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    Best Fish Tacos Ever

    My dad is a carnivore.  He is the grillmaster.  The king of BBQ.  Definitely a meat and potatoes type of guy.  I think of Ron Swanson from Parks & Rec when I think of my dad!   Anyway, my parents came for dinner the other night and my dad asked that I make my delicious fish tacos and it blew me away.  Really?!  Fish tacos?  So I upped my game, added a little bolder flavor and flair and whipped up these bad boys and sure enough he loved them!   So I had to share them with all of you.  I added a cilantro lime slaw and fresh guacamole (something…

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    Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Salad

    Veggies that taste like you’re not eating veggies… No brainer!  A little buffalo wing sauce and roasting these in the oven made this cauliflower crisp up and gave it a crunch that made it taste like buffalo chicken bites!  I’m in love!   And as an added bonus, last night’s roasted buffalo cauliflower made for a super yummy lunch today! Topped with a little low-cal Greek yogurt ranch and this was absolute heaven!  Enjoy!   For the Cauliflower: 1 lb package frozen cauliflower  1/4 c hot wing sauce – I use Frank’s Red Hot  Coat frozen cauliflower in sauce evenly.  Spread on baking sheet covered in foil and sprayed with…

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    BBQ Pulled Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Summer = BBQ.  I always eat too much BBQ and feel miserable afterward- who’s with me?  So this combo of BBQ pulled chicken, sweet potato, and a little bit of sweet, heat, and cilantro hit the spot!   My crockpot was perfect for the chicken, 4-6 hours on low and it pulled apart perfectly.  Sitting on the patio, a nice cold beverage in hand, a yummy side salad, and this makes the perfect summer meal! Enjoy!   Ingredients:   1/2- 3/4 c From Scratch BBQ Sauce  4 medium chicken breasts, thawed 1 tsp sriracha (to taste) 1 tbsp chopped cilantro  4 small sweet potatoes, baked Directions:  In a crockpot sprayed…

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    Honey Peanut Soy Glazed Salmon

    The perfect harmony of soy, peanut, and honey.  Just when I think Mexican cuisine is my favorite, something like this takes me back to loving Asian inspired foods.   Today’s lunch was super simple.  Honey, peanut, and soy glazed salmon with just a touch of ginger. Some stir fry veggies, over a bed of red quinoa and this momma is set!   Ingredients:  4 salmon filets, thawed  1 16oz bag stir fry veggies  Quinoa, cooked  1 tbsp liquid aminos (or low sodium, natural soy sauce) 1 tbsp PB2  1 tbsp wildflower honey 1/2 tsp ground ginger.  Directions:  Lightly dust salmon filets with ginger.  Mix PB2, aminos, and honey together in…

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    Honey Dijon Chicken Salad Wrap (21 Day Fix Friendly)

    When I lived in Soulard there was a little coffee shop that made the very best chicken salad.  I lived off that stuff.  Creamy. Nutty. The chicken was cooked perfectly.  I still get warm fuzzies thinking about it.   Today.  Warm fuzzies.  This lunch was hands down one of the best things I’ve made in a long time.  It was simple and delicious.  Creamy, clean, healthy and hit the spot.  Nothing more.  Nothing less.  Just perfection. If you’re looking for a new favorite chicken salad, I hope this is it. Enjoy!   Ingredients:  For the wrap:  1 large grilled chicken breast, diced  1/2 c green grapes, sliced  1 tbsp sliced…

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    21 Day Fix Turkey Taco Cups

    The easiest of easy, healthy, and 21 Day Fix friendly dinners.  10 minutes skillet to table.  And always a hit with the whole family.  Only 6 ingredients total!  Enjoy and share!   Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey  1 c of your favorite salsa (I used organic chipotle lime from Aldi) 1 can black beans 1 c frozen corn, thawed  Romaine lettuce leaves  Greek yogurt  Directions: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown turkey with salsa.  Add beans and corn.  Mix well.  Serve in lettuce leaves and top with Greek yogurt.  Enjoy!   For 21 Day Fix: 1 red 1 yellow 1 green (3 leaves)  1/4 purple 

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    Calling All MOMMA’s! 30 Day Fitness & Clean Eating Group!

    ***CALLING ALL MOMMAS***  It’s all about you!  Starting May 16th I’m offering a pamper yourself fit- strong mom accountability group!30 days of workouts designed for a busy momma, meal planning for a healthy family, and mom support, encouragement, humor, and healthy cocktail recipes because let’s face it, sometimes we need a cocktail after a day of crazy kids! Included in this 30 day group you get: 💖 Weekly Meal Plan💖 Fitness Program (DVD & wifi streaming)💖 30 Energy Packed Meals💖 Daily Motivation💖 One-on-one Coaching💖 Bonus Online Workouts💖 Family friendly recipes💖 Crockpot Meals💖 Healthy cocktails💖 Fitness & Nutrition Tips Whether you want to lose 5 lbs or 50, It’s important to carve out time from your day to take care of you…

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    Skinny Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita

    Happy Cinco de Mayo!   This momma had a long day and was thirsty for something sweet but margaritas always give me reflux because of the sugar.  This turned out excellent.  Super fresh.  Not too sweet with a little kick!   The former bartender in me still gets the itch and I come up with some pretty tasty concoctions from time to time!   Hope you all enjoy!  Cheers!   Ingredients:  Fresh sliced strawberries Freshly cut limes Diced jalapeño Agave Nectar Premium Tequila (I use Patron Silver)  Crushed tortilla chips for the rim Directions:  In a shaker, add 1/4 c strawberries, 1 tsp agave nectar, 1/2 to 1 tsp diced…

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    Crockpot Salsa Chicken Tostadas

    My favorite food group is salsa.  Hands down.  It’s my favorite condiment.  My favorite dip.  I eat it on eggs.  On top of a turkey burger.  And I use it as a marinade.  And taco Tuesday is one of my favorite days of the week because of salsa.   This is one of my favorite creations.  Easy.  Simplified.  Clean.  And crockpot friendly.  Perfect for a quick, healthy meal, and to satisfy those taco cravings!  Enjoy! Ingredients:  3-4 medium/large chicken breasts 1.5-2 cups organic/all natural salsa (I use Organic Jack’s from Costco) 1/2 medium onion, sliced For the Tostadas:  Corn tortillas (4-8) Cooking spray Directions:  In a medium crockpot sprayed with…

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    Enchilada Zucchini Boats

    When you’re trying to eat healthy but you only want tacos and enchiladas.  What do you do? You whip up a clean enchilada mix.  Shove it into some scraped out zucchini top it with a little cheese, bake it, and enjoy! My husband gave me the eyebrow- you know, the one that The Rock used to dish out during those old school wrestling days?  So I cautiously set his plate down hoping for the best.  And he ate two boats.  Proud moment right there! These turned out so yummy!  I hope you enjoy!   Ingredients:   3 medium zucchini or yellow squash, halved and seeds scraped out (save the insides…