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I made a homemade version of Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper that was not only easy, it had much better ingredients t...

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (you can substitute olive or vegetable oil)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups corn (frozen is fine)
  • 1 small can sliced black olives
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced mild green chiles
  • 4 tablespoons taco seasoning* (about 1 packet)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 3/4 cup natural, non-MSG beef broth
  • 2 cups dried elbow macaroni pasta (can substitute whole wheat if desired)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (medium or sharp, your choice)
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded (you could use Pepper Jack)
4.2/5 (13 Votes)

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There are a few things I love about this recipe: It is how easy it is to make, without fancy ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (you can substitute olive or vegetable oil)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 3/4 cup natural, non-MSG beef broth
  • 2 cups dried elbow macaroni pasta (can substitute whole wheat if desired)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (medium or sharp, your choice)
4.5/5 (10 Votes)

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You get the best of two world in this Cheeseburger Quesadillas recipe

  • 1 1/4 pounds ground sirloin
  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 24 dill pickle chips plus 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2-cups)
  • Cooking spray
4.5/5 (10 Votes)

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This one is dee-licious. With the same, much loved flavor profile of honey garlic shrimp, we get to enjoy everyoneâ...

  • Sauce:
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs/breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
4.5/5 (10 Votes)

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In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti or angel hair according to package directions until al dente

  • 12 oz. spaghetti or angel hair
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 c. diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 3 c. baby spinach
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream
  • 1/3 c. grated Parmesan
  • Basil, for garnish
4.5/5 (10 Votes)

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For this ham & beans recipe, you can use either dried pinto beans or dried great northern beans

  • 2 cups dried beans, about one pound
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • Water - enough to fully cover beans by an inch
  • 1 smoked ham bone with plenty of meat still on it, or chunks of ham
4.2/5 (16 Votes)

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A simple and refreshing pasta salad that works perfectly during the hotter months of summer

  • 1 pound thick cut bacon, cooked and cut into bite size pieces
  • 12 ounces Fusili pasta
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 3 cups green leaf lettuce, chopped and loosely packed
  • 3 tablespoons cold water or milk
  • Freshly ground black pepper
4.5/5 (10 Votes)

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Skinny Grilled Pineapple Chicken Sandwich by Skinny Mom Team | May 17, 2014 Print Share Favorite This If you’re ...

  • Chili Mayonnaise:
  • 4 — 4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups of reduced-sodium teriyaki marinade (nutrition calculated with 1/2 cup)
  • 3 Tbsp chili mayonnaise (see recipe below)
  • 4 pineapple rings, fresh or canned in it's own juice
  • 4 whole grain sandwich thins
  • 1/2 cup light mayo (nutrition calculated with 1/4 cup)
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 3 tsp Thai chili sauce
  • Optional Toppings*:
  • lettuce
  • tomato
4.5/5 (10 Votes)

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I love Trader Joe'sTandoori Naan (found in the frozen section)

  • 4 Pieces Trader Joe's Tandoori Naan
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup shredded low fat cheddar cheese
  • Garlic salt
4.5/5 (10 Votes)

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Cook chicken breast until done, let cool, and then chop

  • 2 or 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Avocados
  • 1/4 chopped onion
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp Grapeseed Oil Vegenaise
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • (I used all Organic ingredients)
4.5/5 (10 Votes)

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Peel the zucchini (or not, I peeled mine just for the look and munched on the peels while I was cooking) and cut th...

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan or fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 large head (600g) cauliflower, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • the juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 tsp capers
  • 225 g mushrooms, sliced
  • 450 g leftover cooked chicken, chopped (I used grilled chicken)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (to garnish)
  • 2-3 large zucchinis, peeled and julienned
4.5/5 (10 Votes)

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Cook lasagna in a mere seven minutes with this recipe

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 (24-ounce) jar pasta sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 pounds ricotta
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup parmesan, grated
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles, no-boil variety
  • 1 package mozzarella cheese, shredded
4/5 (57 Votes)

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