CHEESY CHICKEN N BROCCOLI BAKE

CHEESY CHICKEN N BROCCOLI BAKE

1/2 cup peppers, chopped
1/2 cup broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
6 oz. cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (8 oz.) pkg. refrigerated crescent rolls

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Chop pepper, broccoli, water chestnuts, onion and chicken. Combine all ingredients except crescent rolls in medium bowl. (I sauteed my peppers onion and broccoli first to bring out some flavor.)

Unroll crescent rolls and arrange triangles in a circle on a cookie sheet with the wide part of the triangle being the center of the circle and the points going out. It will look like a sun. After you have arranged the rolls, I pushed mine with my hand a little in the center to create a larger area to scoop the filling onto. After I pushed the centers more, the circle in the middle ended up being about 2" or smaller. Scoop filling mixture onto the dough, in a circle. Fold points of triangle over filling into the center. (Filling will not be completely covered.) Pinch to seal. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

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Crockpot Ranch Pork chops: package of boneless pork chops Recipe

Crockpot Ranch Pork chops: 
package of boneless pork chops Recipe 
1 can of Cream of Chicken soup
1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix

In crockpot layer pork chops, add the cream of chuicken soup, then sprinkle dry Ranch dressing all over.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours OR Low for 6 hours.

The porkchops come out very tender and the flavor is amazing! You also get a good gravy for mashed potatoes

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BANANA HIGH PROTEIN SHAKE

BANANA HIGH PROTEIN SHAKE

Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup water or fat free milk
- 1 banana
- Half cup oatmeal
- Half cup yogurt
- 1 scoop protein
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- Crushed ice

Preparation:
Add all ingredients into a blender and blend for 1 minute.

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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Crescent Braid

Now this looks good. 

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Crescent Braid Recipe 


You will need the following ingredients:

2 cans Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls
2 cups chicken chunks, cooked
2 cups cheddar cheese
2 cups broccoli, frozen, steamed and chopped
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 egg yolk
Fresh rosemary

Prepare and bake like this:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, spread both cans of crescents length wise to form a long rectangle. Press each of the seams to form a single layer of dough. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, broccoli and mayonnaise. Spread mixture over the center of the croissant dough evenly to create a log.



Using a sharp knife, cut horizontal strips 1 inch apart down each side of the crescent dough. Fold the dough strips over the top of the chicken mixture, alternating left and right to create a braid.



Brush the top of the braid with a beaten egg yolk and sprinkle fresh rosemary on top. Bake for 28 – 30 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy!

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Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies


Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies
1 cup butter, room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 to 2 cups grated zucchini
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
2 1/2 cups oats
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of your stand mixer beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light in color and very fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the vanilla and eggs and beat for another minute. Add the grated zucchini and mix until incorporated. Sprinkle the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and soda over the wet ingredients. Mix everything together on low speed until well combined. Add the oat and mix to combine. Scoop dough into balls using a 1 ounce scoop and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 16 minutes until the center is set and the edges are golden. Let the cookies rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Store covered.
Notes:
This is a great way to use bigger zucchini that might be a little tough; Peel and remove any seeds from larger zucchinis. Smaller squash don’t need anything done to them.
The whole wheat flour adds a great nuttiness to this cookie and helps to absorb some of the extra moisture from the zucchini. I strongly recommend using it. You will probably need 1/3 cup more flour if using white flour.
Don’t store the cookies stacked on top of each other. They stick terribly. Place a layer of wax or parchment in between the layers.
The dough is very wet and bakes up to a very soft cookie. Bake the cookies for an extra 3 or 4 minutes if you like a crunchier cookie. The crunchier cookies are excellent dipped in milk.
I have subbed unsweetened applesauce for half the butter lots of times with great success; great idea if you are wanting to save a few calories.

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Guacamole Deviled Eggs Recipe

Guacamole Deviled Eggs Recipe 

Ingredients
6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and cut lengthwise
1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 tsp Gourmet Garden Garlic (or 1 tsp minced garlic)
2 tsp Gourmet Garden Cilantro (or 2 tsp finely chopped cilantro)
Smoked Paprika

Instructions
Remove egg yolks from the halved eggs and place in a small bowl. Add the ripe avocado, lime juice, salt, onion powder, garlic and cilantro.
Use a fork to mash the guacamole mixture until smooth.
Spoon (or use a frosting bag to pipe) the mixture into the halved eggs. Sprinkle with a dash of smoked paprika.
Keep stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Enjoy!

