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BBQ Pulled Pork (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot) uses pork loin and naturally sweetened BBQ sauce for the same great flavor - without all the fat.Lightening BBQ Pulled PorkBBQ Pulled Pork is one of those great crowd-pleasing entrees that everyone goes wild for. Bring it to a potluck. Serve it at a party. Make a batch for the week (or to freeze for future meals). The possibilities are endless!I know what you're thinking - Geri, pulled pork is already SO easy to make! I know it is, which is why this ... continue reading...

Chicken Recipes Dinner Recipes One Pot Meals Pasta Recipes

Here is a lighter, one-pot version of the classic Chicken Scampi Pasta from Olive Garden. Creamy, easy, and oh so flavorful!This recipe has been requested for year now, so I apologize for only sharing it with you now!I'll admit that I had my reservations about this one. Scampi to me means lots of butter, garlic, and lemon. There are definitely ways to lighten that up, like my Healthy Shrimp Scampi or Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta. So when I looked at the ingredients in this one, I was confused. ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less BBQ Recipes Holiday Recipes Salad Recipes Side Dish Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

Here is my version of the deli-style classic, normally packed with sugar and saturated fat. Healthy Macaroni Salad will be a crowd-favorite at your table this summer and year-round!Oh, those summer sides! There's something so satisfying about prepping a dish like this early in the day or the night before, then just grill up some protein and a veggie for an easy dinner later in the evening. And the leftovers! This salads just gets better the longer it "marinates" in the fridge. You know what that ... continue reading...

Appetizer Recipes Side Dish Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

Take your veggie skewers to the next level with this recipe for Grilled Veggie Skewers with Balsamic Glaze. The garlicy-tangy sauce puts these veggies over the top!Since we're heading into BBQ season, I figured it's time to start sharing some of my favorite side dishes for the grill. Classic sides like potato salad, pasta salad, and slaw are all great, but if you're already firing up the grill, it's nice to have a side that can be cooked right next to your burgers and hotdogs.Enter the best ... continue reading...

Chicken Recipes Dinner Recipes Turkey Recipes

If you were a fan of the Trader Joe's frozen Chili Lime Chicken Burgers, then you'll love this recipe! Zesty, slightly spicy, and packed full of flavor. This is my first official week off from the 2021/2022 academic year, so I'm in total summer mode! Burger season, here I come. I kind of consider myself a burger aficionado. It's Jeff favorite food, and I agree that nothing quite beats a perfect burger. Do you remember those frozen Chili Lime Burgers from Trader Joe's that everyone raved about? I ... continue reading...

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