Skinny One Pot Chicken Caprese Pasta

I was first inspired to try to create my own version of a One Pot Meal from Apron Springs. Since I always like to have a protein source in every meal, I decided to go with chicken and switch it up to a caprese since I love anything caprese. I also wanted to use whole […]

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Fall is just around the corner which hopefully means more family dinners for many of us. When I am making dinner for my family, I always want to make sure we have a good source of protein. I like working with the folks at Laura’s Lean Beef since their cattle are raised without hormones or […]

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Celebrate National Watermelon Day, today with this refreshing recipe! Aqua de Sandia (Watermelon) Ingredients 1 medium watermelon, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 to 1-1/2 cups – honey 2 quarts – water 2 – limes, thinly sliced, optional Directions Place chopped watermelon in blender. Add 1 cup water and 1 cup 100% pure honey. Puree fruit […]

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It’s summertime and nothing sounds better than an ice cold sangria on a hot, summer day. Whether you are entertaining or just love drinking sangria, you will find that not only is this recipe super simple (just 3 ingredients) and refreshing but it will also allow you to enjoy sangria without guilt or fear of […]

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Most people don’t think of lasagna as a healthy food, but if you make it with whole wheat pasta and light marinara sauce, pack it with Walmart’s “Great for You” Roma tomatoes, and then use one of the best cheeses you can eat…ricotta, the part-skim variety is a smart choice for these perfectly portioned rolls of deliciousness. […]

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It’s summertime, a refreshing frozen snack for the kids is always fun when it gets hot outside. As a nutritionist and mother of two daughters, I try to make recipes that are both nutritious and delicious. These simple and very affordable energy packed frozen banana peanut butter bites are only $0.37 when the ingredients are […]

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These chickpeas are delicious, simple, affordable and nutritious. This easy recipe uses only 5 ingredients and is budget approved at only $0.27 per serving. A smart snack providing 5 grams of protein and fiber is perfect to take to work, keep handy in your purse, or feed your kids after school. Ingredients 15 oz can […]

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