Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili

Another not super healthy recipe, but Karl and I love this one, especially when it's cold out. It packs lots of flavor. Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili serves 4 recipe found in Better Homes and Garden I love this recipe! 3 cups tortilla chips 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut in bite-size pieces 2 teaspoons cooking oil 2 19 ounce cans cannelini beans, rinsed and drained 6 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese with...

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Ham Dinner to Split Pea Soup in the Slow Cooker

Karl and I had a tasty ham dinner and then I took the bone and extra meat and made split pea soup in the slow cooker! Delicious. From this.... Healthy ham dinner Slow Cooker Split Pea Sausage (I used ham...) Soup Serves 6-8 recipe found on All Recipes 1 pound dried split peas 10 cups water 1 pound smoked sausage of your choice, sliced (i used ham and ham bone) 5 cubes chicken bouillon 1 1/2 cups chopped carrot 1 cup chopped celery 2 potatoes,...

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Seared Pork Tortas

A nice little sandwich, except don't do what I did and burn the baguette. I had to improvise with buns! Seared Pork Tortas 4 servings recipe found on My Recipes Don't burn the bread.... 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 (2-ounce) boneless center-cut pork loin chops (1/4 inch thick) 1 (12-ounce) baguette, cut in half horizontally 1/2 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons refrigerated...

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Orzo with Roasted Vegetables

A bit of a pain to make, but Karl and I love this recipe. It's really fresh tasting and makes our house smell really good when all the veggies are roasting in the oven. Orzo with Roasted Vegetables serves 6 recipe found online (Better Homes and Garden) Love this stuff. Who would've thought eggplant could taste so good? 1 small eggplant, peeled and 3/4-inch diced 1 red bell pepper, 1-inch diced 1 yellow bell pepper, 1-inch diced 1...

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Chicken Enchiladas

Okay...okay....not the healthiest but these are so GOOD and serve a ton of people! My church usually makes these during Lent. Chicken Enchiladas serves 12 recipe from Barb Halverson and Jim Wright (Transfiguration Lutheran Church members) Best chicken enchiladas on the planet 1 (20 oz.) package of chicken breasts (I use a rotisserie chicken) 1/2 onion, chopped 1 (10-3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup 1 (19-oz.) can of enchilada sauce 1...

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Roasted Salmon Recipe - Mediterranean

Mediterranean Salmon serves 2 recipe found in Snacking in the Kitchen blog Awesome salmon recipe Olive oil 2 4-6 ounce salmon fillets (skin removed and wild over farm raised) Salt and pepper to taste 1 tomato, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 10 green olives, roughly chopped 1 shallot, finely diced 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced fresh dill 1 lemon, sliced 2-4 tablespoons of wine (I used Sauvignon Blanc) Directions 1. Preheat oven...

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