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Quick, easy, and delicious recipes to get you through your day!
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Econo-meal Cheesy Chili Cornbread
Spread 2 cans of chili in a greased baking dish, put some shredded cheddar on top of that... then, take one box of Jiffy cornbread mix, (mix with egg and milk according to package directions) spread batter on top the cheese. Bake it at 375 til the cornbr
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Arugula Salad Delish
Take a couple handfuls of arugula, a chopped ripe california avocado, a chopped tomato, and some pine nuts... toss.
For an easy dressing, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
Dress salad and gra
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Turkey Avocado Wrap
Spread some mayonnaise on a flour tortilla, put chunks of cooked turkey on it, then some black beans, cooked corn, sliced california avocado's, and a spoonful of salsa... wrap it up and enjoy the goodness. If you like it spicy, try this recipe with theja
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Southwest Chicken Salad
Use whatever amounts you like....
Frozen Southwest flavored chicken strips - already cooked.(Heat them according to package directions.) Romaine lettuce
Cherry tomatoes
Sliced california avocados
Shredded mexican cheese blend..<
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Spaghetti Squash Salad
Cut one spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and put both peices face down in a large saucepan and add water to about 2 inches high in the pan.... Boil it for about 20 minutes. While that's happening, slice some mushrooms and red bell
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Pepper Pesto Penne
2 cups penne pasta
16 oz bag frozen bell peppers and onions
10 oz container of basil pesto
Parmesan
Cook pasta according to package. Cook peppers in skillet with a little water, until heated through. Add drained pasta, pesto, mi
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Sausage Pockets
1 pound of good italian sausage - cooked in the skillet
1 8 oz package of cream cheese
1 can of crescent rolls
Mix the cream cheese with the sausage. Roll out the crescent dough - put a spoonful of the filling in the middle and seali
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Cinco De Mayo Steak Fajitas
Flank Steak Marinade:
1/2 bottle beer
2 Tbls olive oil
2 cloves garlic - minced
juice of 1 lime
1 finely chopped Jalapeno pepper (optional)
Marinade meat for at least an hour before grilling...
2 large
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Cinco De Mayo Salsa
2 ripe California avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
1 large tomato, diced
1/4 C finely chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
Salt & pepper
Pinch of cumin (if desired)
Place all ingredients in a
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Strawberry Salad 101
1/2 cup toasted pecans (about 10 minutes in a 300 oven)
1 head of romaine lettuce - cut into bite size pieces
1/2 red onion - sliced
1/2 red bell pepper - chopped
1 cup strawberries - cut in half
Poppy seed vinaigrette
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Pork 'n Mangoes
Cook pork chops as you normally would in a skillet with some oil... while that's going on...
Cut one mango into little cubes, and stick the meat of another in a blender... puree. When the pork chops are done, take them out of the pan, and to the pan
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Balsamic Asparagus
1 bunch fresh asparagus
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1-2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
ground pepper
Wash the asparagus and snap off the tough end. Put vegetable oil in a medium heat skillet and add asparagus and toss 'em around for
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Garbonzo Burgers
1 can garbonzo beans - drained
1/2 onion - chopped
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tsp dried thyme
salt & pepper
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Put all ingredients in a food processor and pulse. Form into patt
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Low-Cal Steak and Brocolli
1-2 pounds flank steak
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 Tablespoon ground ginger
2 Tablespoons (good) red wine
2 Tablespoons worchestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic - finely chopped
1 bunch of brocolli - steamed for 2-3 minutes
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Low-Cal Turkey Lettuce Wraps
1 pound turkey breast - cut into small cubes
1/2 red onion - finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes - chopped
1/3 Cup Light Mayonnaise
Salt & Pepper
Iceburg lettuce
Mix all together besides lettuce... scoop mixture into lettu
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Low-Cal Hoisin Chicken
Oven 400.
4 chicken breasts
1 bunch brocolli
3/4 cup hoisin sauce
Salt and pepper
Cover chicken breasts with salt and pepper in a baking dish... then add the hoisin sauce coating each piece evenly. Cook for about 20 minutes.
