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You Gotta Eat Something

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Adding some recipes if you need ideas on what to make tonight. I will add results as I personally go through and make them. A green check on the recipe means I have tried the recipe. Just FYI: I am NOT a chef, just a person who makes & eats food.
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Helpful Tidbits

 
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Measurements for cutting your recipe in half.
White Lily on Instagram
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Have you ever questioned what onion would send your dish over the edge? Here is a little onion chart to help with that answer.
How Stuff Works ⚙️ on Instagram
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do you know the best times to eat these foods? Prioritize your health by knowing how to store your food properly.
Mediterranean Plan
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Nourish your body from the inside out with the power of cucumbers! 🥒 Just 1 or 2 a day for weight loss benefits, glowing skin, tightened skin, and a healthier head of hair.
Mediterranean Plan
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Some food facts that are handy to know.
Mediterranean Plan
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Chicken/Turkey

 
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I used to always make homemade chicken nuggets when my son was little but it is too easy to buy them now. I am going back to homemade!
The BEST Homemade Chicken Nuggets - Thriving Home
 
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A switch from ground beef.
Turkey Meatloaf
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Something fun and different to do with chicken and it is healthy. My husband loves Mexican food so he will be excited when he finds out its fajita night! We have not tried this kit but we have had the taco kit.  UPDATE: Made these tonight and it was super easy and they turned out delicious.                                                                                                                                                                                 INGREDIENT LIST 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 1 lb (500 g) chicken breast strips 1 cup (250 mL) Old El Paso* Thick ‘N Chunky Salsa 2 tbsp (25 mL) lime or lemon juice 1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce 1 each red and green pepper, cut into strips 1 oni...
✅Easy Chicken Fajitas - Old El Paso
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One pan meal!
Spanish Chicken Breasts
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On the list because it sounds delicious.
Scallion Chicken
 
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Update: Making this right now. I did not have grainy dijon so I used 3tbsp of dijon and 1tbsp regular mustard. I also added ¼tsp of curry powder to the sauce. I may have added a little squirt more of honey too! Not too much though. I covered for the ...
✅Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken
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This sounds delicious. Just got all of the ingredients to make this including the spiced rum. UPDATE: I made this last week. It was tasty, different than how I thought it would be. I would make it more sticky the next time I make it. The spiced rum I...  https://www.tiktok.com/@officiallymeinthekitchen/video/7445491905653132550?lang=en
✅Honey Rum Chicken
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yummy…don't forget the bourbon!
Easy Bourbon Chicken
 
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This one sounds healthy and tasty. We love asparagus too!
Turmeric Black Pepper Chicken with Asparagus
 
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Healthy chicken meal.
Turmeric Black Pepper Chicken with Asparagus
 
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This recipe looks so good. I might try this one tonight for supper.
Best Turmeric Chicken Recipe - cookingwithcassandra.com
 
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This was not only easy to make but it was so tender and delicious. Goes great with any side dish too.
Garlic Herb Butter Chicken
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Im all set if an alien pops in for dinner🤪 Seriously though, these turned out so good. I wish I had of arranged the plate differently. I put the chicken on top of the riced cauliflower, not realizing it was totally hiding the  cauliflower…continuously learning for next time.
Interstellar Pineapple Chicken Thighs
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Beef

 
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This looks so good and there are detailed steps for preparing it.
30-Minute Mongolian Beef
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Who doesn't love chilli…so many ways to make it-put your favourite beans in instead of kidney beans. Make it as hot as your like.
Chilli
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I like beer and I like pot roast. win win! UPDATE: I am making this right now and my husband wandered into the kitchen to see what smelled so good lol I changed a few things with the recipe. I didn't have carrots, which I always have carrots so not s...      UPDATE #2: It was delicious and now I am so full!!
✅Beer Braised Pot Roast
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I am trying this one tonight. I don't have any green olives but I do have black olives so I will be substituting.  UPDATE: This was a big hit with my family. I really loved the raisins. I chopped them up in the recipe. It gave a sweet taste to bites. It is in the rotation.
✅Cuban Beef Picadillo (One-Pan Recipe!) - Olivia's Cuisine
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Add the toppings you love or follow the recipe.
Loaded Nachos Recipe
 
