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Bone in Pork Chops with Peppers & Onions in a White Wine Vinegar Reduction
If you're anything like me you're constantly being inspired by restaurant menus. I've made a fennel crusted air fried pork chop with a...
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May 4, 20213 min read
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Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Mango Salsa
Lettuce wraps are the perfect make ahead summer lunch. They can be prepped deconstructed so no soggy lettuce and they're both cool and...
brainsandbalance
Apr 22, 20212 min read
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The Grilled Cheese Collection (our top grilled cheese and soup side kicks)
There's nothing more satisfying than a grilled cheese. Lunch? Dinner? Dessert? With fries? Dunked in soup? The answer to all of these is...
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Apr 13, 20212 min read
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Chicken and Arugula Farmers Market Pasta Salad
Spring has sprung and this salad is inspired by the rainbow of flowers blooming lately. I love incorporating whatever veggies are on sale...
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Apr 7, 20213 min read
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Chicken and Turkey Bacon Avocado Caesar Wraps
After a busy weekend with my parents visiting, wedding dress try ons and plenty of cheese and wine- I was unprepared for lunches this...
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Apr 1, 20212 min read
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Roasted Grape Tomato Enchilada Sauce (Served in Chicken/Veggie Enchiladas)
I've used store bought canned enchilada sauce, I've used fancy expensive enchilada sauce, I've made enchilada sauce using tomato sauce......
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Mar 24, 20213 min read
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Skillet Mexican Street Corn Cauliflower Rice
Healthy Mexican side dishes are hard to come by- but don't get me wrong I love them just the same. But sometimes I want a lighter...
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Mar 23, 20212 min read
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Roasted Acorn Squash with Whipped Ricotta Cream and Honey
One bite of this and you'll swear you are eating dessert instead of a vegetable. Roasted acorn squash takes on a delicious sweet flavor...
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Mar 2, 20212 min read
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Meatballs (Ground Beef or Ground Turkey)
Before you read any further, grab the recipe for our homemade marinara and get that simmering on your stove. You'll thank us later for...
brainsandbalance
Feb 23, 20212 min read
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Lemon Ricotta Cauliflower Gnocchi with Roasted Butternut Squash
Did you know you can make a rich, creamy flavor packed sauce with ricotta as the main ingredient?? Pillowy pockets of cauliflower...
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Feb 11, 20212 min read
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Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
Creamy chicken with the perfect buffalo punch pairs perfectly with fresh greens, cauliflower rice and crunchy chips in this recipe! A...
brainsandbalance
Feb 9, 20213 min read
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Al Pastor Taco Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing
My all time favorite authentic taco is an al pastor taco. Juicy flavorful pork, sweet pineapple, crunchy red onion and flavorful cilantro...
brainsandbalance
Feb 2, 20213 min read
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Spicy Roasted Eggplant and Ricotta Bolognese
This pasta has EVERYTHING. Homemade tomato sauce with a dash of spice and ground turkey for some good fat and flavor. Delicious and...
brainsandbalance
Jan 26, 20213 min read
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Cracker Crusted Chicken Tenders (Air Fryer or Oven)
Is this anything more comforting than chicken tenders and french fries off the kids menu? No, the answer is no. Of course we can recreate...
brainsandbalance
Jan 26, 20212 min read
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Chicken Broccoli and Banza Pasta with Cauliflower Alfredo
This recipe is an adaptation of one of my absolute favorite dishes- Chicken, Broccoli and Ziti. I am not trying to replace or improve...
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Jan 13, 20213 min read
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
If you have never heard of chicken cordon bleu it sounds much fancier than it is. Essentially chicken cordon bleu is a French dish...
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Jan 7, 20213 min read
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Bone Broth Chicken Noodle Soup
You've probably seen bone broth on the shelves or accidentally bought it instead of chicken broth a time or two, you may even have an...
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Jan 4, 20212 min read
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Chicken Cauliflower Gnocchi Soup
This may be my new favorite winter soup. It has a creamy base, wholesome classic vegetables and cloud-like gnocchi stocked throughout....
brainsandbalance
Dec 23, 20203 min read
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Healthy {No Yeast} Bagels
I know what you're thinking, Healthy Bagels? An oxymoron! Well not these protein packed, low carb, no rise HEALTHY bagels! These 5...
brainsandbalance
Dec 15, 20203 min read
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Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup is awesome because it is so different compared to other soups- I mean mini meatballs in a spoonful of soup? Yes...
brainsandbalance
Dec 8, 20202 min read
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