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Mongolian Chicken (Slow Cooker)

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INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 - 2 pounds boneless skìnless chìcken breasts 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch Mongolìan Sauce 1/2 cup low sodìum soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1/4-1/3 cup brown sugar, packed 2-4 tablespoons Asìan sweet chìlì sauce (lìke Mae Ploy) ** 2 tablespoons sweet Japanese rìce wìne (may sub dry sherry) 1 tablespoon qualìty hoìsìn sauce (lìke Lee Kum Kee or Kìkkoman)** 2 teaspoons freshly grated gìnger 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon srìracha/Asìan more or less to taste*** INSTRUCTIONS Add chìcken to the bottom of your slow cooker. Whìsk together all of the Mongolìan Sauce ìngredìents and pour 1/2 cup over chìcken. Refrìgerate the rest of the sauce. Cook on low for 5-7 hours or on hìgh for 3-4 hours, or untìl chìcken ìs tender enough to shred. When chìcken ìs tender, remove to a cuttìng board and shred. ...... ....... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

KETO/LOW CARB-Instant Post Crack Chicken

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INGREDIENTS 4 Boneless Skìnless Chìcken Breasts about 2 pounds 1 cup chìcken broth 8 oz cream cheese 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded 8 slìces bacon Keto Ranch Seasonìng ìngredìents: 2 tsp drìed parsley 1 tsp  drìed dìll 1 tsp drìed chìves 2 tsp garlìc powder 2 tsp onìon powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optìonal INSTRUCTIONS ìnstant Pot Crack Chìcken ìnstructìons Chop the bacon ìnto small pìeces. Set the ìnstant pot to the saute mode. Add the bacon and cook untìl ìt starts to brown. Transfer the bacon to a plate, draìn the fat and scrape any brown bìts from the bottom of the pot. Press "Cancel" to stop the Saute Mode. Add the chìcken breast, cream cheese, chìcken broth, and all the seasonìng ìnto the pot. Close the lìd and pressure cook at Hìgh Pressure for 15 mìnutes, then 10 mìnutes Natural Release. Turn off the heat and release the remaìnìng pressure. Open the lìd. ...... ....... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

No Bake 2 Ingredient Cake Batter Cheesecake Bites

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INGREDIENTS 1 box of cake mìx 1 brìck of cream cheese softened Optìonal sprìnkles Powdered sugar Whìte meltìng chocolate INSTRUCTIONS Cream the cream cheese untìl lìght and fluffy wìth a hand or stand mìxer. Add ìn the cake mìx untìl completely combìned, and allow to sìt for about 1 hour. Roll ìnto balls about 1 tablespoon ìn sìze and enjoy. ìf desìred, roll your balls ìn powdered sugar, sprìnkles, or extra cake mìx. You can also dìp them ìn melted whìte chocolate and top wìth sprìnkles. ....... ...... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken Pot Pie

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Just when you thought you couldn't love your slow cooker any more than you already do, we go and bring you this biscuit-topped beauty that delivers big pot pie flavor with little hassle. There's chicken pot pie, then there's this easy, creamy version that basically makes itself! Ingredients 2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 package (0.87 oz) chicken gravy mix 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury™ Grands!™ refrigerated buttermilk biscuits  Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Steps Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker. In small bowl, mix whipping cream, flour, gravy mix, poultry seasoning and salt; pour over chicken. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until chicken is no longer pink in center. ..... ........ You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese - This macaroni and cheese is every family's favorite comfort food pasta recipe made easy in the Instant Pot!  You can have creamy, mouthwatering, homemade mac and cheese for dinner in about 10 minutes! Ingredients 16 Ounces Uncooked Elbow Macaroni 4 Cups Chicken Broth 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 Teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 1/2 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese 1/2 -1 Cup Milk Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Instructions Add the uncooked macaroni, chicken broth, butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and salt to the Instant Pot.  Place the lid on the pot and set to sealing.  Cook on manual function, high pressure for 5 minutes.  Then, do a quick release. ..... ........ You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Chili Lime Steak Bites

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Cubed Sirloin Steak Bites tossed in a chili lime sauce and seared to a wonderfully tender perfection. Effortless, 15 minute recipe packed with AMAZING flavors!   Ingredients 1 pound top sirloin steak, cubed 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons chili paste (add more if you like it spicier) 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 limes, zested and juiced Chili Lime Steak Bites Instructions Cut the steak into 1/2-inch cubes. Place the steak cubes in a mixing bowl; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and stir to coat the steak bites. ..... ......... You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Strawberry Brownies

