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Mason Jar Southwestern Chicken Salads with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Posted on August 26, 2018 by

Ingredients: 2 romaine hearts 1 pint grape tomatoes 1/2 oz cilantro leaves 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 c corn 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each) 1 TB olive oil 2 limes 4 oz/.5 c nonfat, … Continue reading →

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Just Crack an Egg….now with bacon!

Posted on August 18, 2018 by

A few months ago, I discoved the “Just Crack an Egg” product in the grocery store, and bought some.  But they are a little expensive, and I figured I could make my own.  My kids love these, it’s a great … Continue reading →

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My Take on Korean Rice Bowls

Posted on September 3, 2017 by

Recipes for Korean Rice bowls abound across the Internet, and they are all delicious, in my experience.  But naturally, I am incapable of just following a recipe and had to create my own.  But credit should definitely be given to … Continue reading →

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How I Prep Lunches Ahead (Subtitle: Why I Sometimes Don’t Eat Lunch – Part 1)

Posted on July 31, 2017 by

Wow.  I started this one so long ago, I’m not totally sure what I was going to write about. You know how there are all those studies about kids taking too much time off in the summer and losing the … Continue reading →

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Chopped Chicken Cobb Salad in a Mason Jar

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

This recipe makes 4 large salads, perfect for lunch or dinner!  They will keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. Dressing: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 TB olive oil 1 tsp honey 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salads: 1 … Continue reading →

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Make Ahead and Freeze Black Bean and Cheese Burritos

Posted on March 19, 2017 by

When things get really busy, and I haven’t prepped and planned enough, one of my on the go favorite foods is Amy’s Burritos.  While these aren’t the worst choice I could make, they obviously are pretty processed and full of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Meal Plan, February 6 through February 12

Posted on February 17, 2017 by

Better late than never?  I’ve had this one taped to my fridge since that week, waiting for me to have time to type it up – I keep thinking I should create a meal planner form that I could just … Continue reading →

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No Boil Chicken Sausage and Pasta Casserole

Posted on February 17, 2017 by

So I first discovered you can make a pasta casserole without first cooking the pasta when I made this Chicken Sausage and Peppers Macaroni Casserole from the Skinnytaste site. Unfortunately, due to the mushrooms, the spouse and 2 out of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Meal Plan – January 23 through 29, 2017

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

Breakfasts: Pico and Spinach Egg Muffins  Lunches: I made this big pot of Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili to use as lunches.   I stored single servings in microwave safe bowls for quick reheating at lunch time. Dinners: Monday – Grilled Caribbean … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

I went on the hunt for a recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup, but since I am awful at following recipes, this is only inspired by the Pioneer Woman’s recipe.  Everyone ate this – even all 3 of the kids!  And it … Continue reading →

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