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Pizza Puffs of Paradise Recipe

Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups water
1/3 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
3/4 cup finely chopped pepperoni (3 oz.)
3/4 cup finely shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese (3 oz.)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 jar pizza sauce

Preparation:
Grease 2 large baking sheets and set aside. In a large saucepan combine water and shortening. Bring to a boil. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously. Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat. Cool for 10 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in pepperoni, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake at 450°F for 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve with pizza sauce for dipping

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Lunchroom Ladies 50 year old recipe

Lunchroom Ladies 50 year old recipe.1 c butter ,1/2 c cocoa,2 c flour,2 c sugar,4 eggs,4 tsp vanilla,1 c chopped nuts.Pour in 9x13 pan, bake 20-25 mins on 350.Check at 20 mins**Icing*1/4 c softened butter ¼ c can milk (regular milk is fine)1/4 c cocoa,3 c powdered sugar,dash salt,Mix all together & frost as desired.

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MAN-PLEASING CHICKEN~ AKA WORLD'S BEST CHICKEN Recipe

MAN-PLEASING CHICKEN~ AKA WORLD'S BEST CHICKEN Recipe 
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- 1 package of skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 c. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 c. Maple syrup (I would use sugar free and sweeten it with Stevia)
- 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- Fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS:
To make this chicken, which you should absolutely do immediately, preheat your oven to 450ºF. Then, mix together 1/2 cup of Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup of maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon of rice/rice wine vinegar.

Put a 1.5 pound package of chicken breasts into a foil-lined, oven-proof baking dish. Six chicken breast came in my package, which made enough to serve 3 people. Then, salt and pepper the breasts . Pour your maple mustard mixture over them, turning the breasts in the mixture so they are fully coated.

Put the chicken into the oven, and let them bake for 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165ºF. Baste the tops of the chicken with more sauce half way through. I find that a meat thermometer is essential in cooking because it allows me to check for doneness without cutting into the meat and losing its precious juices. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Plate the chicken, making sure to spoon some extra sauce over the top. Sprinkle over some fresh rosemary. If there is ever a time to use fresh herbs, THIS IS IT! The flavors are just so good together. Enjoy the savory goodness of this, Enjoy !!

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Baked Crab Rangoon

Baked Crab Rangoon

1/8 tsp garlic salt
1/8 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 small green onion
4 oz imitation crab
3 oz cream cheese
14 wonton wrappers

Cut up the crab and mix it in with garlic salt, worcestershire sauce, green onion and cream cheese (i would microwave the cream cheese for about 40 seconds to soften)
Spoon into wontons.
Bake at 425 °F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

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KING RANCH BEEF CASSEROLE

KING RANCH BEEF CASSEROLE 
Yield: 5-6 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup bell pepper, diced
dash of salt
1 10 3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom
1 10 3/4 oz. can cream of chicken
1 10 oz. can mild rotel tomatoes, drained
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
10 corn tortillas

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the beef and onions. When meat has almost cooked all the way add the bell pepper and sprinkle with a dash of salt. When the meat is brown and thoroughly cooked drain the grease from the pan.

Heat a medium size sauce pan over low/medium heat. Add the cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, rotel tomatoes, garlic powder and chili powder. Stir and cook until the mixture is warm and then turn off the heat.

Tear each tortilla into pieces and dip each piece into the sauce mixture. (Does not have to be well coated in the mixture or you will use it all up and won't have enough for the dish) Place the tortillas down in a large casserole dish. Then top with half of the meat mixture and then half of the sauce. Sprinkle 2 cups of the cheese over the sauce and then repeat the layers finishing with the rest of the cheese.

Cook for 40 minutes

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TACO MEAT LOAF

TACO MEAT LOAF
(An Ameri-Tex-Mex Fusion)

1 pound of LEAN ground beef (less than 10% fat)
½ cup of finely crushed corn chips
1 beaten egg
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ cup of (your favorite) thick and chunky salsa
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup of Mexican blend shredded cheese

TOPPING
1 cup of refried beans
¼ cup of your favorite salsa
1 cup of Mexican blend shredded cheese

In a bowl, mix the ground beef, corn chips, egg, chili powder, cumin, salsa, black pepper and ½ cup of shredded cheese. Mix thoroughly and form into an oval on the baking sheet (not in a loaf pan).
In a small bowl, mix the refried beans with ¼ cup of salsa and frost the top of the uncooked meatloaf with it. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes. The last few minutes of baking time, sprinkle the top of the meatloaf with one cup of shredded cheese and return to oven.


