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Ingredients: 1/2 pound Fit & Active 93% Lean Ground Turkey 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, wheat or gluten-free* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 1/2 cups SimplyNature Organic Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth* 10 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, 2 medium, peeled and finely diced 1 12-ounce wedge cauliflower (1/4 of a large head), stem attached 1 3/4 cups shredded Fit & Active 2% Milk Sharp Cheddar Cheese* 2 tablespoons chopped scallions, for garnish Instant Pot: Press the sauté button on an electric pressure cooker. Add the turkey and brown the meat, using a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces as it cooks, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the meat and transfer it to a small bowl. In the pressure cooker (still on sauté), melt the butter. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the

Crockpot Split Pea Soup Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Recipe - Making Split Pea Soup in the Slow Cooker is so easy and perfect for busy weeknight meals. It’s also freezer friendly, so you can make a batch and freeze the leftovers for another night. #slowcooker #souprecipe #soup #maindish #dinnerrecipe #slowcookerrecipe Ingredients: 1 medium chopped onion 2 - 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 16 oz bag of dried split peas 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 smoked ham hock, about 11 ounces (assuming 4 ounces meat removing bone and skin) 6 cups chicken broth black pepper, to taste Instructions: First, wash and drain the peas in a colander. In a small skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and add peas, carrots, ham hock and chicken broth, cover and cook on LOW 10 hours, until the peas are tender. Remove ham hock and season with black pepper. Discard the skin of the ham hock and shred the pork off the bone, add

Garlic Parmesan Green Beans with Bacon Recipe  is such a delicious and classic side dish. Tender green beans cooked in garlic and parmesan with added bacon will be a winner at the dinner table! #parmesan #greenbean #bacon #dinnerrecipe #maindish #easydinnerrecipe Ingredients: 2 pounds green beans ½ pound bacon, diced 1 tablespoon butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Start by trimming the ends of your green beans and slice into 2 inch pieces. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the green beans. Cook until tender 5-8 minutes and drain and put the green beans in an ice bath. In a medium sized skillet cook the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain the fat. Add the butter to the skillet and garlic and saute until tender. Add bacon, green beans, and parmesan cheese to the skillet and cook until heated through. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve & enjoy!

Simple Baked Bulgur & Chickpeas Dish Recipe Simple Baked Bulgur & Chickpeas Dish Recipe - This dish of simple baked bulgur & chickpeas is rich in fiber, protein, an array of phytonutrients, and it’s easy to prepare. Served with a bright, creamy tahini dressing! #chickpeas #dish #bakedbulgur #maindish #easydinnerrecipe INGREDIENTS: 1 cup bulgur wheat (dry) 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (1 can, drained and rinsed) 1 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted, diced tomatoes 1 small zucchini, chopped 1 medium sweet potato, scrubbed or peeled and chopped (substitute 1/2 lb cubed butternut or other winter squash) 2 cloves garlic, finely minced (substitute 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons ras el hanout (substitute 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon cardamom) 1/2 teaspoon fine salt pinch freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1 batch everyday lemon tahini dressing INSTRUCTIONS: Pr

Healthy Chinese Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe - This Chinese Grilled Chicken Salad is a good healthy version of chicken salad to eat for lunch or dinner. #grilled #chickensalad #salad #easydinnerrecipe #healthydinnerrecipe #dinner Chinese Grilled Chicken Salad This salad is a nice, light dinner (or lunch). The simple, tangy dressing gives it the flavor it needs. Be sure to let the salad "marinate" in the dressing for 10 minutes and keep tossing to keep coating it with the dressing. INGREDIENTS: 16 ounces shredded cabbage ((cole slaw mix)) 1 medium yellow bell pepper ((seeded and thinly sliced)) 4 medium radishes, (thinly sliced) 1/2 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons honey 16 ounces thinly sliced skinless, boneless chicken breast 1/4 cup Chinese style or Korean barbecue sauce INSTRUCTIONS: In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, bell pepper and radishes. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, s

