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Orange Chicken // Freezer Fit

 INGREDIENTS: 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts diced  1 tbsp minced garlic  2 tbsp sesame oil  2 orange + 2 tbsp of orange zest  1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for less sugar  1/4 cup coconut aminos or soy sauce  1 tbsp grated ginger  2 tbsp rice vinegar  1/4 cup cornstarch (added on day of cooking) 1)  Label your 1 gallon-sized plastic freezer bag.  Make sure to include name, instructions, and a use-by date (I recommend 90 days after prep date).  2) Add all ingredients to your freezer bag. Stir gently to combine.  3) Remove air, seal and freeze.  Crockpot Instructions - Thaw freezer meal. - Transfer contents from the bag to the pot.  -Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.  -Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry if needed before serving.  Instant Pot Instructions:  -From thawed, transfer contents into the instant pot.  -Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes, then quick release....

Dollar Tree Dinners // Sweet & Sour Meatballs

  Ingredients: 2 lbs frozen, fully cooked meatballs 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, juice reserved 1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green) 1/2 onion, chopped Sweet & Sour Sauce: 1 cup pineapple juice (from the can) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth. Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker. Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks. Pour the sauce over everything and stir to coat. Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours or low for 4–6 hours. Stir before serving and enjoy! Serve with: Steamed rice, or enjoy on their own. #EasyWeeknightMeal #SlowCooker

Chicken Tortilla Soup // GWQ // MIB

 10-12 oz chunked chicken broken up and added to pot 2 cans Ro-Tel 1 can Ranch Style Beans 1 can black beans 1 can southwest style corn 1/2 Tablespoon each: Paprika, Cumin, Minced Onion, Granulated Garlic, Taco Seasoning 1 tspn salt and black pepper Dump all ingredients into 6-8 qt pot without draining. Stir well and bring to a boil for 5 minutes then lower to simmer and taste for any additional seasonings needed. Simmer additional 10-15 minutes. Ladel into bowl and cover with sour cream, shredded cheese and whatever else you desire.

Home-Made Reese's

  Ingredients: -¾ cup natural peanut butter -2/3 cup almond flour (add a tbsp more at a time if mixture is to wet) -¼ cup pure maple syrup -½ cup chocolate chips -1 teaspoon coconut oil Instructions: -In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, almond flour, and maple syrup. Stir until smooth and dough-like. -Scoop out portions of the mixture and shape them into small ball shapes with your hands. If the dough feels too soft to handle, place it in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to firm up. -In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate and coconut oil together, stirring constantly until smooth. -Dip each peanut butter cup into the melted chocolate using a fork or spoon. Let any excess drip off, then place them on a parchment-lined tray or plate. -Transfer the chocolate-coated cups to the freezer and let them chill until fully set (about 15–20 minutes). -Store extras in the fridge or freezer.

Homemade Ranch Seasoning

  Ingredients 2/3   cup   Buttermilk Powder 3   Tbsp   dried dill weed 3   Tbsp   dried parsley 2   tsp   onion powder 2   tsp   garlic powder 1   tsp   salt 1/2   tsp   black pepper Instructions Mix all of the ingredients together and store in an airtight jar or container. Keep in a cool/dark cabinet or pantry.

White Chicken Lasagna//

  White Chicken Lasagna 2-2.5 lbs chicken breasts-cut into small cubes garlic powder onion powder creole seasoning paprika 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil 1/2 a yellow onion, diced 1 tbsp minced garlic about 48 oz heavy whipping cream 5.2 oz garlic & herb boursin cheese about a cup of freshly grated parm 1.5-2 cup fresh chopped spinach 16 oz oven ready lasagna noodles 16-24 oz shredded mozzarella cheese Ricotta Mixture: 30 oz ricotta cheese 2 eggs 1/2 cup parm cheese pinch of fresh chopped basil pinch of fresh chopped parsley -preheat oven to 375F -cube & season chicken cook chicken in avocado oil over -medium heat until fully cooked -remove chicken from pot & set aside -add onions to pot & cook until translucent -stir in garlic & sautee until fragrant -stir in heavy cream & place heat on medium/low -once at a low simmer, add boursin cheese -use wooden spoon to break down boursin cheese & stir until mixture is smooth stir in Parmesan cheese, spinach ...

Healthy Double Chocolate Banana Muffins // Christine's Notebook

  Ingredients 2   cups   ripe mashed bananas about 450g 1/4   cup   maple syrup 60g 2   large eggs room temperature if possible 1/4   cup   avocado oil about 60g   (or melted coconut oil) OR 3 tbsp whole milk to keep it oil free if the batter looks dry. See note 1 1/2   teaspoons   pure vanilla extract 1 1/4   cups   freshly milled flour about 175g   (or all purpose flour) 1/2   cup   cocoa powder about 40g   (Dutch process for a richer chocolate flavor) 1/2   cup   flaxmeal about 50g 1   teaspoon   baking powder 1   teaspoon   baking soda 1   teaspoon   pink himalayan salt   or fine sea salt 1  cup   chocolate chips about 175 g   semi sweet or dark chocolate Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth. Mix in the maple syrup, eggs, avocado oil (if using), and vanilla until well combined. In a separa...