To serve, gently slide a thin spatula under the meatloaf to loosen it from the baking pan and lift it (all in one piece) to a nice serving dish.

NOTE: I do not add salt to this recipe because there is plenty of salt in the other ingredients.

NOTE: By baking this on a sheet pan (rather than a loaf pan) the grease will run out onto the pan and not "soak" your meatloaf.You shouldn't have much "grease" if you use 90% lean ground beef.

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Zucchini Oven Fries Recipe

Zucchini Oven Fries Recipe 

Ingredients
Several zucchini
1 egg white
Salt
Dry bread crumbs
Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese

Instructions
Separate the egg and discard the yolk. (You may use the whole egg if you prefer.) Place the egg white in a pie plate or shallow bowl; add a pinch of salt and beat lightly with a fork. Set aside.
In another shallow bowl or pie plate, place some dry bread crumbs, and about half as much Parmesan cheese. Unless you're feeding an army, you won't need a lot. I generally start with 1/2 cup of bread crumbs and a 1/4 cup of Parmesan. You can add a shake of salt and dry herbs such as basil or oregano if you like. Set this mixture aside as well.
Cut the zucchini into similar-size pieces or wedges. The coating doesn't adhere as well to the smooth skin as it does to the more porous zucchini itself so I usually trim off a bit of the skin on each side before slicing. If you're short on time”or don't really care about how much coating adheres, you can skip trimming the skin.
Dip each slice or wedge first into the egg white and then into the crumbs. Lay the pieces on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the pan in a preheated 400° F (200° C) oven for about 15-20 minutes. Use a spatula to turn them over halfway through the baking time. Depending on your oven, you may also need to switch the baking pans halfway through the baking time: move the one on the top shelf to the bottom and vice versa.
We enjoy them "as is" with perhaps a bit more salt. You can also dip them in a marinara sauce. With such a high water content in the zucchini, they will get limp after setting so don't try to prepare them ahead.

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Chili Dog Casserole

Chili Dog Casserole

2 (15 oz) cans chili with beans (I like Hormel Hot & Spicy)
1 (16 oz) package beef frankfurters (I prefer Ball Park)
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas (the fajita sized ones)
1 (8 oz) package Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Spread 1 can of chili and beans in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Roll up franks inside tortillas and place in baking dish, seam side down, on top of chili and beans. Top with remaining can of chili and beans, and sprinkle with cheese.

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Zucchini Boats Recipe

4 med. Zucchini
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup chopped sweet peppers
½ cup celery diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg, slightly beaten
½ cup fine Italian bread crumbs
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
¼ tsp thyme
Pepper to taste
A cup or so Tomato or spaghetti sauce
¼ cup Mozzarella cheese per boat

Cut squash in half lengthwise. With small melon baller, start about 1/2 inch from end and scoop out middle of squash, making sure not to take out too much.

Brown meat, onion and garlic in skillet pan in Tbsp olive oil until no longer pink. Drain browned meat; add celery, sweet peppers, bread crumbs, egg, basil, oregano, pepper, Worcestershire and tomato or spaghetti sauce. Fill up boats with meat mixture and arrange in baking dish. Top with Cheese. Bake at 325 F. degrees for 50 to 60 minutes, or until squash is tender. Makes 8 boats.

Variation: Use ½ lb ground pork sausage and ½ lb ground round….or 1 lb ground turkey in place of 1 lb ground round. Use ½ cup stale bread soaked in milk and drained or crushed saltine crackers instead of cracker crumbs.

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Cauliflower Buffalo Bites Recipe

Ingredients
1 head of cauliflower, washed and broken up into small florets
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. chili powder
½ tsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. of your favorite hot wing sauce

Directions
Pre heat oven to 425

Toss cauliflower with olive oil and distribute evenly.

Combine garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl. Toss spice mixture over cauliflower and mix well, making sure all the cauliflower is coated in the spices.

