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Store-bought Rotisserie Chicken

6 Entrees Using Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken

In Main Dishes, Quick and Dirty On August 1, 2012 7 Comments

Looking for ideas for that store bought rotisserie chicken? Sure it tastes great on it’s own, but it can be used for so much more!

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Avocado Salad with Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette

Avocado Salad with Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette

In Quick and Dirty, Side Dishes, Vegetarian On June 21, 2012 6 Comments

A great take on salad – Avocados, summer vine-ripened tomatoes. tangy red onions, and homemade lemon pepper vinaigrette. Takes minutes to make!

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Pasta Primavera Dish - Tomatoes, Broccoli, Creamy Sauce and Whole Wheat Pasta

Simple Pasta Primavera

In Main Dishes, Quick and Dirty, Vegetarian On May 16, 2012 1 Comment

Fresh simple dish with grape tomatoes, broccoli, creamy low fat sauce and whole wheat pasta. Cooks in under 20 minutes!

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Bruschetta with Hummus and Olives Cooking For One

Bruschetta with Hummus and Olives

In Quick and Dirty, Side Dishes, Vegetarian On March 27, 2012 0 Comments

I made this last night (adapted from Cooking Light Magazine) as a nice light dinner to enjoy. It’s really refreshing, especially as we hit the summer months. The… Read More »

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Red Beet and Goat Cheese Salad by Ashley Lojko Cooking For One

Red Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

In Favorites, Main Dishes, Quick and Dirty, Vegetarian On October 17, 2011 6 Comments

Most people do not eat enough beets; for all of their healthy properties, they should be a part of our daily diet. Try this flavorful, nutrition-packed salad.

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Sun-dried Tomato Spread Cooking For One

Sun-dried Tomato Spread

In Favorites, Quick and Dirty, Sauces + Glazes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian On July 19, 2011 3 Comments

A delicious recipe for sun-dried tomato spread and dipping sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes are naturally rich in the nutrient Lycopene, which is a naturally-occurring cancer preventative.

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Baked Kale Chips - Cooking For One

Baked Kale Chips

In Favorites, Quick and Dirty, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetarian On July 17, 2011 3 Comments

Kale chips are light and crispy while satisfying the need for some kind of salty, savory snack. Kale is naturally extremely rich in vitamins.

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Celery with Spicy Cream Cheese Cooking For One

Celery Stuffed with Spicy Cream Cheese

In Quick and Dirty, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetarian On April 20, 2011 3 Comments

This appetizer (or mid-afternoon snack) is quite tasty and filling. Give it a shot if you love celery :)

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Creamy Tomato Soup with Orzo and Pita Chips

In Main Dishes, Quick and Dirty, Vegetarian On April 20, 2011 3 Comments

I feel a bit cheap for admitting this, but I’m a huge sucker for a great bowl of tradition Campbell’s tomato soup. I’ve made my own from scratch… Read More »

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Banana and Yogurt

Bananas and Vanilla Yogurt with Cinnamon

In Favorites, Quick and Dirty, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetarian On March 24, 2011 3 Comments

Sometimes the most simple ingredients can make a really delicious, healthy snack. This recipe is for my favorite healthy dessert believe it or not. It has 4 ingredients and definitely satisfies my sweet tooth while sticking to my diet :)

I can imagine that this would also make fore a yummy breakfast too. It leaves room for you to add additional fruit, or just to savor the simple ingredients as they are.

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