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SKINNY SPINACH LASAGNA

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SKINNY SPINACH LASAGNA</h2>
<b>INGREDIENTS</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>2 tablespoons butter</li>
<li>1 tablespoon minced garlic</li>
<li>2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme</li>
<li>6 ounces fresh spinach</li>
<li>2 lbs. ricotta cheese (I used 1 lb. whole milk and 1 lb. nonfat)</li>
<li>1 egg</li>
<li>½ teaspoon salt</li>
<li>¼ teaspoon nutmeg</li>
<li>a squeeze of lemon juice (optional, to taste)</li>
<li>12 no-boil lasagna noodles</li>
<li>1 24 ounce jar of spaghetti or marinara sauce (I used Trader Joe's tomato basil)</li>
<li>2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese</li>
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Full directions on: <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/skinny-spinach-lasagna" target="_blank">pinchofyum</a></div>

SKINNY SPINACH LASAGNA

SKINNY SPINACH LASAGNA INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme 6 ounces fresh ...

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Baked Spaghetti

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Baked Spaghetti </h2>
<b>Ingredients</b><br />
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<li>6 cups cooked thin spaghetti noodles</li>
<li>Alfredo sauce (recipe below)</li>
<li>1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese</li>
<li>Italian Meatballs (small bag)</li>
<li>Marinara Sauce (I used a 25 oz jar)</li>
<li>Optional: grated Parmesan and oregano for garnish</li>
<li>Alfredo Sauce:</li>
<li>1 pint heavy cream</li>
<li>2 tsp minced garlic</li>
<li>½ tsp pepper</li>
<li>½ tsp salt</li>
<li>4 Tbsp butter</li>
<li>4 oz cream cheese</li>
<li>3 cups freshly shredded Parmesan</li>
</ul>
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Full recipe on: <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/2014/02/baked-spaghetti-recipe.html#_a5y_p=3614763" target="_blank">thegunnysack</a></div>

Baked Spaghetti

Baked Spaghetti Ingredients 6 cups cooked thin spaghetti noodles Alfredo sauce (recipe below) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese It...

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Sausage, Kale, and Spaghetti Squash Boats

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Sausage, Kale, and Spaghetti Squash Boats</h2>
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<b>Ingredients</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>1 medium spaghetti squash or 2 small spaghetti squash</li>
<li>1 1/2 lbs. Italian chicken sausage, casings removed</li>
<li>1 yellow onion, diced</li>
<li>4 cloves garlic, minced</li>
<li>1 bunch kale</li>
<li>3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling</li>
<li>Salt and pepper</li>
<li>2 tbsp pine nuts, roasted</li>
<li>2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped</li>
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Full directions on: <a href="http://paleogrubs.com/stuffed-spaghetti-squash-recipe" target="_blank">paleogrubs</a></div>

Sausage, Kale, and Spaghetti Squash Boats

Sausage, Kale, and Spaghetti Squash Boats Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash or 2 small spaghetti squash 1 1/2 lbs. Italian chi...

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CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

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CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE</h2>
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<b>INGREDIENTS</b>:<br />
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<ul>
<li>3 cups red enchilada sauce (I highly recommend my homemade red enchilada sauce recipe, which can be made gluten-free*)</li>
<li>16 corn tortillas, halved</li>
<li>2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained</li>
<li>1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained</li>
<li>6 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced</li>
<li>4 cups (about 1.5 pounds) shredded cooked chicken</li>
<li>3 cups shredded Monterrey Jack or Mexican blend cheese</li>
<li>1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced</li>
<li>1/2 cup loosely-packed chopped fresh cilantro</li>
</ul>
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Full recipe on: <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/chicken-enchilada-casserole-recipe/#_a5y_p=1587442" target="_blank">gimmesomeoven</a></div>

CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS : 3 cups red enchilada sauce (I highly recommend my homemade red enchilada sauce recipe, w...

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PINK CHICKEN SALAD

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PINK CHICKEN SALAD</h2>
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<b>INGREDIENTS</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>1½ lbs cooked chicken, shredded</li>
<li>¾ cup diced celery</li>
<li>2 green onions, diced</li>
<li>½ cup grapes, sliced in half</li>
<li>¾ cup dried cranberries</li>
<li>¾ cup strained plain, non-fat greek yogurt</li>
<li>1 tsp smoked paprika</li>
<li>1 tsp seasoned salt</li>
<li>1½ tsp salt</li>
<li>1/ ½ tsp pepper</li>
</ul>
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Full directions on: <a href="http://thehousewifeintrainingfiles.com/skinny-chicken-salad/" target="_blank">thehousewifeintrainingfiles</a></div>

PINK CHICKEN SALAD

PINK CHICKEN SALAD INGREDIENTS 1½ lbs cooked chicken, shredded ¾ cup diced celery 2 green onions, diced ½ cup grapes, sliced in ...

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PALEO TACOS

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PALEO TACOS</h2>
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<b>INGREDIENTS</b><br />
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The ground beef<br />
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<ul>
<li>1 small onion, chopped</li>
<li>2 cloves garlic, minced</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt</li>
<li>454g (1lb) grassfed lean ground beef</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper</li>
<li>1 teaspoon ground cumin</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon ground coriander</li>
<li>1 teaspoon smoked chipotle powder</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon onion powder</li>
<li>2 tablespoons water</li>
<li>The tortilla shell</li>
<li>300g (10oz) cauliflower, grated</li>
<li>2 tbsp coconut flour</li>
<li>2 tbsp tapioca flour</li>
<li>4 large eggs</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper</li>
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The garnish station<br />
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<ul>
<li>1 avocado, diced</li>
<li>1 tomato, diced</li>
<li>1/2 cup black olives, sliced</li>
<li>1 cup lettuce, shredded</li>
<li>More good stuff</li>
<li>Paleo mayo</li>
<li>Lime wegdes</li>
</ul>
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Full recipe on: <a href="http://thehealthyfoodie.com/paleo-tacos-soft-tortillas/#comment-86303" target="_blank">thehealthyfoodie</a></div>

PALEO TACOS

PALEO TACOS INGREDIENTS The ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt 454g (1lb...

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EASTER CARROT CHEESE BALL

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EASTER CARROT CHEESE BALL</h2>
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<b>INGREDIENTS</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>2 (8-oz) packages light cream cheese, room temperature</li>
<li>3 stalks green onion, chopped</li>
<li>1 Tbsp. light mayonnaise</li>
<li>1 tsp. white vinegar</li>
<li>1 tsp. worcestershire sauce</li>
<li>½ tsp. ground mustard</li>
<li>½ tsp. garlic salt California seasoning blend</li>
<li>finely shredded cheddar cheese</li>
<li>bundle or parsley</li>
</ul>
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Full recipe on: <a href="http://www.yummyhealthyeasy.com/2014/04/easter-carrot-cheese-ball.html" target="_blank">yummyhealthyeasy</a></div>

EASTER CARROT CHEESE BALL

EASTER CARROT CHEESE BALL INGREDIENTS 2 (8-oz) packages light cream cheese, room temperature 3 stalks green onion, chopped 1 Tbsp...

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