Buffalo Cauliflower Dip

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  • 1 – 8 oz package of neufchatel cheese
  • 1/4 cup bleu cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
  • 1/2 cup part skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup riced or chopped cauliflower

Heat oven to 350 and spray a pan with non-stick spray or a very light coat of cooking oil. Reserve half of the mozzarella cheese and put remaining ingredients into a bowl and microwave until the cheese is melty. Stir to combine and sprinke the top with remaining mozzarella. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Enjoy with cut raw vegetables.

Shredded Chicken Bowl

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  • 1-2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 1 bag of coleslaw or brocolli slaw
  • light mayonaise – to taste
  • sweetener of your choice
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • jarred roasted sweet peppers
  • small shallot or use garlic and onion salt
  • salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste
Chicken

Salt and pepper chicken. Place with 3/4 cup water in an instant pot on high pressure for 20 minutes. Alternatively, simmer in a pan until it falls apart. Shred cooked chicken with two forks.

Coleslaw

Mix mayonnaise, sweetener, salt, pepper, and anything else you like in cole slaw with the bagged slaw. Keep the dressing light.

Sweet Potatoes

salt and pepper potatoes and spray with a light coat of oil ie: olive oil.  Roast in the oven at 375 until fork tender.

Avocado Sauce

Place avocado in blender with about 1/4 of water. Add salt and pepper and garlic powder or salt if desired.

Assembly

In a bowl place roasted potatoes and cover with shredded chicken. Next add slaw, roasted red peppers, and top with avocado sauce. Enjoy!

Easy Refrigerator Pickles

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white or cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • cucumbers

    • Optional

  • 2-4 cloves of smashed garlic
  • chopped onion
  • hot pepper or flakes
  • pickling spice

    • Heat water until it is hot enough to dissolve the salt. Add the salt and vinegar and allow to cool. Slice cucumbers and place into a bowl or jar. Pour cooled brine over the cucumbers, cover, and refrigerate. Flavor will intensify over time.

    Healthy Spicy Crunchy Chicken Sandwich

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    • boneless chicken breast
    • pretzel thins
    • lite roll or pita
    • light mayo
    • hot pepper flakes
    • dill pickles
    • romaine
    • tomato

    Season chicken with salt and pepper and grill or air-fry. When done, assemble with remaining ingredients on a low-calorie roll or pita.
    Enjoy a spicy, crispy, chicken sandwich without the guilt of frying.

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