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So yesterday I went to my friend's garden and got a TON of cherry tomatoes

  • 1 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c whole wheat flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 t dried Italian seasoning
  • 5 T unsalted butter, fat free! cold and cut into cubes
  • 2 T shortening, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1/2 c skim milk
  • 2 1/2 pints heirloom cherry tomatoes
  • 2 T fresh basil, cut into chiffonade (thin strips)
  • 1 T evoo (extra virgin olive oil)
4.7/5 (54 Votes)

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Brown ground beef in a large pot over med-high heat, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat as it cooks

  • 1 lb grass fed beef or bison
  • 1 small organic onion
  • 1 can organic crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can organic kidney beans
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ – 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 chipolte peppers, chopped
4.5/5 (2 Votes)

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We are not talking about going cheap here, but traveling smart

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This recipe is a healthy alternative to the more classic French toast because it uses olive oil instead of butter

  • Sliced Bread
  • Egg
  • Cinnamon
4.1/5 (22 Votes)

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With a healthy dose of protein, savoury tuna and delicious cheese pair well with a salad for a quick meal

  • 1 can tuna in water, drained
  • seasonings to taste (eg., fresh or dried parsly, chopped green onions or dried onion flakes, cracked black pepper)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise (or, for reduced calories, use Walden Farms mayo-type spread)
  • 4 slices weight Watcher's whole wheat or Squirrelly light sprouted grain bread
  • 4 slices cheese eg., whole or light cheddar (or reduce calories further with 8 wedges light Laughing Cow cheese, each sliced in half)
4.3/5 (121 Votes)

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Looking for a meal that costs less than 5 dollars? Look no further!

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Make the best use of juicer pulp and a few other healthy twists on your traditional, tasty, breakfast muffin!

  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Vanilla Protein Powder*
  • 1 T Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup
  • 6 oz Low Carb Yogurt**
  • 2 Eggs
  • Pulp of 6 large Carrots***
  • 2 small Green Apples***
  • 1 fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup dried Cranberries
3.5/5 (113 Votes)

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