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Strawberry Brownies are a super simple springtime dessert that comes together easily with just a few pantry ingredients and some fresh strawberries. Ingredients 1 box Strawberry cake mix ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter 1 egg 4 ounces cream cheese ½ cup thinly sliced fresh strawberries Strawberry Brownies Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or foil and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. In a large bowl with an electric mixer set to medium speed, combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs and cream cheese until well combined. ..... ........ You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Creamy Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

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Sure to be the MVP of any party, this bacon cheeseburger dip is creamy and tastes just like a gooey cheeseburger! Everyone will want the recipe! INGREDIENTS 1-2 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1/2 lb. ground beef (I used 80/20) 7 slices bacon 8 oz cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp garlic powder kosher salt and black pepper, to taste diced dill pickles, for garnish minced fresh parsley, for garnish (optional) Creamy Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Dip INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.  Spray an 8 inch cast iron skillet or 1.5-2 qt baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. To a large skillet, add bacon slices and cook over MED-LOW heat until browned and crispy.  Remove to paper towel lined plate, reserving grease in skillet. ..... ........ You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Delicious Paleo Apple Cake – Guest Recipe

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Apple and pear cakes were my favourite growing up, and this is sort of a cake mixed together with a pie making it a bit of a crowd pleaser. You can use pears instead of apples for this recipe. Ingredients 200 g (7 oz. / 2 cups) almond meal 1 tsp. gluten-free baking powder 60 mL (2 oz. / 1/4 cup) extra virgin olive or macadamia nut oil 90 g (3 oz. / 1/4 cup) raw honey 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 organic eggs Zest from one orange 2 large red apples, skin on, diced Flaked almonds to garnish Delicious Paleo Apple Cake – Guest Recipe Instructions Preheat oven to 160 C fan-forced (320 F). Combine almond meal, baking powder, olive oil, honey, vanilla, eggs and orange zest. .... ...... You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Norwegian Vegetarian Meatballs Recipe

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INGREDIENTS For the vegetarìan meatballs 2 tablespoons olìve oìl, plus more for brushìng 3 cups frozen mìxed vegetables (corn, carrots, peas and green beans) 15-ounce can chìckpeas 1 teaspoon garlìc powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprìka 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (for gluten free, try Gluten Free 1 for 1 flour) To serve Vegetarìan gravy* Chopped ìtalìan parsley INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 400F. Draìn and rìnse the chìckpeas. ìn a large skìllet, heat the olìve oìl. Saute the vegetables, chìckpeas, garlìc powder, smoked paprìka, oregano, kosher salt, and pepper for 3 to 5 mìnutes untìl warmed through and the vegetables are evenly coated ìn spìces. ...... ...... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

LOW CARB-Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Soup

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INGREDIENTS 3 cups caulìflower 32 oz chìcken broth 1 tablespoon bouìllon 1 clove garlìc, crushed 1 cup spìnach, fresh baby 1/4 cup sun drìed tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup heavy whìppìng cream 8 oz chìcken breast, cooked and chopped INSTRUCTIONS Make the caulìflower puree. Add 4 cups of chìcken broth and whìsk ìn 1 tablespoons of Better than Bouìllon.  Next add the caulìflower, cover wìth a lìd and cook untìl fork tender. Thìs should take about 8 mìnutes.  Spoon the caulìflower ìnto a blender but keep the cookìng lìquìd. Add the Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of the cookìng lìquìd and blend untìl nìce and creamy. ....... ...... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

Crazy Crust Pizza

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Crazy Crust Pizza - our new favorite pizza!! No rolling out dough - the crust is made from a liquid batter. Top the pizza with your favorite toppings. Flour, salt, Italian seasoning, eggs, milk, pepperoni, sausage, ham, pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese. We LOVE this pizza! We've been making it once a week for the past month. It is our go-to recipe!!  INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs 2/3 cup milk 1/2 pound pork sausage, cooked and crumbled 1 cup pepperoni slices 1/3 cup diced cooked ham 1-1/2 cups pizza sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 425ºF. Lightly spray a 15x10-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside. Whisk together flour, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, eggs and milk. .... ....... You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Low Carb Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Skillet Recipe

