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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowls

June 13, 2018 Leave a Comment

Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls

Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls are quick and healthy and full of southwestern flavor. Perfect for lunch or dinner, they are full of protein. Diced boneless chicken thigh and a and of black beans plus a little cheese sprinkled on top make this a filling and economical one dish meal.   Start to finish these Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls can be made in about 20 minutes. First you saute some onion in a little oil and then add a few minced garlic cloves. Next you add your ...

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Filed Under: instant pot, main dish Tagged With: chicken, rice

Air Fryer Southern Pork Chops

June 11, 2018 5 Comments

Air Fryer Southern Pork Chops

Air Fryer Southern Pork Chops are soaked in buttermilk and coated in seasoned flour. They fry up juicy and flavorful without all the extra calories and fat of frying in oil. Serve with some mashed potatoes, green beans, and creamed corn for a tasty and filling southern meal you don't have to feel guilty about. Perfect for Sunday supper. Just like your grandmother made, but much healthier. I love using my Air Fryer XL 5.3 QT Air Fryer to make light and healthy meals. It's also great for ...

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Filed Under: air fryer, main dish Tagged With: pork chops

Skinny Creamed Corn

June 9, 2018 7 Comments

Skinny Creamed Corn

It's not summer without a big bowl of southern creamed corn. It tastes like candy. Usually creamed corn is made with lots of cream and calories, but not this Skinny Creamed Corn. And it's still every bit as delicious.   This recipe only has 4 ingredients plus salt and pepper. Simple recipes really are the best and when we're talking fresh summer corn, you don't need to add much It's already delicious right off the cob. If you want to add an extra flavor dimension, try adding a ...

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Filed Under: side dishes Tagged With: corn, summer

Country Cabbage Soup

June 7, 2018 13 Comments

Country Cabbage Soup with ground beef

Country Cabbage Soup is a wonderfully healthy way to enjoy cabbage. Lean ground beef is combined with cabbage, stewed tomatoes, onion and celery plus seasonings to make a filling low carb meal that is low in fat and calories. Cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables and it is super low in calories. One cup of chopped cabbage has just 21 calories. Plus cabbage is a great source of Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C. I find cabbage has a delicious buttery taste when it is cooked down and ...

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Filed Under: low carb, soups Tagged With: beef, cabbage

Skinny Creamy Southern Coleslaw

June 5, 2018 2 Comments

Skinny Southern Creamy Coleslaw

Skinny Creamy Southern Coleslaw is a crunchy, fresh tasting coleslaw with plenty of creaminess and the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. It is perfect for summer cookouts and picnics.   A southern cookout isn't complete without coleslaw and this one is virtually guilt-free.  Typically I make a coleslaw with lots and lots of mayo for the creaminess, but there is a way to have a creamy coleslaw without the high calories and fat. This Skinny Creamy Southern Coleslaw has a ...

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Filed Under: side dishes Tagged With: coleslaw

Skinny Chicken Fried Steak

June 3, 2018 2 Comments

Skinny Chicken Fried Steak

Skinny Chicken Fried Steak is a delicious comfort food meal that you don't have to feel guilty about. Serve with peas or green beans for a low-fat southern dinner.   Crispy pan-fried cubed steak is covered in a rich country gravy. Chicken Fried Steak is probably my favorite southern food but it is loaded with fat and calories. To make it healthier and reduce the fat and calories, I dredged cubed steak in a fat-free buttermilk and coated it in just a little flour mixed with Montreal ...

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Filed Under: main dish Tagged With: beef, steak

Skinny BBQ Shrimp

June 1, 2018 Leave a Comment

Skinny BBQ Shrimp

Skinny BBQ Shrimp is a lighter version of the classic New Orleans BBQ shrimp recipe. It is still full of flavor and spice, but I've cut way back on the amount of butter and oil so that it is easier on the waste line. Skinny BBQ Shrimp is a quick and easy low carb meal or appetizer. If you've never had BBQ Shrimp before, it is fantastically delicious. However, it usually has a ton of butter and oil. But I find these ingredients can be greatly reduced without sacrificing the flavor. Recipes ...

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Filed Under: appetizers Tagged With: shrimp

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May 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: air fryer, appetizers, breakfast, dairy free, desserts, drinks, gluten free, instant pot, low carb, main dish, paleo, salads, sandwiches, side dishes, slow cooker, snacks, soups

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