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Classic Minestrone Soup

Classic Minestrone Soup

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Classic Minestrone Soup

It’s hard to beat a hot bowl of Classic Minestrone Soup! From the colorful herbs and veggies to the creamy beans and tender pasta, each bite is full of robust Italian flavors. It’s hearty, satisfying, and the perfect addition to any menu! Loved by grown-ups and kiddos alike, it’s no wonder minestrone has long been a family favorite.

In my recipe for Classic Minestrone Soup, I’ve put together a delicious line-up of nature’s best and brightest flavors to bring you a soup worth remembering. Both satisfying and waistline friendly, this soup is the perfect addition to your menu!

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Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes

Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes

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Looking for a quick and easy side that your family will love? Try these delicious Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes and forget about the frozen fries! With their crispy skins and creamy interiors, they’re perfectly at home piled up next to roast chicken or served as home fries come breakfast time. Even better, by choosing a variety of colorful taters, you’ve got a side that looks as good as it tastes!

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Weeknight Mac and Cheese

Weeknight Mac and Cheese

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Weeknight Mac and Cheese

I’ve got a fantastic recipe for you today! If you’re looking for a little homey comfort that won’t blow the ole’ calorie budget, you’ve got to try my Weeknight Mac and Cheese! With a few smart substitutions and sneaky tweaks, you can enjoy this childhood favorite for just a fraction of the calories. Super creamy and cheesy, I think your whole family will love it–mine certainly did!

Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? Perfectly cooked elbow pasta covered with thick and gooey cheese sauce–the epitome of comfort food! It’s warm and satisfying and can please even your pickiest eater, but with some recipes pushing upwards of 1000 calories per serving (!), mac and cheese isn’t exactly waistline friendly.

Refusing to relegate mac and cheese to special occasions only, I wanted to come up with a recipe that I could feel good serving to my family any night of the week. A mac that makes for the perfect side but with enough nutritional heft to stand alone as a cozy and satisfying lunch. And perhaps most importantly, a recipe that my whole crew would LOVE.

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Hummingbird Breakfast Cookies

Hummingbird Breakfast Cookies

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Hummingbird Breakfast Cookies

Looking for something sweet and wholesome to add to your breakfast spread? Made with banana, pineapple, pecans, coconut, warm spices, and whole grains, these island-inspired Hummingbird Breakfast Cookies are just what you need to start the day off right!

I love the whole idea of breakfast cookies, don’t you? They’re easy to grab on a busy morning and just begging to be packed in a lunch box. But cookies for breakfast? It all comes down to the recipe and I’ll tell you, finding the right balance between ‘healthy’ and ‘tasty’ can be tricky. Too much fat and sugar and you’ll just feel like you’re eating…well…cookies. Too little and you’re left with a flavorless hockey puck.

So what makes this recipe that’s inspired by the beloved Hummingbird Cake worthy of the most important meal of the day? Keep reading to find out!

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Colcannon with Leeks & Kale

Colcannon with Leeks & Kale

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colcannon with leeks and kale

If you’re looking for something traditional to add to your St. Patrick’s Day menu, this recipe for Colcannon with Leeks & Kale is an Irish classic! The epitome of rustic comfort food, you’ll love the savory flavor of this humble Irish staple. Creamy mashed potatoes come together with gently sautéed leeks and kale to make the perfect side, whether you’re enjoying a hearty stew or your favorite roasted chicken. So if you want something equally authentic and delicious to add to your St. Patty’s Day table, look no further than this recipe for Colcannon with Leeks & Kale!

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Cheddar & Herb Beer Bread

Cheddar & Herb Beer Bread

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Cheddar & Herb Beer Bread

Today I’m excited to share with you the recipe for this savory and delicious Cheddar & Herb Beer Bread! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, this rustic quick bread comes together in a snap and would be perfect for your St. Patty’s menu. I think your whole family will love it!

There’s just something about freshly baked bread, isn’t there? Anytime I make bread, all four of the boys seem to magically appear in the kitchen, sniffing around and asking the age-old question, ‘What’s for dinner, Mom?’ When I served up this warm and cheesy loaf with dinner tonight, even my pickiest eater ate every last bite of his slice and asked for seconds. I’d call that a major win!

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Hearty and Delicious Borscht

Hearty and Delicious Borscht

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Welcome back to The Diet Oracle! Today I am bringing you a recipe that is loaded with flavor and packs a nutritional wallop. With its roasted root vegetables and savory herbs, this Hearty and Delicious Borscht is the very definition of rustic comfort food!

If you’ve never had it before, borscht is truly a soup worth remembering. Made with fresh beets, the finished soup is a gorgeous berry-red color. Traditionally served either hot or cold and with or without meat, borscht is a recipe for all seasons and can be tweaked to your heart’s content. Both practical and delicious, it’s no surprise that such a hearty and filling soup would have its origins in Russia and Poland.

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Buffalo Sauce and Marinade

Buffalo Sauce and Marinade

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Buffalo sauce and marinade chicken

Here is the recipe for my Buffalo Sauce and Marinade! It is fabulous on Grilled Buffalo Chicken Skewers with Skinny Blue Cheese Dip, not to mention anything else you might want to add a little kick to. With Frank’s RedHot, chili powder, and smoked paprika at play, this is definitely no one-dimensional heat. It’s got the perfect balance of spicy, savory, sweet, and of course, HEAT!

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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Skewers with Skinny Blue Cheese Dip

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Skewers with Skinny Blue Cheese Dip

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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Skewers with Skinny Blue Cheese Dip

I’ve got another Super Bowl-worthy recipe for you today, folks! Though I have never been a fan of wings, I adore some fried chicken doused in spicy Buffalo sauce–buttery with a heat that gets you in the nose hairs, you know what I mean? A woman on a mission, I set out to make the best Buffalo chicken you’ve ever tasted and a dip that’s worthy to dunk it in. Though we can debate whether I’ve actually won the title for best Buffalo skewers, this recipe for Grilled Buffalo Chicken Skewers with Skinny Blue Cheese Dip will definitely light up your taste buds and lighten up your snack table.

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Skinny Blue Cheese Dip

Skinny Blue Cheese Dip

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Skinny Blue Cheese Dip

If you love blue cheese dip, this one’s for you. Though I’m not typically a huge fan of veiny cheeses, I will make an exception for this dressing any day of the week. It’s creamy and delicious with the perfect amount of bite. Oh, and did I mention it has only 45 calories per serving? So next time you want to indulge without hindering your goals, give this Skinny Blue Cheese Dip a try! You won’t regret it.

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