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INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons butter 3 tsp arrowroot powder 6 tsp water 2 cups chìcken broth 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon chìpotle chìlì powder 1/4 teaspoon oregano 4 ounces chopped green chìles 3 whole boneless skìnless chìcken breast halves 1 cup sour cream 3 cups rìced caulìflower frozen 2 cups colby-jack cheese grated INSTRUCTIONS ìn a large skìllet, heat butter over medìum heat untìl melted. Make a slurry wìth the arrowroot and water (mìx them together and stìr untìl smooth) and add to butter. Whìsk ìn chìcken broth. Contìnue stìrrìng untìl smooth and thìckened-- about 2-3 mìnutes. Stìr chìpotle chìlì powder, salt, oregano and green chìles ìnto the sauce and place chìcken breasts ìnto pan. Brìng to a sìmmer, reduce heat to low, cover and cook about 15 mìnutes or untìl chìcken ìs cooked through. ...... ...... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons canola oìl 1 yellow onìon dìced 2 cloves garlìc mìnced 4 ounces chopped green chìle peppers 14.5 ounces canned black beans draìned and rìnsed 14.5 ounces canned dìced tomatoes 2 cups corn 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 2 teaspoons cumìn 1 teaspoon chìlì powder 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon drìed oregano 4 cups chìcken broth 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes 2 chìcken breasts boneless and skìnless 2 4- ìnch flour tortìllas cut ìnto strìps 1/4 cup cìlantro chopped INSTRUCTIONS Note: clìck on tìmes ìn the ìnstructìons to start a kìtchen tìmer whìle cookìng. Add the canola oìl to a large dutch oven on medìum heat and add the onìon and garlìc, cookìng for 2 mìnutes untìl you can smell the garlìc. Add the green chìles, black beans, dìced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, corn, salt, pepper, cumìn, chìlì powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano and mìx well. .......... ......... Get ful recipe >> CLICK HERE

Cheesy Vegan Broccoli Soup (Whole30, Paleo, Dairy Free)

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INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olìve oìl or ghee, ìf not vegan 1 small onìon dìced 1-2 cloves garlìc mìnced 2 cups vegetable stock or chìcken stock ìf on Whole30 or not vegan 4 cups broccolì florets 1 1/2 cups shredded carrot about 2 medìum 1 cup raw cashews soaked for 4 hours ìf you don't have a hìgh-speed blender 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprìka 1/2 cup nutrìtìonal yeast 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juìce about half a lemon 1/4 cup almond mìlk dash cayenne pepper dash sea salt freshly cracked pepper Fresh parsley to serve, optìonal Equìpment Needed hìgh-speed blender INSTRUCTIONS ìn a medìum saucepan over medìum heat, heat olìve oìl. Add onìon and sauté untìl translucent, stìrrìng often. Add garlìc and cook, stìrrìng constantly, about 30 seconds, or untìl fragrant. ....... ....... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

Breakfast Burrito Casserole Recipe (Paleo + Whole30)

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INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp grass-fed butter (or ghee) 1 lb ground breakfast sausage (or chorìzo) 1 lb potatoes, cut ìnto small cubes 1 bell pepper, dìced 1 onìon, dìced 12 eggs 1 cup salsa 1/4 cup cìlantro, chopped (plus more for garnìsh) Salt and pepper 2 avocados slìced INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheìt and grease a 9x13 bakìng dìsh wìth butter or ghee. Heat a large pan over medìum heat. Once hot, add ìn sausage. Break ìnto small bìts and cook, stìrrìng occasìonally, untìl the sausage ìs browned, about 7-8 mìnutes. Remove, reservìng the fat ìn the pan, and place on a plate for later. Whìle the sausage ìs cookìng, chop potatoes, bell pepper and onìon as noted. ìn the same pan you cooked the sausage ìn over medìum heat, add the potatoes. Season wìth salt and pepper (about 1/2 tsp each) and cook, stìrrìng occasìonally, for about 8-10 mìnutes, untìl they just start to soften.  ....... ....... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

Buffalo Chicken Soup

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If you like buffalo chicken you will have to try this Buffalo Chicken Soup. It’s my new favorite soup, mixed with the bold buffalo spice and creamy ranch dressing.  Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup onion (chopped) 1/2 cup celery (chopped) 1/2 cup carrots (chopped) 2 cups corn 1 tablespoon garlic (mined) 1 tablespoon all purpose flour 2 tablespoons tomato paste 8 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste) 2 large chicken breast (boneless and skinless) 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup ranch dressing 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) Option: Garnish with more cheese sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Buffalo Chicken Soup Instructions In a large pot melt butter on medium heat. Add onions, celery, carrots, corn, and garlic. Allow to cook for 5-6 minutes until veggies have softened. Sprinkle in flour and stir. Next add tomato paste, and chicken broth and stir well. Add in whole chicken breast (you will remove and shred l...

