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    Creamy Chicken Enchiladas (Healthier version)

      Some nights you just need a comfort food, soul feeding, delicious pan of creamy enchiladas.  It’s been years since I made a pan of enchiladas and to say we were due was an understatement.  As we embark on a 3 week- super healthy fitness & nutrition regimen in prep for our Punta Cana vacation on April 23rd, this was a healthier “last hoorah” as a pre-gift to ourselves for committing to hard work for 3 weeks. Keep in mind, when you lead a healthy lifestyle- you should indulge.  You should have treat meals.  And you shouldn’t restrict yourself- that’s no fun.  Neither is dieting.  Eat to live.  Not the…

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    Baked Fajita Taco Tuesday

    Every Tuesday needs tacos.  Today I needed tacos.  Baked fajita tacos. No guilt.  Enough flavor to last me until next Tuesday!  We made a big batch.  Homemade taco seasoning too.  And we found some yummy Flat Out multigrain wraps at Costco that are only 90 calories, 18 g carbs, and 9 g protein!  They made perfect soft tacos!  Enjoy and feel free to share!    Easy Fajita Tacos Ingredients:   5-6 medium/large chicken breasts 2 red peppers, sliced 2 green peppers, sliced 1/2 onion, sliced (optional)  For the Taco Seasoning:   1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp sea salt  Mix…

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    Chipotle Lime Fish with Citrus Rice

    I think we found a winner.  Competition prep time again and you know what that means?  Tilapia for days!  My husband is thrilled (insert sarcastic eye roll here). He’s not a seafood lover.  So, I have to be creative in order to get him to eat it! When we were in Florida the first week of January, they were sampling some chipotle rubbed salmon at the fresh market.  It was delicious.  But he’s not a salmon fan.  So I whipped up a little chipotle like marinade and soaked the tilapia in it for a bit, and it turned out excellent!  Paired with my own little citrus rice creation and some…