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Grilled Sticky Sesame Steak Skewers

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Grilled Sesame Steak Skewers are simple and exploding with flavor. Sirloin steak soaks in a simple sesame ginger marinade for a few hours before threaded onto skewers with red onion and grilled until sticks and caramelized. Serves 4+ in 30 minutes.

1½ pounds sirloin steak (cubed into large bite-size pieces)
1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper
6 cloves garlic (grated)
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2/3 cup low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup light olive oil
1½ tablespoons sesame seeds
1 large red onion (diced into large pieces)
1½ tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 1½ tablespoons cold water (cornstarch slurry))
sliced green onions (for serving)
chopped cilantro (for serving)

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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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Skip the previously deep-fried and frozen aisle and make these healthy crispy air fryer chicken tenders! Lightly breaded and seasoned chicken tenders get golden and crispy in just minutes and will no doubt be a hit at your household!

1½ pounds chicken tenders (or about 12)
olive oil spray
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon all-purpose season salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Grilled Balsamic Rosemary Chicken

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If you're looking for a simple and flavor-packed recipe to grill, you must try this Balsamic Rosemary Grilled Chicken! Chicken soaks in a robust marinade of garlic, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and rosemary before heading off to the grill. Serve as is with just about any side dish or slice to top of your favorite salad.

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
4 cloves minced fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 pinches red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon rosemary (leaves stripped and finely chopped)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons low-sodium tamari
2 tablespoons extra light olive oil (or any light, flavorless oil)
1½ pounds thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts

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Air Fryer Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

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You only need a handful of ingredients to make these Air Fryer Crispy Sweet Potato Fries! Seasoned with garlic, onion and chipotle powder, these sweet potato fries are not only healthier than traditional French fries, but also simple to make and crisp up beautifully in the air fryer.

2 medium sweet potatoes
olive oil cooking spray
2 pinches kosher salt
3 shakes paprika
3 shakes onion powder
3 shakes garlic powder
1 darn chipotle powder (optional)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons honey

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Sheet Pan Hawaiian Shrimp and Rice Dinner

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Winner-winner Sheet Pan Hawaiian Shrimp and Rice Dinner! This easy dinner is exploding with Hawaiian flavors. Red bell pepper and onions, sweet pineapple and perfectly cooked shrimp cooks with coconut rice for an easy and saucy one pan meal.

1/4 cup low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons shaoxing rice wine
2 tablespoons agave
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh pineapple juice (optional)
1 pound shrimp ((16-20) peeled and deveined )
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
coconut spray
3 cups leftover cooked white or brown rice
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
2 cups diced fresh pineapple
1/2 medium red onion (chopped)
1/2 large red bell pepper (chopped)
sliced green onions (for serving)
cilantro leaves (for serving)

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Farmer's Breakfast Skillet

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Farmer's Breakfast Skillet is comfort food at its best! Potatoes tossed with bacon, breakfast sausage, sautéed peppers and onions, garlic and thyme is topped with cheese before sliding under the boiler. Serve with eggs as you prefer them and thick slices of buttered toast. Serves 4 to 6 in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

2 pounds small baby redskin or Yukon gold potatoes
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
4 slices thick-cut bacon
1/2 pound breakfast sausage (see notes)
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 clove minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon thyme leaves (chopped)
1 cup grated Tillamook sharp cheddar cheese
6 eggs (cooked to your preference (fried, poached or even scrambled))

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Garlic Blue Cheese Dip

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are a delicious vegetarian snack! Cauliflower florets are quickly air fried and tossed in a homemade buffalo wing sauce and served with a garlicky blue cheese dip. Serves 4 to 6 in under an hour. If the dip is made a day in advance, then the cauliflower only takes about 20 minutes.

1/2 cup mayonnaise (homemade or store bought)
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chives (plus more for garnish)
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 clove garlic (grated)
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
kosher salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoons whole milk (buttermilk or heavy cream, plus more if needed)
1 large cauliflower (broken down into bite-size florets)
olive oil spray
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Buffalo Sauce

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Grilled Cuban Mojo Chicken with Mango Salsa

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Spice up your menu with this Grilled Cuban Mojo Chicken! Chicken breasts quickly marinate in a garlicky citrus marinade before being grilled to perfection. Topped with a simple mango salsa and served with rice and cuban style black beans for the ultimate dinner. Serves 2 to 4 in about 45 minutes.

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves peeled fresh garlic (grated)
1 medium orange (zested (or about 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon))
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice ((about 2 to 3 oranges))
1 lime (zested (about a teaspoon))
1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
juice of 1/2 a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4, butterflied or pounded flat)
2 ripe mangos (diced)
1/4 cup red onion (finely diced )
1 cherry hot pepper (seeded and diced small (jalapeno, fresno or your favorite spicy or mild chile may be substituted))
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (minced)
kosher salt (to taste)

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Fajita Chicken and Veggie Quinoa Bowls (Meal Prep!)

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Packing healthier lunches never tasted more delicious than these Fajita Chicken and Veggie Quinoa Bowls! Meal prep on Sunday and have lunches for 4 days of the week. Quinoa is topped with black beans, fajita roasted (or grilled) peppers, zucchini, jalapeño, onions and sliced chicken. Top with an flavor-packed avocado cilantro lime dressing!

2 boneless skinless chicken breast (butterflied or halved horizontally (about 1 to 1-1/4 pounds total))
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 lime (juiced)
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
1 small avocado
1 handful cilantro leaves
1 tablespoons honey (to taste)
1 whole lime (juiced)
salt and pepper (to taste)
water (to thin out dressing)
1/2 red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
1/2 orange bell pepper (sliced into strips)
1/2 yellow bell pepper (sliced into strips)
2 medium zucchinis (halved and cut into half-moons)
1/2 red onion (diced)
1 jalapeno (cut in half, seeds and stem removed (for less heat) and discarded)
olive oil
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
15 ounces canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
3 cups cooked quinoa (I followed this recipe)
lime wedges (for serving)
cilantro (for serving)

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Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce

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In this Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce, fresh cilantro, parsley and oregano makes for a fun, fresh twist on a classic sauce. Green onion, fresh garlic and oregano make for a flavorful grilling sauce. This sauce is beautiful, glossy and delicious with anything grilled - steak, chicken, seafood or vegetables - you name it!

3/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup parsley leaves
2 tablespoons oregano leaves
4 green onions (light and dark green parts, sliced)
2 to 4 cloves peeled fresh garlic (depending on sized)
2 pinches kosher salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

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