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Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

Dinner, Recipes

Since I had planned to go on a clean eating detox for the first of the year, I wanted (scratch that) NEEDED an amazing pasta dish to splurge on before my clean eating plan began. Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta definitely fit the bill! Creamy Pesto-y pasta indulgence that actually isn't all that bad for you... … [Read more...]

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Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken

Dinner, Recipes, Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken was inspired my one of my favorite meals to enjoy on a cold day, White Chicken Chili. Since I live in Southern Georgia and we don't have a lot of cold weather, the opportunities for "chili days"are slim. On this particular warm winter day, I wanted the flavors of white chicken chili without the heaviness. I opened up the pantry and what came together was Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken. … [Read more...]

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Slow Cooker Italian Chicken

Dinner, Recipes, Slow Cooker

This is one of those recipes that was a "throw together what I had in the house together" in the slow cooker as I am running out the door to work and hope is at least edible. We had an abundance of fresh tomatoes and green peppers that really needed to be used. Onion, garlic, boneless skinless chicken breast and the other seasoning are staples in my household...so Slow Cooker Italian Chicken was born. It actually received rave reviews and I was told to keep it on the "must do again" list :) Winner, winner, chicken dinner :) … [Read more...]

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Garlic Lover’s Hummus

Recipes, Snacks

Ok, you already know about my borderline "obsession" with hummus...reference my post Supremely Spicy Hummus. Today, I am back with another hummus recipe, Garlic Lover's Hummus. Garlic has many health benefits but it also tastes soooo good! Don't mind your breath, just pass along the Garlic Lover's Hummus and everyone can share in the fun :) … [Read more...]

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Mustard Glazed Salmon

Dinner, Recipes

Mustard Glazed Salmon is a flavorful way to prepare heart-healthy salmon. Dijon mustard, lemon, garlic and fresh herbs make a quick glaze for roast salmon. Use the glaze on broccoli as well and roast  add some brown rice and you have a complete meal on the table that you can feel good about and enjoy!! … [Read more...]

Spicy Saucy Slow Cooker Chili is a healthy recipe to warm you up on these chilly nights. Just throw all the ingredients in your slow cooker for 8 hours. | beckysbestbites.com

Spicy Saucy Slow Cooker Chili

Dinner, Recipes, Slow Cooker

Spicy Saucy Slow Cooker Chili is an easy and healthy recipe that will certainly warm you up on these chilly (pun intended) nights. Just throw all the ingredients in your slow cooker and 8 hours later you will have bellyful of spicy, yummy goodness that you can feel good about too! Go ahead and get that second helping and don't even feel a little bad about it :-) … [Read more...]

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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia & Spinach-Parmesan Quinoa

Dinner, Lunch, Recipes

My first full week back to working out daily and really focusing on proper nutrition. Did I mention that my shoulders, back and abs are killing me? Even sitting down :) Then I stand up and oh ya there are quads screaming at me! It's a good thing and I already feel better :) Today I am going to share my Parmesan Crusted Tilapia & Spinach-Parmesan Quinoa with you. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and is so good and good for you!! I hope you enjoy it... … [Read more...]