Healthy white clam chowder

Ingredients:  This recipe makes a Big pot of soup! ( think leftovers for work lunch) It is designated as an entree.  It’s quick to prepare and can be a nice weeknight meal. The total cooking time is about 30 minutes depending on how fast you chop veggies! 1 large onion diced 2-3 slices of quality…

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Greek Chicken on Cauliflower Rice

This recipe is low carb with cauliflower rice as in the photo, but I used to serve it over Orzo if you want the original recipe. I used the juice from the chicken in the pan to cook the cauliflower rice. I do think fresh cauliflower rice is MUCH better than frozen. The frozen lacks…

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Creamy Broccoli Soup

I love good quality soup that is good for you too! This one gets a LOT of broccoli into you with little downside.  Yes, bacon and milk are ingredients… But read on!     Ingredients:  2-3 Tbsp of Avocado oil I large onion ~ diced. 3 stalks of celery ~diced 6 slices of no nitrate…

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Caprese salad

This isn’t so much a recipe as a reminder during this hot weather how lovely a Caprese salad can be! The key is to get the best tomatoes you can find and to seek out quality fresh mozzarella. Burrata cheese is amazing too if you can find it.  I bought a basil plant and am…

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Cauliflower Fried Rice

This has been my low carb breakfast go-to for a while now. I love how full and satisfied I feel after eating this for breakfast  It keeps me satiated for about 4 to 5 hours. Plenty of cruciferous veggies in this one make it super filling and gut friendly! Above photo is while adding ingredients during…

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About: Picnic Pan Fried Chicken

This was a classic at my house when I was growing up. My Dad made this chicken regularly and I didn’t even know people deep fried chicken until I discovered KFC. This one is much healthier and is fantastic picnic food! Enjoy!

Turkey Meatloaf ~ healthy comfort food

  One of the most popular recipes I have ever given out is my Turkey Meatloaf recipe. It’s got it all!! When my husband first tasted this one he said , and I quote ” I don’t ever need to eat Red Meat loaf again”  And he never has to my knowledge. It is Quick,…

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Another good crockpot moment…healthy

I saw this recipe on the internet.. I think I would add Chicken breast..  Thanks Shanelle!   SLOW COOKER ENCHILADA QUINOA PRINT PREP TIME 5 mins COOK TIME 4 hours TOTAL TIME 4 hours 5 mins Healthy, easy enchilada quinoa made right in the crock pot. Just set it and forget it for a cheesy,…

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Favorite Staples…

I am pretty sure not a day goes by that I don’t use one or both of these.. Avocado Oil is a fabulous,healthy high heat oil (500 deg).. Unlike Olive Oil that changes chemically when it gets too hot, Avocado Oil does not. It also has little to no flavor so, unlike Coconut Oil it will…

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