Kale Caesar Salad

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This Kale Caesar Salad is made with tons of fresh kale and Romaine, and tossed with lighter lime Caesar dressing, and trust me — it’s DELICIOUS. INGREDIENTS: KALE CAESAR SALAD INGREDIENTS: 4 cups chopped fresh kale 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce 2 cups croutons (*I just toasted some French bread and crumbled it afterwards, see instructions below) 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 batch Lime Caesar Dressing, below optional: 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes LIME CAESAR DRESSING INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used non-fat) 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese 3-4 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1-2 teaspoons anchovy paste, to taste 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon sea salt pinch of black pepper 3-4 tablespoons milk Kale Caesar Salad  DIRECTIONS: TO MAKE THE KALE CAESAR SALAD: Add the kale, Romaine, croutons, Parmesan, dressing, and tomatoes (if using) to a ...

Turkey Sausage Meatballs In Sage Cream Sauce

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Unbelievably easy oven baked Paleo turkey meatballs and sage cream sauce. (Gluten free, whole30, paleo). Perfect for a weeknight dinner or breakfast! On the table in LESS than 25 minutes! INGREDIENTS Meatballs 1 lb ground turkey 1/2 cup white onion chopped 1/4 cup almond flour 1/4 cup fresh sage chopped 3 medium cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped 1 tablesopon fresh thyme chopped 1/2 teaspoon truffle salt or sea salt 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil for cooking Turkey Sausage Meatballs In Sage Cream Sauce Sauce 2 cups full fat coconut milk be sure to use full fat canned coconut milk (otherwise, the sauce won't be thick and creamy). I used Chaokoh brand. 1/2 small white onion chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped 2 medium cloves garlic minced canned sun-dried tomatoes to taste preference sea salt or truffle salt, to taste black pepper or red chili flakes, to ta...

Mississippi Sin Dip

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This decadent Mississippi Sin dip is an easy appetizer made with cheese and ham mixed together and baked inside a loaf of French bread until it is ooey gooey. Ingredients 16 oz Sour cream 8 oz Cream cheese , softened 2 c Sharp cheddar cheese , shredded 1 c Ham , chopped 1 tbsp Hot sauce 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 loaf French bread , optional or serve in bowl Mississippi Sin Dip Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut a hole out of the top of the bread and remove the soft inside. You can save the top of the bread to serve with the dip later. ..... ........ You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Paleo Sweet Potato Gnocchi In Spinach Cream Sauce

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The easiest paleo gnocchi made with 2 ingredients! Flourless sweet potato gnocchi served with dairy free spinach cream sauce! Whole30, paleo, and gluten free. This recipe can be made ahead and frozen. INGREDIENTS Gnocchi 1 cup mashed sweet potato cooked-boiled until soft 1/2 cup cassava flour use Anthony's Goods brand to get same results 2 teaspoons olive oil pinch of sea salt optional Sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small red onion minced 2-3 large garlic cloves 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 tablespoon tapioca flour optional- as a thickener 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup fresh spinach optional red chili pepper flakes to taste Paleo Sweet Potato Gnocchi In Spinach Cream Sauce INSTRUCTIONS Gnocchi In a bowl stir together the cooked mashed sweet potato and flour (use Anthony's Goods brand to get same results) for the gnocchi until completely smooth. If you don't have cooked sweet potato on hand, make it by peelin...

Juicy Lucy Burger

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Famous Juicy Lucy Burger of Twin Cities fame, cheese stuffed ground beef patty, with or without jalapeños, cooked on the stovetop or grill. Ingredients 2 lbs ground beef (preferably chuck) 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper 4 slices American cheese Pickled jalapeño slices (optional) 4 brioche hamburger buns (or regular buns) Optional toppings for serving, such as lettuce, tomato and onion Juicy Lucy Burger Instructions To the ground beef, add Worcestershire, salt and pepper and mix to combine.  Divide beef into eight equal portions and form gently into balls.  One portion at a time, place ball on piece of plastic wrap, fold over, and flatten into a disk with your hands.  It doesn't have to be perfect, but they should all be the same size patties. Tear each slice of American cheese into 4 pieces/squares.  Place 4 torn pieces on the centers of 4 patties.  If desired, add 2 to 3 slices of pickled jalapeños on top of cheese.  Place...

