Healthy Foods & Herbal Recipes
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Mary’s (Healthy) Very Berry Muffins
My Gram loved to tweak recipes, not just for taste, but to try to make them healthy too. This is one of our family favorites. Mary’s Very Berry Muffins 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 1/3 cup lowfat buttermilk (or…
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Low Cal Lime and Honey Mustard Broccoli Slaw
To add a bit of protein, or if calories are not an issue, add 2 Tablespoons of pecan halves or chunks which makes this divine, but adds 50 calories per serving. Main Recipe: 2 cups of broccoli slaw 1/3 cup…
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Whole 30/ Paleo Compliant Orange Chicken Recipe
I made this as a main dish with an “oven fried potato” side, but it would work great with some cauliflower fried rice and vegetables! 6 large chicken breast strips 1 cup compliant orange juice 1 Tablespoon orange zest…
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Crockpot Bacon Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes
Most of these recipes are my own archive of things I liked so I can remember how I did them. There are a lot of great recipes from Crockpot Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes around the internet. This is how I like…
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Super Easy 15 Minute Chicken Dijon Pasta Salad
This makes a fantastic and quick lunch and it keeps and travels well. It’s is a modified version of a Betty Crocker recipe, which can be found here. Ingredients: 1 Box Suddenly Salad Classic Pasta Mix 1 boneless skinless…
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10 Minute Meal – Trader Joe’s Mango Chipotle Carnitas Wraps – 3 Ingredients!
You really only need 3 ingredients to make this awesome meal: 6 Flour tortillas (or shells if you prefer) 1/2 bottle of Trader Joe’s Sweet and Spicy Mango Vinaigrette 1 package Trader Joe’s Traditional Carnita’s (Pork) Suggested Additions: Lettuce…
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Trendy Summer Beverage Ideas
Heinens is my favorite grocery store, so I occasionally go there to see what’s new. When I saw these two beverages, all I could think is how perfect they would be for a shower or outdoor wedding. They have an…
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The Best Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta
This lightly sauced dish is perfect year round and can usually be made with stuff you already have on hand. It’s one of my family’s favorites and can be easily adjusted to taste and quantity. The original is patterned after a…
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Mango Almond Smoothie
This is my favorite smoothie and one of my favorite things to make if I’m feeling nauseated. Almond butter is a little milder on the stomach than peanut butter and the almond in this smoothie is very subtle. 2…
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Healthier Zucchini Bread
(makes 1 loaf) Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 Tablespoons wheat germ 1 teapoons flax seed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 eggs 1/2…
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