2020

quinoa chicken avocado salad recipe

Quinoa, Chicken, and Avocado Salad

Salads /

10 minute prep time, 20 min cooking time, serves 4 people

This Quinoa, Chicken, and Avocado Salad is a great gluten free alternative to pasta salads. It’s packed with protein from quinoa and chicken, heart-healthy fats from avocado, and plenty of nutrition from the flavorful fresh vegetables. Make use of that leftover grilled chicken and spice up your salad, whether it is warm or cold. If you are vegetarian, feel free to skip the chicken without losing out on the rest of this simple and tasty salad.

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Blueberry pancakes recipe

Blueberry Pancakes

Appetizers /

15 min prep time, 25 min cooking time, serves 6 people

Who doesn’t like pancakes? These Blueberry Pancakes are the perfect weekend breakfast or brunch dish! I used pancake mix but modified the recipe to include eggs, while also switching out the water with kefir or plain yogurt. By frying the pancakes in a little oil you will get golden crispy edges and soft fluffy centers. You will love both the texture of the soft pancakes as well as the taste of the blueberries ad they burst in your mouth with every bite.

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Mushroom Spinach Quiche recipe

Mushroom Spinach Quiche

Main Course /

15 min prep time, 30 min baking time, serves 6 people

A flavorful mushroom and spinach quiche makes for a perfect protein packed vegetarian breakfast or lunch. Easy to make with a premade pie crust, this vegetarian quiche is generously garnished with delicious veggies and a creamy, cheesy filling. This recipe is appropriate as both an appetizer or a main course depending on how hungry you are.

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Baked chicken parmesan meatballs recipe

Baked Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan Cheese

Appetizers, Keto Friendly /

15 min prep time, 25 min bake time, serves 6 people

I always think of ways I can spice up chicken breast recipes to make them healthy and delicious. One common way I do this is by baking instead of pan frying ground chicken. Mixing the protein rich chicken with garlic and parmesan cheese adds a lot of flavor to an otherwise bland dish. Garnish with parsley and serve as an appetizer. You’re going to love them!

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Oatmeal banana almond cake recipe

Oatmeal Banana Almond Cake

Desserts /

10 min prep time, 30 min baking time, serves 8 people

Instead of eating the same boring oatmeal for breakfast, try out this Oatmeal Banana Almond Cake recipe. It is both simple and tasty, offering both a soft and moist texture from the bananas and crunchy bite thanks to the sliced almonds. The cranberries give the cake a subtle tart, while the honey adds a sweet character to compliment the bananas. What makes it even better is that it is dessert that is just as good the next day, giving you the option of eating it for breakfast, or as leftovers for days to come.

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beef patties and potatoes recipe

Beef Patties and Potatoes

Main Course /

20 min prep time, 30 min cooking time, serves 6 people

This dish is an Azerbaijani variety of the Turkish dish Tava Kebab, which combines beef patties with potatoes and a variety of vegetables. The most common version starts by mixing the beef with finely chopped onions and garlic, shaping the mixture into patties and then pan-frying them.
The dish is garnished with fresh pepper, tomatoes, and served as the main course of a larger meal.

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Turkish Flatbread (Pide) recipe

Pide

Appetizers /

15 min prep time, 2 hour wait time, 25 min baking time

Pide is a flatbread very much like pita that is often made in countries throughout Eastern Europe and the Middle East. This homemade pide recipe is easy to make and requires a few ingredients you may already have on hand! Mix up the very simple dough, let it rise, and experience the magic of fresh, warm, perfectly tasty homemade pide. We recommend eating it with feta cheese and tomatoes for the full experience!

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walnut and raisin pinwheels recipe

Walnut and Raisin Pinwheels

Desserts /

15 min prep time, 20 min baking time, makes 12 pieces

These Walnut and Raisin Pinwheels are one of the most tasty and easy to make desserts. If you are having last minute guests over or you simply do not have enough time in the day, this is the perfect recipe, as it takes under 30 minutes to make! Flaky puff pastry dough wrapped around a sweet rich raisin and crunchy walnut filling. We are sure you will enjoy it!

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Pan Seared Strip Steak with Mashed Potatoes recipe

Pan Seared Strip Steak and Mashed Potatoes

Main Course /

10 min prep time, 25 min cooking time, serves 4 people

If you have ever wanted to make a steakhouse quality main course meal, pan seared steak infused with garlic, rosemary, and butter will do the trick. Searing the outside of the steak while keeping the inside juicy gives your steak the best of both worlds. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes and you will have a dinner indistinguishable from your favorite steakhouse.

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cinnamon roll cake recipe

Cinnamon Roll Cake

Desserts /

20 min prep time, 25 min baking time, serves 6 people

This Cinnamon Roll Cake dessert has a similar flavor to cinnamon rolls but in a simpler cake form. By using premade dough you will cut down on the time it takes to make it, all while keeping that same great homemade taste. You can use the traditional cinnamon frosting, but we recommend the vanilla icing included in the recipe below.

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bean and eggplant salad recipe

Bean and Eggplant Salad

Salads /

20 min prep time, 5 min cooking time, serves 4 people

If you want to spice things up, we recommend trying this Bean and Eggplant Salad. The combination of the sautéed eggplants, protein rich beans, crispy vegetables, fresh herbs, and spices give this salad a rich variety of flavors. To top it all off, it is full of nutritious value. This salad is good on its own, or can be served as a side dish to a main course including chicken or steak.

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Potato Pancake recipe

Potato Pancakes

Appetizers /

35 min cooking time, serves 6 people

Potato Pancakes are a traditional recipe that makes for wonderful comfort food. We recommend serving the pancakes with applesauce or sour cream for a light dinner. Alternatively you can serve them with roasted chicken for a hearty winter meal. Enjoy!

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honey cake recipe

Honey Cake

Desserts /

15 min prep, 30 min baking time, serves 6 people

In this Honey Cake, we use much of the same ingredients as we did with the Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake, but we switched the butter and sugar out for vegetable oil and honey respectively. This change makes the cake relatively healthier while also giving it a lovely honey flavor. The perfect dessert for an afternoon or morning get together with the family!

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beef stir fry and fried potatoes recipe

Beef Stir Fry and Fried Potatoes

Main Course /

20 min prep time, 30 min cooking time, serves 6 people

This delicious stove top meal is perfect for a busy weeknight when you want something easy, yet worthy of a main course. The tender meat compliments the caramelized onions and mushrooms, adding a sweet and earthy taste to the dish. On top of all that, the combination of spices gives the potatoes its distinct yellow color and Middle Eastern flair.

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