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Teriyaki Chicken and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers


Hey hey hey! I’m so excited to FINALLY share a new recipe again! It’s only been what, forever? If you follow me on Instagram I recently asked in my stories what people wanted to see from me, and the consensus was more variety. I like to give the people what they ask for, so I’m trying to mix it up…

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Quick and Healthy Mini Meatloaves


It seems like it’s cooling down in the rest of the country, but here in the San Diego area it’s still an endless summer. I know, I know, poor me, but honestly! I want cool weather, I want boots, I want sweaters. Even though it’s hot, I get in the spirit and crave comfort foods, but come on. Though delicious,…

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Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Strips


I’m assuming I can’t be the only parent out there who struggles to get their kid to eat dinner. I think it’s worse than trying to get her to sleep, and that’s saying something. Don’t get me wrong, she is sweet and loving and hilarious, but also extremely strong-willed and just a tad manipulative. She’ll bat her eyes at me,…

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The Best Instant Pot Chicken


Ok, so I keep mentioning on Instagram how OBSESSED I am with my new Instant Pot, but I haven’t released a recipe for it yet! And honestly, that’s just silly, because I use the damn thing at least once a week. Well the wait is finally over my friends!! And I’m kicking off my Instant Pot craze with the easiest,…

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Skinny Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff


Skinny and beef don’t normally seem to make up the same sentence. It sounds like somewhat of an oxymoron, right? NOT TRUE! And they come together so wonderfully in this Skinny Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff. Its creamy, savory, and pairs perfectly with my Cauliflower Mash or whole grain pasta. So how exactly did I do it? Well, traditional beef stroganoff uses…

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Chicken Tortilla Soup


When it starts to cool down outside, its time to heat things up in the kitchen. If you’re anything like me, the start of fall means that my FAVORITE season is finally here! I can’t wait to cuddle up with my family to a good movie while a warm, savory soup is bubbling away in the other room. And I…

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Cowboy Black Bean Burgers


Happy July everyone! This month always means lots of BBQ’s and summer shenanigans, which can turn into some less than healthy behavior. Am I right? So it’s a good idea to have a healthy recipe in your back pocket that is light, easy, DELICIOUS, and CHEAP! I think those are all of my favorite things in a recipe, and I’m…

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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas


Good morning sunshine! I hope that you are well-rested, with all of your chores done, the kids are happy, and the world is perfect. That way, you are delighted to spend two hours in the kitchen preparing dinner tonight! No? Wishful thinking? I hear you! Let me make things a little easier and introduce my Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas. Even…

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Thai Peanut Shrimp Zucchini Noodles


Tender, succulent shrimp on a bed of delicious, low-carb vegetable noodles with a spicy peanut flavor. It’s hard to resist! Man, it can be tough to eat enough vegetables. I get bored of the same old thing, day in and day out. Sometimes I just can’t stand eating any more steamed broccoli! So I came up with this colorful, flavorful…

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