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Low-Cal Spaghetti and Meatballs
I find the best way to make meatballs is to gather up all the leftover vegetables you've got laying around and throw 'em in a food processor... onions, bell peppers, garlic, carrots, brocolli - whatever you got. Use turkey meat and whole wheat bread crum
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Burned at the Steak Marinade
2 large steaks
1/2 cup italian dressing
2 habanero peppers
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Splash of good red wine
1 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. salt.
Boil the habanero peppers for about 2 minutes and remove seeds ands
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BBQ: Soy Vay Chicken
Cut skinless chicken breasts into one inch cubes. Using bottled Soy Vay sauce (Trader Joe's has the BEST!) marinade the chicken for at least an hour. Place 5-6 pieces on each skewer and grill. When meat is done, but still on the grill, brush with a mi
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Italian Sausage Bites
6 Italian sausages
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
Simmer sausages in water for about 8 minutes. Drain and cut into bite sized pieces. Brown in an oiled skillet. Drain fat and add balsamic vinegar. Simmer until syru
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Olive Tapenade Stuffed Tomatoes
30 cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup Spanish olives with pimento
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 Tablespoons olive oil
In a food processor, combine the olives, lemon zest and olive oil for tapenade. Use a sharp knife to cut open the stem end of
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Walnut Gorgonzola Grapes
2/3 Cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 block cream cheese
4 oz. gorgonzola cheese
15-20 seedless red grapes
Toast the walnuts in the oven at 325 for about 8 minutes. Mix together cheeses. With about a tablespoon of cheese mixture i
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Not the Ordinary Ham and Cheese Salad
1 bag of mixed salad greens
1 fully cooked ham steak
1/4 cup peach preserves
1 cup cubed havarti cheese
1/2 cup honey mustard dressing.
Grill the ham steak, brushing it with peach preserves. Place salad greens in a large b
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Spring Spinach Salad
2 bags of fresh spinach
1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
2 cups of sliced strawberries
Bottle of Poppy Seed Dressing
Mix ingredients and toss in salad dressing.
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Apricot Brown Sugar Ham
10 pound fully cooked ham
2/3 Cup brown sugar
1/3 Cup apricot jam
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Mix together brown sugar, jam and mustard. Brush over ham. Cover with foil. Bake at 275 for 2 hours.
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Pan Fried Garlic Asparagus
1 pound fresh asparagus (cleaned)
1/2 Cup butter
4 Tbls Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
6 cloves minced garlic
Melt butter in medium heat skillet. Add olive oil, salt and pepper. Add garlic and cook for
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Best Deviled Eggs Ever
6 hard boiled eggs , cut lengthwise
1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
2 Tbls grated onion
3 Tbls sweet pickle relish
1 Tbls good mustard
1 Tbls horseradish
Mix mayo, onion, relish, mustard and horseradish. Fill egg whites. Garnish wit
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Whipped Lime Dessert
1 box lime flavored jello
1 cup boiling water
1 cup CHILLED evaporated milk
vanilla wafers
Prepare jello with 1 cup boiling water and chill for an hour. With an electric mixer, whip the cold evaporated milk to peaks (like whippe
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Hot Irish Whiskey
8 whole cloves
thick slice of lemon
1 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 cup boiling water
1 shot Irish whisky
Stick whole cloves into the skin of your lemon slice, set into a wine glass. In a glass measuring cup, place sugar, add boiling wat
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Balsamic Chicken Salad
1 package baby salad greens
1 cup sliced (cooked) chicken breasts
1/2 cup cubed havarti cheese
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
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Strawberry Mandarin Orange Salad
1 bag of mixed greens (with romaine and iceberg lettuce)
1 Cup of sliced strawberries
1 small can of mandarin oranges (drained) - or fresh
1/3 Cup of thinly sliced red onions
1 Cup sliced almonds
Bottled raspberry vinaigrette
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Ham and Couscous Salad
1 Cup couscous (cook according to package directions)
1 Cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 Cup brocolli
1 Cup grape tomatoes
1/2 Cup creamy mustard dressing
Mix all together and enjoy!
