Ever heard of these? No? Well neither had I until one lazy afternoon perusing Pinterest. Apparently it’s a regional meal, and not a Hawaiian dish as you may assume. I think they eat this in Utah or Arizona or some place over there. Has nothing to do with Hawwaii, so don’t ask me how...
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Who doesn’t love artichoke spinach dip??!!?? I absolutely love it, except for all the fat and calories. So when I stumbled onto this recipe for a “skinny” version of that dip, baked on top of chicken, I was ecstatic! It’s definitely a new favorite around here. Serve it with rice, couscous, mashed potatoes, pasta,...
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I recently found myself with leftover orzo from another recipe, so I Googled recipe ideas for orzo. I found this soup listed as “Panera Bread Copycat Recipe”, and thought it sounded good. Well let me tell you, it turned out GREAT! Easy to make and freezes well. And though I’ve never tried the soup...
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Pasta meets pizza in this comforting one-dish meal. Bursting with peppers, mushrooms, marinara, and Italian chicken sausage, this will be a huge hit when it hits your table! I found the recipe on WeightWatchers.com. Ingredients: 12 oz. uncooked whole-wheat rotini (about 3 cups) 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon...
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Looking for a scrumptious low carb dinner? If so, then this recipe is for you! It’s easy and delicious–kids absolutely love it. Thanks to the site http://www.kevinandamanda.com for the original post. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoons butter 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, split 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 lb. bacon,...
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I made this for my mom and she loved it! High praise indeed! Ingredients: 4 lbs. chicken  thighs, with skin 1 cup artichoke hearts, halved 1 medium onion, cut into pieces same size as the artichokes 1 lb. white button mushrooms, halved 2 Tablespoons brown mustard 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup...
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This chicken corn chowder is hearty enough to serve as main course, with a chunk of crusty fresh bread. My family LOVED this! Leftovers were even better the next day. Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, diced 1 Tablespoon butter 1/2 cup celery, diced 2 cups potatoes, diced small 1 cup yellow onion, diced 1/2 cup carrot, diced 3 Tablespoons flour 2 1/2 cups chicken...
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Here’s an amazing recipe from Cooking Light magazine, that will have you eating a Brewery meal right at home. My whole family liked this dish–I’ll be making it lots around here. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes or over buttered noodles for a fantastic dinner. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 4 (6 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken...
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Here’s a fun new way to make chicken cordon bleu. Plus it’s so easy!!! Serve this ooey-gooey chicken over mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles. My kids loved this recipe and so did my Dad. Leftovers are great the next day. I’m so glad that I found this recipe in the Raley’s grocery store circular. Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts,...
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Try this deeee-licious casserole with either leftover chicken or turkey. It’s all meat and veggies, so you can scoop it over rice or buttered noodles if ya like. But it’s equally tasty on it’s own! Thanks to Penzey’s Spices magazine for this recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup butter (1 stick) 1 cup celery, diced 1 small sweet onion, diced 1...
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