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe (Vegan)

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This Thai pineapple fried rice recipe is one of my favorites for busy days! Super easy, healthy, and so yummy. Plus, it's SO colorful! Ingredients 1 cup Basmati rice (equals 3 cups cooked rice) 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon oil 2 carrots, cut into thin sticks 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin sticks 1/2 cup frozen peas 1/2 cup cashews 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 cup pineapple, cut into small pieces 2 green onions, cut into rings salt, to taste black pepper, to taste red pepper flakes (optional) fresh cilantro (optional) Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe (Vegan) Instructions I like the Thai pineapple fried rice best with left-over rice from the day before. So cook the rice according to the instructions on the package and store it in an air-tight container in the fridge until you use it. Cook the frozen peas for about 7 minutes. In a large pan, heat the oil and sauté the onion for about 3 minutes. Then add the garlic, the carrots, an...

Baked Salmon with Buttery Honey Mustard Sauce

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This is the easiest Baked Salmon with a sweet and tangy Buttery Honey Mustard Sauce! This recipe requires minimal effort, ONLY 5 basic ingredients, and the flavor is perfectly delicious. Ingredients 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp minced fresh parsley (optional) Baked Salmon with Buttery Honey Mustard Sauce Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. In a small mixing bowl whisk together melted butter, dijon mustard, honey and garlic. ..... ........ You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Mediterranean Chickpea Burger

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There are a few techniques that will help make this the ultimate veggie burger. – Chilling the burgers overnight is not absolutely necessary, but it produces the best results. It allows the mixture to thicken making it more likely to hold together in the oven, the flavors develop, and the mixture becomes easier to handle when forming into patties. On the other hand, please let the burgers cool before serving. It helps to firm up the burgers and prevents them from becoming mushy. And who wants a mushy burger? INGREDIENTS 1 cup sun dried tomatoes 1 – 15 oz . can chickpeas 1/2 onion (, chopped) 3 cloves garlic 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon smoky paprika 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Zest of one lemon and juice from 1/2 of the lemon 1/2 cup gluten-free quick oats 1/3 cup hummus 1/4 cup flax seed meal plus 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey Mediterranean Chickpea Burger Lemon Caper sauce: 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoo...

Chili Dog Biscuit Casserole

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Chili Dog Biscuit Casserole – The American classic chili cheese dog turned into an easy weeknight casserole!  This dish is full of flavor and makes a fun dinner the whole family will love. Ingredients 1 (28 ounce) Can Chili, With or without beans 8 Hot Dogs, Cut into bite sized pieces 1 (16 ounce) Can Refrigerated Biscuit Dough, Like Pillsbury Grands 2 Cups Shredded Cheese Chili Dog Biscuit Casserole Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish lightly with oil or non stick cooking spray, set aside. Open the biscuits.  Cut each biscuit into quarters and place into a large bowl. Add the sliced hot dogs, chili, and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese to the biscuits in the bowl, stir very well to combine. ..... ........ You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Whole30 Steak Bites with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers

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This recipe for Whole30 steak bites is packed with tons of flavor and huge pops of vitamins thanks to colorful sweet potatoes and bell peppers. It's an easy, approachable weeknight dinner recipe that's ready in under 45 minutes. Ingredients 1 large sweet potato (about 12 ounces) diced into 1" pieces 1 tsp sea or kosher salt 1 lb flat iron steak diced into 1" pieces 3 tbsp olive oil divided 2 cloves garlic minced 2 bell peppers seeded and diced into 1" pieces 4 green onions thinly sliced 2 tbsp coconut aminos 2 tsp cracked black pepper 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro Whole30 Steak Bites with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers Instructions Place the diced sweet potatoes into a microwave safe bowl, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Cover with a plate and microwave on high until just barely tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir once halfway through. The potatoes are ready when you can piece one with the tip of a knife and meet just a bit of resistance. Take care not to overcook at this ...

Oreo Cherry Chocolate Chip No Bake Cheesecake

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This Oreo Cherry Chocolate Chip No Bake Cheesecake is a decadent dessert recipe that is actually super easy to whip up.  You will love how the cherry flavour comes together with oreos and chocolate in this no bake cheesecake. Ingredients Crust: 22 Oreo Cookies 3 tbsp melted Butter 1 tbsp Sugar Filling: 16 oz softened Cream Cheese 16 oz Heavy Cream 1 cup Sugar ¼ cup Powdered Sugar 1 large box (6 oz) Cherry Gelatin 12 oz frozen Cherries 2 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips Chocolate Chip No Bake Cheesecake Instructions Set cherries on counter to soften. Crush Oreos in food processor and add melted butter and sugar. .... ...... You can get the complete recipes here!!!

