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30 minutes and you have this? Well, actually in less than 30 minutes you can make this delicious meal! It was so good. I served it over whole wheat spaghetti, but would be great over rice as well. My almost three year old daughter loved it!1 Tbsp cornstarch1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth4 1/2 tsp reduced-sodium… Continue reading Hoisin Shrimp & Broccoli
As you've probably noticed, we eat a lot of chicken. I'm always looking for new ways and wanted to try something different. This recipe is very quick and would be great in the summer (which I can't wait for!). 3/4 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast strips1/4 tsp garlic salt1/8 tsp black pepper2 cups packaged broccoli… Continue reading Thai Chicken Broccoli Wraps
We've been buried under snow for what seems like forever! It's been the perfect weather for making soups, chili and stews...oh and lots of baking. 1/2 lb italian turkey sausage, casing removed1 medium zucchini, sliced1 cup sliced mushrooms1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes1 cup water1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tsp dried basil1/4 tsp black pepperIn… Continue reading Sausage Pizza Soup
After going through the stacks and stacks of recipes, I found this recipe. My daughter has been a little picky lately, but she gobbled this up and didn't blink twice about all the "green stuff" in it. Overall it was a great pick and will be added to my make again list. 1 lb boneless,… Continue reading Chicken Orzo Skillet
I didn't do much cooking last week and wanted to get back into the swing of things and also back to meal planning. My friend Katie shared this recipe on our mom's board recipe swap and it was so good. My husband was a little skeptical about the ingredients but it was so good! It… Continue reading Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork
I wanted to make a treat for my daughter to pass out for Valentine’s day and after many hours debating what to make, I finally decided on mother goose popcorn. I had never heard of mother goose popcorn before, but it’s a very easy recipe and tastes pretty good (well according to my almost 3… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Popcorn
I love breakfast lean pockets but I know they're so bad for you so when I saw this recipe in the January/February 2010 Clean Eating magazine, I knew I had a great substitute. I didn't follow the recipe exactly, but they came out great and will be the perfect breakfast for work.1/2 cup scallions, chopped1… Continue reading Egg and Cheese Breakfast Turnovers
I've been eyeing up this recipe in Quick Fix Meals by Robin Miller for awhile now and I finally had all the ingredients to make it. I wish I would have made it sooner! The chicken is so tender and moist. 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour3/4 tsp salt, divided3/4 tsp black pepper, divided2 chicken breasts, cut… Continue reading Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders
I'm trying to add more fish to our meal plans and this is one of my new favorite recipes.Pineapple Salsa1/2 medium pineapple or canned pineapple slices 1/4 small red onion, chopped1 serrano pepper, chopped2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley1/2 tsp saltlimeTilapia1 packet taco seasoning mix3 Tbsp olive oil4 boneless, skinless tilapia fillets Heat a grill pan… Continue reading Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa
What's better than bananas, walnuts and brown sugar? These muffins are so good - especially when they're warmed in the microwave.2 1/2 cups flour1/2 tsp baking soda3/4 cup brown sugar1/4 tsp cinnamon2 cups smashed bananas (about 4-6)1/2 cup milk1/2 cup vegetable oil2 eggsdash of salt1/2 tsp vanilla extract3/4 cup chopped walnutsPreheat oven to 425 degrees.… Continue reading Banana & Walnut Muffins
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