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I have been making my own version for many years. After looking up this recipe, I have come to realize I have been doing a cross between beefaroni and goulash. Glad to have some new knowledge!
Beefaroni
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Use any type of pasta-I call any pasta sauce, spaghetti sauce 😅 It started off as spaghetti sauce but I used rigate pasta and added it directly to my sauce.
Spaghetti Sauce/Pasta Sauce
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Pork

 
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This sounds so good!
Sweet caramelized pork with rice
 
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This sounds like the perfect Fall meal. UPDATE: made this tonight. Make sure to give yourself time for marinating the pork. It was delicious! The only thing I would change is to use less smoked paprika. I only used one pork roast, instead of two and ...                     https://www.tiktok.com/@officiallymeinthekitchen/video/7445537610216312069?lang=en
✅Rosemary Orange Glazed Roasted Pork Loin - Oh Sweet Basil
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This will be cooked very soon.
Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Roast Pork
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Sweet Rosemary Pork Roast - Ingredients: pork roast, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, rosemary, salt & pepper, mushrooms, carrots, mashed potatoes. Cook covered. Drain the liquid for gravy and continue cooking roas...
Sweet Rosemary Pork Roast
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Pasta

 
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Delicious-click on link for recipe.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe - emiliarecipes.com
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All of this sounds good!
Pasta with Whiskey, Wine, and Mushrooms
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This sounds delicious and I just bought some ground beef yesterday. I might try a different pasta in the recipe, like penne.
Simple Ground Beef Pasta Skillet Recipe |
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Lamb

 
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If done right, lamb is delicious. I will definitely be trying this recipe.
Chinese Red Braised Lamb (红烧羊肉)

Salads

 
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Definitely have to try this one!
Famous La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe
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I love sweet potato and I love cheese.
Roasted Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Salad
 
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My son and I love sweet potato and always looking for ways to eat it.
Wickedly Delish Sweet Potato Salad
 
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Ingredients: For the Salad: 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix) 1 green apple, thinly sliced 1/2 cup pomegranate arils 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese Optional: 1/4 cup dried cranberries For t...
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Soup

 
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Helpful info about stock and broth.
The Difference Between Broth and Stock and When to Use Each
 
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One of my favourite. I like finding new ways to make it. Great for cooler weather.
BEST Cabbage Soup - Downshiftology
 
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A healthy broth you can add a protein or veggies to, or eat on its own.
Tasty Turmeric and Garlic Immunity Broth
 
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If you prefer a cream soup.
Creamy chicken noodle soup with mini croutons
 
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I imagine eating this with a warm crusty loaf with butter and a sharp old cheddar.
Beef & Lentil Soup
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One of my favourite soups and this one promises to taste like you are sitting in Paris.
The First Spoonful of Our French Onion Soup Will Transport You to Paris
 
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Out of all the beans, lentils are one of my favourite next to mung beans. Perfect for a snowy day.
Try Our 15-Minute Lentil Soup Recipe—The Perfect Fall Weeknight Dinner
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Sides

 
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Sound so goooooddd!!
Dill Potatoes
 
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21 appetizers that look absolutely amazing. I couldn't make all of them at once but a couple each time would work.
21 Easy Fall Appetizers You'll Love
 
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Yummy side dish or add a protein for a full meal.
Turmeric Rice
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This stuffing sounds so delicious, I want to make it right now. I will wait until Christmas dinner.
Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing
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Smoothies

 
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Gotta love a smoothie. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory and may have pain relieving qualities.
BEST Turmeric Smoothie - Downshiftology
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Blueberries are excellent for your health and taste so good.
Blueberry Smoothie
 
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yes please!!
Pumpkin Smoothie
 
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It sounds a little different than your regular smoothie with the condensed milk. Will have to try it.
Creamy Strawberry Agua Fresca
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One of my favourite meals to make!
BEST Turmeric Smoothie - Downshiftology
 
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For anyone but especially for people with a nut allergy.
WOWBoost Smoothie
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Sweets

 
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This sounds like the lemon loaf they used to have at my high school cafeteria. It was so good.
Lemon Moist Loaf Starbucks Recipe
 
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This sounds so good I just had to add it to my list.
Easy Blackberry Bourbon Jam
 
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What I love about loafs so much is having it with my morning tea as a special treat on a day off.
Glazed White Chocolate Raspberry Loaf
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