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Sour Orange Garlic Mojo Butterflied Roast Chicken

This butterflied roast chicken is super tender,  flavorful and  easy to make. I’ll show you how to butterfly (or spatchcock) a chicken and make the vibrant garlic mojo.  Sour orange juice, lemons, limes and a healthy dose of garlic are the basis for the tart citrus marinade.  Roasting the chicken in a cast iron skillet at a high heat ensures a crispy skin that seals in the juices in only 40 minutes.  Potatoes added to the skillet halfway through the chicken’s cooking time, round out this easy one pan dinner.

 

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Potato Gnocchi From Scratch

This post has been updated for content and photos since the original publish date in 2016.

If your only experience with gnocchi has been those cryovaced shelf-stable orbs for sale in the pasta aisle, I’m here to tell you, they don’t even begin to hint at the pillowy, soft heaven that potato gnocchi from scratch delivers. Gnocchi ingredients are pantry staples and you can make this tasty potato pasta at home. I’ve even got tips on freezing gnocchi so you can make a batch and have it whenever you want.

 

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Quick and Easy Crustless Vegetable Quiche

If your garden is over run with produce, this garden vegetable quiche is the answer. With fresh zucchini, onions and peppers in a soft egg custard, this crustless vegetable quiche will satisfy your hunger without the carbs. Whether you’re adhering to a gluten-free or Keto lifestyle or just want a summer quiche breakfast that won’t weigh you down, my zucchini, pepper and swiss cheese quiche is easy to make and delicious!

 

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Fresh Strawberry Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

If you’ve got sweet, ripe berries, let them shine in this fresh strawberry ricotta tart. Essentially,  a no bake strawberry pie (except for the graham cracker crust) the creamy filling blends cream cheese and ricotta with citrusy orange and a little sugar for a lightly sweet filling that pairs beautifully with the ruby red fruit. Let the pie set up in the refrigerator — like those old fashioned strawberry ice box pies that your grandmother used to make.

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Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita

You can never go wrong with a good margarita — but this Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita takes it WAY BEYOND GOOD. It starts with the homemade passion fruit syrup, tropical, floral and sweet and gets a spicy kick with muddled, sliced hot peppers. Oh my! Try this Passion Fruit Jalapeno Tequila margarita from scratch on a balmy, sun-drenched day.

 

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Calling all cooks! You don’t have to be a gourmet chef to get a delicious, healthy meal on the table! At Garlic & Zest, I’ll show you how to make hundreds of seasonal, fresh recipes and indulgent comfort foods with easy step-by-step instructions and photos to help you master the dish.

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