Spread cauliflower out on a rimmed baking sheet a roast for 20 minutes.

Toss with wing sauce and serve with your favorite blue cheese dressing for dipping. Enjoy!

Makes about 2 cups.

Nutritional Information per serving = 1/2 cup serving:
Calories: 69; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0.5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 8.1g; Dietary Fiber: 3.1g; Sugars: 3.1g; Protein: 3.2g

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Pecan Pie Cobbler

1 Box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
2 1/2 cups light corn syrup
2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
6 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
Butter-flavor cooking spray
2 cups pecan halves
Vanilla ice cream, if desired
1. Heat oven to 425°F. Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with shortening or cooking spray. Remove 1 pie crust from pouch; unroll on work surface. Roll into 13x9-inch rectangle. Place crust in dish; trim edges to fit.
2. In large bowl, stir corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs with wire whisk. Stir in chopped pecans. Spoon half of filling into crust-lined dish. Remove second pie crust from pouch; unroll on work surface. Roll into 13x9-inch rectangle. Place crust over filling; trim edges to fit. Spray crust with butter-flavor cooking spray.
3. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until browned. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Carefully spoon remaining filling over baked pastry; arrange pecan halves on top in decorative fashion. Bake 30 minutes longer or until set. Cool 20 minutes on cooling rack. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls Recipe

•1 large head cabbage
•1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
•3/4 cup quick-cooking rice
•1/2 cup chopped green pepper
•1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
•1 egg, lightly beaten
•1 ounce onion soup mix
•1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
•1 can (46 ounces) V8 juice
•Salt to taste
•Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions
•Cook cabbage in boiling water just until leaves fall off head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls; drain well. (Refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use.) Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each reserved leaf, making a V-shaped cut; set aside.
•In a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, rice, green pepper, cracker crumbs, egg and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
•Place about 1/3 cup meat mixture on each cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides, beginning from the cut end. Roll up completely to enclose filling. Secure with toothpicks if desired.
•Place cabbage rolls in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour V8 juice over rolls. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until filling reaches 160°. Just before serving, sprinkle with salt and cheese if desired

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Yummy Oven Baked Fried Chicken

All the flavor without all the calories! Yummy!

4 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, pounded thin
1/2 tsp salt
1 tablespoon Season All (or other seasoning of your choice)
3/4 tsp pepper
1 cup flour
2 tsp paprika
1/2 stick butter

Put the chicken into a bowl of milk to soak for about 25 minutes. Put the salt, Season All, pepper, flour, and paprika into a zipper bag or large bowl.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Melt the butter and pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Make sure the bottom of the entiure dish is coated with the melted butter.

Remove the chicken from the milk and shake off any excess milk, then dip (or shake) each chicken piece in the seasoning mix that's in the zipper bag or bowl. Be sure each chicken breast is well coated with the seasoning, then place it in the baking dish.

Bake for 20 minutes, then turn each piece of chicken and bake for another 20 minutes, or until cooked through.

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Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken Cutlets Recipe

Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken Cutlets Recipe 

1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)

Directions:

1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2 In resealable plastic bag, combine cheese, crumbs and all seasonings; shake well.
3 Transfer mixture to plate; dip each chicken breast in cheese mixture, turning to coat all sides.
4 Arrange on nonstick baking sheet.
5 Bake until chicken is cooked through, 20-25 minutes.

Nutritional Facts for Weight Watchers Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

Serving Size: 1 (128 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 178.0
Calories from Fat 45
Total Fat 5.0 g
Saturated Fat 1.8 g
Cholesterol 81.0 mg
Sodium 299.2 mg
Total Carbohydrate 3.3 g
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 28.1 g

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Spaghetti Squash Bake

A wonderful alternative to pasta...

