Mmm.. remember girl scout thin mint cookies? Crunchy, crispy, chocolaty, minty… delicious! Yep, I had a few in my day, and I’m pretty sure they are still around… I just can’t say I’ve had one in a long time! That’s why, when I came across this recipe; a cookie, that tasted like a thin mint, but
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Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday so far! Sunday is definitely one of my favorite days of the week. It’s almost always a relaxing day to take it easy, finish up some odds and ends, and take time to visualize the week ahead. Sometimes I have a family gathering, other times the
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Lime Steamed Curry Cod & Chili Garlic Baked Sweet Potato Fries
It’s a double whammy today!! Two recipes in one delicious dish! Of course, you can make the fish and the fries and enjoy them together, like I did, or separately! I’m going to keep this post simple and to the point! This meal was the lovely lunch I had yesterday. It was super easy
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Roasted Vegetable & Balsamic Chicken Wrap…and Challenge Update #3!
We are going on Day 11 of the 12-week challenge! Almost two weeks into it! I know, I know, that’s only like 16.6% of the way…not that I’m counting!! But, I must say I am already starting to feel stronger and leaner, and my dear Hubby has lost over 5 lbs already! Way to go
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Roasted Cinnamon Sweet Potato Soup
The hubby and I are just about a full week into our challenge and we managed to survive Ukrainian Christmas!! It was very tough to say no to the perogies, cabbage rolls, and other delicious Ukrainian dishes, but we stayed strong and stuck to our plan! We even passed on the homemade cake pops and
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Moroccan Spiced Sprouted Grain & Prawn Salad …and Challenge Update #1!
Yay! The first few days of the challenge have gone wonderfully thus far! Justin and I made a big grocery trip this week and stocked up on everything we needed. I’ll admit, the bill was pretty hefty BUT this food will last us at least a month, and we will save money on NOT eating
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Meatless Monday: Roasted Spaghetti Squash & Veggie Bolognese
Shockingly I am somewhat new to the world of spaghetti squash! I can’t say I have it a lot, and I have no idea why!! It’s so delicious, and such a perfect pasta substitute! I ate this for dinner last night, and I have to say – my serving of 1 cup of spaghetti
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Herbed Yogurt Spelt Flatbreads
These delicious Herbed Yogurt Spelt Flatbreads are soft, slightly chewy, healthy, and can easily be dairy free (with a gluten free option as well!). Great as a side, along with butter chicken, or to make a healthy sandwich (naanwich) or pizza! Herbed Yogurt and Spelt Flatbreads These tasty and simple flatbreads can be used
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Breakfast
Apple Pie Oatmeal
This is such an easy and delicious recipe. I’m putting it under the breakfast category but I think this could be easily enjoyed as a snack or lunch too, especially on a cold Fall day. The great thing about this recipe is there is no added sugar and it really doesn’t need it! The natural sugars
