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 I hope you guys love this recipe! It's: Simple HeartyWholesomeCoconut-infusedPerfectly sweetSatisfyingHealthy& Delicious  This would make a dreamy weekend breakfast, or even one you could make ahead of time and reheat throughout the week for a quicker meal option! It's especially ideal throughout the winter, especially when hosting guests – it's the ultimate warming, comfort food. If you aren't into coconut, don't worry! Simply swap out the coconut milk for almond, and the coconut...

Spring Into New Recipes!

Spring Into New Recipes! Who wants to be indoors cooking when you want to be outdoors enjoying spring! This yummy recipe is also gluten free! Ingredients 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, About 3 large1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper, Fresh ground1/2 cup Brown Sugar, Packed1/2 cup Soy Sauce, Gluten free if necessary2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger, Minced2 cloves Garlic, Crushed1-2 tablespoons Cornstarch1-2 tablespoons WaterToasted Sesame Seeds, For garnish, optional Dir...

Spring Into New Recipes! Springtime Crockpot Minestrone!

Now, when we think of springtime, usually a crockpot doesn't come to mind. Hey, it's easy, yummy and healthy! Giving you time to get out and enjoy Spring! Springtime Crockpot  Minestrone  INGREDIENTS 1 sweet onion, diced3 garlic cloves, minced3 carrots, peeled and sliced1 (28 ounce) can of diced tomatoes2 (15 ounce) cans of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock3 cups water8 ounces of uncooked ditalini pasta12 thin asparagus spears, stems removed and cut ...

Spring Into New Recipes: Grilled Salmon with Greek Salad

Spring is just around the corner! Time to get some yummy, easy, healthy recipes together! Grilled Salmon with Greek Salad You can whip up this light and refreshing dish in just 20 minutes. It doesn't get easier than that! Grilled salmon pairs perfectly with an herby salad and lemony tzatziki. YIELDS:4 servings TOTAL TIME: 20 mins INGREDIENTS 1 6-oz. container lowfat Greek yogurt2 tbsp. fresh lemon juicekosher saltFreshly ground black pepper2 tbsp. chopped fresh mint1 tbsp. chopped fresh dil...

Spring Into New Recipes!

Spring Into New Recipes!  Wow, is Spring really just around the corner? It is, so let's get ready with yummy recipes! This recipe is tasty and since it's all in one pan,  easy to clean up! Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra for brushing over the pastrybunch spring onions, sliced into 3cm pieces 250 g frozen spinach 6 ready-cooked chicken thighs 350 ml hot chicken stock½ tbsp wholegrain mustard200 g frozen peas 200ml half-fat sour cream½ small bunch tarrago...

Spring Soups!

Spring is just around the corner! Time to get recipes ready, set, go! Soups for Spring? Sure Thing! French Onion Soup Gratinee Recipe Recipe by:Jersey Tomato "About as good as it gets! This is the version of French Onion Soup that people seek when they go to restaurants. I have been making it for 30 years and it never fails to please. It makes an exquisite presentation, too!" 1 teaspoon salt2 large red onions, thinly sliced2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth1 ...

You can freeze this pot pie for a cold winter day when your family needs a warm pick-me-upBy Erika Veduccio, editor of Macaroni Kid EATS! **Wnctimes has shared information from Macaroni Kid before, such a great source for all things kids! Check out this recipe! There's a link below that will take you to their site, you can signup for a free membership! Dec 26, 2019 Do you ever wonder what to do with holiday leftovers? We have the answer! Make a crustless turkey pie and freeze it for a later date...

Holiday No-Bake Recipes!

No-Bake Choclate Brownies  INGREDIENTS 1 9-oz package chocolate wafers 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled3/4 c. dulce de leche or salted caramel sauce (about 7. oz)1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract1/4 tsp. kosher salt3/4 c. hazelnuts, toasted and choppedFlaky sea salt, for sprinkling DIRECTIONS Line an 8-inch square cake pan with nonstick foil.In a food processor, pulse chocolate wafers into fine crumbs. Add chocolate, dulce de leche, vanilla, and kosher salt; pulse, occasionally sc...

Thanksgiving Dessert!

The Best Banana Pudding! Recipe by:Kenneth Strother "The best no bake banana pudding you will ever find (or so I've been told by many)."  Ingredients 1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers14 bananas, slicedAdd all ingredients to list Directions Prep 25 mReady In 25 m In a large mixing bowl, beat pudding mix and milk 2 minutes. Blend in condensed milk until smooth. Stir in vanilla and fold in whipped topping. Laye...

Happy Thanksgiving!

So, Thanksgiving is coming up and many of us hope to conquer mashed potatoes! Yes, this year will be the year for no lumps! Well, this is the year! Read on to find out how! Recipe by:Chef John "This recipe will hopefully give you the proper techniques to turn out perfect mashed potatoes every time; always light, fluffy and lump-free."  Ingredients 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half lengthwise 1/4 cup butter1/2 cup whole milksalt and ground black pepper to tasteAdd all ingredien...

Yummy Slow Cooker Low Carb Gluten Free Chili Recipe!

Low Carb Chili – All the amazing flavors of chili, without the beans. I think you will find that you don't miss them at all. 2 1/2 pounds ground beef1 medium red onion, chopped and divided5 cloves garlic, minced3 large ribs of celery, diced1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices6 ounce can tomato paste14.5 ounce can tomatoes and green chilies14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or Coconut Aminos 4 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons cumin, mounded2 teaspoons sea salt1 teas...