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Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

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Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice is a fast and easy one-pot meal. With simple ingredients like rice, chicken, egg, carrots and peas, your family will love this savory recipe! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep lunch! Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice is awesome because it requires just 10 ingredients (plus garnishes) it’s made in one pot – even the egg is scrambled in the Instant Pot! there’s minimal prep work you only need about 30 minutes to make it No need for takeout when you have this recipe! #easy #dinner #recipes #InstantPot #Chicken #FriedRice INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 2 eggs, whisked 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 lb uncooked chicken breast, 1/2-inch dice 1 cup diced carrots 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed very well until water runs clear (see notes 1 and 2 for important tips) 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 3-4 tablespoons soy sauce or wheat-free tamari (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon sesame oil FOR GARNISH sliced green onion (opt

French Onion Salisbury Steak

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This is a wonderfully comforting dish of juicy Salisbury Steaks cooked in homemade French Onion sauce. The sauce is so flavorful from stewed onions in red wine, tomato paste, and beef stock. Serve it with mashes potatoes, vegetables, and dinner rolls. French Onion Salisbury Steak is a delicious take on a classic dinner recipe!  This comfort food is so easy to make and has the most amazing savory gravy! Foods to Lose Weight Recommend Article Article Comments Print ArticleShare this article on FacebookShare this article on TwitterShare this article on LinkedinShare this article on DeliciousShare this article on DiggShare this article on RedditShare this article on PinterestExpert Author Vanessa Jones Let's talk about foods to lose weight. There are certain foods that boost metabolic rate and encourage your body to burn calories and melt away stored fat to leave you slim, healthy and fit. While you can find a more extensive list of 38 different foods to lose weight on our websit

Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken

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Easy healthy chicken dinner recipe, perfect for meal prep and makes a great freezer meal, it's keto, low carb, paleo, whole30, clean eating recipe, gluten free and very quick and easy to make. Cilantro Lime Chicken is quick to whip up and with such a classic flavor combination it’s really hard to beat! The chicken marinade is easy to make and you can either grill, bake the chicken, or cook it in a skillet. Once cooked it keeps for several days in the fridge, or you can freeze it. #easy #healthy #chicken #dinner #recipe Ingredients 8 Boneless skinless chicken thighs , about 2lb MARINADE 1 cup cilantro leaves, packed , measure un-chopped leaves, about 1/2 bunch 1 tsp lime zest 1/4 cup lime juice , about 3 limes 3 cloves garlic , chopped 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 3 tbsp olive oil Garnish cilantro leaves lime wedges Instructions Add all the marinade ingredients to a blender, and pulse until smooth. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl or ziplock bag and add in the marinad

CREAMY TUNA PASTA SALAD

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This Tuna Pasta Salad is not only healthy, filling, and utterly delicious, it is easy to make and loaded with flavor. Made with protein-packed tuna, peas, whole-wheat pasta, celery, and then tossed in a tasty and creamy avocado yogurt dressing. Creamy and Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad, easy, creamy, and healthy tuna pasta salad made with peas, celery, and an avocado yogurt dressing. Ingredients 8 oz Whole Wheat Penne or gluten-free 2-3 Celery Stalks chopped 1 Cup Frozen Green Peas thawed 6.7 oz Tuna in Olive Oil 1 jar, drained and flaked ½ Red Onion thinly sliced, to garnish For the creamy sauce/dressing: 1 Avocado very ripe 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt 2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Dill plus more to garnish ½ Lemon juiced 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard 1-2 Garlic Cloves minced 1 Tsp Chili Flakes or to taste Kosher salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside in a large bowl to cool. Place all sauce/dressing ingredients into a blender or food proc

Low Carb Ham, Cheese & Egg Cups

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This low carb breakfast comes together in no time—seriously, you only need 20-ish minutes! If you like your eggs super runny, you might want to pull them from the oven a minute before you think they're ready.  Perfect as a light savoury snack, keto breakfast or lunch or a portable picnic recipe idea, everyone will love these little egg cups. #keto #mealprep #lowcarb #breakfast INGREDIENTS Cooking spray, for pan 12 slices ham 100 g grated cheddar 12 large eggs Salt Freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 200ºC and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Line each cup with a slice of ham and sprinkle with cheddar. Crack an egg into each ham cup and season with salt and pepper. Bake until eggs are cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes (depending on how runny you like your yolks). Garnish with parsley and serve.

