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Italian Sausage and Sweet Pea Gnocchi

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This Italian Sausage and Sweet Pea Gnocchi is a super simple and quick meal for any day of the week. Toasted gnocchi, italian sausage and sweet peas in a simple yet delicious, light and creamy parmesan sauce. Yields 4 (generous) to 6 servings. Note: If serving 6, I usually make a simple arugula salad to go with it.

1 pound italian sausage (hot or mild)
1 pound gnocchi
10 ounces sweet peas (frozen)
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 lemon (juiced)
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for serving)
1 handful fresh basil (torn, about 1/4 cup)

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Grilled Marinated Steak Kebabs

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Grilled Marinated Steak Kebabs; cubes of steak, peppers and onion marinate in a simple homemade marinade, skewered and grilled to perfection. Serve with rice, corn on the cob or a green salad and grilled bread. This recipe will yield 12 skewers and serve 6 with 2 skewers per person.

4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/4 cup tamari
2½ tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
2 pounds sirloin steaks (or ribeye steak, cut into bite-size cubes)
1 red bell pepper (cut into chunks)
1 orange bell pepper (cut into chunks)
green bell pepper (cut into chunks)
1 large red onion (cut into cubes)

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Triple Berry Cobbler

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This Triple Berry Cobbler is bursting with three different types of berries! It's sweet and tart and the berries are cocooned in a deliciously moist vanilla cake-like topping. Serve spoonfuls in shallow dishes with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup half & half
2 cups halved or quartered strawberries ((be generous))
6 ounces raspberries
6 ounces blackberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 medium lemon (juiced)
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
homemade whipped cream
vanilla ice cream

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Cilantro Lime Coconut Rice

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Cilantro Lime Coconut Rice is flavorful and easy to make! Cooked coconut rice is tossed with cilantro, lime zest and juice for a flavorful and tropical spin on traditional cilantro lime rice.This recipe yields about 4 cups and will serve 8 (1/2-cup) servings.

2 cups jasmine rice (or white rice)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
13.5 ounces full fat coconut milk
3/4 cup water (I use coconut water)
1/2 bunch cilantro (thick stems discard, finely chopped)
1 lime (zested)
1/2 lime (juiced)
2 teaspoons coconut oil (melted)

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Honey Glazed Salmon with Fresh Mango Salsa

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This Honey Glazed Salmon with Mango Salsa is delicious! Seasoned salmon is brushed with a simple honey glaze and broiled until perfectly cooked. Top with a fresh mango salsa and serve with rice of your choice for a quick and easy meal or any night of the week. Yields 4 servings.

2 ripe mangos (diced)
1/2 medium red onion (finely diced)
1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 medium jalapeño (finely diced, seeds and ribs removed for less heat)
1 pinch kosher salt
1/2 lime (juiced)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
1 teaspoon avocado oil (or extra light olive oil)
1 teaspoon sriracha (more or less to personal taste)
nonstick spray
1 pound salmon fillets
garlic powder
onion powder
white pepper

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Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats

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Wake up to breakfast already made with Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats! Old fashioned rolled oats soak overnight with milk, yogurt, cream cheese, chia seeds and lemon zest for a healthy satisfying breakfast.This recipe serves 1 but can easily be doubled to serve 2 or more.

1/2 cup old fashioned oats
2 tablespoons protein powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 tablespoons vanilla yogurt (I use a high protein yogurt)
1 tablespoon whipped cream cheese
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla oat milk (or use regular milk with a splash of vanilla extract)
1 dollop vanilla yogurt
1 drizzle pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon white chocolate chips
lemon zest

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Thai Coconut Curry Poached Barramundi

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Thai Coconut Curry Poached Barramundi is simple and delicious! Barramundi filets simmer in a Thai coconut curry broth and is served with sautéed spinach and Thai jasmine rice. A simple dish that's both quick, easy and loaded with delicious flavor.

2 tablespoons olive oil
20 ounces spinach (not baby spinach)
2 medium shallots (diced (about 3/4 cup))
2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup light coconut milk
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
24 ounces barramundi fillets (thawed if frozen)
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (divided)
1 lime (juiced, plus wedges for serving)
2 green onions (sliced thin on an angle)
2 cups prepared Thai jasmine rice (or rice of your choice)

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Piña Colada Margarita

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Two classic drinks collide in this Piña Colada Margarita. Coconut tequila is blended with cream of coconut and topped with a splash of pineapple juice.

unsweetened coconut
1 drizzle maple syrup or agave
3 ounces coconut tequila
1 ounce cream of coconut
ice
1½ ounces pineapple juice (or more if desired)
lime wedges (for serving)

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Crispy Potato and Chorizo Breakfast Burritos

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Crispy Potato and Chorizo Breakfast Burritos are deliciously flavorful and filling! Fluffy scrambled eggs, sautéed red pepper and jalapeños, chorizo, crispy potatoes and cheese rolled into soft flour tortillas that gets quickly toasted in a hot skillet.This recipe yields 4 burritos.

16 ounces russet potatoes (diced)
1 tablespoon avocado oil (or extra light olive oil)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoon avocado oil (or extra light olive oil)
1/2 pound bulk chorizo
1/2 yellow onion (diced small)
1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced small)
1 medium jalapeño (finely diced, seeds and ribs removed for less heat)
8 large eggs (beaten)
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
4 large burrito-size tortillas
1 cup cheddar jack cheese (shredded)
nonstick spray (ghee oil or avocado oil)

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Air Fryer Baja Fish Tacos

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Air Fryer Baja Fish Tacos are a healthier version of the deep-fried classic we all know and love. Cod is lightly breaded in seasoned panko and air-fried until golden. The crisp and flavorful fish is then tucked into toasty corn shells and topped with thinly shredded cabbage, avocado, homemade pico and chipotle crema. Yields 6 (2 tacos each) servings.

1/4 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 lime (juiced)
1 to 2 small chipotles in adobo
3/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 pounds cod (I prefer loins as to fillets, cut into 1½ inch pieces)
1 egg
1/4 cup Mexican beer
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (- store bought or [homemade])
1½ tablespoons homemade baja seasoning
olive oil spray
12 white corn tortillas
finely shredded cabbage
1 avocado (thinly sliced)
1 recipe homemade pico de gallo (for serving)
lime wedges (for serving)

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