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Tag Archives: Poultry Recipes

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Sick of Thanksgiving food.. here is the easiest recipe ever and so versatile.  If you have a lot of turkey left over, feel free to substitute it for the chicken.  I recently made it but was missing some ingredients so I made a vegetarian version with black beans added.  As always, my recipes are made […]

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Italian Meatloaf

This meatloaf recipe is sensational.  I substitute ingredients depending whats in my fridge and it always turns out great.  This recipe is mostly gluten, dairy and soy free!  Meatloaf is an easy dish that you can freeze for later, so I usually make 2 batches. 1.5 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 celery […]

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Coconut Curry

2 skinless boneless breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks (or see directions below for vegetarian option) 3 T curry powder 1 t sea salt 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes or fresh green chili, finely chopped 2 T coconut oil 3 cups coconut milk, canned ½ cup yellow onion, diced ½ cup carrots, thinly sliced diagonally […]

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Breaded Chicken Bites

I made these for my family and they were gone in a few minutes!  They are a great protein option for dinner or snacks. Ingredients: Approximately 8 chicken tenderloins – rinsed and chopped into bite size pieces 1/2 cup bread crumbs (gluten free or whole wheat) 1/2 cup almond meal (ground almonds – sold at […]

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Healthy Picadillo

This is a great, healthier take on a classic Cuban dish substituting ground turkey for ground beef and ground pork, and adding more vegetables. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 med. onions chopped 3 green peppers chopped ( use a combo of red, green and yellow, (looks pretty) 3 garlic cloves pressed or finely […]

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Easy Marinade for Anything

I enjoy cooking, but I prefer to utilize fast and simple recipes.  In fact, I usually just throw stuff together (to minimize time and dirty measuring cups and bowls).  My marinades are the same – thrown together and simple.  Once a week, I shop at the Farmer’s Market and buy lots of vegetables perfect for […]

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Crock Pot Chicken

The main crock pot recipe I have enjoyed over the years is one that I have grown up with since child hood.  It’s probably the easiest and cheapest way to have a delicious hot meal waiting for you when you get home at the end of the day and it practically cooks itself.  In your […]

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Crockpot and Dutch Oven Basics

To be honest, I don’t think I have ever cooked anything in a Crockpot.  What I do use, however, is a dutch oven-a large, heavy bottomed soup pot that can serve the same purpose. So, whether you have a Crockpot or a soup pot, here are some essential tips and basic instructions for making a […]

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