My family loves chicken thighs. I like marinating them in homemade jerk, Korean, BBQ, lemon pepper, or a southern seasoning. I also like them fried, baked, grilled, and pan-seared. While at Walmart one day, I saw this Red Thai Curry Asian packet. It looked interesting, so I tried it. I added green beans and water…
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Any seafood lovers out there? This is a super easy recipe that is sweet and spicy. I was looking for something to do with the large shrimp we had leftover and with minimum ingredients. BAM, a yummy lunch. The boys enjoyed it, and needless to say, I had to make another batch. Ingredients: 1 lb…
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A while ago, I tried package salmon and got sick. One Sunday, during a grocery shopping trip, I spotted a honey pepper packaged salmon. I was so tempted to buy it but didn’t want to risk getting sick again. My husband said to me, “I know you can make that.” So after lots of trial…
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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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This is a spin on my ooey-gooey Colby Pepper Jack grilled cheese I make with my Creamy Parmesan Tomato Soup (see previous recipes). Burger meets grilled cheese. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey 6 strips of bacon 1/2 onion, sliced thinly 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp light mayo 1…
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Oh yes! Another yummy crockpot recipe. It’s easy to toss ingredients in, set a timer, and let the food fairy take you to Flavortown. The next best thing to crockpot’s deliciousness is putting it into a tortilla. Yes, please! Fall off the bone, flavorful meat, with yummy, crispy toppings. Ingredients: 1 rack of baby back…
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Are you tired of the traditional burger or ready for another low-carb option besides my Bunless Burger (check out the Food section for my recipe)? Try my Messy Burger Plate. Colorful, flavorful, and will leave you wanting more. Make your burger plate exactly how you want it. This also makes a great leftover lunch. Ingredients:…
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What’s better than pizza on a Friday night? A homemade pizza on a Friday night. We’ve been making homemade pizzas for years, and they keep getting better and better. Give it a try. Ingredients: 2 flatbreads (I use Stonefire brand from Walmart or Fry’s) 2 cups mozzarella cheese 1 cup marina or pizza sauce (I…
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Sweet, savory, and mmm mmm good. This is an easy meal that’s waiting for your favorite sides. Try this recipe, and I’m sure the family is going to love it. Ingredients: Directions:
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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You can’t go to P.F. Chang’s and not order pot-stickers as an appetizer. Did you check out my Copycat P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef recipe? This is the perfect appetizer to go with it. It takes a little work to prep, but trust me; it’s so worth it. Pot-sticker Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken 20 wonton…
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Just think of these as baby pizzas. What happens when you’ve already made 2 dozen of these for dinner, but your children ask you for 2 dozen more? You make more, duh. These are perfect for picky eaters because you can customize them any way you like. You can even make these into mini pizza…
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