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Everything Bagel Mini Pepper Boats
Go to Post: Everything Bagel Mini Pepper BoatsMini sweet peppers filled with cream cheese, cheddar, and salt-free everything bagel seasoning, then topped with crumbled bacon. Five ingredients and 10 boats in about 15 minutes.
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Bacon-Wrapped Pickle Bites
Go to Post: Bacon-Wrapped Pickle BitesDill pickles topped with cream cheese and dried dill, wrapped in bacon, and baked until the bacon is crispy. Five ingredients, one baking sheet, and 12 bites in about 30 minutes.
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Meal Prep Firecracker Ground Chicken
Go to Post: Meal Prep Firecracker Ground ChickenGround chicken simmered in a sweet, tangy, spicy sauce of hot sauce, chili oil, and coconut aminos, spooned over cauliflower rice in four meal prep containers. About 25 minutes, start to finish.
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Bang Bang Cauliflower
Go to Post: Bang Bang CauliflowerCauliflower florets tossed in a sweet and spicy chili sauce, sprinkled with Parmesan, and roasted at 500 degrees until golden brown. About 30 minutes and 4 servings.
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Delicious Dijon chicken! The whole family loved it, and it was so easy to make. Will be a regular on our menu from now on.

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I am so amazed at this soup! Found this recipe last year and have made it multiple times; it is TOO delicious!

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I had all the ingredients already, so I whipped this up for a quick and healthy dinner for my family. It was very flavorful and easy to make!















































































