RECIPES: Mains

Easy Grilled Mediterranean Zucchini Boats

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30 min
July 12, 2020, in ,,

It’s July in the Central Valley, and normally, we’d be going to swim meets every weekend, grilling and having pool parties.  Just like everyone else, we’re definitely not doing anything normal.  But, that doesn’t mean that we’re changing our love of eating great food while staying healthy.  That’s why these easy grilled mediterranean zucchini boats…

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North African Chicken with Fresh Apricot Salsa

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40 min
May 27, 2020, in

Summer is here! Is it just me, or did June come quickly this year?  Our neighbor reached out and let us know that all of his stone fruit trees are starting to ripen and to ‘come and get ’em!’.  Honestly, is there any text better than that?  The boys and I head over there and…

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shrimp pesto zoodles

Easy Mediterranean Pesto Shrimp Zoodles Recipe

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20 min
April 26, 2020, in

During this time of shelter-in-place I am cooking all the time and looking for new ways to create easy and quick recipes.  This mediterranean pesto shrimp zoodles recipe is easy but also so delicious.  One of my favorite restaurants in town, The Vine House, makes a great Pesto Shrimp Zoodles dish that I love to…

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One Pan Easy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

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30 min
February 5, 2020, in ,

It’s Wednesday night, which means we have 2 basketball practices, homework, and a busy night ahead of us.  That’s why dinner needs to be quick and easy, but filled with protein and filling.  Tonight, we made this amazing One Pan Easy Tuscan Chicken Recipe.  You can enjoy this recipe in less than 30 minutes from…

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Easy Spinach Pesto Spaghetti Squash

Easy Spinach Pesto Spaghetti Squash

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45 min
January 20, 2020, in ,

I don’t know about all of you, but I cannot believe it’s already the middle of January!  This time of year, I always crave comfort food.  However, I am also looking for easy and healthy weeknight recipes that I can make with the leftovers in my refrigerator.  This easy spinach pesto spaghetti squash recipe is…

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Spicy Leftover Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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30 min
July 24, 2019, in ,

This week I’ve been working on creating new and tasty recipes that are easy to make and contain less than 3 points on the WW diet plans.  These Spicy Stuff Leftover Poblano peppers are a delicious, savory and satisfying meal because they’re loaded with beans, protein and flavor.  The great thing about the current WW…

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Fathers Day Easy Peppercini Chicken

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30 min
June 11, 2019, in

If you’re like us, you’re tired of  making chicken the exact same way every time,  This week, I hit a rut and needed to find a new easy chicken recipe.  Given Fathers Day is coming up, I was experimenting with some options that would make my hubby and my dad equally excited to eat.  Not…

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Moxy Mediterranean Salmon

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15 min
April 29, 2019, in ,

Busy Weekday Dinners It’s Monday in April, that means that after a full day of work we have a full evening of activities with the boys: swim, baseball and music lessons.  It’s a busy way to start the week, so I have to be prepared to get dinner on the table within 20 minutes of…

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Easy Weeknight Cauliflower Rice Protein Bowl

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25 min
April 10, 2019, in ,

Spring is Here! I love spring because the sun starts to shine more, the flowers begin to blossom and our jackets get a whole lot lighter.  And, with two boys, it also means we spend a lot of evenings at practice or games now that the spring sports seasons are getting started.  We need to…

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Fast and Easy White Chicken Chili

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40 min
March 3, 2019, in ,,,

Where we live here in California, March is marked by rain instead of snow.  We definitely need as much water as possible out here, but I have to admit I’m ready for the sun to shine.  That’s why we’re still making chili instead of transitioning over to a spring vegetable salad. Today, my neighbor and…

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