Herb-Roasted Chicken with Red Potatoes & Kale

This Sheet Pan recipe makes dinner a breeze. Place your yummy goodies on a rimmed baking pan, drizzle with olive oil and aromatic herbs, bake and enjoy the wonderful aromas. Ahhhhhh. If this recipe doesn’t bring them running into the kitchen, then I guess you’ll need to bake cupcakes 🙂 That always works too. For…

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Cheesy Crash Hot Potatoes

If you are tired of plain baked potatoes, you’ll want to give this crispy alternative a try. Crash hot potatoes originated in Australia and were made popular by the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond. Ree credits Australian food writer, Jill Dupleix, for developing the basic recipe. You can read about its history here: (Link to original…

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Lemon-Garlic Jumbo Shrimp

It doesn’t get much easier than this! This versatile main course goes from refrigerator to dinner table in less than 15 minutes. The classic flavors of this dish go with just about any side dish you choose. In addition to the serving suggestions noted here, it also makes a delicious low carb entrĂ©e when paired…

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Gluten Free Chicken Empanadas

Make these Southwest Empanadas for your next fiesta. Gluten free empanada’s are not difficult to make. Just a little time consuming. Using a great store bought pie crust or home made one is absolutely vital. This is the first thing that will explode in your mouth when you bite into one. Then the spicy filling…

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Boneless Pork Chops with Creamy Chive Pan Sauce

Here’s a quick and easy weeknight meal you can have on the table in less than 30 minutes. This super tasty recipe is really easy to prepare and with just 5 main ingredients,  it’s easy on the wallet, too. All you need is one skillet. No fuss and  minimul cleanup. Those are some of my…

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Gluten free For Two: Lemon Chicken

This makes an awesome dinner. Chicken tenders flavored with lemon and thyme. Made easy with the slow cooker. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli. No need to get take out. Lemon Chicken Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken tenderloins 1/4 cup chicken broth 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 3 Tbsp. butter, cubed 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest 2…

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze

  This satisfying side dish goes beyond basic, boring Brussels sprouts with its rich oven-roasted flavor enhanced with just a hint of sweetness. The combination of sweet and savory elements in this dish makes it a perfect complement for a wide variety of main dishes. Ranging from grilled salmon, skillet shrimp or pan seared pork chops.…

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

  This quick and easy side dish pairs the bold Mediterranean flavors of lime, Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley against the subtle backdrop of quinoa. Thanks to the naturally salty flavors of the olive brine and Feta cheese, this dish doesn’t need any added sodium to help balance the flavors. However, for best…

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Fruited Rice Pilaf with Pistachios

Fruited Rice Pilaf with Pistachios This one bakes in the oven. I know, sounds weird but try it and then let me know. If you’re not overly fond of golden raisins, try adding sniped dried apricots instead. 1 Tbsp. butter ½ onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 ½ tsp. Real Salt…

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Green Beans with Bacon and Garlic

Green Beans  with Bacon   What’s not to love about bacon? It goes with everything (I’ve seen it on cupcakes and in ice cream!).  Cook these up and enjoy! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil 6 slices bacon, diced 1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. minced garlic, I use the jarred kind(too lazy to mince…

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