Spaghetti Squash Bake

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup (8 ounces) 1% cottage cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated parmesean cheese
3 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a 13" x 9" baking dish and a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place the squash, cut side down, on the sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a sharp knife. With a fork, scrape the squash strands into a large bowl.
Meanwhile, warm the oil in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and basil. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Add the tomatoes. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the mixture is dry.
To the bowl with the squash, add the cottage cheese, mozzarella, parsley, salt, and the onion mixture. Stir to mix. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and bread crumbs.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

Recipe Tips
Spaghetti squash can also be cooked in the microwave oven. Pierce the squash in several places with a knife. Place on a microwaveable plate and cover loosely with a piece of plastic wrap. Microwave on high power for 20 minutes, turning twice, or until tender when pierced with a knife. Remove and allow to stand for 5 minutes to cool. Carefully cut the squash in halve lengthwise. Scoop out and discard the seeds and pulp. With a fork, scrape the squash strands into a large bowl.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING
CALORIES 157.7 CAL
FAT 5.4 G
SATURATED FAT 1.8 G
SODIUM 493.8 MG
CARBOHYDRATES 18.1 G
TOTAL SUGARS 7 G
DIETARY FIBER 3.3 G
PROTEIN 10.7 G

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Garlic & Lemon Chicken with Green Beans & Red Potatoes

Serves 4Hands-On Time: 15mTotal Time: 1hr 15m
Ingredients
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 lemons, 1 thinly sliced, 1 juiced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound trimmed green beans
8 small red potatoes, quartered
4 chicken breasts (bones left in, with skin, about 3 1/4 pounds)
Directions
Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a large baking dish or cast-iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Arrange the lemon slices in a single layer in the bottom of the dish or skillet.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper; add the green beans and toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the green beans and arrange them on top of the lemon slices. Add the potatoes to the same olive-oil mixture and toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, arrange the potatoes along the inside edge of the dish or skillet on top of the green beans. Place the chicken in the same bowl with the olive-oil mixture and coat thoroughly. Place the chicken, skin-side up, in the dish or skillet. Pour any of the remaining olive-oil mixture over the chicken.
Roast for 50 minutes. Remove the chicken from the dish or skillet. Place the beans and potatoes back in oven for 10 minutes more or until the potatoes are tender. Place a chicken breast on each of 4 serving plates; divide the green beans and potatoes equally. Serve warm.

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PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BALLS

Ingredients (Makes 8 servings)
• 2 cups crunchy peanut butter
• 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 tbsp flax seeds
• 1 tsp stevia
• 1 tsp pure cocoa powder

Directions
1. In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, cocoa powder, stevia, whey powder,
bananas, and flax seed.
2. Shape the mixture into 8 walnut-size balls, and place them in a container lined with
parchment to separate the layers. Freeze for 2 hours minimum before serving.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Serving Size 1 Ball
Calories 87
Protein 8g
Carbohydrates 7g
Fats 3g

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ITALIAN SHRIMP Recipe

ITALIAN SHRIMP Recipe
NOTE : Best shrimp you'll ever taste 
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- Place tin foil on a cookie sheet. Slice lemons & place onto cookie sheet. Melt 113 g. of coconut oil in a pan , while melting coconut oil place shrimp onto cookie sheet and sprinkle with 1 package of dried Italian Seasoning . Smoother shrimp with coconut oil & bake in oven for 15 min. at 350• , Enjoy !!

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Cinnamon Vanilla Almond Butter Banana Pops

Makes 4 Banana Pops
Ingredients:
2 bananas
1/3 cup almond butter
½ tsp vanilla
¼ tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup all natural dark chocolate pieces or chips (at least 60% cacao)
1 T coconut oil
popsicle sticks or bamboo skewers

DIRECTIONS:
Mix almond butter, vanilla, and cinnamon together until well mixed.

Peel and cut bananas in half. Slice the halves vertically in half.
Divide your almond butter mixture into 4 equal portions. Use 1 portion of almond butter per 2 banana slices. Spread the almond butter mixture over half of the banana slices.
Press your popsicle stick or skewer on top of the almond butter and top with the remaining banana slices.
Place the banana pops in the freezer and freeze until firm.
When your banana pops are all the way frozen, melt your dark chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler over low heat. (If you don’t have a double boiler, use a large skillet filled with some water and place a smaller pot inside the skillet on top of the water. Put your chocolate and oil in the smaller pot.) Stir until melted and smooth.
Dip each banana pop in the dark chocolate and place on parchment paper. Place back in the freezer for a few minutes until chocolate is hardened and cold. Enjoy!