Weight Watchers: Chicken Angel Hair Pasta Bake Recipe

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Easy weight watchers chicken and pasta bake recipe that tastes delicious! Makes 6 servings at 4 weight watcher points each. This is a perfect meal to serve alongside a large side salad, your favorite green vegetable or mix in some frozen veggies and bake in the casserole too. #ww #wwgreen #wwblue #wwpurple #wwsmartpoints #wwrecipes #weightwatchers Ingredients: 1 Pound Cooked Shredded Chicken (we prefer boneless skinless chicken breast but you can use thigh or leg quarters just make sure to remove fat and skin) 2 Cups Low Fat Low Sodium Chicken Broth ½ Package Angel Hair Pasta (approximately 8ounces uncooked) cooked until just soft – will finish cooking in oven ⅓ Cup Non Fat Sour Cream ¼ Cup Skim Milk ¼ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 3 Dashes Hot Sauce (Tabasco or similar) 1 Teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning Blend (1/3 Tsp. Oregano, ⅓ Tsp. Thyme, ⅓ Tsp. Basil) 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder Black Pepper as desired Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Spray 9x13 casserole with non stick cooking

Pesto Chicken Pull Apart Sliders

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These easy to make, pesto chicken pull apart sliders are the perfect quick and easy dinner – and the leftovers make the best lunch! Baked, cheesy, pesto chicken pull apart sliders – fast and easy to make and everyone will love them! If you are lucky enough to have any leftovers – they also make a fantastic lunch the next day! #sliders #sandwich #chicken #pesto #pullapart #pestochicken #easy #lunch #dinner #makeahead #recipe #recipevideo #video Ingredients 9 Slider Rolls, or tray buns 1/4 cup Pesto 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 2 tablespoons Butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley Instructions Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Slice the dinner rolls in half, if they are pull apart rolls you can leave them stuck together and slice them all at the same time. Place the bottom halves into the prepared baking dish. Spread the pesto sauce over the bottom halves of the dinner rolls. Sp

Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe

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This peanut butter blossoms recipe is a holiday classic. Made with peanut butter, the dough is rolled in sugar and pressed with a chocolate kiss. Peanut butter blossoms are a fan favorite. Everyone seems to love these cookies… and what’s not to love?  It’s the dynamic duo—peanut butter and chocolate. INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 cup (218 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar 1/2 cup (128 g) no-stir creamy peanut butter¹ 1/2 cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 egg, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 30 Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar set aside to roll the dough in INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375º F.  Line baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.  Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and peanut butter. Beat until co

Peppermint Meringues

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Are you familiar with meringue cookies? They’re not like your typical cookies! My oldest son calls them “light as air cookies” because they’re light and airy! ? These Peppermint Meringues are perfect for gift giving or on a cookie tray! They are super budget-friendly and they’re so easy to make!  #Peppermint #Meringues #cookies INGREDIENTS 2 egg whites ⅛ tsp. salt ⅛ tsp. cream of tartar ½ cup sugar 2 peppermint candy canes, crushed INSTRUCTIONS In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Sprinkle with the salt and cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 7-8 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased foil-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with crushed candy. Bake at 225°F for 90 minutes (one and a half hours). Turn off the oven heat and leave cookies in the oven with the door slightly ajar for at least an hour or until the cookies cool. Store in an airtight container.