This Beef and Eggplant Casserole has been a family favorite for dinner for many years.  Ground beef and eggplant are prominently featured in this casserole.  It’s a tomato- based casserole with cinnamon, pine nuts and plenty of melted mozzarella cheese on top. Beef and Eggplant Casserole Beef and Eggplant Casserole Recipe - This Beef and Eggplant Casserole is tomato based and has plenty of added cheese.  Cinnamon and pine nuts are added in to create some unique flavors. #beef #eggplant #casserole #maindish #dinnerrecipe INGREDIENTS: 3 medium eggplants, (sliced into 1/4-inch slices) salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 16 ounces ground beef 1 medium garlic clove, (minced) 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 10 slices (8 ounces) mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS: Place sliced eggplants into a colander. Sprinkle with salt an

Delicious Crispy Baked Parmesan Ravioli Recipe are crunchy, crispy and filled with cheese and are perfect for dipping!  These little bites are so addicting and good and will become a family favorite! These fun, bit sized squares are simple to make and baked to perfection! Crispy on the outside, warm and cheesy on the inside. #parmesan #baked #ravioli #crispy #summerrecipe #summer #summerfood #familymeal Crispy Baked Parmesan Ravioli Crispy Baked Parmesan Ravioli are crunchy, crispy and filled with cheese and are perfect for dipping!  These little bites are so addicting and good and will become a family favorite! INGREDIENTS: 2 large eggs 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 14 ounce package cheese ravioli marinara sauce for serving INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Spray a cookie sheet with non stick spray and set aside.  In a small bowl add eggs and whisk.  In another small bowl combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Dip each ravioli into t

Easy BBQ Beef and Beans Recipe Serve these sweet, tangy, and savory BBQ Beef and Beans with rice and cheese for a simple and comforting weeknight dinner the whole family will love. #beef #bbq #bbqbeef #beans #summerrecipe #weeknightdinner #dinner #summer #summerfood INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04) 2 cloves garlic, minced ($0.16) 1/2 lb. ground beef ($2.65) 1 15oz. can kidney beans ($0.89) 1 15oz. can black beans ($0.89) Homemade BBQ Sauce* 8 oz. tomato sauce ($0.25) 2 Tbsp tomato paste ($0.10) 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar ($0.12) 2 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.08) 2 Tbsp molasses ($0.35) 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ($0.05) 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.02) 1 tsp smoked paprika ($0.10) 1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02) 1/4 tsp onion powder ($0.02) 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ($0.01) freshly cracked pepper ($0.02) salt to taste ($0.02) For Serving 4 cups <strong>cooked</strong> rice ($0.80) 4 oz. shredded cheddar ($0.85) 2 green onions, sliced ($0.22) INSTRUCTIONS: Add the oil and minced ga

Easy Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili Recipe - Holiday Recipes Easy Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili Recipe #slowcooker #chickenrecipe #chicken #creamcheese #chickenchili #slowcookerrecipe #maindish #dish #dinnerrecipe  I loved not having to sacrifice on taste and flavor to have such a low calorie soup.  This was so amazing with all of the spices and cream cheese in it.  I will be making this again! Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts , can use fresh or frozen 1 can Rotel Tomatoes 1 can corn kernels , do not drain 1 can black beans , rinsed and drained 1 pkg ranch dressing mix 1 Tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 8 oz package fat free  cream cheese Instructions: 1. First, Spray Slow cooker with cooking spray and lay chicken breasts in the bottom. 2. Dump the can of undra ined corn, drained and rinsed black beans, and rotel on top of the chicken. 3. Put ranch seasoning packet, chili powder, onion powder and cumin on top. 4. Stir to combine an

