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Chef Resha

Chef Resha is an accomplished self-taught private chef, home cook, public figure, and recipe developer based in the DC Metro area. Creator and owner of CarnalDish -- an incredibly delicious and renowned website full of sinful comfort food recipes made with love. CarnalDish has been featured on Good Morning Washington, Ebony magazine, Essence, Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Newport, The Dr. Oz Show, and many more notable publications.

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Ricotta Grilled Cheese

At least one half of this entire roasted tomato basil soup with ricotta grilled cheese meal is vegetarian. The soup is totally vegetarian — the sandwich is not. That said, this soup is bomb. It’s so richly flavored, with plenty of heat and the right amount of sweetness. When you tear apart that gooey ricotta …

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Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls

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I’ve gotta just let you know now, there’s an obscene amount of butter going on here. These brown butter cinnamon rolls are not for the faint of heart. I came up with this recipe in hopes you’d make it part of a special event. Don’t eat these every day. Christmas brunch would be fabulous. Birthday’s, …

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Pumpkin Ricotta Buttermilk Pancakes

If you’re looking for something to do with that last tiny bit of pumpkin in your fridge, make these pumpkin ricotta buttermilk pancakes. They’re spiced to perfection, and believe it or not, the ricotta really lightens up the texture. I didn’t want these to be heavy and dense, so that little bit of ricotta plus …

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Bourbon Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie

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I’m emotional. This bourbon sweet potato pumpkin pie is so good, I’m legit emotional. It’s been a good year since I’ve made this pie, I’ve been very busy. But I was hellbent on not only making it for Thanksgiving this time around, but also sharing the recipe. For all of you who love sweet potato …

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Honey Crisp Cranberry Sauce

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You are better than canned cranberry sauce. So is your family. Feed them good this Thanksgiving with this incredibly delicious and easy honey crisp cranberry sauce. There’s lots of spice and notes of bliss all through this stuff. My goal was to create an intense cranberry experience, and I absolutely achieved that. Don’t feel stressed …

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Garlic and Leek Creme Fraiche Mashed Potatoes

My family honestly never put mashed potatoes on our Thanksgiving table, until they tasted mine. Now, it’s become a staple. These incredibly creamy garlic and leek creme fraiche mashed potatoes will hug your soul. They are luscious on the tongue, melt in your mouth, and flavored to the gods. Perfectly seasoned, and super easy to …

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Savory Cider Caramel

Let me introduce you to something amazing. Perfectly roasted sweet potatoes with savory cider caramel. There’s butternut squash in there, too. You probably haven’t had sweet potatoes or butternut squash like this. I’ve never been a fan of overly-candied sweet potatoes (or candied yams) because I’ve always found them to be too sweet! I never …

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Citrus and Herb Dry-Brined Roasted Turkey

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Happy Thanksgiving! I wanted to share my recipe for a deliciously juicy, crispy skinned citrus and herb dry brined roasted turkey. The video tutorial is a couple years old, but still relevant. This wonderful bird is served with a delicious maple cognac gravy, which is totally optional. WTF is Spatchcocking Spatchcocking sounds like a dirty word, …

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