In the mood for something different? Then try this incredible chicken curry! It’s bursting with flavor and fresh veggies, and tastes as good as anything you’ll get in a restaurant. Serve with rice to soak up all the sauce. You’ll find the ingredients in a grocery store’s ethnic aisle. Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut...
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I had leftover broccoli in the fridge this week, so I came up with this soup recipe. I usually like to simmer a pot of soup all day–but with this recipe there’s no need. This soup is rich, creamy, and flavorful in about 30 minutes. My son loves it and I love that he’s...
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Here’s a super simple, super fast way to cook delicious chicken! I came up with this recipe for my son because it’s low in fat and low in sodium (which frozen chicken nuggets are loaded with). He loves it and turns out, so does the entire family. Serve this chicken with just about any...
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I love these dense, flavorful muffins for breakfast–it’s like eating apple cinnamon oatmeal as a muffin! This recipe is from Cooking Light magazine and each muffin weighs in at less than 200 calories. So enjoy! Ingredients: 2 cups tart apples, peeled and shredded 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup quick-cooking oats 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 teaspoon...
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This is a favorite salad of mine to order at California Pizza Kitchen–so I re-created it at home. And it’s just as good! I love the combination of chicken, corn, black beans, sweet BBQ sauce and tangy ranch dressing! Yum! This recipe makes enough salad for 2-3 people. Ingredients: 1 large head of Romain lettuce, washed...
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Here’s a banana bread recipe with a twist–a delicious twist! This sweet, moist bread is packed with coconut, chocolate chips, and walnuts. I brought it to a playgroup today and it was a hit Ingredients: 1 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon rum extract 2 cups ripe banana, mashed...
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Here’s a simple comfort food meal idea. This recipe is straight off the Stove Top Stuffing box–nothing fancy. However, this dinner is even better with homemade stuffing (great for after Thanksgiving leftovers!). Serve with fresh steamed broccoli for a tasty dinner. Ingredients: 1 box (6 oz) Stove Top Stuffing mix, chicken flavor 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts,...
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There’s nothing better than the smell of apples and cinnamon baking in the oven! So grab a bushel of fresh, crisp Fall apples and give this delicious cake a try. I’ve served this cake on several occasions, and received thumbs up all around. The recipe comes from Everyday Food magazine. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1...
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These quiches whip up in no time and are a fun finger food to feed a crowd. Loaded with eggs, bacon, and cheese–they are sure to please! I made these for my son’s first Birthday party brunch and was repeatedly asked for the recipe. So here it is! Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 5 eggs 2...
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Here’s a restaurant quality recipe that you can make right at home. If you’re worried about cooking risotto–this recipe is fool proof. You’ll get perfect risotto every time! This side dish is packed with nutritious spinach and asparagus, creamy risotto, and fresh parmesan cheese. Serve with grilled rib eye steak for an amazing meal! Ingredients: 1...
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