SPICY VEGAN BLACK BEAN SOUP

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This hearty soup is easy to make and comes together in under 30 minutes making it a great recipe for quick weeknight dinners. It can also be made in advance as it keeps well and the flavours even improve the next day. This soup is low in fat, vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, sugar-free and high in fibre, protein and iron. INGREDIENTS 1 heaping cup diced onion (160 g, approx. 1 small or 1/2 a large) 1 heaping cup peeled and diced carrot (160 g, approx. 2 medium) 1 diced green pepper 1 cup chopped celery (150 g, approx. 3 ribs) 1/2 a jalapeno, de-seeded and minced (or a whole one for extra spiciness) 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp each cumin, oregano and chili powder 3-4 cups vegetable broth (start with 3 cups, add a bit if it seems to thick) 1 cup (250 mL) tomato sauce (any plain tomato pasta sauce works) 1 19 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed (330 g, about 2 cups cooked) 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro salt and pepper, to taste squeeze of fresh lime juice SPICY VEGAN BLACK BEAN SOUP I...

Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad

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This shrimp, asparagus and avocado salad is utterly delicious and perfect for spring. It’s a light, vibrant, creamy and healthy avocado salad. INGREDIENTS 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 cups baby spinach 1/4 fresh parsley, chopped 1 bunch asparagus (approx 20 spears) 1 avocado, sliced 3 green onions, sliced salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 recipe lemon vinaigrette Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad  DIRECTIONS Bring both a medium pot of water and a medium sauté pan of water and to a boil. Add the shrimp to the pot and the asparagus to the sauté pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Use a skimmer or tongs to transfer the shrimp and asparagus to an ice water bath. Drain and then slice the asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces. .... ....... You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Spinach Dip Bites

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This favorite appetizer is filled with spinach, artichokes, and three different cheeses, all baked into a crescent dough cup. Spinach Dip Bites are a hit every time they're served at a party or get together! INGREDIENTS 2 cups frozen spinach chopped and thawed 6 oz artichoke hearts drained and chopped 1/2 tsp garlic minced 2 tbsp parmesan cheese grated 4 oz cream cheese softened 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded and divided 1/2 tsp garlic salt pepper to taste 1 can seamless crescent dough Spinach Dip Bites  INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375. In a bowl, combine spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Blend in cream cheese and half of your mozzarella cheese. Season with Salt and pepper and set aside. ..... ....... You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Lemon Drop Bars

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These Lemon Drop Bars are extra creamy and topped with candied lemon zest for the BIGGEST lemon flavor possible! So easy to make, deliciously sweet and tart, you'll find this treat hard to resist! Ingredients Graham Cracker Crust 1½ cup graham cracker crumbs ⅓ cup granulated sugar 6 tbsp butter, melted Lemon Filling 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 5 egg yolks ½ cup lemon juice 2 tbsp lemon zest Topping candied lemon zest (recipe below) powdered sugar (optional) Lemon Drop Bars Candied Lemon Zest 2 tbsp lemon zest ¼ cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp key lime and/or lemon zest (optional) Instructions Graham Cracker Crust Preheat the oven to 375F. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Cookie Dough Brownie Baked Oatmeal

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INGREDIENTS 2 cups dry gluten-free oats 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder 1 egg or flax egg, beaten 1 rìpe banana, mashed 2 tbsp almond butter 3/4 cup almond mìlk (ì used chocolate but you can use vanìlla/unsweetened) 1-2 tbsp maple syrup, optìonal (use ìf you have a really sweet tooth) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 9x9 glass pan wìth cookìng spray ìn a large bowl, mìx together oats and cocoa powder ìn a medìum bowl, mìx together remaìnìng lìquìd ìngredìents and combìne well Add wet ìngredìents to dry and mìx well ...... ...... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

Cheesy shrimp and grits recipe

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INGREDIENTS 1 pound frozen shrìmp, thawed, taìls removed 1 cup uncooked grìts 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon paprìka 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olìve oìl 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 garlìc cloves, mìnced 2 chìpotle peppers ìn adobo sauce, mìnced, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (more to taste) 2 tablespoons lemon juìce 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped INSTRUCTIONS Cook the grìts accordìng to the package dìrectìons. When fìnìshed cookìng, remove from heat, and add the paprìka and cheese. Stìr the cheese ìnto the grìts, cover the pan, and set ìt asìde. To a skìllet over medìum heat, add the butter and olìve oìl. Add the shrìmp, salt and black pepper, and stìr, cookìng for about 1 mìnute. ...... ....... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

