INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 cup diced onion 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 (26.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®) 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 pinch paprika, or to taste 1 pinch dried parsley flakes, or to taste INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Spread beef into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Stir cream of mushroom soup, potato nuggets, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl until potato nuggets are evenly coated in soup and cheese. Spread potato nugget mixture over beef mixture. Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle paprika and parsley flakes over the top.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE FROSTING: 3/4 cup/180 milliliters heavy cream 2 teaspoons loose Earl Grey tea 1/4 cup/30 grams confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup/115 grams mascarpone or softened cream cheese (see Tip) FOR THE CAKE: 1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan 1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon loose Earl Grey tea 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest (from 1 large orange) 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup/120 milliliters whole milk, at room temperature 1/4 cup/45 grams chopped dark chocolate INSTRUCTIONS Prepare the frosting: In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup/120 milliliters heavy cream to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in the tea, remove from the heat, cover and let stand for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids, and chill the remaining cream until completely cold, at least 1 hour. Prepare the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, tea, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the orange zest and beat to combine. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Beat in the flour mixture on low, until just combined, then beat in the milk. (Don’t overmix.) Add the chocolate and fold it in using a spatula. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake just until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool for about 15 minutes. Then tip the cake out onto the rack to cool completely. To finish the frosting, add the remaining 1/4 cup/60 milliliters cream and the confectioners’ sugar to the tea cream. With an electric mixer on medium, beat the cream mixture until medium-stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the mascarpone and beat just until stiff peaks form. (Do not overmix.) Top the cake with the frosting to serve. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; let come to room temperature before serving. Tip If using cream cheese instead of mascarpone, because it has a thicker consistency, whip the cream cheese with the confectioners’ sugar first, then add the whipped tea cream. ...

INGREDIENTS 1/2 c. steel cut oats 1/2 c. quinoa (rinsed) 4 cups water 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cardamom (optional) 1/2 tsp salt (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Bring this to a boil. Remove from heat. Put on the lid. Let sit overnight. Makes 4-5 servings.

INGREDIENTS 1 lb blueberries 1 lb grape/cherry tomatoes 1-2 habanero peppers 1 large yellow onion 1 full ear garlic (use ~4 cloves) 2 tbsp grainy mustard splash of apple cider vinegar. INSTRUCTIONS Use a colander so they get smoky all over. A metal hotel tray w small holes also works, as will a foil pan/tray with some holes poked. Smoke 225°-300° for ~3-5 hours, but take garlic out after 1-2 hours when roasted but not burnt. Blend.

Description Loaded Italian Sausages are topped with seared peppers and onions then smothered with mozzarella cheese. This low-carb dinner recipe is mouthwatering! Ingredients 4 sweet or hot Italian sausage links (uncooked), butterflied 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 yellow onion, diced homemade seasoned salt and pepper 8oz mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar 6oz shredded mozzarella cheese Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees then line a baking sheet with foil, spray with nonstick spray, and set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with nonstick spray then add sausages cut side down and sear until golden brown, 5 minutes. Flip then sear for 1 more minute. Transfer sausages to prepared baking sheet then set aside. Turn heat down to a touch above medium then add oil. Once hot, add bell peppers and onion, season with seasoned salt and pepper, then saute until vegetables begin to soften and get a little bit of color, 5 minutes. Add mushrooms then saute until all the vegetables are tender, adding more seasoned salt and pepper after the mushrooms release their liquid. When the vegetables have a few minutes left, add garlic then saute until very fragrant. Add balsamic vinegar then stir to combine. Scoop vegetables on top of seared sausages then sprinkle cheese on top. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is fully melted then serve. Serves 4 ...

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds 80% lean 20% fat ground beef or ground chuck 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 hamburger buns Optional: 4 slices of cheese Optional: hamburger toppings - lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc. INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F (medium-high). In a large bowl, add the beef. Sprinkle evenly with the Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until they are just combined. Divide the meat mixture into fourths. Take 1/4 of the meat mixture and use your hands to press it into the shape of a hamburger patty that is about 3/4 inch thick. Make an indention in the middle of the patty to prevent bulging in the center of the hamburger as it cooks. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture, making 4 hamburgers. Place the burgers on the grill. Cook 4-5 minutes on the first side. Flip the burgers over and cook an additional 4-5 minutes, until the burgers have reached the desired doneness.* If adding cheese, lay a slice of cheese on each burger patty about 1 minute before taking the burgers off the grill, so the cheese has a chance to melt. NOTES I usually cook for 4 minutes on each side for medium-well burgers. ...

INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 large yellow onion, diced medium 2 large carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 pound ground beef or lamb 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1 cup dark (porter) beer 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup frozen peas 1 large russet potato (3/4 pound), very thinly sliced INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. Add onion and carrots and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in tomato paste. Add meat and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until almost cooked through, 3 minutes. Add thyme and beer and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly reduced, 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir to combine. Add 1 cup water and cook until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in peas and season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with potatoes, overlapping slices. Season potatoes with salt and pepper and drizzle with 2 tablespoons butter. Bake until potatoes are browned around edges and tender when pierced with a knife, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Prep: 30 mins ...

INGREDIENTS 2 cups Bisquick 1 lb raw sausage 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 tbsp or so of water (so it’s not crumbly) INSTRUCTIONS Mix Make balls Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper INSTRUCTIONS In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container. NOTES Brown ground beef, drained the fat, use 3 Tbsp of the seasoning per pound of meat with 1/2 Tbsp flour and mixed into the meat. Add 2/3 cup of water, mixed it up with the ground beef and let it simmer down. ...

INGREDIENTS 1 pound dry pinto beans — 2 cups 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion — chopped into 1/4-inch dice 1 jalapeno — cored, seeded, and finely chopped 3 cloves garlic — minced (about 1 tablespoon) 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock — divided 3 cups water 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper — optional For serving: queso fresco or shredded Monterey jack cheese — diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, avocado (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Place the pinto beans in a large colander. Thoroughly rinse them. Pick the beans over, removing any damaged or clearly misshapen beans and discarding them. Set the rinsed beans aside. Turn a 6-quart (or larger) Instant Pot to SAUTE. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and jalapeno. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and let cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add a few splashes of chicken stock and scrape along the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck-on bits of food (this will prevent a BURN warning). Add the remaining stock, water, bay leaves, salt, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and the rinsed and drained beans. Lightly stir to combine. Seal the Instant Pot. Cook on HIGH (manual) for 45 minutes. When the 45 minutes of pressure cooking has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 25 minutes. Vent to release any remaining pressure. Carefully open the lid. The beans will be very liquidy. Discard the bay leaves. Reserve 2 cups of the bean cooking liquid in a bowl or measuring cup, then drain the remainder. Return to the beans to the pot. With an immersion blender (or by hand with a potato masher), puree the beans until they reach your desired consistency, adding some of the reserved liquid as needed. (You can also scoop the beans into a blender in batches and puree them that way—be sure to let the beans cool somewhat first so that they do not splatter). Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Sprinkle with any desired toppings, serve, and enjoy! YIELD: 6 cups ...