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Cheesy Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

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In this glorious one-pan Cheesy Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet, onions and garlic cook with seasoned ground beef, rice, tomatoes and corn in a simple sauce. Topped with copious amounts of cheese and all your favorite fixings and serve with tortilla chips. This skillet meal serve 6 in under an hour.

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion (diced (about 3/4 to 1 cup))
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 pound lean ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
3/4 cup long grain white rice
15 ounces diced tomatoes ( (preferably fire-roasted, I pulse mine in a mini processor for smaller pieces))
15 ounces low-sodium beef broth ( (or about 2 cups))
1/4 cup water
2 cups freshly shredded cheese (cheddar, cheddar jack or colby jack cheese)

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Homemade Key Lime Pie Bars

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These Homemade Key Lime Pie Bars have a brown butter graham cracker crust and are creamy, smooth filling bursting with key lime flavor. This is one of the easiest desserts ever, serving 9 or 16 in about 45 minutes!

1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 13 full crackers)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 tablespoons browned butter
3 large egg yolks
14 ounce canned sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon key lime zest ((see notes))
1/2 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice ((see notes))

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Tahini Nut and Seed Granola

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This Tahini Nut and Seed Granola is packed with nutrition and FLAVOR! Thick cut oats, nuts and seeds and spices tossed in honey-coconut and tahini. Baked until crisp and crunchy and ready to top your next cup of yogurt. Recipe yields 12 cups.

1 cup tahini
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 cups old fashioned rolled oats (I used Bob's Red Mill thick-cut)
1 cup cashews (lightly salted)
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup quinoa
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)

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Make Ahead Yogurt Parfaits

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Grab and go with these delicious Make Ahead Yogurt Parfaits! Vanilla yogurt topped with fruit and granola can be whipped up in advanced and enjoyed as a quick breakfast, satisfying snack or healthy treat!

32 ounces vanilla yogurt (or flavor of your choice)
frozen fruit (choose your favorite!)
2 cups crunchy granola (granola recipes linked in the above post)
8 jars with lids (8 ounces or larger)

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Creamy Lemon Chicken with Spinach

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Creamy Lemon Chicken with Spinach is a simple dish that's flavorful and rustic. Chicken breasts are seasoned with lemon pepper and paprika, seared until golden and nestled in a creamy garlicky, lemon and thyme sauce with spinach. This recipe is great with pasta or rice and with a roasted veggie. Serves 4 in about 35 minutes.

2 tablespoons butter (divided)
1 tablespoon light olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( (about 1-1/2 to 2 pounds total))
4 shakes lemon pepper
2 shakes paprika
1 medium shallot (finely diced)
3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
3/4 teaspoon thyme leaves (minced)
2 tablespoons dry white wine (like sauvignon blanc)
1/2 lemon (juiced)
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth** (optional (see notes))
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
kosher salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
2 handfuls baby spinach
parsley (minced, for serving)

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Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos

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Inspired by one of my favorite pizzas, these Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos are unbelievably delicious! Tortilla chips are topped with cooked dark and light chicken (that's tossed in my go-to homemade sweet barbecue sauce), cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese, onions, bacon and more barbecue sauce. Baked until the cheese melts and the sauce caramelized -- topped with minced cilantro for the ultimate BBQ chicken nachos

6 slices bacon (cooked until crispy)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons olive oil
lemon pepper seasoning
1¼ cups sweet bbq sauce
1 to 2 bag tortilla chips (depending on size)
2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (from one 8-ounce brick)
2 cups freshly grated Monterrey Jack cheese (from one 8-ounce brick)

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Drunken Noodles with Shrimp and Zucchini

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This Drunken Noodles with Shrimp recipe is quick and delicious stir-fried noodle dish with tender shrimp, zucchini and lots of garlic and thai basil. All in a simple, flavorful dreamy sauce!

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari if gluten free)
1 teaspoon molasses
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon chili garlic paste (more or less to taste)
3 cloves minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons sliced fresh Thai basil leaves
1 pound rice noodles
1 pound shrimp (16/20 peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen)
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
3 cloves minced fresh garlic
2 small zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 medium yellow onion (sliced thin horizontally)
1 large tomato (seeded and diced)
1 cup Thai basil leaves (loosely packed )
lemon wedges (for serving)
lime wedges (for serving)

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Easy Cheesy Beef Pasta Skillet

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This easy cheesy beef pasta recipe is simple and delicious! Pasta tossed in a simple sauce and lots of cheese. This recipe feeds 4 to 6 and is ready in 30!

1 pound small pasta
2 teaspoons light olive oil
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 pound lean ground beef
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 dashes Worcestershire sauce (store bought or homemade)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup low-sodium beef broth (up to 1 cup)
2 cups mozzarella ( and/or fontina cheese, grated fresh)
basil (for garnish)
minced parsley (for garnish)
grated parmesan cheese (for serving)

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Honey Dijon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

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This scrumptious Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is everything you want and love, baked on one pan and in your oven. A simple yet flavorful glaze of butter, lemon, dijon mustard, honey and garlic glazes the chicken, crispy potatoes and tender asparagus. Serves 4 in about 45 minutes.

1 pound small baby redskin potatoes (halved)
1½ tablespoons extra light olive oil
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 pound asparagus (trimmed )
parsley (minced, for garnish)
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/2 lemon (juiced)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 cloves of peeled fresh garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

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Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos

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Tequila and lime collide in the most delicious Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos! Chicken marinates in a sweet meets sour, garlicky and a smidgen spicy marinade. Grilled to perfection, stuffed into corn tortillas with crisp cabbage, red onion, queso fresco, fresh cilantro and slices of avocado.

1¼ pounds thin-cut boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 cloves garlic
1 small jalapeño (seeded and coarsely chopped)
2 tablespoons agave
4 limes (juice (about 1/4 cup))
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 cup tequila
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
kosher salt
12 soft corn tortillas (grilled or toasted until crispy)
2 cups red cabbage (shredded)
1 handful cilantro (chopped)
1 red onion (sliced)
1 avocado (sliced)
1/4 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
lime wedges (for serving)

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