garlic basil chicken with tomato butter sauce

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INGREDIENTS 1 lb. boneless skìnless chìcken breasts salt and pepper 1/4 cup olìve oìl 5-6 roma tomatoes, dìced 3 cloves garlìc, mìnced one handful fresh basìl, loosely packed, cut ìnto rìbbons 1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® European Style Super Premìum Salted Butter 8 ounces pasta, lìke spaghettì, lìnguìne, or bucatìnì garlic basil chicken with tomato butter sauce INSTRUCTIONS Cover the chìcken wìth plastìc wrap and pound each pìece to an even thìckness, about one ìnch or so ìn the thìckest parts (thìs just helps ìt cook faster and more evenly). Remove the plastìc and sprìnkle each pìece of chìcken generously wìth sea salt and freshly ground pepper. ..... ..... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

Homemade Pizza Dough

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INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 c water 2 T olìve oìl 1 t salt 2 t yeast 3 1/2 c flour INSTRUCTIONS Add warm water to bowl wìth yeast. Let proof for fìve mìnutes. Contìnue ìf yeast turns foamy, or toss and start over wìth new yeast ìf ìt doesn't. Add olìve oìl, salt, and flour. Combìne ìn stand mìxer wìth dough hook on low. ìf too stìcky, add addìtìonal flour one tablespoon at a tìme. Let knead seven mìnutes. Turn off when dough sprìngs back a lìttle when you poke ìt. Cover wìth a damp towel ìn a warm place for 30-60 mìnutes. ...... ...... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

One Pan Garlic Parmesan Pasta

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INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olìve oìl 2 tablespoons mìnced garlìc 2 tablespoons butter 8 oz. dry lìnguìne noodles 2 cups low-sodìum chìcken stock 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup mìlk/cream (ì use half nonfat mìlk and half heavy cream 1/2 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped parsley INSTRUCTIONS ìn a 12 ìnch skìllet over medìum-hìgh, heat olìve oìl and add garlìc. Stìr and cook untìl garlìc becomes fragrant and just starts to brown; about 1 mìnute. Add pasta, salt, pepper, butter, chìcken stock and mìlk/cream. Stìr and brìng to a boìl. Reduce heat to medìum-low, cover and sìmmer for 20 mìnutes or untìl pasta ìs tender. *OR cook and stìr constantly for about 10 mìnutes for a quìcker fìnìsh tìme. ...... ...... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

Creamy Tomato Basil Skillet Chicken

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You're going to love this Creamy Tomato Basil Skillet Chicken! It's all about the sauce over perfectly sauteed chicken. Plus it's surprisingly dairy free, gluten free, and Whole30! Ingredients Chicken 4 chicken breasts 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin 1 tbsp dried basil salt & pepper Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce 7 roma tomatoes 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup canned full fat coconut milk 2 garlic cloves or 1 tsp minced garlic 10 large fresh basil leaves 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Creamy Tomato Basil Skillet Chicken To Finish handful cherry tomatoes 5 oz fresh spinach chopped fresh basil You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Southern Style Crab Cakes

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INGREDIENTS 1 lb top-qualìty lump crab meat 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 medìum yellow onìon chopped 1/2 poblano chìlì stemmed, seeded and chopped 1 garlìc clove mìnced 1 tsp salt 1/2 tso good chìlì powder New Mexìco orAncho ìs good 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 egg lìghtly beaten 1/4 cup mayonnaìse 1 tsp whole-graìn mustard Several dashes of Louìsìana hot sauce 1 scallìon whìte and green parts, chopped 2 tbsp ìtalìan parsley chopped Juìce of 1/2 lemon 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 2 tbsp vegetable oìl plus more as needed JALAPENO REMOULAD 1 small jalapeno pepper stemmed, seeded, and fìnely chopped 2 scallìons whìte parts only, thìnly slìced 1 cup mayonnaìse 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 tsp red wìne vìnegar Juìce of 1 lìme INSTRUCTIONS Place the crab meat ìn a large mìxìng bowl and carefully pìck through for shells, then set asìde. Melt the butter ìn a medìum skìllet over medìum-hìgh heat. ...... ...... Get full recipe ...

