Tag: easy dinner
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SPICY ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN
I need some type of at home take out once a week. This is a little spicy, a little tangy and all the good stuff you want in a light weeknight meal. Add some extra spicy with red pepper, korean five spice seasoning or a little extra Sriracha. Enjoy!
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CHICKEN PICCATA
I love pasta, I love lemon and I love this dish. This is a little lighter than most – I try to cut down on flour but not breading it at all just takes away the key aspects of this meal.
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CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP
Chicken pot pie without the hassle of pie crust and a little lighter for those of us trying to eat great food but be a little bit healthier. This soup is delicious and when you serve it with some cornbread or croutons, you don’t even miss the crust. Throw it all in a pot, use…
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SOUTHWEST CHICKEN STEW
Need a dinner to throw in the pot and walk away? This is it! Just let your chicken boil, pour your cans in and chop a few onions and peppers. I love this stew because it’s a lot like chicken tortilla soup but with a little twist of the southwest flair.
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HEALTHIER HIGH PROTEIN CHILI MAC AND CHEESE
This meal is hearty and full of flavor, nutrients and all of the things great! We cook this meal when we’ve had a long day full of work, snacks and are STARVING! The banza pasta and lean ground meat brings so much protein to the meal. This is one of those meals that the whole…
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CROCKPOT PORK TENDERLOIN CARNITAS
Needing a quick meal? Trying to stay on track for the new year but not wanting to sacrifice any flavor? Make these carnitas and you will not be disappointed! I’ve always loved carnitas. Being from Texas we have a taqueria on just about every corner and my order is 50% carnitas and 50% barbacoa. Throw…
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SPICY LASAGNA SOUP
Lasagna is clearly a food loved by most. Now the problem is, who has time to throw together layers and layers of lasagna on the weeknight? This lasagna soup is a perfect weeknight meal that has the same flavors as a great lasagna with a fraction of the effort. You can also substitute where needed.…
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MUSHROOM FRENCH DIP
There is a little restaurant in Texas that we go to every holiday season. I look over the menu over and over and every single time I order the French Dip sandwich. Steak, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions and all topped with cheese and soaked in au jus! What an incredible combination. This recipe takes a…
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SKINNIER CHICKEN FLORENTINE
Italian food is something I crave just about every other day and the great thing is – it is probably the easiest thing to throw together and the hardest thing to mess up! This recipe uses greek yogurt and low fat cream of mushroom to keep it on the healthier side and cut out a…
