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Easy Smashed Potatoes – Soft Inside and Crisp Outside

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Easy Smashed Potatoes

Potatoes are the ultimate side dish. I will argue that to my death. I love all kinds of other sides – veggies, rice, salad and all the other options. There aren’t many things that I won’t eat, but if I had to choose one side to have for the rest of my life, it would be POTATOES! These Easy Smashed Potatoes are a great way to make your potatoes a little different and they are absolutely irresistible. With a soft and buttery interior and a crisp and salty exterior these smashed potatoes will keep you coming back for more!

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Easy Avocado Chicken Salad – Healthy, Low Carb & Keto

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avocado chicken salad

As much as I love to cook (and I really do!) I really have a problem taking the time to prepare myself a decent lunch most days. Honestly I often fail to even eat a decent meal until dinnertime. Don’t get me wrong, I always manage to eat during the day. Too often though, I find myself grabbing something quick (like a bunch of cookies from a recipe I was testing – don’t judge me!) to hold me over. Recipes like this Easy Avocado Chicken Salad are perfect for me, because I can make it one day, and have a healthy lunch all ready to go for a couple more days. It is loaded with chicken, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, red onion and a simple light dressing and it is delicious!

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Strip Steak with Horseradish Cream Sauce – Quick & 1 Carb

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Strip Steak with Horseradish Sauce

This Strip Steak with Horseradish Cream Sauce is so very quick and easy to make, and it only has 1 carb per serving! This is a recipe that is packed full of flavor, is super tender and is perfect for any diet or lifestyle. A crisp salad, fresh veggies or a loaded potato would be perfect with this. This is a great recipe for anything from a simple weeknight dinner to a dinner party with friends.

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Baked Parmesan Tomatoes – Quick, Easy, Light & Healthy

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Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

Is it just me, or are fresh summer tomatoes at least a million times better than the ones from the grocery store during the winter? I grabbed a bunch of beautiful tomatoes from a local farmstead the other day, so I decided to make myself a quick, healthy and simple lunch with a couple of them today. This recipe is really intended to be a side dish, but sometimes it’s really all I want for a light meal. These Baked Parmesan Tomatoes can also be an easy and delicious appetizer. Making this recipe is very easy – you will slice your tomatoes into thick slices, top them with seasonings and parmesan and drizzle them with a little oil. Then just bake them until they are hot and the cheese is melty and enjoy!

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Cilantro Lime Marinated Flank Steak – Flavorful & Low Carb

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Cilantro Lime Marinated Flank Steak

I personally feel like flank steak is a highly underappreciated cut of beef. It is considerably less expensive per pound than many other steaks, it cooks a lot faster than thicker pieces of meat, and it is great for so many things from fajitas, salads, sandwiches and mostly as a vehicle for a delicious marinade. This Cilantro Lime Marinated Flank Steak is super easy to make, great to throw on the grill and serve to guests, low carb (only 1 net carb/serving!) and LOADED with flavor. Try it out for yourself and see!

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Rosemary Parmesan Focaccia Bread – Fresh and Easy!

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Rosemary Parmesan Focaccia Bread

Focaccia bread is such a simple, rustic and amazing thing to make from scratch. In my opinion, store bought bread can never really stack up to homemade, and focaccia bread is no exception. This rosemary parmesan focaccia bread is made with just a few easy steps. It is soft with crisp edges and has just the right amount of parmesan, salt, rosemary and olive oil on top. Serve this with anything from a fresh, crispy salad to a hearty bowl of pasta or use it to make a fantastic sandwich. This bread may be the star of the show at your next dinner!

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Cacio e Pepe – An Easy, Creamy & Decadent Pasta

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There really aren’t a lot of things in this world that I love more than pasta.  I mean, sure, I like my kids and my husband but I LOVE pasta (kidding).  Now imagine taking this amazing culinary creation and coating it with butter, cheese and just enough cracked pepper.  Sounds pretty simple, right?  It is. … Read more