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Moroccan Spiced Chicken

Moroccan Spiced Chicken

With Moroccan spices, chicken rises above the ordinary. Although pricey, saffron is a unique flavor that infuses food with a taste sure to delight. If there are any leftovers, the broth makes delicious soup. Cut the chicken off the bone and cut into bite-size pieces,…

INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE

INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE

Toss this sauce with noodles, or serve as a dip for grilled tofu or tempeh skewers or fresh vegetables—you can even thin it with water for a salad dressing. The sauce will keep up to a week in the fridge.YIELD: MAKES 1½ CUPS2 tsp. peanut oil1 large shallot, minced (¼…

Morning Hash With Sweet Potato

Morning Hash With Sweet Potato

This recipe can go head-to-head with any traditional American breakfast. The vibrant flavors will make your palate dance. Make the hash ahead of time. When ready to eat, heat and crack the eggs on top. Morning Hash is a filling treat after coming home from a big…

Pulled Pork over Cauliflower Rice with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Pulled Pork over Cauliflower Rice with Spicy Tomato Sauce

PULLED PORK & SAUCE Half of the shredded porkHalf of the Red Sauce1 tsp red pepper flakesCAULIFLOWER RICE 2 TBSP coconut oil¼ cup diced yellow onion1 head cauliflower, washed, stem removed, coarsely choppedIngredients made on ‘Prep Day’ Serves 4 In a large pot…

Bacon Chicken Pizza

Bacon Chicken Pizza

2 pizza crusts, thawedHalf of the Red SauceHalf of the cooked chicken meat1 cup sliced mushrooms1 cup sliced black olives1 cup chopped bell pepper, any colorHalf of the crumbled bacon½ cup fresh basil leaves torn into bite-sized piecesIngredients made on “Prep Day”…

Shredded Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa

Shredded Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa

3 TBSP coconut oilHalf of the shredded pork1 TBSP Taco Seasoning¼ cup waterButter lettuce or romaine lettuce leavesHalf of the Mango SalsaIngredients made on “Prep Day” Serves 4 In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the coconut oil.Add the shredded pork, and stir…

Steak Cobb Salad with Mango Dressing

Steak Cobb Salad with Mango Dressing

SALAD 6 cups lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces*Steak strips*4 boiled eggs, sliced2 avocados, diced2 cups chopped tomatoes or cherry tomatoes*Half of the crumbled baconDRESSING *Half of the Mango Salsa1∕3 cup olive oil2 TBSP apple cider vinegar¼ cup water*Ingredients…

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Bananas. Chocolate. Cinnamon. Booyah! The addicting flavor combination of this delightfully tasty classic banana bread will have your family and friends begging for more. But the added cinnamon sugar topping really puts this one over the top. Because it’s on the top!…

Lemon Coconut Loaf

Lemon Coconut Loaf

I’m not sure when it happens, but at some point in becoming an adult, your palate changes, and you start to enjoy flavors other than sweet, sweet, and sweeter. I wasn’t a fan of lemon-flavored treats as a kid, but as an adult, I can’t get enough! Especially once…

Elvis Muffins

Elvis Muffins

Poor Elvis. A few not-so-great years, and how quickly we forget the amazing songs and movies from the first decade of his career! Though the math doesn’t add up (I’m only 29 . . . again), as a girl, I watched reruns of some of his happy-go-lucky movies such as Blue…

Cherry Pistachio Scones

Cherry Pistachio Scones

I have a new favorite scone recipe. Wanna know what it is? Yep, it’s this one! The texture of these scones is spot-on, and the pistachios give them an extra layer of flavor. Then you bite into a tart cherry! Oh my! I really need a cup of coffee and one of these bad…