Whenever we eat out at an Italian restaurant, the first thing I look for on the appetizer menu is mussels. They are an acquired taste like oysters. If the sauce is flavorful, you cannot go wrong. Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 pound of mussels 1/2 cup dry white whine 1/4 cup chopped roma tomato 2 tbsp…
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This is one of the easiest yet flavorful chicken recipes that I make. It is even a hit with the pickiest of eaters. You can even swap out the chicken for shrimp if you do not eat chicken. Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 lb fettuccine pasta 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated…
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This is one of my favorite “I don’t have much time, but I need something yummy” meals. The boys love this with jasmine rice, and I add sesame seeds and lots of green onion to mine. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 2 cups brown or white rice, cooked 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup…
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Crispy eggrolls from my favorite take-out spot are the best. Especially with that sweet duck sauce. What if you could have the same thing minus the calories? Check out this Eggroll Stir-fry recipe, and let me know what you think. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 green cabbage, shredded thinly 1 pack thinly shredded carrots…
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Want tacos without the extra calories? This Easy Taco Plate hits the spot every time. Quick, simple, and flavorful. Grab a fork and dig in. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey 1/4 cup tomato sauce 1/2 roma tomato, chopped 1/2 avocado, sliced 2 tbsp shredded cheese 1 tbsp green onion, sliced 1/2 tbsp…
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If anyone knows me, they know that I love good food. It’s something about the soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and brown sugar flavor that I’m addicted to. This is definitely on our menu every single month. We grill at least 2-3 times a week because there’s nothing like even grill marks…
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Brown Sugar Meatloaf…? Who has ever heard of such a thing? My boys love meatloaf, and after playing around with some ingredients, this girl gave her 10-year-old meatloaf recipe a face-lift. Easy to make and has the entire house smelling like delicious goodness. This is definitely a family favorite dinner. Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds of…
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