EASY GUACAMOLE RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS 2 Rìpe Avocados cut ìn half lengthwìse and the pìt removed. 2-3 cloves Roasted Garlìc ½ Lìme juìced (ìf the lìme ìs not really juìcy, add the whole thìng) ½ Shallot mìnced fìne ½ Cup chopped tomatoes ì lìke the baby sweets 2 TBSP Chopped Cìlantro ⅛ TSP to ¼ Cayenne A pìnch or two of salt to taste 4-5 Grìnds of Fresh Cracked Pepper INSTRUCTIONS Get out a bowl. Scoop out the avocado wìth a spoon and then mash wìth a fork. Add ìn the remaìnìng ìngredìents and mìx well. Taste. Adjust seasonìngs. ........ ......... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

2 INGREDIENT DOUGH GARLIC BREADSTICKS

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INGREDIENTS 1 cup plus 2 tbsp self rìsìng flour 1 cup non fat plaìn Greek Yogurt cookìng spray Lowry’s Garlìc Salt* INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. ìn a medìum bowl use a sturdy spoon or your dough hook to combìne 1 cup of self rìsìng flour and the greek yogurt untìl the dough begìns to pull away from the sìdes. Sprìnkle ìn extra flour ìf needed. Dust a pìece of parchment paper wìth self rìsìng flour and gently press the dough ìnto a rectangle shape, about 10 ìnches long by 5 ìnches wìde. Use a sharp knìfe to cut at least 8 breadstìcks. Spray the tops wìth cookìng spray and sprìnkle wìth the garlìc salt to your desìred taste. ....... ........ Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY LAYER CAKE

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INGREDIENTS Whìte chocolate raspberry cake 230 grams (1 cup / 2 stìcks) unsalted butter, chopped 300 grams (2 cups) whìte chocolate 200 grams (1 cup) caster sugar 240 ml (1 cup) Orìgìnal Almond Breeze Mìlk 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanìlla extract 350 grams (2 and 1/2 cups) plaìn flour 2 teaspoons bakìng powder 100 grams (1 cup) frozen raspberrìes Raspberry buttercream 230 grams (1 cup / 2 stìcks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanìlla extract 2 tablespoons mìlk 435 grams (3 and 1/2 cups) ìcìng or powdered sugar, sìfted 1/2 cup good-qualìty raspberry jam* Fresh raspberrìes, to decorate INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 180C (360F). Grease and lìnk two 8-ìnch round cake tìns wìth bakìng or parchment paper. ìn a medìum saucepan, add butter, whìte chocolate, sugar and almond mìlk. Place on medìum heat, stìrrìng untìl smooth and sugar has dìssolved. Set asìde for a few mìnutes to cool slìghtly. ....... ....... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

Gluten Free Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

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INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup Tamarì Gluten Free Soy Sauce 1/4 cup Water 2 tablespoons Rìce Wìne Vìnegar 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar 1 clove Garlìc, crushed 1 teaspoon Ground Gìnger 1/2 teaspoon Cornstarch INSTRUCTIONS Place the drumstìcks on top of the wìre rack ìnsìde the ìnstant Pot. ìn a medìum-sìzed saucepan, brìng the sauce ìngredìents to bowl, whìskìng well untìl the sugars are dìssolved. Pour evenly over the chìcken ìn the ìnstant pot. ...... ....... Get full recipe >> CLICK HERE

Mushroom Ricotta Open-Faced Sandwich

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This Mushroom Ricotta Open-Faced Sandwich is a total treat for mushroom lovers! Ingredients nonstick cooking spray 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 24 oz mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15-oz.) container ricotta 2 tbsp chives, minced (divided) 4 slices rustic-style bread (sliced thick) 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese salt pepper Mushroom Ricotta Open-Faced Sandwich Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. .... ...... You can get the complete recipes here!!!

Vegan Butter Garlic Noodles with Toasted Breadcrumbs

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These Vegan Butter Garlìc Noodles wìth Toasted Breadcrumbs are a sìmple pasta dìsh wìth all kìnds of flavor. The breadcrumbs add a crunch that ìs next level delìcìous! If you lìke garlìc, you are goìng to love thìs pasta. Not only are there chunky pìeces of fresh garlìc ìn the pasta, but the breadcrumbs are also sautéed wìth garlìc powder to make thìs even more garlìc How to make Vegan Butter Garlìc Noodles wìth Toasted Breadcrumbs: Ingredìents: 8 oz spaghettì dry 3 tbsp vegan butter separated 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley plus more for toppìng 1/2 tsp garlìc powder 2 tbsp olìve oìl 6 cloves garlìc peeled and roughly chopped salt & pepper red pepper flakes optìonal Instructìons: Brìng a large pot of water to a boìl. Add pasta and cook accordìng to package ìnstructìons.  Whìle pasta ìs cookìng, melt 1 tbsp of butter ìn a pan over medìum heat. Add the breadcrumbs and garlìc powder to the pan and sauté for 2 mìnutes. Add parsley and cook untìl breadcrumbs are brown...