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Turmeric Chicken Soup with Sautéed Onions

turmeric chicken soup in a bowl

This immunity boosting Turmeric Chicken soup boasts big flavors on the classic chicken soup and is fully prepared in just 1 hour! We have all been a tiny bit wintery ill these past few months…like the snotty noses, yucky coughs and more snotty noses. So a good immunity boosting soup is just what I was looking for. AND since it is American Heart Association month–Turmeric is a perfect addition. the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology information) published an article about…

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BREAKFAST

Whole Wheat French Toast Casserole with Granola Topping

french toast with raspberries

Imagine your favorite brunch’s French Toast Casserole with a whole wheat healthy twist topped with Oat Granola…its this recipe:) When I was in college and would travel home for a long weekend or just married and come home for the weekend…my mom would without fail make this French Toast Casserole. It was so good that you couldn’t stop at just one serving, OR just simply for breakfast. You would have to have it for breakfast, THEN finished it off for…

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VEGETARIAN

Smoked Paprika Roasted Cauliflower Slices

roasted cauliflower

The smokey paprika mixed with the salty garlic gives these cauliflower steaks a great one-two punch for any meal! Cauliflower is a tricky vegetable because it can have a very distinct smell if not seasoned JUUUSSST right. Well, thanks to Jessica Gavin’s recipe, it is my go-to recipe as of late. She also has a really yummy looking pesto sauce to go with it. I haven’t ever made it but it sounds really great. What I love about these is…

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MAIN DISH

Almond Crusted Prosciutto Wrapped Eggplant

eggplant crusted proscuitto

Almond crusted prosciutto wrapped eggplant is an all in one dish that can be used for a fancy dinner for your friends…or a fancy dinner for your kids. ha! A name for this creation could be really long…considering all the delicious ingredients. But I had to cut it off somewhere. So Almond Crusted Proscuitto Wrapped Eggplant is it. It’s a dish that is something salty and cheesy…and filling! And to whatever ingredient it is that takes the trophy on making it filling…it…

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Recipe smoothie

The HEALTHIFIED Orange Julius -no added sugar!

two glass cups holding orange smoothies

This naturally sweetened Almondmilk Orange Julius is so refreshing with no added sugar and all the Orange Julius chill:) I am on a “what can I make that is healthier than ice cream” kick/fully enjoy these wonderful AZ oranges. We love Arizona citrus (what the sophisticated Arizonians call the orange). AZ. oranges are like gold to each and every one of us! During that all too short time of year when they are in season…we down those babies. Eating them…

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BREAD DESSERT

Easy Pull Apart Cinnamon Rolls

Have you ever heard of Pull apart cinnamon rolls made without a mixer?? NO WAY you say??! yes, its true. These can be made without a mixer! Which makes them very easy and quick for a yummy and quick breakfast. I mean, the thought of “cinnamon rolls” can be a bit daunting. You have to PLAN ahead to make them, (one of the biggest road blocks), lift your heavy kitchenaid mixer out from under your one pantry (one of MY…

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MAIN DISH

One Pan Sweet Potato Turkey Dinner

Just one pan with it all included- the sweet potato, ground turkey, spinach and beets topped with melted Parmesan cheese and topped with fresh basil. Dinner is one and done… Any meal that has a low dirty dish : delicious food ratio is a keeper. I mean, I feel like i’ve been known to even make a recipe that has a low dirty dish : AVERAGE food ratio before JUST so I don’t have to do a lot of dishes.…

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Easy Stuffed Butternut Squash

easy stuffed butternut squash

the easy stuffed butternut squash…stuffed with the mushroom/basil/ground turkey/farro stuffings stuff that make for a perfect hearty fall meal Anything stuffed is a much better choice than unstuffed….right?? Well, okay and also easier. I mean, if you stuff something then its a one pan meal stuffed with all the necessities. Growing up my mom always stuffed squash, whether it was a pumpkin for Halloween or acorn squash for a thanksgiving side, some kind of squash was stuffed on our dinner…

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smoothie

Lime Green Pineapple Smoothie

This bright Lime Green Pineapple Smoothie packs the sweetness and the greens without any added sugar to become a family favorite!  Morning refresher or dinner finisher. That is my usual smoothie agenda.  When dinner has been frozen pizza or a high carb low veggie meal has taken place OORR if I sense my children are extra hungry, I make a smoothie. It tends to really top them off. I can ALWAYS add spinach so I know they at least get…

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Zucchini Turkey Burgers with Paprika

turkey burger in lettuce wrap

Burgers AND zucchini and just the right amount of spice?! Everyone’s dream! Both the lean meat, green vegetable and flavorful to please all types of people. Since we don’t live in a place where a backyard is present, we can have burgers whenever–thats the upside we tell ourselves. So we cook them on our stop top grill and call it a ‘bbq’. Its a good time for sure. And these burgers are so easy and delicious and very nutritious. I…

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