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Instant Pot Creamy Lentil Curry (30 Minutes)

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Fall is officially upon us. As I write this post it is a cool, rainy fall day and I am so excited to cozy up to a warm comforting bowl of this creamy lentil curry for dinner tonight. Leftovers FTW!!! I first made this recipe in the beginning of spring when weather was still cold. I knew I needed to save it for fall because my blog calendar for recipes was already planned out with spring and early summer recipes. Here we are. Finally ready for cozying up with sweaters and steaming bowls of … [Read more...]

Easy Indian Spiced Peas (20 Minutes)

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Do you ever realize very last minute when you're making dinner that you want a side vegetable, but you're out of fresh veggies? That's how these Indian spiced peas were born. I was making my Instant Pot creamy lentil curry and began scrounging around in our freezer for some frozen veggie....which I don't usually love on their own. Especially peas, I like peas in things, but on their own they're just a pile of mushy green things. While my entree was cooking away in the instant pot - the … [Read more...]

Curried Chicken Salad in Cantaloupe Boats

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better experience. It's almost September and we are hanging on to summer with one last summer inspired recipe. Curried chicken salad in cantaloupe boats! And guys, if you're going to make one more summer meal before getting all cozy with the soups and the pumpkin spice lattes, this one should be it! Curried chicken salad in cantaloupe boats is perfect for a hot summer day (reminder: summer doesn't … [Read more...]

Greek Quinoa Bowls with Tzatziki Sauce

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Remember that lovely tzatziki sauce I shared on Monday? I bet you thought I was making gyros or some kind of pita bread, didn't you?! Think again! Greek quinoa bowls!!!! A dollop or two of the tzatziki sauce goes right on top, adding the perfect amount of creaminess! You will love these Greek quinoa bowls! They are bursting with fresh summer veggies and plenty of Greek flavors. They make a healthy vegetarian meal with all the protein form the quinoa, but you can easily add … [Read more...]

Mexican Salads in a Jar with Healthy Ranch Dressing

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I have been rocking all the salads this summer and I have no apologies! If there is one thing I hope people learn from reading my blog is that salads don't have to be boring. They can be a delicious and healthy way to get your veggies, greens, and even your entire meal into your day. As you know I recently started playing around with salads in a jar. First there were my chicken caprese salad jar salads, and now these lovely Mexican salads in a jar. They are perfect for meal prepping so … [Read more...]

Loaded Steak Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing

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It's no secret that I enjoy a good entree salad. I will almost always choose an entree salad over a cheeseburger, sandwich, or pizza when eating out at a restaurant...if I know that the salad will actually be good! I love  choosing those feel-good, veggie-forward meals at a restaurant over a greasy sandwich. Have you guys been to Granite City Brewery? We have one in town and they have a large menu with with a lot of good food. A mix of sandwiches, flat breads, pasta dishes, entrees … [Read more...]

Chicken Caprese Salad Jars (Great for Meal Prep)

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If you are a foodie, or just a person who has any awareness of food trends, you know that mason jar salads have been a popular meal prep option for several years. I am not one of those trend setting food bloggers. Nope, I am one of those bloggers who sees the trend and finally tries it out 4 years later. And here I am finally giving mason jar salads a go. And guys, I am SO LOVING IT!!!!!! The idea behind salad jars is that you are able to stack your salad ingredients in a strategic … [Read more...]

Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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Cinco de Mayo is only two days away!!! You've got your margarita, you've got your homemade salsa, you've got your guacamole - now all you need is your entrée. Chicken enchilada casserole!!! Saucy chicken, beans, corn, green chilies, and even wilted spinach between layers or corn tortillas and cheese...yes, there is plenty of cheese. It's like an enchilada lasagna. A Mexican lasagna. Doesn't that sound glorious? Yes! Enchilada sauce! Since this wouldn't be an enchilada … [Read more...]

10 Minute Curry Chicken Salad (Great for Meal Prep)

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YES, you read that right, 10 minute, I repeat, TEN MINUTE curry chicken salad!!!!!! This curry chicken salad is here for your busy weekday lunches, your lazy dinners, or your summer picnics, or pool side parties or potlucks. It's just here for you whenever you need a 10 minute meal that you know will be anything but boring. The secret to a chicken salad in 10 minutes?! Use a store bought rotisserie chicken. Yes, I am not above paying a little extra for someone else to cook me a chicken. … [Read more...]

Lighter Butter Chicken (30 Minutes)

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better user experience. Behold butter chicken. One of the best meals you will ever taste! In. Your. Life!!! Not joking. I truly love all the food I make and share with you on the blog, but any Indian dishes, especially this butter chicken is next level good! I had shared this recipe back in the early days and was excited how I was able to re-create one of my favorite dishes that I order at our … [Read more...]