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Chicken Recipes Dinner Recipes Holiday Recipes Slow Cooker Recipes

This Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy is just about the easiest and least expensive recipe you can make. No canned soups or packet gravy mixes, either!We may be deep into fall, but temperatures are still in the 90s in SoCal. I'm definitely cravings those cold-weather classics, but there is no way I'm turning on my oven this week. Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy to the rescue! I was looking for some comforting chicken and gravy combo that I could serve over mashed potatoes. If you're an old-school Weight ... continue reading...

Menu Plans

Here is what we're eating this week (Menu Plan:Oct 20-25): Sunday: Creamy Mushroom Parmesan Chicken (3 SP), Lightened-Up Mashed Potatoes (4 SP), green beansMonday: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta (7 SP)Tuesday: Black Bean and Avocado Tostadas (4 SP each)Wednesday: Asian Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing (4 SP)Thursday: Leftovers BuffetFriday: Turkey Meatballs in Dijon Gravy (3 SP), Carb Nada Noodles (4 SP) ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Dinner Recipes Seafood Recipes

This spicy Chipotle Lime Shrimp takes just 10 minutes to make and cooks together in one skillet. A no-fuss dish that packs a huge flavor-punch!Sometimes I'll spend hours, even days perfecting a recipe. Other times, I'll throw a bunch of stuff in a pan and come up with a new family favorite in just a few minutes. This dish is one of those happy accidents. I had some chipotles in adobo sauce that was going to go bad soon and shrimp in the freezer, so Chipotle Lime Shrimp was born. There's so much ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Side Dish Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

This Simple Rice Pilaf is a lightened-up version of a classic rice recipe that has been in my family for generations. You won't want plain white rice again!I know, I know. It's just a plate of rice, right? Not if your family has been making it for decades. I might be incredibly biased, but this is the best rice I've ever had. And it turns out perfectly every time, thanks to a simple tip that has totally changed my rice game.The only real family on my mom's side that I grew up knowing is her ... continue reading...

Chicken Recipes Dinner Recipes One Pot Meals Pasta Recipes Soup Recipes

Add a twist to your traditional chicken noodle soup by making this Chicken Tortellini Soup. The cheesy tortellini and fresh lemon juice add much more flavor to this comforting dish!Fall is my favorite season of the year. Cooler weather and longer nights mean cozy blankets, crackling logs in the fireplace, and comforting food. Unfortunately, this also means the beginning of cold/flu season, and Jeff and I already caught one.All I really want to eat when I'm sick is chicken noodle soup. Homemade ... continue reading...

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