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Grilled Swordfish Steaks

brainsandbalance

Jul 24, 2022
2 min

Grilled Swordfish Steaks

These big juicy swordfish steaks are the perfect recipe for summer grilling. The marinade sears in epic flavor and paired with fresh greens and rice you have a healthy summer dinner. Fresh or frozen works for this recipe! I bought the frozen swordfish steaks from #TraderJoes. They come in 6 oz pieces and I let them defrost in the fridge overnight. This recipe is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Simple mix up the marinade, store it all in a bag and sear on the grill! Similar to a beef stea

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Balsamic Chicken Tacos with Watermelon Salsa

brainsandbalance

Jul 6, 2022
3 min

Balsamic Chicken Tacos with Watermelon Salsa

Level up traditional salsa this summer by swapping tomatoes for juicy watermelon! So long basic. Instead we're serving you a sexy watermelon salsa. The perfect poolside refreshing treat. Enjoy it with your favorite tortilla chip, atop summery balsamic chicken tacos or simply eat it with a spoon. By combining ripe watermelon with citrus and spicy flavors we created a delicious salsa variation everyone with enjoy. For an added twist I sprinkled in some chili lime seasoning from

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Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks

brainsandbalance

Jun 14, 2022
2 min

Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks

I'm sure you are all familiar with the traditional Philly Cheesesteak we all know and love and if you're not- or if you're now craving one- check out our recipe here (but don't forget the old bay fries to go with it). Tonight we spiced up the classic with a buffalo twist. Instead of thinly shaved beef we use ground chicken and instead of bell peppers, a little sautéed spinach is the perfect hint of green. Of course we bring in all things buffalo here - I like to use a combina

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Air-Fried Zucchini Fries

brainsandbalance

Aug 5, 2021
2 min

Air-Fried Zucchini Fries

Perfectly crispy, perfectly seasoned and only 10 minutes in the oven. These zucchini fries are not meant to replace regular fries- they're too good in their own right to bother competing with potato fries! The secret ingredient here is a sprinkle of everything but the bagel seasoning in the breading. It adds just enough salt and flavor to pump up the recipe. If you want to turn up the kick even more, feel free to add some cayenne or red pepper flakes to the breadcrumbs! We us

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Chicken BLTs with Best Ever Healthy Garlic Aioli

brainsandbalance

May 13, 2021
3 min

Chicken BLTs with Best Ever Healthy Garlic Aioli

I may be biased... but this just may be the best looking stack I've ever seen never mind eaten. A healthy scoop of garlic aioli smeared on fresh thin sliced ciabatta bookends layers of bacon, lettuce, tomato and grilled chicken in this unreal stack. For me to call this the BEST EVER healthy garlic aioli you know it's that good. I first created this aioli for use on my Steak and Arugula sandwich, you can find that recipe here! I mentioned the bread is thinly sliced. I prefer i

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Chicken and Turkey Bacon Avocado Caesar Wraps

brainsandbalance

Apr 1, 2021
2 min

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 week. I took a look in my fridge and had leftover turkey bacon from brunch, half a loaf of sour dough and a head of romaine and knew these easy Chicken Caesar Wraps were a must! I've posted this Avocado Caesar dressing before and I seriously make it on repeat. It takes two seconds and I always have the ingredients on hand. Simply toss it all in

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Lemon Ricotta Cauliflower Gnocchi with Roasted Butternut Squash

brainsandbalance

Feb 11, 2021
2 min

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 gnocchi, sweet roasted butternut squash and wilted spinach get coated in this creamy sauce. For this I used #TraderJoes cauliflower gnocchi but any gnocchi you prefer will work! I love these frozen cauliflower gnocchi prepared in the air fry until they're slightly crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. If you prefer traditional gnoc

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Chicken Cauliflower Gnocchi Soup

brainsandbalance

Dec 23, 2020
3 min

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. Each spoonful is comforting from the inside out and just tastes like home. This soup has everything you could want and more. The pillowy pockets of cauliflower gnocchi make for a perfect spoonful alongside flavorful chunks of chicken breast and classic soup veggies like carrots, onions and celery. I used my favorite frozen cauliflower gnocchi

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Healthy {No Yeast} Bagels

brainsandbalance

Dec 15, 2020
3 min

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 ingredient bagels are crazy easy and perfect for a Sunday morning at home or packed up for a healthy breakfast on the go! They are also the inspiration behind my pizza, calzone's, chicken pot pie and any other dough I make really. Cream Cheese or Egg Sammie? The hardest choice honestly. My personal favorite will always be a bacon, egg and cheese

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Turkey Burritos (2 ways- Low Carb and Classic)

brainsandbalance

Dec 1, 2020
3 min

Turkey Burritos (2 ways- Low Carb and Classic)

These turkey burritos were everything I needed and everything I didn't know I needed. Full of SO many delicious things like ground turkey, corn, beans, salsa and of course cheese. I also included a few different options here to satisfy any situation and diet. There's a low carb option and a classic more filling option. There's also a work from home and a make ahead option for lunch tomorrow or the freezer for later! I love this recipe because it is so so quick. For the rice I

