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  • Summertime Egg Salad

    Kajal Patel

    Summertime Egg Salad

    Looking for a quick summertime dish? This protein packed egg salad delivers a delicious creamy flavor. Most of the ingredients you already have laying around. I used smoked paprika and...

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  • Tomato-wich

    Kajal Patel

    Tomato-wich

    What is a Tomato-wich? It is just like a lettuce wrap/wich, but maybe you ran out of lettuce leaves… For this quick recipe, I used large, heirloom tomatoes so it...

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  • Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    Kajal Patel

    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    Looking for some holiday recipes?! If you like bacon, you’ll love this recipe! It’s perfect as a side dish for the holidays, and your guests will love it, too. You...

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  • Air Fryer Turkey Breast

    Kajal Patel

    Air Fryer Turkey Breast

    Happy holidays! Here is quick, simple turkey breast recipe. It came out tender, with a nice, golden crust. This turkey was cooked in an air fryer, so depending on your...

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  • Quick & Easy Deli Meat Stackers

    Web Master

    Quick & Easy Deli Meat Stackers

    Not sure what to have for lunch this week? Try these in a variety of combinations for a fresh & tasty hunger-satisfying lunch! No directions needed for this recipe. WeightWise...

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  • Eggs

    Web Master

    Eggs

    Eggs do not have to be green and served with ham to be fun. You can have eggs any way you like!! You can eat them while flying a kite....

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  • Egg Muffin (without the Mc)

    Web Master

    Egg Muffin (without the Mc)

    So I decided to try these yesterday for a breakfast that is quick, easy, and packed with nutritious and delicious flavors. And do you know what the best part is?...

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  • Avocado Deviled Eggs

    Lauren Armstrong

    Avocado Deviled Eggs

    Deviled eggs are a family favorite during holidays or summer months when we cook out. We have our favorite traditional recipe of course. But who doesn’t want a little variety...

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  • Microwave Baked Apple

    Lauren Armstrong

    Microwave Baked Apple

    Thanksgiving is less than a week away! Before you know it, Christmas will be here. My most favorite part of family gatherings during the fall/winter season is PIE. It’s delicious....

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  • Cauliflower Chicken Pot Pie

    Lauren Armstrong

    Cauliflower Chicken Pot Pie

    It’s getting colder outside, which means comfort food! I personally love chicken pot pies. The starchy pie crust and creamy filling can add a lot of extra calories and fat....

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  • Crustless Pumpkin Pie

    Lauren Armstrong

    Crustless Pumpkin Pie

    Pumpkin Pie is a classic holiday menu staple. But traditional pies are loaded with sugar and carbohydrates. This version of Crustless Pumpkin Pie uses Splenda instead of sugar and is...

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  • Roasted Chicken Legs

    Lauren Armstrong

    Roasted Chicken Legs

    Sometimes a full turkey is just too much. Using chicken legs or turkey legs in place of an entire bird is a great option for smaller families that don’t need...

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  • Deviled Pork Chops

    Lauren Armstrong

    Deviled Pork Chops

    These deviled pork chops are nothing to be scared of. In fact, they might be down right heavenly. One thing I love about these deviled pork chops is that you...

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  • Spaghetti Pie

    Lauren Armstrong

    Spaghetti Pie

    Italian food tops my favorite foods list. But it is not necessarily one of the healthier foods to love. So what do I do when a pasta craving strikes?! Well...

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  • Tuna Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    Tuna Salad

    I’m in a hurry. You’re in a hurry. We are ALL in a hurry most of the time. Especially in the middle of the day. I cannot tell you how...

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  • Taco Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    Taco Salad

    Tacos can be funny…. Tacos can be delicious… And tacos can be easy. I have several “go to” meals that I use when I’m in a time crunch or an...

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  • Chopped Chicken Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    Chopped Chicken Salad

    This salad is actually a Crunchy Chopped Chicken Salad, and although alliterations are pretty fun in the grammar world, as a blog title it can be quite a mouth full....

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  • Veggie Chili

    Lauren Armstrong

    Veggie Chili

    If you are looking for more ways to incorporate vegetables into your diet, this veggie chili is for you! This vegetarian chili especially delicious. It has black beans, red kidney...

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  • Buffalo Chicken Dip

    Lauren Armstrong

    Buffalo Chicken Dip

    I explore new foods and create recipes year round. Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of my new favorites. I am more creative with recipes during sports seasons…maybe because we have...

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  • Grilled Asparagus

    Lauren Armstrong

    Grilled Asparagus

    As I’m writing this blog, I am sitting underneath an umbrella with a cool breeze in the air and a nice glass of sun tea in my hand. Not a...

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  • Crustless Quiche

    Lauren Armstrong

    Crustless Quiche

    Two eggs and a piece of bacon walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Sorry, we don’t serve breakfast here.” Good thing this isn’t a bar because life without eggs...

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  • BLT Chopped Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    BLT Chopped Salad

    Knowing that you should avoid certain food is not the same thing as not wanting a certain food (cue bread cravings.) The mind is a very strong thing. You can...

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  • Cottage Cheese Slaw

    Lauren Armstrong

    Cottage Cheese Slaw

    Coleslaw is good for you, but only when made with certain ingredients. The added sugar and ton of mayo are not those “good for you” ingredients. But it is one...

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  • Jicama Fries

    Lauren Armstrong

    Jicama Fries

    If you are anything like Mr. A, it is hard for you to eat a hamburger without the fries. So I set out to find a way to make delicious,...

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  • Dutch Oven Roast

    Lauren Armstrong

    Dutch Oven Roast

    When I think roast, I think of family Sunday dinners. Wearing my Sunday best, a linen table cloth, the “good dishes” on my momma’s table, and way too many conversations...

