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Cheesy Potato Wedges with Pulled Pork

March 17, 2024 By Lisa 3 Comments

Cheesy Potato Wedges with Pulled Pork So I'm going to start this with saying portion control is key; throw in a Green Salad to complete the meal and this is totally do-able as a dinner for 4-6 people.  Yes; potatoes, cheese and pulled pork but considering how bad the numbers could be I think we're good 😊. Now I'm going to tell you a story, ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Pork, Starches

(Baked) Texas Roadhouse Potato Skins

February 5, 2024 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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(Baked) Texas Roadhouse Potato Skins There I was, talking to a colleague about my New Year's menu when inspiration hit.  Potato skins with BBQ sauce... You know ranch had to be there too.  I don't know what else to say but thank you to the foodie gods for this recipe idea 😇🙏       A simple recipe of (Baked) Texas Roadhouse ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Starches, Starters

Cheesy Mexican Beef and Rice with Beans, Skillet Dinner

October 16, 2023 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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Cheesy Mexican Beef and Rice with Beans, Skillet Dinner This is one of those dishes that is soul-soothing-delicious.  I made this dish on a cold night and it warmed me and the house.  I love how the corn stays crunchy and by adding black beans you're significantly adding fibre and protein.  The green onions at the end give more crunch and ...

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Filed Under: Beef, Starches Tagged With: Mexican, skillet dinner

Black Bean Chicken

March 10, 2021 By Lisa Leave a Comment

Black Bean Chicken I’m having a love affair with stir fry’s; they’re fast, easy and healthy. I'm also continuing my love affair with the Chinese take-out menu (we were on a break for a while).  Enjoy :)       A lightened recipe for classic Chinese takeout; Black bean sauce coated on melt-in-your-mouth chicken served with ...

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Filed Under: Chicken, Mains

Instant Pot Teriyaki Beef

April 23, 2020 By Lisa 16 Comments

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Instant Pot Teriyaki Beef I'm not afraid to admit it, when certain groceries go on sale I stock my freezer, enter stewing beef cubes.  I wanted to use my Instant Pot but wanted something different.  You know those aha moments that open your eyes to a whole new world?  Well, that's what this was.  Beef teriyaki with melt-in-your-mouth beef thanks ...

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Filed Under: Beef, Sauces

Shrimp and Scallop Soft Tacos

September 2, 2019 By Lisa Leave a Comment

Shrimp and Scallop Soft Tacos There are few things in life as decadent as scallops and shrimp but when they're added with avocado and spicy mayonnaise to a soft wrap well now, that's just heaven 😇 Serves 4 ½ tbsp butter ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil 12 Medium Scallops, cleaned and patted dry 227 g Cooked baby shrimp (thawed if ...

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Filed Under: Fish, Mains

Spicy Nacho Potato Skins

December 20, 2018 By Lisa 2 Comments

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Spicy Nacho Potato Skins Do you ever crave potatoes and cheese and sausage?  Well I did.  This is what I came up with!  Lol, I added tomatoes to feel less guilty.  Then we had it with a fresh green salad; voila a complete meal that is satisfying and still under 400 calories.  Really, you can have decadent meals but remember portion control, add in ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Pork, Starches

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

November 13, 2018 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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Loaded Smashed Potatoes I fell in-love with my Garlic Smashed Potatoes, I needed more.  What to do, what to do?  Add bacon of course!  You don't need a lot of bacon to get its delicious flavour.    This recipe is everything amazing about a potato skin only smashed 😊 Originally posted on 08 November, 2016  A recipe for loaded smashed ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Sides, Starches

Spicy Bean Burritos

March 31, 2017 By Lisa Leave a Comment

Healthy Spicy Bean Burritos

Spicy Bean Burritos In case you haven't noticed, I'm so hooked on Mexican and Tex-Mex; it's so easy and insanely delicious.   So I wanted to see how satisfying a meatless (sorry Mike) burrito could be, and you know what!??  They were awesome!  Even Mike liked them, was full and happy and didn't request any BBQ meat on the side!  Yay 😊 Makes 8 ...

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Filed Under: Mains, Vegetarian

Buttermilk Ranch Bean Dip

November 27, 2016 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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Buttermilk Ranch Bean Dip The holiday season is officially here.  What does that mean you ask?  Well, gluttony.  I'm sorry but it's true.   Don't panic!  I'm here for you.  Here I present a low fat, high fibre, high protein dip that tastes pure decadent.  This is healthy but so delicious that no one will notice their pants aren't tightening ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Sauces, Starches, Vegetarian, Veggies

Crockpot Loaded Potatoes

November 20, 2016 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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Crockpot Loaded Potatoes A recipe for Crockpot Loaded Potatoes; a dump and go recipe for cheesy decadent loaded potatoes where your crockpot does all the work! Serves 6-8 6 Medium russet potatoes, (skin on), cleaned and cut into large chunks 2 Strips cooked bacon, crumbled 2 Green onions, sliced (reserve green tops for garnish) 1 ...

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Filed Under: Sides, Starches

One Pot Taco Pasta with Black Beans

September 24, 2016 By Lisa Leave a Comment

One Pot Taco Pasta with Black Beans You know how sometimes you hear about how inspiration was struck!?!  Well that's what happened here!!!  I took my love affair with Mexican and fused it with my other two loves; healthy and one-pan pasta!  This pasta is a combination of tacos and hamburger helper; it must sound bizarre but it was so good ...

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Filed Under: Beef, Mains, Pasta

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