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Grilled Chicken Salad + Homemade Sweet Onion Dressing

  Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken fillets, about 5 oz each 1 Tbsp avocado oil, or olive oil 8 packed cups mixed lettuce leaves 1 cup cooked fresh or thawed frozen organic corn kernels 1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes 1/3 cup chopped pecans 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped 1 ripe avocado, diced Sweet Onion Dressing: 2 fresh garlic cloves, pressed 1 small sweet onion, chopped 4 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 a fresh lemon, juiced sea salt and freshly ground pepper Instructions Heat a grill pan or an outside grill on medium-high heat. Rub chicken with sea salt, pepper and a bit of oil, then add it to the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the inside. Set aside on a chopping board, cover and rest for a couple of minutes, then slice thin. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute garlic and onions for 6 minutes, or until soft and golden brown. Place caramelized garlic &am

Keto Sheet Pan Pizza

INGREDIENTS Dough ½  pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings 2 tablespoons  cream cheese 1 cup almond flour  ¼ cup coconut flour   1 ½ cups  shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ cup  freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2  whole large eggs Toppings 1 tablespoon  olive oil 1  medium onion, sliced 1  medium Bell pepper sliced, (any bell pepper, green, red, yellow or orange) 8 ounces  baby spinach 2 tablespoons  fresh garlic passed through a garlic press ½ cup pizza sauce (leave out the sugar) ½ cup  shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 cups  shredded mozzarella cheese INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl mix uncooked sausage meat, cream cheese, almond flour, coconut flour, 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and eggs. Spray a quarter sheet pan (13×9-inch) with kitchen pan spray. Press the mixture into the pan making an even edge all the way around. NOTE>…If mixture is not cold, refrigerate the filled pan for 30 minutes to firm up the crust before baking. Bake 12

Strawberry & Cranberry Smoothie Bowl

  Ingredients ▢ 1   banana   frozen ▢ 1/4   cup   cranberries   fresh or frozen ▢ 1/2   cup   strawberries   frozen ▢ 1/2   cup   almond milk   or your choice of milk ▢ 1   tsp   maple syrup  optional ▢ 1   tBsp   protein powder   optional Instructions Blend all ingredients. Top the bowl with whatever you like. I chose dragon fruit balls & raspberry covered energy hearts.

Raspberries, Grand Marnier Pound Cake, and Chambord Whipped Cream

  Ingredients: •  ½ cup natural raspberry preserves •  1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed •  8 fluid ounces whipping cream, cold •  2 tablespoons sugar •  4 tablespoons Chambord (raspberry liqueur) •  1 (10.75 ounce) pound cake (I used a frozen pound cake and thawed it), diced into very tiny cubes •  2 fluid ounces (1/4 cup) Grand Marnier (orange liqueur) •  4 maraschino cherries with stems, placed on a paper towel to dry of liquid •  Edible silver confetti sparkles for garnish Preparation: -In a small bowl, combine the raspberry preserves with the thawed raspberries; using a fork, gently stir and slightly mash the mixture until the whole raspberries and broken down just a bit yet still slightly chunky; set aside. -Prepare the Chambord whipped cream by adding the cold whipping cream to the bowl of a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, and whipping it on medium-high until it becomes slightly thickened; next, sprinkle in the sugar and continue to whip, and when the cream forms stiff peak

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pull apart Bread

  INGREDIENTS 1   loaf ciabatta bread 2   tablespoons extra virgin olive oil    1/4   cup   fresh parsley, chopped 1   tablespoon chopped fresh chives   1-2   cloves   garlic, minced or grated 6   ounces   cream cheese, at room temperature 1/4   cup   ranch dressing, homemade or store-bought 1/2   cup buffalo sauce,plus more for serving 1 1/2   cups shredded chicken     1 1/2   cups   shredded cheddar cheese 1/2   cup   crumbled blue cheese PICKLED JALAPEÑO RANCH 1   cup   sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 1   tablespoon dried parsley  2   teaspoons dried dill         1   teaspoon garlic powder  1   teaspoon onion powder    1/4   cup   pickled jalapeños, chopped + 2 tablespoons brine 2   tablespoons apple cider vinegar     1 teaspoon salt  2   tablespoons chopped fresh chives        INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Slice the bread horizontally and vertically to create 1 inch cubes, being careful not to actually slice all the way through the bread (see above photo). Tra

