I feel like fall came in fast...cool weather and everything! To celebrate the first day of fall yesterday I wanted to make a festive dinner, and what is more festive than pumpkins and chili? This recipe is super easy to throw in the slow cooker and as a bonus your house smells delicious all day. The pumpkin flavor is mild, the spice is there but not in your face, and all of the other vegetables paired with the chicken makes for a healthy, well rounded, hearty yet light and refreshing, bowl of chili! If you are like me and can't find pumpkin in the grocery stores, have no fear, you can buy pumpkin baby food in the little jars and it works just as well :) Total Time: 15 minutes to prep + (6 hours in slow cooker)
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You can't really go wrong with chicken tenders for dinner, am I right? We usually have some kind of chicken tender option in the freezer for when we feel too lazy or don't have enough time to cook. Also, we just really like them and they are fun to eat - reminds us of childhood! But sometimes, we like to make them ourselves. You can definitely make a large batch of these to store in the freezer for those need-a-meal-in-a-hurry days, and you can feel good knowing that they are made with wholesome ingredients! We also usually have potatoes in the pantry so we can make a quick version of baked fries. Zucchini is another staple that can last longer in the fridge and is easy to whip up in no time! Serve it all with a handful of raspberries and you have yourself a well rounded meal! Total Time: 40 minutes
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If you like this recipe, download the Prepear app for more of my recipes (plus thousands of others), meal planning, grocery list creating AND grocery ordering from Walmart! If I had to pick I would probably choose shrimp as my favorite protein. I feel like it goes so well in so many different dishes. This is a fun way to eat a bunch of different vegetables yet still feel like you are having an indulgent meal. You can very easily take out the shrimp for a vegetarian version (maybe add a hard boiled egg or peanuts) or replace it with something else. Either way, it's delicious and easy! Total Time: 20 minutes
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If you like this recipe, download the Prepear app for more of my recipes (plus thousands of others), meal planning, grocery list creating AND grocery ordering from Walmart! I'm usually down for a good margarita when I am out at a Mexican restaurant or when making Mexican food at home. The thing is - oftentimes they are full of sugar and other additives, they are too sweet, too tart, too lime green, etc. I prefer a fresh margarita. Meaning - nothing weird added, just the ingredients that a margarita SHOULD have. I say that only to follow up with I have recently discovered bourbon margaritas and I believe they are even better than tequila - but, to each their own. Try it both ways and see what you prefer! I created this recipes as I was doing my first virtual cooking class (Taco Party) where we made tacos and white bean guacamole while sipping on margs! Since it was at the beginning of quarantine I emphasized the fact that it is okay to go rogue when following recipes and incorporate the things you have instead of running to the store again for one or two things. For example, we didn't have tequila at home but we had a bunch of bourbon so I gave it a shot...and I am glad I did! I usually host at least one virtual cooking class a month - follow me on Facebook and Instagram for updates! While I'm not going to go as far to say that these are "healthy", they are definitely "less unhealthy" than most other margaritas. Everything in moderation. Enjoy! Photo credit goes to Adrienne Warren who took this during my Taco Party Virtual Cooking Class! Total Time: 5 minutes
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Note: These can also be made in a pitcher (on the rocks) or the blender (frozen) for a large batch If you like this recipe, download the Prepear app for more of my recipes (plus thousands of others), meal planning, grocery list creating AND grocery ordering from Walmart! One of my favorite brunch items is bagel and lox - or something similar, but as long as it involves salmon, cream cheese and onion, I'm in! I wanted to do a dinner take on that by using the Everything Bagel Seasoning I have in my pantry so I came up with a "deconstructed bagel and lox" salad. At first I thought I would make croutons out of a bagel I but ended up finding these super tiny potatoes and thought they seemed like a more nutritious, filling substitute instead. This was a refreshing, healthy, fun take on bagel and lox and I recommend thinking outside the box when you are cooking. More than likely, you can take something that might not be viewed as the most healthy meal and convert it into something that is more nutritious (or just enjoy it as it is in moderation). Living a healthy, balanced life means thinking outside the box, trying something new, still enjoying your favorites and making modifications when necessary. Total Time: 40 minutes
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About MeI am a food loving, activity seeking health coach who resides in Franklin, TN with my husband and two sweet dogs (Lola & Penny). AllergiesI believe everyone should eat balanced and not cut food groups if you don't medically need to. All foods can fit in a healthy diet. Unfortunately, I have to avoid gluten and also limit myself with dairy, so my goal is to provide healthy, gluten-free/dairy-free recipes so EVERYONE can enjoy all foods, even if you do have to cut out certain food groups. My recipes are encouraged for everyone to eat, not just for those with sensitivities/allergies! Most of my recipes can be easily converted by using real dairy and whole-wheat in place of my allergy-free substitutes. SearchLooking for something specific? Everything can be found by category under the "Life" and "Recipes" sections on my website or you can search below. Archives
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