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HIGH PROTEIN BLUEBERRY COOKIES

HIGH PROTEIN BLUEBERRY COOKIES 

Ingredients (Makes 10 cookies)
-4 egg whites
-1/2 cup oatmeal
-1 cup berries
-2 scoops of vanilla protein powder

Directions
-Combine egg whites, protein powder and oatmeal well.
-Stir in blueberries
-Drop spoonfuls of mixture on a baking sheet coating with cooking spray.
-Bake at 425 degrees F. for 10-15 minutes.

Nutritional Facts - Per serving one cookie
Calories 57g
Protein 7g
Carbohydrate 5g
Fat 1 g

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Mexican Chicken Salad Wraps- Pinwheels

Ingredients:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1-2 Tablespoons Spicy Ranch Dressing
10 oz can Rotel Mexican Lime & Cilantro dice tomatoes, drained
¼ -1/2 cup red onions, diced
2 chicken breast, seasoned, cooked & shredded
1 cup colby jack cheese or mexican blend cheese, shredded
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ tablespoon oregano
salt and pepper to taste
6 large flour tortillas

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to bowl, mixing after each ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Spread onto flour tortilla, leaving about an inch all the way around.
Roll tightly.
Wrap in seran wrap and refrigerate rolls for an hour.
Slice about 1-1½ inch thick.
Serve.

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Sesame Chicken

Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp whole wheat flour flour
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp black sesame seeds (you can also use all regular)

Instructions
1.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2.In a small bowl, whisk the chicken stock, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, and white vinegar together. Set aside.
3.In another bowl, toss the chicken with salt, pepper, and flour.
4.In a large pan (make sure it’s oven safe) heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken in one layer. Cook for three minutes on one side until seared and then flip and cook for another three minutes on the other side.
5.Turn off the heat and pour the chicken stock mixture over the chicken, stirring to combine.
6.Place the entire pan in the oven and cook for 20 minutes. Then toss the chicken with sesame seeds and serve.

Servings: 5
Serving Size: 1/5 recipe (about 6 oz chicken)
Nutritional Info: 180.1 calories, 6.5g of fat, 2.1g carbohydrates, .4g dietary fiber, 28.2g of protein * 5 P+

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Chicken Enchilada Dip Roll-Ups Recipe

Ingredients:
2 - 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/3 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced (I used my garlic press)
1 1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Cayenne pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 Rotisserie chicken, skinned and shredded - If you can find a southwest flavored chicken, that would be even better.
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
10 oz. can Rotel tomatoes
1 package jalapeno cheddar tortillas

Directions:
Mix cheeses together until well blended.
Add all remaining ingredients and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Place one heaping spoonful onto tortilla.
Spread to edges using a metal spatula.
Roll and cut into slices.

Recipe from Metabolic Cookbook:http://tiny.cc/FatBurningRecipes

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars

YIELD: 12-16 bars

PREP TIME: 15 min

COOK TIME: 30

TOTAL TIME: 45

Ingredients:

Crust:
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoons melted butter (unsalted)

Cookie Dough:
5 TBSP butter (unsalted) - room temperature
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
3 TBSP granulated sugar
1/4 TSP salt
1 TSP vanilla
3/4 cup flour
1 cup mini chocolate chips (regular size is also fine)

Cheesecake Filling:
10 oz cream cheese - room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg - room temperature
1 TSP vanilla

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325.
Line a 9X9 square baking dish with foil allowing extra to hang over the sides of the pan. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Combine melted butter and graham cracker crumbs together and press mixture on bottom of prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 6 minutes. Remove and place on cooling rack - leave oven on.
While the crust is cooling, prepare the cookie dough using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Beat butter, brown sugar, sugar, salt, vanilla until smooth - about 1-2 min. Mix in the flour on low speed until combined well. Add in chocolate chips and mix. Set aside.
Meanwhile, prepare the cheesecake using a stand mixer with paddle attachment. Cream together sugar and cream cheese. Mix in the egg and vanilla on low speed until well combined.
Pour cheesecake batter onto prepared crust. Use you hands to form small and flat clumps of cookie dough and distribute it on top of the cheesecake mix. Use all of the dough and cover all cheesecake bits.
Bake for 30 min. When you remove the bars, the cookie dough will not look fully cooked - which is the way it is supposed to look. If you want the achieve more of a chocolate chip cookie crunch on top, leave in the oven for an extra 10 minutes.
Move bars to a cooling rack allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.
Lift the bars by the foil overhand and slice. Must store in refrigerator.
Enjoy!

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