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Chicken, Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Panini

brainsandbalance

Nov 10, 2020
3 min

Chicken, Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Panini

The flavors in this sandwich are SO FALL and SO GOOD. It can be made entirely from leftovers and served however you prefer. If you're not a sweet potato person, or don't have them on hand, substitute for pumpkin! The combination of chicken, pureed pumpkin or sweet potatoes pair expertly with our balsamic caramelized onions. Everything melts together with shredded cheese and creamy ricotta. This is one of those recipes that I created to clean out some ingredients in the fridge

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Pumpkin Alfredo with Air Fried Cauliflower Gnocchi

brainsandbalance

Nov 3, 2020
2 min

Pumpkin Alfredo with Air Fried Cauliflower Gnocchi

We may be steam rolling towards the winter season but I'm still here for all things pumpkin! This recipe uses our classic pumpkin Alfredo sauce paired with our favorite way to cook gnocchi- in the air fryer! If you don't live near a #TraderJoes you can substitute the frozen cauliflower gnocchi for any gnocchi you can find. I air fry these right from frozen so I can't speak to fresh gnocchi but I would just check on them every few minutes if trying the air fry method. Addition

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Everything Bagel Crusted Ahi Tuna Steaks with Asian Vegetable Noodle Salad

brainsandbalance

Oct 27, 2020
3 min

Everything Bagel Crusted Ahi Tuna Steaks with Asian Vegetable Noodle Salad

Tuna steaks are great because they are lean, good for you and cook in just minutes. This whole meal comes together in just 10 minutes.

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Turkey Fig Jam and Brie Sandwich

brainsandbalance

Sep 1, 2020
3 min

Turkey Fig Jam and Brie Sandwich

This recipe was inspired by a sandwich I had at a local italian market. The ingredients were so simple I knew I had to recreate it.

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Low Carb Spaghetti Carbonara

brainsandbalance

Aug 27, 2020
3 min

Low Carb Spaghetti Carbonara

2 ingredients make up this velvety carbonara sauce. Eggs. Parmesan Cheese.

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Chicken BLAT Sandwiches

brainsandbalance

Aug 21, 2020
2 min

Chicken BLAT Sandwiches

These sandwiches are essentially BLTs cranked up a few notches and they are unbelievably good. Do yourself a favor a pack these ahead of time for a lunchtime picnic, a sunset date or a beach day. Perfect for on the go! I stick to #WholeFoods sourdough bread for these. I love sourdough because it's made from real simple ingredients, is real real good and is sturdy enough to hold up against these yummy ingredients. This meal is literally spelled out for you, it could not be eas

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Cobb Salad {with Turkey Bacon, Healthy Ranch and Spiced Chicken}

brainsandbalance

Aug 18, 2020
3 min

Cobb Salad {with Turkey Bacon, Healthy Ranch and Spiced Chicken}

This Cobb salad has EVERYTHING. The best part is everything can be made ahead of time and served cold- ideal summer recipe. See how it comes together here! There's so many textures and flavors in here it's amazing how deliciously they come together with our creamy healthy ranch. I like this salad because you can substitute ingredients to your preference. I usually opt for fat free feta cheese on top and add creamy avocado for fats (missing from picture because I forgot it). M

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Low Fat Macaroni Salad

brainsandbalance

Jul 28, 2020
2 min

Low Fat Macaroni Salad

Macaroni salad is a staple side for the summer. It's cool in the hot summer heat and can be prepped ahead of time to bring to the family cookout! The dressing is only 2 ingredients and you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Prep it ahead of time and you are good to go. My favorite part about this salad is all of the colors and vegetables! Crunchy diced vegetables add a stark contrast from the creamy dressing and soft macaroni. This blend of textures, colors and fla

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Maple Chili Salmon with Pineapple Plank and Lime Pineapple Salsa

brainsandbalance

Jul 21, 2020
2 min

Maple Chili Salmon with Pineapple Plank and Lime Pineapple Salsa

The glaze on this salmon is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy-with notes of maple and chili-it's the perfect counterpart to the sweet sweet pineapple plank the salmon is cooked a top of. By baking the salmon on the pineapple plank, not only does it soak up all of the delicious flavors from the salmon and the glaze, but it calremelizes and softens perfectly. You can eat this dish with a spoon if you'd like! The salsa here is optional, but the plank is not! If you're looking

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Shrimp Ceviche

brainsandbalance

Jun 9, 2020
3 min

Shrimp Ceviche

You are five minutes away from this fresh and healthy summer lunch idea. On a hot summer day I start looking forward to this cold and citrus packed dish by breakfast. Enjoy this as is, over a bed of greens like a salad, with slices of toasted sour dough or my favorite way, with these crunchy low carb lime lavash chips! Fresh flavors of citrus, crunchy veggies, creamy avocado and cool chili lime seasoned shrimp make this a summer favorite and an instant classic! Cold shrimp is

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