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Garlic Lemon & Dill Chicken

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This is a very simple and delicious way to prepare chicken. You might just be fighting over the roasted garlic!  Even though there seems to be a lot, it cooks down to a very mellow flavor.  If you’re a fan of garlic, lemon & dill, than this may become your go-to easy chicken dish! If [...]

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Rainbow Quinoa Salad

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Everyone has heard about quinoa by now, but many are stumped with what to do with it.  Its the perfect summer salad grain in my opinion.  So versatile, and light.  This salad has virturally every color of the rainbow (hence the name).  The dressing is sweet and tangy and would go amazing with anything you’ve [...]

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Easy Mayo-less Potato Salad

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Nothing reminds me more of BBQ’s and summer than potato salad.  My mom used to make it with chicken, and we used to take it to picnics and BBQ’s.  The flavors were simple, but they all came together and were delicious.  To make it healthy and low fat, I decided to make it may0-less.  Honestly, [...]

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Super Bowl Recipe Round-Up 2012

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Touchdown!  Yes, they really are!  Don’t be scared to make these recipes for your grease-loving, junk food craving friends.  They will never guess they are “healthy”.  Isn’t it fun fooling people?! For last years Super Bowl Recipes, go HERE: APPETIZERS: Easy Guacamole Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms Turkey Bacon Wrapped Dates Chicken, Pesto & Cranberry Quesadillas [...]

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My Holiday Party Menu

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So here it is, my holiday party menu!  Hopefully it can give you some ideas for your own parties   As I mentioned, everything isn’t ultra healthy, but its all about moderation, right?!  When I entertain, its casual.  I like it that way.  I also do things that are make-ahead, and quick and easy. HOT [...]

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Crock Pot Maple Walnuts

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Since I loved the Cinnamon-Sugar Pecans so much, I had to try another version.  These are great gifts to give away in jars for the holidays. This recipe is lightly adapted from “The Everyday Low Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook” by Kitty Broihier & Kimberly Mayone. I stirred them regularly (every 20-30 minutes), so they turned [...]

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Cinnamon-Sugar Slow Cooker Pecans

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Ok. So these didn’t work exactly as planned, but “almost”.  I hoped this would be a set it and forget it sort of thing, but you indeed need to stir it a couple time through the process, or you’ll have some burnt nuts. Regardless, they are still delicious and I’ll definitely be doing a Maple [...]

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Pumpkin French Toast Bake

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I made this for Sunday breakfast.  It turned out really good! Perfect for Sunday brunch.  Light pumpkin flavor, crispy on top and I just love using a hearty sprouted bread.  Really adds to the texture. You could double or triple this recipe to feed a crowd. Pin It

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms

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Thanks to Thinning Down Chicks for this recipe idea!  What a quick & easy appetizer idea!  I modified it to make it only 5 ingredients!

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (Gluten Free)

August 24, 2011

I must say, I’m pretty proud of this one!  It is so good!  A very satisfying cake, but with a lot less sugar and fat than any recipe I’ve seen, even the “healthy” ones! Pin It

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