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Perfect Instant Pot Beef Stew
Owning and cooking with an Instant Pot is a lot like starting a fitness journey…. You purchase the equipment you need. More often than not you let it sit in the box, in the back of the closet/pantry, staring at you, judging you, silently asking, “When are you going to do this, girl?!” Then one day you decide it’s time. So you drag it out, spend more time perusing the internet than you should figuring out “how” to start, and just decide to tear the bandaid off. You throw some things together, you break a sweat in the process, you take caution to avoid injury, and when it’s all said…
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Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
I think we all know what’s important in life. Food that you can melt cheese on top of. Tonight, I wanted a dinner that was simple, flavorful, and didn’t require a lot of effort on my part. Granted this took almost an hour to cook, prep was about 10 minutes tops. And the melty cheese part, well that’s a bonus. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Please leave me a comment below of what you thought! Ingredients: 4 small- medium sweet potatoes 2 lbs chicken breasts, thawed Herbed chicken seasoning 1 bag frozen riced broccoli (or separately mince/pulse broccoli in food processor) 4 tbsp shredded cheddar…
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Deer Season Chili
We live about 2 hours from my in-laws. When the weather gets cold we can count on heading that way at least one weekend each month. Hunting season starts. The men trudge out at 4:30 am and we sleep snugly under fuzzy blankets until the sun comes peeking in the windows. We emerge in slippers to a pot of coffee and a batch of pancakes off the griddle and spend the day doing crafts, playing with Playdough, and preparing a yummy dinner for when they return. One of my favorites is my mother-in-laws chili. There’s something about a big pot of chili on a Sunday afternoon to fill up…
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Moroccan Curry Chicken and Lentil Stew
When the cat’s away the mouse will… eat curry? I have a picky husband. As sad as I am to see him go out of town for business, I really get to spread my wings when it comes to cooking. So I whipped up this yummy curry chicken and lentil stew and by golly it was a hit with the kids too! The baby literally licked her bowl clean! I think this would work well in the crock pot too. (See variation below). Ingredients: 3-4 medium chicken breasts, thawed & diced into 1″ pieces 3-4 celery ribs, chopped 2tbsp chopped yellow onion 2 garlic cloves, finely diced 1 can chickpeas,…
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Chicken and Veggie Tostadas
Taco Tuesday! I wanted to switch it up tonight and try something different. I had to take a CPR class this evening so I knew a crock-pot recipe was a must. With nursing school starting up in just a few weeks, I have a strong feeling that the crock-pot will be getting some good use again. So after coming back from a 6 day vacation last night and not being able to get to the grocery store yet, I had to work with what was left in the fridge. I had some zucchini, some peppers, and a bag of frozen chicken. Aside from that I had some corn tortillas left…
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Easy Chicken Burrito Bowls
We had some of THE BEST tacos at Bakersfield while we were in Nashville this past weekend. I mean, wow. Hand made corn tortillas, mahi, braised spare rib, marinated portabella… I was in total heaven. We ate there twice. Then we found Nashville Street Tacos… agghhh! More deliciousness! I couldn’t get enough southwest style fare (yeah, in Nashville, I know). So when we got home I decided I was going to throw in a few similar style southwestern flair dinners for this weeks menu. Last night we did a deconstructed chicken burrito. It was heavenly. One happy husband, and three happy kids. And I had to stop myself from going…
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Beef and Butternut Squash Stew
Ohhhhhhhh the aroma that comes from the kitchen when I make this stew is enough to make the neighbors mouths water! And any meal that’s out of the “norm” that my kids try and actually eat a few bites of is a win. The husband loved it and I knew he would. Meat. Everything in one bowl. No rabbit food. Win! This is hands down one of my favorite 21 Day Fix & Fix Extreme recipes! Ingredients; 1 lb lean (trimmed) beef stew meat 1 medium butternut squash (chopped into 1/2-1″ cubes) 1 cup low sodium beef broth (can use water and 1 tsp low sodium beef bouillon)…
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Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (vegetarian)
Oh how I love Meatless Monday dinners! For our family it can be a challenge to come up with a healthy, flavorful meat free meal that my husband (a meat and potatoes guy) will eat and enjoy! This was a huge hit the first time I made it, so today after starting another round of 21 Day Fix Extreme I wanted to kick off with a Fix friendly dinner that still felt like a “cheat meal”! These loaded sweet potatoes are excellent for keeping that full feeling afterward without the harsh effects on your waistline! Ingredients: 4 small/medium sweet potatoes 1/2 cup black beans, cooked 1/2 cup…
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Clean Eating Crockpot Fajitas
Ohhhhhhhh do we love fajitas in our house! I’ve tried them every which way but I always come back to the “old faithful” crockpot fajitas. These are super simple, clean, and low carb too! And always leave us full and satisfied! Add caption Ingredients: 3 large chicken breasts, thawed 1 large green pepper, sliced 5-6 sweet mini peppers, sliced 1/4 onion, sliced (optional) 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp cumin 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp chipotle chili seasoning Juice of 1 lime Romaine lettuce leaves Lowfat shredded cheese or Plain lowfat Greek yogurt Salsa Cooked brown rice (optional) Instructions: Thaw chicken and place in bottom of sprayed crock…
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Vegetarian Couscous Salad
Vegetarian Couscous Salad This is a favorite of mine. A yummy, one-dish meal, perfect for an on-the-go lunch, or a light, healthy dinner. Ingredients: For the salad: 1 c whole wheat couscous 1 tsp EVOO 1 medium tomato (chopped) 1 c frozen peas (thawed) 1 can kidney beans rinsed & drained 1/2 tsp parsley 1/4 c low fat Feta cheese For the dressing: 3 tbsp EVOO 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 tsp basil Directions: Bring 1 1/4 c water to a boil, add tsp of EVOO and couscous. Stir in, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Spoon into large bowl, add…
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