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Seasonal, Holiday, & Special Occasions

Fall

3-Bean Grass-Fed Beef Chili

Butternut Squash Soup

Chili-Rubbed Chicken Breast

Classic Vegetable Soup

Cocoa Roasted Cauliflower

Easy Roasted Whole Baked Chicken with Vegetables

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Hoildays

It’s a Family Tradition

Holidays & Special Occasions

Sunday Sauce & Meatballs

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Spring

AirFryer Chicken Cutlet Milanese with Arugula Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

Creamy Herbed Chicken Salad

Easy Vegetable Beef Soup

Garlicky Sautéed Kale

Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

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Summer

Arugula Salad

Baked Asparagus

Baked Lemony Flounder

Basil Pesto

Berry Spinach Blend

BLT Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing

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Winter

Chicken & Black Bean Fajita Salad

Chicken Cacciatore Stew

Easy Pressure Cooker Chicken Soup

Lamb Stew with Root Vegetables

Savory Chocolate Chili

Simple Caprese Chicken

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Classic Caesar Salad

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At first glance, this may look like your typical Caesar Salad. However, lots of love went into making this simple Classic favorite. I grew the Romaine in my organic backyard garden. The ... More

Simple Caprese Chicken
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