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Kale & Quinoa Salad with Dates, Almonds & Citrus Dressing

Kale & Quinoa Salad with Dates, Almonds & Citrus Dressing

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Dress it up with shreds of chicken, or eat it just as it is; it's robust enough for a filling lunch all on its own,...

  • For the salad and toppings:
  • 1 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1 1 large onion, diced
  • Salt
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup red quinoa
  • 1 1 clove 1 small clove garlic, smashed
  • 1 1 to 1 lacinato kale (3/4 to 1 pound, with stems)
  • 1/2 1/2 cup 1/2 heaping cup whole dates
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup roasted salted whole almonds
  • For the dressing:
  • 1 1 1 clementine or mandarin orange, juiced
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 2 2 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

Just-Like-Panda-Express Orange Chicken

Just-Like-Panda-Express Orange Chicken

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This recipe delivers. The sauce is gloriously thick and sticky with a hint of spice

  • Chicken
  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, uncooked
  • 3 well beaten eggs
  • 2 T. milk
  • 1 c. cornstarch
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Orange Sauce
  • 1/2 c. soy sauce
  • 1/4 c. catsup
  • 1/2 c. honey
  • 1/4 c. orange juice concentrate
  • 2 T. white vinegar
  • 1 T. dried chives
  • 1 T. red pepper flakes
  • 1 T. sliced almonds
4.1/5 (9 Votes)

Brown Butter Tomatoes

Brown Butter Tomatoes

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The tomatoes and butter together are mysteriously, deliciously reminiscent of lobster with melted butter

  • 2 large or 3 small ripe beefsteak tomatoes
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Flaky sea salt, like Maldon
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
  • Baguette or other country bread, for mopping up the butter
4.4/5 (5 Votes)

Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes

Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes

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These are perfect for an appetizer, meal with a simple salad, or party treat – switch up the cheese and veggies t...

  • 3 cups of cooked high fiber pasta (I used elbows)
  • 1 cup cooked, drained spinach
  • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese*
  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese*
  • 1 cup 1% milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 clove of crushed garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • any of your favorite cheese would work and you can lower calories with reduced fat versions
4.4/5 (22 Votes)

Curried Vegetable and Chickpea Stew

Curried Vegetable and Chickpea Stew

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Since this makes such a large batch, you can freeze what you don't think you'll eat in a week

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 all-purpose potatoes, diced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 (16-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with their juices
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 10-ounces baby spinach
  • 1 cup coconut milk
4.5/5 (11 Votes)

Tomatillo Chicken Soup

Tomatillo Chicken Soup

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Other traditional Mexican soup toppings include sliced radishes for some crunchy zip and lime quarters to squeeze

  • 6 medium tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 32 ounce box chicken broth or use your own
  • 1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced*
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Dairy sour cream, chopped green onion, chopped red sweet pepper, sliced jalapeno peppers, snipped fresh cilantro, and/or tortilla chips (optional)
4.5/5 (27 Votes)

Wheat Belly Pizza Crust

Wheat Belly Pizza Crust

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Stop weight gain and blood-sugar spikes with this wheat-free recipe from Dr

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups ground almonds
  • 1/4 cup garbanzo bean (chickpea) flour
  • 1/4 ground golden flaxseeds
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
4.1/5 (72 Votes)

Crispy Lemony Chicken Roasted with Potatoes

Crispy Lemony Chicken Roasted with Potatoes

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Tangy, crispy chicken on a bed of roasted potatoes that are surrounded by a lemony sauce…how is that for a perfec...

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, trimmed
  • 2 lemons
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (Yukon gold or red bliss)
  • A few twigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

Zesty Bean Dip & Chips

Zesty Bean Dip & Chips

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Stirring salsa into versatile canned refried beans makes a quick and healthy bean dip

  • 1/4 cup fat-free refried beans, canned
  • 1 tablespoon salsa
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 scallion (optional), minced
  • 1 ounce tortilla chips, (about 10)
4.4/5 (15 Votes)

Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bites

Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bites

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Into the food processor go pitted medjool dates and equal portions of sesame, chia, hemp, and cocoa powder

  • 1 cup packed pitted Medjool dates (12-13 large)
  • 1/4 cup hulled hemp seed
  • 1/4 cup chia seed
  • 1/4 cup sesame seed
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup raw cacao nibs (or mini dark chocolate chips)
4.4/5 (8 Votes)