Simply Scratch

Serrano Sweet Pea Guacamole is inspired by the guacamole from Honchos – a local restaurant in Clarkston, Michigan. In my version, sweet peas, roasted serrano peppers and cilantro are combined with green onions, avocado and fresh lime juice and is topped with Mexicali spiced pepitas. Yields 2 cups.

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These are the best Blackened Fish Tacos! In this recipe, soft flour tortillas are filled with a simple cilantro pesto slaw, tender and flavorful blackened cod, slices of creamy avocado and a zigzag of chipotle crema. Yields 6 (2 tacos per person) servings.

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This Turkey Provolone Italian Loaf Sandwich is perfect for a day on the lake or at the beach or pool! Garlic mayo, dill pickles, turkey lunch meat, provolone, potato chips, red onion and lightly dressed arugula is layered in a hollowed out italian bread boule. This easy recipe will serve 4.

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Everything you love about a grinder sandwich is in this Italian Grinder Dense Bean Salad. Sliced salami and pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, red onion and pepperoncini peppers are tossed with cubed mozzarella and provolone cheese, 3 different beans and a creamy grinder dressing. Yields approximately 8 cups.

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This No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream is rich and chocolatey and so simple to make! A blend of bittersweet chocolate, unsweetened dutch process and dark cocoa powder, vanilla and a little bit of salt is combined with sweetened condensed milk and folded into freshly whipped cream. Once frozen, scoop and serve and sprinkle with any desired toppings. Yields approximately 10 (½-cup) ...