
- Of salt to taste (11)
- Of salt, to enhance the flavors (1)
- Of sea salt (adjust to taste) (1)
- Of sea salt to taste (1)
- Of sesame seeds (for garnish) (1)
- Of sharp cheddar cheese (1)
- Of shiitake mushrooms, stem removed and sliced (1)
- Of shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella, feta, or goat cheese) (1)
- Of simple syrup (1)
- Of simple syrup (adjust based on your desired level of sweetness) (1)
- Of sliced mushrooms (4)
- Of sliced mushrooms (for added earthiness) (1)
- Of sliced olives (4)
- Of sliced tomatoes (1)
- Of smoked paprika (9)
- Of smoked paprika (optional, for depth) (1)
- Of smoked paprika for garnish (1)
- Of snap peas or green beans, trimmed (1)
- Of soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free) (1)
- Of sparkling water (1)
- Of spinach or kale, roughly chopped (1)
- Of sugar (1)
- Of sugar (optional, balances acidity) (1)
- Of sugar (to balance the tang) (1)
- Of sugar (to enhance caramelization) (1)
- Of sumac (optional, for tang) (1)
- Of thinly sliced red onions (2)
- Of toasted pine nuts or walnuts (1)
- Of toasted sesame oil (1)
- Of tomato paste (1)
- Of tomato paste (optional, for extra color and tang) (1)
- Of tomato sauce (4)
- Of turmeric powder (3)
- Of unsalted butter (3)
- Of unsalted butter (or coconut oil) (1)
- Of unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice) (1)
- Of unsweetened almond milk or low-fat milk (for a creamier texture, you can also use cashew milk) (1)
- Of unsweetened canned coconut milk (vegan) or heavy cream (for creaminess) (1)
- Of vanilla extract (2)
- Of vegan cheese, shredded (4)
- Of vegetable broth (low sodium preferred) (1)
- Of vegetable oil (for frying) (1)
- Of vinegar (preferably apple cider or white vinegar) (1)
- Of warm water (1)
- Of warm water to thin out the dip (adjust as needed) (1)
- Of water (2)
- Of water (as needed to bind the mixture) (1)
- Of water (or chicken broth) (1)
- Of water or low sodium chicken broth (1)
- Of water or vegetable broth (for rice) (1)
- Of Worcestershire sauce (1)
- Of your favorite fresh salsa (1)
- Of Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled & cubed) (1)
- Olive oil (1)
- Onion, finely chopped (1)
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- Red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces (1)
- Red bell pepper, diced (1)
- Red bell pepper, julienned (1)
- Red bell peppers (sliced into strips) (1)
- Red bell peppers, deseeded and halved (1)
- Red onion, cut into wedges (1)
- Red onion, finely chopped (2)
- Red onion, thinly sliced (3)
- Red onions, thinly sliced (1)
- Ripe avocados (sliced into thick wedges or chunks) (1)
- Ripe avocados, diced (1)
- Ripe tomatoes (Roma or vine-ripened), halved (1)
- Ripe tomatoes, halved (1)
- Roasted garlic mashed potatoes (1)
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- Salt and black pepper to taste (1)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (1)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (1)
- Salt and pepper (4)
- Salt and pepper to taste (1)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (1)
- Scallions, chopped (for garnish) (1)
- Shredded cabbage (a mix of purple and green works beautifully) (1)
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend (or a mix of cheddar & Monterey Jack) (1)
- Skinless chicken breasts (for a leaner option) or 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (for extra flavor) (1)
- Sliced onion (1)
- Smoked paprika (1)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for a creamy finish) (1)
- Sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes (1)
- Sweet potatoes, washed and cut into fries or wedges (1)
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