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Shakshuka Baked Cod with Yellow Rice
Fresh cod filets are poached to flakey perfection in this uniquely seasoned tomato sauce. Be sure to serve this meal with plenty of...
brainsandbalance
Apr 9, 20204 min read
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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
I'm calling this a grilled cheese but it's hearty like a panini. It's stocked full of chicken, spinach, spicy flavors and of course,...
brainsandbalance
Apr 7, 20204 min read
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Air fried Cauliflower Cacio e Pepe Gnocchi with Peas and Bacon
Cacio e Pepe literally means cheese and pepper. A sauce made entirely of cheese and pepper? Sign me up! I tossed this sauce with pillowy...
brainsandbalance
Apr 6, 20203 min read
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Taco Soup with Seasoned Lavash Crisps
This soup is filled with all of our favorite parts of a taco but in the form of a warm, comforting, one pot, easy to eat soup. It uses...
brainsandbalance
Apr 2, 20203 min read
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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Candied Bacon Crumble
Twice baked sweet potatoes are the perfect blend of potato skins and creamy mashed potatoes. They are just sweet enough to call dessert...
brainsandbalance
Mar 26, 20203 min read
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Balsamic Chicken Sausage, Caramelized Onion and Kale Butternut Squash Boats
This recipe is one of those you will feel good about eating, and in times like these where getting outside and staying active can be...
brainsandbalance
Mar 23, 20204 min read
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Spaghetti Squash Enchilada Casserole
One bite of this spaghetti squash enchilada casserole and you may never use tortillas again! The hardest part about enchiladas is sitting...
brainsandbalance
Mar 17, 20203 min read
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Healthy Instant Pot Orange Chicken
I have recently fallen back in love with Asian food. For years I was convinced all there was to Asian food was entirely fried Chinese...
brainsandbalance
Mar 13, 20203 min read
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10 Minute Chicken Sausage Meals
Whether you prefer them over mashed potatoes or in a sub roll, sausage, peppers and onions are delicious together. I took a spin on the...
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Mar 5, 20202 min read
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Low Carb Mashed Potatoes
When it comes to lasagna and raviolis I understand if you’re more trusting of someone who’s name ends in a vowel (although my mom’s...
brainsandbalance
Mar 2, 20202 min read
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Blackened Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema and Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
These tacos are a huge crowd pleaser for both the crowd AND the host. Why? Well, for starters the entire meal is gluten free. It’s also...
brainsandbalance
Feb 25, 20203 min read
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Greek Chicken Gyro
Whether you call it a "Yee-ro" or a "JY-roh" we call it delicious. Our Greek Chicken Gyro combines a few of our favorite recipes for the...
brainsandbalance
Feb 21, 20203 min read
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Tomato Cucumber Salad
I typically use this tomato cucumber salad in my Greek Chicken Gyro made with my Greek marinated chicken or I serve a scoop alongside my...
brainsandbalance
Feb 20, 20202 min read
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Homemade Tzatziki Dressing
Everything is better with tzatziki. I’ll say it again, everything is better with tzatziki. Tzatziki is a yogurt based dressing flavored...
brainsandbalance
Feb 20, 20202 min read
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Greek Chicken Marinade
The MOST tender, juicy and flavorful chicken you’ll make. The seasoning is just the beginning on this one. The yogurt and citrus...
brainsandbalance
Feb 20, 20202 min read
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Quick Pickled Onions
While I love pickles, I used to steer away from pickled onions, that is, until I had my first Mediterranean bowl from #Cava. Pickled...
brainsandbalance
Feb 19, 20202 min read
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Fennel Crusted Air Fried Pork Chop
This is no ordinary pork chop. Between the pungent smokey flavors in the fennel based marinade, the creative cooking method to crispy yet...
brainsandbalance
Feb 12, 20203 min read
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Chicken Sun-dried & Artichoke Rigatoni in a Prosecco Tomato Cream Reduction
When I visited Chicago last year my friend took me to an Italian restaurant where I ate the BEST pasta dish I’ve ever had. Each bite was...
brainsandbalance
Feb 3, 20203 min read
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Cream Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup
That home-sick-from-school-in-winter kind of soup. You know the one that you get to eat in bed? The kind that warms you from the inside...
brainsandbalance
Jan 30, 20202 min read
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Citrus Pineapple Chicken
Healthy citrus pineapple chicken. This recipe is perfect for a lunch meal prep. Enjoy warm or cold, alongside rice or over greens. It's...
brainsandbalance
Jan 27, 20203 min read
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