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Sesame Ginger Chop Salad
Crafted after one of my favorite salads at the Milwaukee Public Market Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4-5 Time: 30 minutes* Level: Easy *Time does not include time needed to cook chicken if using For the Dressing: 1/2 C Rice Vinegar 1/4 C Olive Oil 1 Clove Garlic, minced 1 Tbsp Sugar 2 Tbsp Honey 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil For the Salad: Spring Mix (Large container, or two bags) Cilantro Bell Peppers (I like 1 Red and 1 Yellow), finely sliced or diced Shredded Carrot Edamame, Shelled Green Onions, sliced Shredded Chicken (Recipe on my site - I use two chicken breasts for this recipe) Mandarin Oranges…
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Game Day Nachos
An easy crowd pleaser great for casual family snacking, or sharing with friends! Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4 Time: 15 mins Level: Easy 1 Bag Tortilla Chips Fool-Proof Shredded Chicken 1 Bag Shredded Cheese Blend of your choice 1 Jalapeno - finely diced 1 Bunch Green Onions 1 Small Can Sliced Olives Sour Cream Salsa + Any other toppings you like! Pre-heat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place half the tortillas in a single layer on the baking sheet. Layer with half of your toppings and repeat to create a second layer. (This is the key to getting even topping and cheese distribution throughout.) Bake in…
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Fool-Proof Shredded Chicken
The perfect shredded chicken for any occasion – and yes, it uses the slow cooker! Recipe Snapshot Serves: 3-6 Time: 3 hours Level: Easy 1 lb boneless skinless Chicken Breasts 1 Can Chicken Broth or Stock 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil Place chicken in slow cooker and top with broth and oil. Cook covered on low about 3 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and very tender. Take out of slow cooker and shred, adding some of the liquid back into the shredded chicken to keep it moist. From here, you can use the chicken to make any type of recipe you need! I like to use this chicken to…
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Your New Favorite Kale Salad
I promise you’ll like it – the magic is in the kale massage! This salad is the perfect salad for summer. The kale, quinoa, and nuts add heartiness to keep you full, while the citrus dressing gives the dish a light and fresh feel. I love making this salad as a lunch meal prep, in fact I think it was the dish that originally inspired my meal prepping in the first place! The story behind this salad always makes me smile. There is a grocery store located on my college campus that sells a similar type salad, and it sells out multiple times a day. I used to purchase a…
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Garlicy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
All I’m saying is I hope one day I experience a brussel sprouts-level glow-up. Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4 Time: 35 mins Level: Easy Brussel sprouts used to be the vegetable that no one would eat, but in recent years they have had a total re-vamp. I, for one, am living for it! This recipe is very easy, super quick, and combines two of the best ingredients – cheese and garlic. Give this savory and spicy side a try, and let me know what you think! 1 lb Brussel Sprouts3 Cloves Garlic3 Tbsp Olive Oil1/2 tsp Red Pepper FlakesSalt & Pepper to taste1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese To start, preheat your oven…
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Banana Oat Pancakes
Quick, easy, delicious, AND nutritious Recipe Snapshot Serves: 2 Time: 15 mins Level: Easy I know this is in the breakfast category – which yes, pancakes are generally eaten for breakfast – but I am a strong believer in breakfast for all meals of the day. I love breakfast. These banana oat pancakes were one of my staples in college. You know how people always joke that poor college students survive on ramen? Well, this was my ramen. I always had the ingredients on hand to make these delicious pancakes, and they are so much more nutritious than a bag of ramen. 1 Ripe Banana 2-3 Eggs (see note) ⅓…