Best Sugar Cookie Recipe

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This is the BEST sugar cookie recipe– no chilling the dough, cookies keep their shape when baked, soft and flavorful, perfect for decorating. Soft cut out sugar cookie recipe that keeps its shape and dough does not need to be chilled before baking- perfect edges every time! #sugar #cookie #recipe Ingredients 1 Cup unsalted butter, 226 grams 1 Cup granulated white sugar, 200 grams 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups all purpose flour, 360 grams Instructions PREHEAT oven to 350° F. In the bowl of your mixer, CREAM butter and sugar until smooth, at least 3 minutes BEAT in extracts and egg. In a separate bowl, COMBINE baking powder and salt with flour and add a little at a time to the wet ingredients. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the dough looks crumbly keep mixing for 30 seconds to 1 minute longer. The dough should be pulling away from the sides of the mixer. If the dough still looks too dry or stiff for your mixer, turn ou

Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

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These red velvet sugar cookies will make your day! Soft & tender, fun & brightly colored, with a hint of cocoa & a slight cream cheese tang. Red Velvet Sugar Cookies: Soft & tender with a little cocoa and cream cheese flavor. Perfect for Valentine's Day, Christmas, or the Fourth of July.  #redvelvet #cookies #recipe #dessert #valentinesday #fromscratch #easy #christmas #withcreamcheese #valentinesday #cutout #homemade #best #chewy #soft #video #withicing #dough #withfrosting #howtomake #heart #simple #decorated #moist #creamcheese #nochill #sugar #bakingamoment Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) 4 ounces cream cheese (half a brick) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg yolk, large 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the butter, cream che

Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo

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This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a dinner winner with it’s creamy cajun sauce and bites of tender pasta and chicken. It’s one of the easiest dinners, ready in less than 30 minutes. This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta couldn’t be any more delicious if it tried! Better still, it makes the perfect quick and easy family dinner. Ingredients 8 ounces farfalle pasta (or your favorite type) 2 Tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts), cut into bite-size pieces 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning , more or less, to taste 4 ounces cream cheese , softened and cut into small pieces 1 cup milk 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt , more to taste, if needed Fresh vegetables, if desired , see note* Instructions Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. In a large pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and coo

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a dinner winner with it’s creamy cajun sauce and bites of tender pasta and chicken. It’s one of the easiest dinners, ready in less than 30 minutes. This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta couldn’t be any more delicious if it tried! Better still, it makes the perfect quick and easy family dinner. Ingredients 8 ounces farfalle pasta (or your favorite type) 2 Tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts), cut into bite-size pieces 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning , more or less, to taste 4 ounces cream cheese , softened and cut into small pieces 1 cup milk 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt , more to taste, if needed Fresh vegetables, if desired , see note* Instructions Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. In a large pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and coo

Cajun Chicken Pasta

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This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a dinner winner with it’s creamy cajun sauce and bites of tender pasta and chicken. It’s one of the easiest dinners, ready in less than 30 minutes. This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta couldn’t be any more delicious if it tried! Better still, it makes the perfect quick and easy family dinner. Ingredients 8 ounces farfalle pasta (or your favorite type) 2 Tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts), cut into bite-size pieces 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning , more or less, to taste 4 ounces cream cheese , softened and cut into small pieces 1 cup milk 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt , more to taste, if needed Fresh vegetables, if desired , see note* Instructions Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. In a large pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and coo

Coconut chocolate chip macaroon recipe

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Coconut Chocolate Chip Macaroon Recipe – This sweet and chewy dessert with only 4 ingredients will be your new favorite! Soft and chewy on the inside, crisp and chocolatey on the outside! Trust the more than 15 Million Facebook and Pinterest readers who have made them and shared it!  Ingredients 14 oz. sweetened coconut 2 tsp vanilla 1 14 oz. can condensed sweetened milk 1-2 cups chocolate chips melting chocolate ((optional)) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cookie sheet or baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or non-stick foil or parchment paper Mix coconut, vanilla, condensed milk together in large mixing bowl. Add in the chocolate chips. Take a tablespoon size of the mixture (a cookie scooper works great for this) and roll it in a ball with your hands (see tips above recipe!) You want the balls really tight, so squeeze the mixture in your hands! Place each on the cookie sheet spaced apart (they will spread a bit) Bake about 15-20 minutes until golden brown (the ba