Best Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Recipe - This lightened- up Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is super simple to make. Let your slow cooker do the work for you and dinner will be done in 6 hours! This is one of those super easy no-brainer slow cooker recipes. All of the ingredients just get dumped into the slow cooker and it’s set to simmer for several hours.  This recipe has been a family friendly, favorite recipe for many years at my house.  It’s pure comfort food! Lightened Up Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Beef Stroganoff lightened up a little bit! INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck steak, (trimmed & cut into 1/2-inch cubes) 16 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms 2 small onions, (finely chopped) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup low sodium beef broth 1/2 cup white wine 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, (divided) 1 cup reduced fat sour cream 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper cooked egg noodles, pasta or rice, (for serving) chopped Italian parsley, (for ga

Cheesy Cottage Pie This Cheesy Cottage Pie is chock-full of vegetables in a rich beef gravy, and topped with a layer of super smooth and creamy cheddar mashed potatoes. INGREDIENTS: CHEESY MASHED POTATOES 2.5 lbs. russet potatoes ($0.87) 1 tsp salt, divided ($0.05) 2 Tbsp butter ($0.36) 1/2 cup milk ($0.16) 4 oz. shredded cheddar ($0.85) COTTAGE PIE FILLING 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.23) 1 yellow onion ($0.21) 2 cloves garlic ($0.16) 1/2 lb. ground beef ($2.65) 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour ($0.01) 1 cup beef broth ($0.13) 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.03) 1 tsp dried rosemary ($0.10) 1/2 tsp dried thyme ($0.05) 2 cups frozen peas and carrots ($0.26) 1 cup frozen corn ($0.30) 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02) INSTRUCTIONS: Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Rinse them in a colander with cool water, then place them in a pot and add enough fresh water to cover them completely. Add 1/2 tsp salt, place a lid on the pot, and bring it up to a boil over high heat. Boil the potatoes until very tender,

This grain salad is a little piece of proof. It came together last week, on a particularly hot-for-late-May night, when I wasn’t quite in the mood for a cooked grain bowl and not quite in the mood for a dinner salad, either. That’s thanks in part to the quick-cooking nature of bulgur, and in part to the fact that, no matter what’s going on, I always have a can or a frozen container of chickpeas at home. And so, this. A mix of cooked bulgur, zesty lemony vinaigrette, chickpeas, and herbs. I thought of it on my commute home from work, so I had a chance to pick up the mint. But if you don’t have mint, parsley (or parsley + basil, parsley + chives, parsley + dill) will be just fine. And in that case, this meal really is made up of ingredients that many of us are likely to have in your fridge and pantry already. Because of a few, small, additions that make a significant difference—the fresh herbs, lemon zest, the nice texture contrast of creamy chickpeas and grainy bulgur—the salad register

BBQ Chicken Salad with BBQ Cilantro Lime Dressing #bbq #bbqchicken #chicken #chickensalad #salad #cilantro #bbqcilantro #limedressing #easyrecipe I absolutely loved this salad. All of the ingredients combined were so fresh and delicious. The salad dressing is definitely a must to make with this. It is truly amazing! Ingredients: 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken 2 cups BBQ sauce, homemade or storebought (Highly recommend Sweet Baby Ray's) 2 romaine hearts, chopped 1/2 red onion diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 cups corn 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (cubed or shredded) 2 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese (cubed or shredded) tortilla strips Salad Dressing: 1 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 garlic clove, finely minced 1/2 tespoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cu

Easy Delicious Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Recipe - Holiday Recipes Easy Delicious Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Recipe #delicious #slowcooker #asianchicken #asianrecipe #maindish #chickenrecipe #easychickenrecipe This gives an option of using a liner in your crockpot for easier clean-up.  I didn't use one and the clean-up wasn't bad, but the Oyster Sauce tends to make it stick a little more.  Also don't let the oyster sauce scare you.  It doedn't give it a fishy taste at all.  The flavor of this chicken is amazing!  I would make this meal every week! Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 Tbsp Worchestershire Sauce 1 Tbsp quick-cooking tapioca  (This is found by the jello.  It is in a little box either on the very top of very bottom of the shelf.) 1 tsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar 2 Tbsp Oyster sauce Instructions: 1.  Spray slow cooker with cooking spray or put a liner in it.   2.  Place Chicken breasts in slow cooker. 3.  In a small bo

