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  • Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Roasted acorn squash halves filled with Italian sausage, apple, mushrooms, kale, dried cranberries, and pecans, topped with melted Parmesan. About 40 minutes. Serve it for a fall dinner or as a holiday side!

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  • Boom Boom Shrimp

    Boom Boom Shrimp

    Large shrimp in a light soda-water batter, fried crisp and tossed in creamy sweet-and-spicy boom boom sauce. About 35 minutes. Serve it as an appetizer or over rice for dinner!

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A pan of creamy dijon chicken.

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Delicious Dijon chicken! The whole family loved it, and it was so easy to make. Will be a regular on our menu from now on.

Keto Zuppa Toscana in bowls, one with a spoon.

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I am so amazed at this soup! Found this recipe last year and have made it multiple times; it is TOO delicious!

Creamy spinach chicken bake on a glass baking dish with a portion scooped up by a spoon.

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I had all the ingredients already, so I whipped this up for a quick and healthy dinner for my family. It was very flavorful and easy to make!