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  • Roasted Eggplant

    Lauren Armstrong

    Roasted Eggplant

    Roasted Eggplant Taste fatigue occurs when you eat the same thing time and again. Cooking the same recipes and gravitating to familiar foods in the store causes this rut to...

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  • Omelette

    Lauren Armstrong

    Omelette

    This is my go-to meal. What is a go-to meal, you ask? Well, a go-to meal is a meal that you can fall back on when your well-intended plan to...

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  • Cucumber Tuna Bites

    Lauren Armstrong

    Cucumber Tuna Bites

    Sometimes you just don’t want to cook. That is when “assembly only” recipes come into play. These cucumber tuna bites are perfect for those no cook days. WeightWise Recipe Print...

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  • Sausage and Lentils

    Lauren Armstrong

    Sausage and Lentils

    Adapting recipes from other sites is something we (the dietitians) do often around here. We make sure a recipe is not only high in protein and low in carbohydrates, but...

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  • Salmon Fajitas

    Lauren Armstrong

    Salmon Fajitas

    Ahhh… fajitas! The sizzling entrée that catches everyone’s attention at any Mexican restaurant. It’s an entrée worthy of some attention with its bright colors and flavorful seasonings. Most of us...

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  • Cottage Cheese Salad Dressing

    Lauren Armstrong

    Cottage Cheese Salad Dressing

    Making your own salad dressing can be somewhat daunting. I understand that it is easier to buy a ready made one most of the time. But the ready made ones...

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  • Reuben in a Ramekin

    Lauren Armstrong

    Reuben in a Ramekin

    Hello! My name is Jordanne and I’m a dietetic intern from Oklahoma State University. Being from a small German town in Texas, I have grown up eating sauerkraut, sausage, and...

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  • Harvest Chili

    Lauren Armstrong

    Harvest Chili

    When the weather turns cold I gravitate toward comforting meals. Typically a chili or stew hits the spot. But the same old chili can get a little tiresome when eating...

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  • Shrimp Chili

    Lauren Armstrong

    Shrimp Chili

    So apparently it has been the month of chili/slow cooker recipes. I didn’t realize it until now, but this month I have posted a Harvest Chili and French Canadian Boiled...

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  • Chicken Enchilada Soup

    Lauren Armstrong

    Chicken Enchilada Soup

    If you are new to our blog, you might not realize how much I love slow cooker meals. No matter how much I enjoy cooking, quality time with Mr. A...

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  • Goulash

    Lauren Armstrong

    Goulash

    We were having dinner with some friends a few weeks ago, and the food was just amazing. I had to have the recipe for this Goulash. The host was gracious...

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  • Sauteed Cranberry Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    Sauteed Cranberry Salad

    We are in the middle of fresh cranberry season. Those tart little wonders are like nature’s version of sour patch kids. And what better way to incorporate them into Thanksgiving...

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  • Cauliflower Crust Pizza

    Lauren Armstrong

    Cauliflower Crust Pizza

    We have a new and improved pizza crust. One that will stay together. One that you can hold  in your hand. One that you will love. And best of all…one...

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  • Ham, Spinach, and Mozza Casserole

    Lauren Armstrong

    Ham, Spinach, and Mozza Casserole

    We have eggs a lot at my house. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Scrambled, boiled, baked. Doesn’t matter. But I’m a creature of habit…eating the same dishes frequently does not bother me...

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  • Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps

    Lauren Armstrong

    Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps

    When it comes to vegetables, peppers and onions will always be some of my favorites. I know I’m not alone! But there are times when we need a little variety...

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  • Roast and Carrots

    Lauren Armstrong

    Roast and Carrots

    One can never have too many slow cooker recipes. There are so many chili and soup recipes available, so I thought a little variety for your slow cooker is in...

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  • Meatball Skewers

    Lauren Armstrong

    Meatball Skewers

    Meatballs are a pretty big meal staple in the Armstrong household. I love that so many different herbs, spices, and sauces can be used to make each meal a little...

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  • Grilled Pork Chops

    Lauren Armstrong

    Grilled Pork Chops

    There are many, many things my husband and I agree on (and some things we don’t). But one area of tension is his love of ketchup. I try really hard...

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  • Fiesta Chicken Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    Fiesta Chicken Salad

    Hi everyone! It’s Elise, the dietetic intern here this week. I’m originally from Texas, and we definitely like to eat our fair share of fajitas and tacos back home. However,...

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  • Tomato Mozza Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    Tomato Mozza Salad

    I am always looking for easy ways to brighten up my meals. Hence the Tomato Mozza Salad. You might remember this as part of our 4th of July menu last...

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  • Roasted Cabbage Steaks

    Lauren Armstrong

    Roasted Cabbage Steaks

    This month I am committed to giving you new types of recipes that will help you enjoy your food. Just how committed, you ask? Well, I tried a new way...

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  • Cauliflower Alfredo

    Lauren Armstrong

    Cauliflower Alfredo

    Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is one of my favorite pasta dishes, but unfortunately it is loaded in carbs and fat. This recipe is a great alternative to alfredo, and is much...

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  • Spinach Feta Meatloaf

    Lauren Armstrong

    Spinach Feta Meatloaf

    Some people do meatless Mondays. But not us. We do either meatball Monday or meatloaf Monday. Veggies are welcome of course, but there is always a protein there. This week...

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  • Taco Bake

    Lauren Armstrong

    Taco Bake

    It has been awhile since our last recipe post. Most of our recent blogs have been geared toward the New Year, changing behavior, and even getting back on track with...

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