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Category Archives: Main Dish

Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

PrintStuffed Portabella Mushrooms We had these as an appetizer at an amazing restaurant once. I made it my mission to find a way to fix them at home, and this is the result. They are hearty enough to be a meal, especially if you couple them with a spinach salad and veggies. It’s a great […]

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Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Dill

PrintGrilled Salmon with Lemon and Dill This is a favorite summer dish. In fact, I’ve been known to crave it in the middle of Winter. Individual portions are prepared using foil “tents”, which makes serving a breeze. You can prepare one large portion, if you like, though. I prefer to use wild caught salmon; it […]

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Stir Fry

PrintStir Fry You can easily change the taste of this recipe simply by varying the vegetable content. I have chosen a blend of Asian vegetables and traditional, but please experiment and find out what your family likes best. I like to serve this over brown rice. If your family is migrating from white rice to […]

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Turkey Sliders

PrintTurkey Sliders These come together quickly and are fun to eat. Serve them as dinner, or make them a game-time snack. Ingredients1 pound ground turkey 1 each egg ½ cup bread crumbs 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. granular onion 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard sea salt and pepper to taste 1 dozen dinner rolls, cut […]

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Oven Fried Chicken Tenders

PrintOven Fried Chicken Tenders Serving Size: Serves 4-6. My familiy loves these hot or cold. Using Panko bread crumbs helps the coating stay crisp. Ingredients2 pounds chicken tenders 2 cups buttermilk 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. hot sauce 1 cup whole wheat flour (or you can also use unbleached white flour) 1 Tbsp. paprika […]

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Marinated Chicken Breasts with Raspberry Salsa

PrintMarinated Chicken Breasts with Raspberry Salsa This is a recipe that definitely says “SUMMER!” IngredientsChicken: 4 each boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp. olive oil sea salt and pepper to taste Salsa: 6 oz. fresh raspberries 1 each jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced ¼ cup […]

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Stuffed Sandwiches

PrintStuffed Sandwiches Serving Size: Serves 6. Looking for an alternative to a boring sandwich? Try this one out. It’s more like a complete meal in your hand, and a way to introduce a few more veggies into your diet (and your kiddos’ too). It’s a fairly flexible recipe… change the meal by changing the ingredients […]

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Stewed Chicken with Mushroom Gravy

PrintStewed Chicken with Mushroom Gravy Serving Size: Serves 4-6. A good dish when you’re looking for comfort food that comes together in a reasonable amount of time. Ingredients4 lbs. chicken, cut into pieces ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. butter ½ cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, sliced 1 tsp. granular garlic ½ tsp. dried […]

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Chicken Marsala

PrintChicken Marsala Serving Size: Serves 4. Quick and easy, and a very romantic dinner too! This dish can also be made with veal. Ingredients4 ea. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ¼ to ½ inch thickness ¼ c. olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped ½ tsp. oregano sea salt and pepper to taste 2 […]

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Chicken Gyros

PrintChicken Gyros I am always looking for a new way to use leftover roasted chicken. This is a quick weekday dinner.Ingredients2 c. sliced roasted chicken 2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp. Greek seasoning ½ tsp. paprika ½ c. cucumber, seeded and chopped ¼ c. red onion, chopped 6 oz. fat-free plain Greek yogurt […]

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