Honey Glazed Salmon with Browned Butter Lime Sauce #salmon #maindish #dish #dinnerrecipe #dinner INGREDIENTS: 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets 8 tsp flour, divided 8 tsp honey, divided 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil zest of 2 limes Browned Butter Lime Sauce 6 Tablespoons Butter 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp honey 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper INSTRUCTIONS: 1.  Place the salmon fillets onto a cutting board and put 1 tsp flour on each side and evenly spreading the flour over the salmon.  Evenly drizzle 1 tsp honey onto each side of the salmon. 2.  Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil into a saucepan and heat to medium.  Since you don't want to overcrowd the pan, you may want to use two pans and use the other 1 tbsp of olive oil, or do two batches. 3.  Carefully place the salmon into the pan and cook 3-5 minutes on each side browning each side of the salmon. 4.  While salmon is cooking, to make the sauce heat the butter into a small saucepan.  Swirl the butter occasionally until it has

Slow Cooker Chile Colorado Smothered Burritos #burritos #slowcooker #chile #dish #dinnerrecipe #summerrecipe #summer I had read some reviews that there wasn't enough flavor in the sauce.  They suggested to reserve half of the enchilada sauce for the end. I added an extra bouillon cube to the crockpot and everything turned out fantastic.  The flavor was awesome, but if you would like to reserve half of the sauce you can if you would like and pour on burritos at the end!  This really is excellent!  It will be made again and again at our house! Ingredients: 2 pounds stew meat or other beef cubed 1 large (19 oz) can mild red enchilada sauce 2 beef bouillon cubes (I used 3) 1 can refried beans (optional) 5-7 burrito sized tortillas 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese INSTRUCTIONS: 1.  Put the stew meat into the crockpot.  Put beef bouillon cubes on top and pour the enchilada sauce over the meat and cubes.  Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4.  Cook until meat is very tender. 2.  Assemble burri

Slow Cooker Honey Soy Chicken Recipe - Holiday Recipes Slow Cooker Honey Soy Chicken Recipe #slowcooker #chicken #honeysoy #chickenrecipe #maindish #dinnerrecipe #summerrecipe #summer This reminded me a lot of the delicious chicken with noodles at Pei Wei.  I used chow mein noodles and the honey soy sauce was perfect throughout.  This is definitely one we will be making again!   Ingredients: 3-4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup rice vinegar 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 tablespoon chili sauce 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1 teaspoon pepper 1 (8 oz package) Soba Noodles  2 Tablespoons sesame seeds INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Lightly spray your slow cooker with cooking spray and lay the chicken inside. 2.  In a bowl whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, chili sauce, mustard and pepper.  Pour over the chicken.   3. Cook on high 3-4 hours and low 5-6 hours. 4. Shred the chicken and return to the slow cooker.   5.  Cook the noodles

Strawberries & Cream Dessert Squares Recipe - Holiday Recipes Strawberries & Cream Dessert Squares Recipe #strawberries #dessert #dessertrecipe #summerdessert #dessertsquares #summerrecipe #summer I make this dessert all of the time.  I usually just use my homemade strawberry jam for the topping, but was out of it when I made it this time.  It is great either way, but I liked using up some of my awesome jam.  This recipe is definitely a keeper! Ingredients: 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix 1/2 cup butter 1 egg 1 cup white vanilla baking chips 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened 3 cups sliced strawberries 1/2 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 1/3 cup water INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 15x10x1 or 9x13 with cooking spray.  Or you can use parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy removal. 2.  Make the sugar cookie dough according to package directions.  (Should call for butter and egg.)  Press the dough down in prepared pan evenl