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Chicken Birria Tacos

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If you’re craving a delicious Mexican dinner, this chicken birria taco recipe is exactly what you need. With savory shredded chicken and a crispy cheesy shell, they’re hard to resist and so easy!

1 Rotisserie Chicken
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
2 teaspoons Cumin
2 Cups Shredded Mexican Cheese
12 Corn Tortillas
Vegetable Oil
1 Can Red Enchilada Sauce (10oz can)
1 Cup Coke (or Dr. Pepper or Root Beer, no diet or zero sugar)
2 1/3 Cups Light Brown Sugar (*see note)
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Water

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Grilled Avocado Tacos

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Grilled avocado tacos are delicious, light, easy and surprisingly flavorful.

5 Corn Tortillas
1 Avocado (ripe but firm )
Salt and Pepper
Olive Oil
Queso Fresco Cheese (crumbled (found in the cheese section or by the Mexican products by meat))
1 Lime (cut in wedges)
Pickled Red Onions
1/3 Cup Crema (or sour cream)
1/4 Cup Mayo
1/2 Lime (juiced)
3/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

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Foil Baked Mustard Maple Bacon Salmon

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4 Salmon Fillets
1/2 Lemon
Kosher Salt
Pepper
1/2 Cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup (grade A )
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
1 Yellow Onion (sliced)
8 Slices Bacon
Thyme (or parsley as garnish)

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Orange Creamsicle Cookies

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These cookies have bold orange flavor thanks to fresh orange zest and are loaded with white chocolate chunks for that creamy vanilla flavor. These creamsicle orange cookies will make you feel like a kid again!

2 1/2 Cups Flour
4 teaspoons EZ Gel (or 2 teaspoons corn starch)
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Orange Zest
3/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
1/2 Cup Shortening (or see note)
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar (firmly packed)
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Orange Extract (optional)
2 Cups White Chocolate (chopped, I use Ghirardelli but any bar or white chocolate chips works)

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Garlic Pesto Caprese Burgers

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1 Pound Ground Beef Chuck
1/2 Pound Ground Sirloin
1/4 Cup Pesto
Salt and Pepper
Olive Oil
4 Brioche Hamburger Buns
4 Leaves Green Lettuce
2 Campari Tomatoes (sliced)
4 Slices Havarti Cheese (sliced)
4 Tablespoons Balsamic Glaze
1/2 Cup Light Mayo
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
2 Cloves Garlic (small, minced)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)

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Ramen Chinese Chicken Salad

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Crunchy ramen Chinese chicken salad is made with rotisserie chicken, three kinds of cabbage, carrots, green onions, mandarin oranges and a sweet tangy homemade salad dressing.

2 Cups Rotisserie Chicken (cooked and chopped *optional)
1 Cup The Original Japanese BBQ Sauce (*see note)
3/4 Cup Peanut Oil (*see note)
1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Rice Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (low sodium)
1/8 teaspoon Sesame Oil
1/2 Cup Butter
3 Packages Ramen Noodles (crunched, seasoning disposed of)
1/3 Cup Almonds (sliced )
1/4 Cup Sesame Seeds
3/4 Head Napa Cabbage (chopped thin *see note)
1/3 Head Green Cabbage (chopped thin)
1 Cup Red Cabbage (chopped thin)
1/2 Cup Carrots (shredded on cheese grater)
6 Green Onions (chopped, whites disposed of)
1-2 Cans Mandarin Oranges (drained)

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Baked Chicken Meatballs and Orzo

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1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs (or cracker crumbs)
1/2 Cup Milk
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper (optional)
2 Pound Ground Chicken (or ground chicken thighs )
2 Eggs (whisked)
1 Cup Grated Parmesan
1 Shallot (minced)
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
4 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley (minced)
2 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (minced)
2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary (minced (or use 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning instead of thyme and rosemary) )
Olive Oil (or canola oil)
1 Cup Baby Spinach (optional)
1/4 Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (optional)
2 Tablespoons Oil (from the sun-dried tomatoes jar, additional tablespoon butter if not using sun dried tomatoes )
3 Tablespoons Butter (divided)
8 Ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms (sliced)
1 Shallot (minced)
2 Sprigs Rosemary
2 Sprigs Thyme
3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
Pinch Salt
1/2 Cup Cooking Dry White Wine (or 1/2 cup real white wine )
2 Cups Orzo
4 Cups Chicken Broth
1 Cup Heavy Cream
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
Pecorino Romano (for garnish)
Red Pepper Flakes

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Teriyaki Pina Colada Burger

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Teriyaki Pina Colada Burger is our favorite! It's a secret blend of meat for the juiciest burger, teriyaki sauce, pineapple and a special pina colada sauce.

4 Brioche Buns
2 Pounds The [Perfect Burger Mix]
2/3 Cup Teriyaki Sauce (divided)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
2 Tablespoons Butter (melted plus more for buns)
4 Slices Pineapple (core intact (see note))
1/3 Cup [Pina Colada Sauce]
1/3 Cup Mayonnaise
4 Slices Colby Jack Cheese
4-8 Slices Bacon (cooked)

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Protein Chocolate Chip Cookie Baked Oatmeal in a Mug

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1/2 Banana
1 Egg
1/2 Cup Oats
1/2 Scoop Protein Powder
1/4 Cup Milk
3/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Pinch Salt
1 Tablespoon Mini Chocolate Chips

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Cheesy BBQ Chicken Zucchini Nachos

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Indulge in nachos with these Cheesy BBQ Chicken Zucchini Nachos! It's a healthy dinner idea that the kids will love just as much as the adults!

3 Zucchinis (medium to large )
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin )
Salt + Pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt
12 Ounces Chicken (I prefer to use rotisserie chicken or the grilled chicken I've linked to here)
1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce (plus extra for drizzling over the top)
3/4 Cup Cheese (shredded Mexican or Monterey Jack)
1/3 Cup Bleu Cheese Crumbles
1 Can Black Beans (drained)
1 Large Tomato (diced, *optional )
1 Ear Grilled Corn (or 1 cup frozen grilled corn (most stores, even costco and trader joes are now selling this))
Pickled Onions
1 Tablespoon Red Onion (minced)
Bleu Cheese Dressing

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