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Overhead view of a chicken fajita salad in a shallow white bowl with sliced chicken, avocado, peppers and onions, black beans, crushed tortilla chips, cotija cheese, and creamy cilantro lime dressing all visible on top of the salad.

Chicken Fajita Salad

Salads

This Chicken Fajita Salad is loaded with juicy chicken, charred peppers and onions, black beans, avocado, and homemade creamy cilantro lime dressing. It's fresh, bold, and healthy - high protein, high ...

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A white matte bowl full of slow cooker minestrone soup topped with fresh parsley, next to a spoon, a bunch of fresh parsley, and a blue and white striped linen napkin on a white marble background.

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

Soups

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup is easy to make and with tender, nutritious vegetables, protein and fiber-rich beans, and filling pasta all in a savory herbed broth, it makes a healthy full meal in one ...

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Chicken breast topped with red pasta sauce and melted mozzarella on a small plate filled with baked spaghetti with a linen napkin and bunch of parsley behind.

One Dish Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

Cheesy, family-friendly, ONE DISH pasta bake! This One Dish Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake is loaded with Alfredo, marinara, spinach, and melty mozzarella topped with juicy chicken breast. No boiling ...

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Overhead view of porcupine meatballs in a Dutch oven with red sauce and topped with fresh parsley.

Porcupine Meatballs

Classic Porcupine Meatballs are a a nostalgic, budget-friendly dinner everyone loves made with tender beef and rice meatballs baked in rich tomato gravy with rice that pops out like little porcupine ...

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