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Waldorf Chicken Salad sounds like a scrumptious yet unhealthy lunch option, but have no fear because Blair the calorie cutting warrior is here! ;) If you don't like the taste of rotisserie chicken or it's not available, you can use canned chicken or packaged grilled chicken strips as an easy substitute to save time over preparing the chicken yourself. The juices you can opt in or out, same with the mustard as it can be taken out or customized to your taste. I love all the fresh, juicy and crun...

Bean salad doesn't likely conjure up images of a delicious side dish... until you get a taste of mine! ;) Even bean haters end up loving my Three Bean Salad and asking for the recipe. If you're looking for an easy to prepare side dish that's also healthy and easy to take with you anywhere, try my recipe below. Minced onion and garlic are better than the powders, but you can try both or one or the other and see which you like best. The beauty of this recipe is that it's customizable so mix and...

Ever heard of Enchiladas being a Christmas tradition? Well, they were my Momma's family tradition and I even remember one time when my Momma thought it would be a good idea to get "real" spices from the bodega... and we all ended up with very sour stomachs as a result. Our southern tummies can handle all the fried chicken and biscuits and gravy in the world, but not authentic, super hot and spicy food! ;) Of course, like anything my Momma would make, she used all real products teeming with fat...

I know what you're thinking... another list of things I aspire to, but never implement. But stick with me here and just try 1 or 2 of the below to start off with, then if you are successful with those add another 1 or 2. Before you know it, you'll be ready for the beach or pool in no time! :) If you're like me, just substitute sweet tea for the water. (use Splenda or Stevia as your sweetener)

 

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My secret ingredient to tomato based red sauce is cayenne pepper. Add a pinch or more depending on your taste buds and those you're serving. I'm not a fan of hot and spicy foods, but I love red cayenne pepper in any red sauce for the depth of flavor. Combine it with brown sugar as in this recipe for a sweet and spicy balance that creates a savory effect. You'll love it!

 

Ingredients

o    1 lb Italian sausage, (I use mild, but you can with hot if you prefer)

o    1 lb 90% lean ground beef...

Try this vegan chili with lentils to add some meaty flavor, but maintain an oh-so-lean palate!

 

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 4 tsp. chili powder 1 (16 oz.) bag of brown lentils 1 (8 oz.) can of kidney beans, I prefer the dark red for color 2 (14.5 oz.) cans no-salt diced tomatoes 1 bay leaf (adds a heavy, meaty flavor) 2 (32 oz.) cartons vegetable stock or chicken stock sea salt, fresh ground blac...

Italian cooking is one of my specialties... surprising for someone that looks more Swedish than Italian right? ;) This lasagna is so popular that it's the one dish that is scarfed up immediately by all those around with no left overs! Try making the sauce in the slow cooker so that you can make that ahead, then assemble and bake the lasagna later.

 

Here are the ingredients you will need: 

1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef 

1⁄2 lb Italian sausage 

1 large onion, chopped 

2 -3 garlic clo...