The Best Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

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Peanut Butter Blossoms are a classic holiday treat and a favorite of cookie lovers of all ages! Sweet, chewy peanut butter cookies meet a crunchy coating of sugar before baking, crowned with a milk chocolate “blossom” while they’re warm. The perfect peanut butter-chocolate indulgence! Ingredients US Customary – Metric 1-3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter , room temperature (1 stick) 1/2 cup granulated sugar , plus an extra 1/4 cup for rolling 1/2 cup light brown sugar , lightly-packed 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter (not "natural" peanut butter) 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 40 to 42 milk chocolate kisses , unwrapped Instructions In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat butter until smooth. Cream the butter with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the light b

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites | Easy + Healthy Frozen Dessert Recipe | Under 100 Calories

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These frozen chocolate covered peanut butter banana bites are the perfect healthy warm weather treat. Keep a batch in the freezer for easy snacking and enjoy two bites for less than 100 calories! INGREDIENTS 3 ripe bananas 1/3 cup natural peanut butter 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 2 teaspoons coconut oil INSTRUCTIONS Peel and slice bananas into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Line a platter or small baking sheet with parchment paper. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter on a banana slice and top with another banana slice to make a little banana peanut butter sandwich. Keep doing this until all banana slices are used and you have about 30 bites. Place bites on two parchment lined platters or plates and place in the freezer to harden for about 1 hour. Once banana bites have been in the freezer for over an hour, melt your chocolate by adding chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir and microwave in additional 30 second increments until chocolate i

Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log

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10 MINUTE PREP CREAMY, SWEET AND TANGY CHEESE LOG WITH CRANBERRIES AND PISTACHIOS IS THE EASIEST YET MOST IMPRESSIVE APPETIZER YOU WILL EVER MAKE! This festive cheese log can be made DAYS in advance so it’s the perfect stress-free appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday party! YAY for easy entertaining! and YAY for the best Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log! INGREDIENTS Cranberry Pistachio Coating 1 1/4 cups cranberries 1 cup shelled roasted, salted pistachios Cheese Log 7-8 oz. goat cheese log or tub 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 tsp EACH ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt, dried thyme, dried rosemary 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup Cranberry Pistachio Coating mixture (in directions) Garnish honey INSTRUCTIONS Add cranberries and pistachios to your food processor and chop into small pieces (but don't over-process). Remove ½ cup and add it to a medium bowl. Add all remaining Goat Cheese Log ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine. Add this cheese

The Perfect Soft Gingerbread Cookies {Easy Recipe!}

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If you need an easy recipe for chewy and soft gingerbread cookies from scratch, you’ve come to the right place! Tastes just like the traditional recipe! It wouldn't surprise me if these gingerbread cookies turn into the real stars of your Christmas celebration! This recipe makes the perfect cookies every time, nicely spiced with warm ginger, cinnamon, molasses and more. So why not make this timeless classic for the holiday season? They are perfect for cut outs! | #christmas #christmascookies #christmasfood #christmasrecipes #holidaybaking #xmascookies #xmas #cookieexchange #easybakingrecipe #cookierecipe #gingerbread #gingerbreadcookies Ingredients 1 cup butter softened 1 cup light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 cup molasses NOT blackstrap 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar OR white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Dry Ingredients: 5 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Gingerbread Spice Mix: 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon groun

Classic Gingerbread Cookie

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This Classic Gingerbread Cookies recipe includes molasses and makes soft, sweet and lightly spiced cookies. It’s the perfect cookie for shaping and decorating! We love making gingerbread men, Christmas trees and snowflakes, but really any shape would work! These soft gingerbread cut-out cookies are sweet, soft, and lightly spiced. They will quickly become a family favorite for the holidays! INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter (2 sticks), at room temperature (salted or unsalted) 1 cup granulated white sugar 1 egg 1 cup light or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap or cooking molasses) 2 tablespoons white vinegar 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves INSTRUCTIONS Add the butter and sugar to a large bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer) and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about three minutes, using a hand mixer or the paddle attachment on your stand mixer. Scrape down the sides as