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Spinach Dip
2 boxes frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 package low-fat cream cheese
1 cup plain yogurt
2 clove garlic
Pinch of salt and cayeene pepper
Place all ingredients in blender or food processor, and blend well. Chill and serv
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Steak Wrap
Tortillas
Flank steak meat (cooked)
Onion
Red Bell Pepper
A-1 Steak sauce
Soften the onions and peppers in an oiled skillet. Add cooked meat and heat through. Place meat mixture in tortillas with steak sauce. Roll up ande
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Turkey Chili Wrap
1 pound cooked turkey meat
1 package of lowfat cream cheese
1 small can of black olives, drained & chopped
1 small can chopped green chilies
Tortillas
Mix together the turkey, cream cheese, olives and chilies. Spread over t
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The Best BLT Wrap
Tortillas
Vegetable flavored cream cheese
Salad greens
Chopped tomatoes
Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
Ranch Dressing
In a bowl, mix together salad greens, tomatoes, cooked bacon and ranch dressing. Lay out your tortilla,
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Crab Wrap
10 flour tortilla's
1 can crabmeat - or 8 oz. fresh meat
2 sliced avacados
Fill flour tortilla's with the ingredients, roll up, and enjoy!
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Cheesy Rotini
2 cups rotini pasta
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 thinly sliced zucchini
1 cup havarti cheese (or swiss)
Boil pasta like the package says to. Drain the noodles and return them to the pot. Stir in the thyme,h
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5-item Fettucini Tex-Mex
1 pound Fettucini noodles
14 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked and chopped chicken
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 sliced avocado
Cook the fettucini noodles according to the package. When it's done drain it and return the
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4-ingredient Tortellini
1 package frozen tortellini
2 cups frozen peas
3 Tbsp. butter
parmesan
Cook the tortellini according to package. Place peas in a colander. When pasta is cooked, pour entire pot over the peas (to warm up the peas.) Return pasta
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3 ingredient Peppery Penne
2 cups penne pasta
15 oz. bag frozen mixed bell peppers and onions
10 oz. container pre-made pesto
Boil pasta according to package instructions. In a non-stick wok, stir fry the peppers, add cooked pasta and pesto. Stir and heat thr
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Tomato Pesto Spaghetti
1 pound spaghetti noodles
10 oz. container of pesto
4 chopped tomatoes, or a cup of cherry tomatoes
Cook the spaghetti according the package directions. Drain and stir in a 10 oz container of pre-made pesto sauce til it's coating all
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Easy Stroganoff Soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can beef noodle soup
1 1/2 C water
1 C chopped beef (already cooked)
1/3 C sour cream
1 TBLS flour
In a saucepan, combine all but the sour cream and flour, bring to boil. In a separate bo
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Corn and Sausage Chowder
1 pound smoked turkey sausage
3 cups frozen hash browns
2 chopped carrots
15 oz. can creamed corn
2 cups water
can of cream of mushroom soup
Brown turkey sausage and cut into pieces, place in crock pot. Top with carrot
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Lover's Cocktail
2 shots of Gin
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. reasberry juice
1 egg white (optional)
Mix and serve over ice.
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Emeril's Caramelized Garlic Chicken
4 chicken breasts
2 Tbsp vegatable oil
5 cloves chopped garlic
1/4 C brown sugar
1/4 C heavy cream
Season the chicken with salt & pepper. Brown both sides on a hot oiled skillet, remove. Turn heat to medium, add garlic and
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Garlic Rosemary Shrimp
One pound of large shrimp, shelled and cleaned
For the marinade:
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
the juice of one lemon
3 cloves of finely chopped garlic
1 TBSP of chopped FRESH rosemary
and a dash of ground black pepper.
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Chicken and Taters
4 chicken breasts
1/2 Cup italian salad dressing
2 pounds baby red potatoes (cut in half)
In a bowl, cover chicken breasts and potatoes with salad dressing. Transfer to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350 for about 25 min
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Meatball Soup Italiano!
1 pound cooked frozen meatballs
1 jar marinara sauce
3 Cups water
1 package (20 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
-grated parmasan cheese
In a large pot, mix meatballs, marinara and water. Bring to boil. Add tortellini and sim
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Pesto Burger
Mix together:
One package dry pesto mix
1 TBSP water
1 -1.5 pounds of ground beef.
