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Gloriously Healthy Green Salad with Sriracha Peanut Dressing

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This Gloriously Healthy Green Salad with Sriracha Peanut Dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish packed with nutritious ingredients. The combination of fresh greens, crunchy vegetables, and creamy peanut dressing with a hint of sriracha creates a delicious harmony of flavors and textures. It's perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish. Ingredients: 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, kale, and arugula 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated ginger 2 tablespoons water Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Shred the

Strawberry Trifle Parfait

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Indulge in the delightful layers of fresh strawberries, creamy whipped cream, smooth vanilla yogurt, and crunchy granola in this Strawberry Trifle Parfait. A perfect dessert that's both visually appealing and irresistibly tasty. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced 1 cup whipped cream 1 cup vanilla yogurt 1 cup granola 1/4 cup honey Mint leaves for garnish Instructions: Put a layer of diced strawberries at the bottom of each serving glass Put some whipped cream on top of the strawberries The next step is to add vanilla yogurt on top of the whipped cream Spread the granola out evenly on top of the yogurt Spread honey on top of the granola Stack the layers again and again until the glass is full Add a dollop of whipped cream on top to finish Add some fresh mint leaves as a garnish Put it in the fridge for at least an hour before you serve it

Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie

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A comforting and easy-to-make chicken pot pie cooked slowly in a crockpot, with a flaky crescent roll crust baked to perfection. Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 1 can 10 5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent rolls Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine cubed chicken, frozen vegetables, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender Preheat oven to 375F 190C Transfer the cooked mixture from the slow cooker to a baking dish Unroll crescent rolls and place them over

Greek Chickpea Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing

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The flavors of the Mediterranean come together in this Greek Chickpea Salad, which is both healthy and refreshing. It tastes sweet and sour, and goes well with the crunchy vegetables and creamy feta cheese. It's great as a side dish or by itself as a light meal. Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cucumber, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey lemon dressing ingredients, then pour it over the salad Toss everything together until well combined Gent

Walnut Chickpea Burgers

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These hearty walnut chickpea burgers are a great vegan meal choice because they are full of protein and flavor. Chickpeas and walnuts together make for a great texture, and spices and aromatics make the taste even better. Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup walnuts 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions: In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for 5 minutes to form a gel-like consistency In a food processor, combine chickpeas, walnuts, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and the flaxseed mixture Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky Form the mixture into burger patties Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat Cook the patties for 4-5

Meatball Pepperoni Hoagies

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A tasty change from the usual meatball sub is these Meatball Pepperoni Hoagies. For the ultimate comfort food experience, toasted hoagie rolls are piled high with juicy meatballs, zesty marinara sauce, gooey melted cheese, and salty pepperoni. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 egg, beaten 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup marinara sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni 4 hoagie rolls, split Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F Put breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl Mix the ground beef and cheese together Mix everything together well Make meatballs out of the mixture that are about an inch across The meatballs should be put on a bakin