Chicken Rice Homemade

One night we decided to have chicken rice-a-roni but we didn’t have a box in the pantry.  After finding a recipe online, I’ve modified it to make it our own.  This is a great way to make a similar version with you being in control of the ingredients. I’ve broken up the noodles in several…

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Sweet Garlic Kielbasa Pasta

You can use honey or maple syrup for this recipe.  You can also switch out the kielbasa for any other type of meat, or even tofu.  We served this with green beans and has become a staple in our household. If you want leftovers, making this with the 3 cups of pasta will be perfect…

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Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

I’m always on the lookout for healthier pizza crust recipes.  This cottage cheese pizza crust is protein-packed and I can’t tell that it was even made with cottage cheese.  Eggs are typically 70 calories each and cottage cheese is 110 per cup (or at least that is what it was with the kind I used),…

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Sausage Rotel Meatballs

If you love meatballs and want to give something different a try, these are pretty good!  The pictures of cheese flowing out of these meatballs is what initially attracted me – however, I did not get the same result.  These sausage meatballs are still really good though, even without dipping them in anything. Items needed:…

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Bacon Wrapped Island Pork Tenderloin

This is inspired by the Island Pork Tenderloin recipe that is in the P90X recipe book.  There are 2 ways you can make this – in the crockpot or in the oven.  The bacon is optional.  With using the crockpot, this was ready in 5 hours on the low setting. Items needed: Crockpot or 9…

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Healthier Sugar Cookies

If you are looking for healthier options for sugar cookies, these are perfect!  I used an embossed rolling pin to put the designs on these, but regular cookie cutters can be used as well.  When I get the yolk out of the egg, I will save the egg white for an omelet.  This recipe could…

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Beer Pizza Crust

If you love pizza and want to have control over the ingredients, this is a great recipe to use.  When I make this, I find it easiest to start the crusts in the morning.  This gives the dough time to rest (2 hours) and then you can roll out, bake, let cool & freeze the…

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Greek Yogurt Biscuits

If you love biscuits and want a healthier version, this is our new favorite recipe.  The original is at the bottom, as I have made some adjustments.  This recipe makes about 8 large biscuits, or 10-12 smaller ones. Items needed: Cookie sheets (one large or 2 smaller ones) Parchment paper Drinking glass or biscuit cutter…

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Cabbage & Kielbasa

This recipe is inspired by a Romanian dish, called Romanian Varza Calita. It is great served with bread or potatoes. Depending on the size of the cabbage you have, some ingredients may need to be doubled. Ingredients: 1 head of cabbage 1 package kielbasa (you can also use shrimp or chicken in place of the…

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Venison Heart – Pan Cooked

For those of you that love a good venison heart recipe, or looking to try something new, the heart is very tender and this recipe is very flavorful.  I love having this with mac & cheese. Ingredients: 1 venison heart 1/4 cup red wine 2 TBSP Liquid Aminos (or soy sauce) 1 TBSP Olive Oil…

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Creamy Parmesan Garlic Pasta

This is  a great side to have and you can use regular spaghetti, linguine, fettucine, or angel hair pasta.  Is a fan favorite in our house!  Original recipe I used is noted at the bottom. Ingredients: 3 TBSP butter 1 TBSP minced garlic 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (2 cups if using angel hair pasta)…

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