Mini No-Bake Raspberry Lemonade Cheesecake

  INGREDIENTS 1 cup  graham cracker crumbs 2 Tbsp  sugar 4 Tbsp  melted butter 1/2 cup  sugar 1  (8 oz) pkg of light cream cheese 3 Tbsp  raspberry lemonade concentrate zest of  one  lemon 1 Tbsp  vanilla extract pink or red food coloring (I used 3 drops of pink) 2 1/4 cups  of whipping cream 1/3 cup  powdered sugar 6  raspberries, optional for garnish INSTRUCTIONS Combine the graham cracker crumbs, 2 Tbsp sugar, and melted butter. Divide the crumbs between 6 (8 oz sized) individual serving dishes such as – mini trifle or dessert dishes, glass custard dishes, etc. Press the crumbs into the bottom of the dishes using the back side of a spoon.Place crusts in the fridge while you prepare the filling. In large bowl, beat the 1/2 cup sugar and cream cheese until fluffy. Add the raspberry lemonade concentrate, lemon zest, and vanilla; beat until smooth and well combined. Add food coloring to get it to a nice pink color. (You want it to be a little on the darker side because it will lighten u

Baked Apple Cider Donuts

INGREDIENTS ½   cup apple cider (not vinegar) ⅓ cup   unsweetened applesauce  1 ¾ cups  whole-wheat pastry flour  1 teaspoon  baking powder 1/2 teaspoon  baking soda 1/2 teaspoon  cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon  sea salt 1/2 cup  coconut sugar 1/4 cup  plain Greek yogurt 3 Tablespoons  melted coconut oil 1  egg Cinnamon Sugar Topping 1 Tablespoon  melted coconut oil 1/2 cup  organic cane sugar ½ Tablespoon  cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir until combined.  In another medium bowl, whisk together apple cider, apple sauce, sugar, yogurt, oil and egg until combined.  Add wet mixture to flour mixture, and stir until just combined. Spray two (6-cavity) donut pans with cooking spray. Spoon or pipe batter evenly into the 12 cavities.  Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until donuts spring back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan for 2 minutes. Invert donuts onto a wire rack.  While donuts are baking, mix together sugar

Gluten-Free Mini Pancake Skewers

INGREDIENTS    ½   cup   Pamela's Buttermilk Pancake Mix 2   teaspoons   sugar 1   egg ⅓   cup   milk 1   tablespoon   oil Sliced strawberries   chocolate hazelnut spread (or any other fillings you prefer) INSTRUCTIONS   Combine pancake mix, sugar, egg, milk and oil in a bowl and stir until just combined. Allow to rest for 3-4 minutes. Preheat griddle over medium heat. When griddle is hot, lightly mist with cooking spray. Drop batter by teaspoonful onto griddle. Cook for 1-2 minutes, flip and continue cooking until golden brown. Remove from griddle and repeat with remaining batter. Thread pancakes onto skewers, alternating with berries and chocolate hazelnut spread. Cover if not serving immediately. Can be made up to 3 hours in advance.  

Coconut Popcorn Chicken With Sweet Thai Chili Lime Sauce.

INGREDIENTS 1   tablespoon Dijon mustard  1/4   cup   plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, or olive oil mayo 2   pounds   boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch cubes 1 1/2   cups shredded unsweetened coconut  1/2   cup panko breadcrumbs    1/2   teaspoon paprika  Salt and black pepper  Extra virgin olive oil,for brushing SWEET THAI CHILI LIME SAUCE 1/4   cup sweet Thai chili sauce    2   tablespoons ketchup   1-2   cloves   garlic, grated zest and juice from 1 lime, plus more for serving creamy honey mustard, for serving  (optional) US Customary  -Metric INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a bowl, whisk together the mustard and yogurt. Add the chicken and toss well to coat. 2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. 3. Add the coconut, Panko, paprika, and a pinch each of salt and pepper to a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine. 4. Remove each piece of chicken from the mustard mix, and dredge through the crumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place on the prepared baking sheet.