Form burgers and cook in a skillet with olive oil. Melt shredded mozerella and parmesan cheese over the finished burger. Top with lettuce, tomato
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Pork Chops and Salad
For the salad - use a bag of pre-packaged greens and some honey mustard dressing.
For the chops:
In a bowl - mix together 1/4 cup of maple syrup, 1/4 tsp of ground ginger, and a little salt & pepper.
Using medium heat, throw your ch
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Mike's Fried Egg Sandwich
Toast 2 slices of bread and put mayonaise on the inside slices. Add a fried egg and shredded cheese.
(take it to the next level with lettuce tomatoe and bacon!)
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Chunky-Bowl Chili
Load up your crock pot with:
4 cans of beans (drained)- whatever kind you like best -mix it up
2 cans of chopped tomatoes
1 diced onion
1 diced green pepper
1 package of chili seasoning
1 pound of ground meat (turkey, pork or
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Spicy Velveeta Dip
Place the following in a crock pot and let it stew for a couple hours:
2 pounds of cut up Velveeta cheese
1 8-oz package cream cheese
1 small can mild green chili's
1 package taco seasoning mix (chipotle)
1 jar of chunky sal
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Beef Mushroom Pot Roast
Start with a 1-2 lb. beef roast seasoned with salt & pepper and a little garlic powder.
Place in crock pot.
In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of ketchup, 1/2 cup of soy sauce and a teaspoon of dried thyme. Pour it over the roast and top it with a cho
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Cranberry Pork Roast
You'll need a 1-2 pound pork roast - or you can use pork chops...
Mix the following ingredients in a bowl..
16 oz. can of whole cranberry sauce
One chopped onion
5oz can of apricot nectar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 tsp dr
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Teriyaki Chicken Satay
Cut a pound of boneless chicken breasts into thin strips, then marinade them in 1/4 cup of store bought teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes.
While that's happening, soak some bamboo skewers in water so they don't burn on the grill.
Load upyou
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Szechuan Chicken
Cut up 4 chicken breasts into cubes and coat them in cornstarch.
Add the chicken and 3 cloves of minced garlic to a medium-temp wok with a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir fry until lightly browned, then add 5 tablespoons of soy sauce,1.5 tablespoon
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Cheesy Baked Chicken
Heat oven to 350
Arrange 6 chicken breasts in a 9 x 13 baking dish and top each piece with a slice of swiss cheese.
Mix together a can of cream of chicken soup and 1/3 cup white wine (or water) and pour that over the chicken.
Sprinkle
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Baked Pepper Chicken
Heat oven to 350
Cover the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish with olive oil - grind some black pepper and sprinkle about 2 tsp of dried basil over the oil, put your chicken breasts (about 6) in there and get 'em all covered with the oil mixture. <
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Rosemary Chicken
Baked Rosemary Chicken
Heat oven to 375
Cover the bottom of a large glass baking dish with olive oil and lay
your chicken breasts across the pan, getting them covered with oil.
Chop up a couple shallots and a few sprigs of fr
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Green Tea Smoothie
Green Tea Smoothie
(makes 2 smoothies)
Place the following in your blender:
2 cups of frozen mangos
1 1/2 cups of cold green tea
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons of freshly grated ginger
Puree until it's
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Beta Blast Smoothie
Beta Blast Smoothie
(This will make 2 smoothies)
In your blender, put
One cut up mango - or a cup of frozen mango
1 1/2 cups of chilled carrot juice
One cup of frozen strawberries
puree and enjoy!
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Chocolate Banana Strawberry Smoothie
Chocolate Banana Strawberry Smoothie
One frozen banana
4 or 5 strawberries
2 TBSP of chocolate syrup or your favorite melted chocolate
1/2 cup of yogurt - plain or banana
Cup of milk
Puree all ingredients in yourb
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Coffee Banana Smoothie
Coffee Banana Smoothie
One bottle of your favorite starbucks coffee, or a cup of cooled off leftover coffee...
One banana (that's preferably frozen)
1/2 cup of yogurt - plain or banana flavor
and a few ice cubes --
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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
1 cup of cold milk
2 TBLS peanut butter
1 banana
1 TBSP honey
A few ice cubes
Place all ingredients in the blender and puree!
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