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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Rice

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Rice

  Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Rice I’m always looking for ways to add more protein without sacrificing flavor so I used Banza chickpea rice instead of orzo. You would never know this isn’t “real” rice or orzo. Might as well swap out where you can....

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Loaded Banana Cream Pie

Loaded Banana Cream Pie

  Loaded Banana Cream Pie For $22 per slice, I’m glad I figured out how to make this loaded banana cream pie at home. My grandma’s recipe calls for a meringue topping so I left that off and added the whipped cream like the hotel’s version. Definitely make...

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Meatloaf

Meatloaf

this post may contain affiliate links   This meatloaf recipe solves all the common grievances people have with meatloaf. Or at least the grievances I had with meatloaf. I never liked the texture of one large loaf. The loaf would sit in its fat and be a sloppy,...

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High Protein Low Carb Stuffed French Toast

High Protein Low Carb Stuffed French Toast

  High Protein Low Carb Stuffed French Toast High protein low carb stuffed French Toast is too good to be true. I know. But I promise this is the real deal. I wish I had a link for the protein powder but just look it up. It’s called 1st phorm and the flavor is...

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Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits

this post may contain affiliate links   Shrimp and grits is a favorite meal of mine. I said if I ever go on the show "Beat Bobby Flay," the dish I would choose to challenge him with would be my shrimp and grits. For my version of this dish, we replace traditional...

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Paella

Paella

this post may contain affiliate links     Paella is a delicious one-pot Spanish dish that consists of rice, saffron, vegetables and an assortment of meats. This recipe uses chicken thighs, large shrimp and smoked sausage. To make it more macro-friendly I use...

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Easy Orange Chicken

Easy Orange Chicken

  Easy Orange Chicken Easy Orange Chicken 🍊 Seriously, get the Costco membership for the big bags of Bare Chicken Nuggets. You can eat them plain (amazing) or easily doctor them up. Definitely my favorite Costco item I buy. Sauce2 cloves garlic (minced)1 tsp...

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Healthy Samoas

Healthy Samoas

this post may contain affiliate links     Healthy Samoas are a fun take on the beloved Girl Scout cookie but with a healthy twist. While the final product doesn't taste exactly like a Samoa, the flavor profile is right (caramel, coconut, chocolate) and the...

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Mint Chip Ice Cream Cake

Mint Chip Ice Cream Cake

  Mint Chip Ice Cream Cake This is just as good as Coldstone but 75% cheaper. You need 2 days for this so plan ahead. This is more like if a DQ blizzard cake and a Coldstone ice cream cake had a baby. I can’t not include a crunchy layer and a fudge layer in my...

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