LUNCH

CHICKEN FAJITA SHEET PAN MEAL

CHICKEN FAJITA SHEET PAN MEAL

MAKES: 4 servings · PREP TIME: 15 minutes · COOK TIME: 30 minutes There is nothing quite like perfectly crispy chicken skin. That is why I opted to use skin-on chicken thighs for this recipe instead of the boneless, skinless breasts that a typical chicken fajita...

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GARLIC AND HERB SKILLET RIB-EYES

GARLIC AND HERB SKILLET RIB-EYES

MAKES: 2 servings · PREP TIME: 5 minutes · COOK TIME: 12 minutes There is nothing quite like a perfectly seared rib-eye that has been basted in butter—or, in this case, butter-flavored coconut oil. Generously seasoning the steak with salt and pepper and then cooking...

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JALAPEÑO POPPER CHICKEN SALAD

JALAPEÑO POPPER CHICKEN SALAD

MAKES: 8 servings · PREP TIME: 15 minutes (not including time to cook chicken and bacon) With or without the buns, this chicken salad is amazing. It is one of my favorite recipes to meal prep because it tastes better and better as the days go on. If you don’t want to...

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SWEET AND SPICY BARBECUE RIBS

SWEET AND SPICY BARBECUE RIBS

MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 2½ hours What screams summer better than juicy, fall-off-the-bone barbecue ribs? Of course, they are amazing year-round, but there is something uniquely pleasing about a big ol’ platter of messy ribs, enjoyed by...

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STEAK DAVID

STEAK DAVID

MAKES: 4 servings · PREP TIME: 15 minutes (not including time to make hollandaise) · COOK TIME: 15 minutes This recipe pays homage to all the years I worked at the iconic Seattle restaurant 13 Coins. Steak David was my absolute favorite dish on the menu, and I...

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GINGERED PEPPER STEAK SKILLET

GINGERED PEPPER STEAK SKILLET

MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 15 minutes, plus 20 minutes to marinate · COOK TIME: 10 minutes This is one of my favorite quick and easy meals for busy weeknights. It has minimal ingredients, maximum flavor, and comes together in less than thirty minutes of hands-on...

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BEEF RAGOUT

BEEF RAGOUT

MAKES: 6 servings · PREP TIME: 20 minutes · COOK TIME: 40 minutes The savory meat sauce in this recipe reminds me of a cross between sloppy Joe mix and beef stew. It is good old-fashioned comfort food at its finest. This dish is a great way to use up leftovers. Have...

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SESAME CHICKEN EGG ROLL IN A BOWL

SESAME CHICKEN EGG ROLL IN A BOWL

MAKES: 8 servings · PREP TIME: 15 minutes · COOK TIME: 20 minutes Anyone who knows me knows that I am obsessed with the Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe from my book Craveable Keto. I eat it multiple times per week. When I find a recipe I like, I stick with it. I am the...

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BEEF RAMEN

BEEF RAMEN

MAKES: 4 servings · PREP TIME: 15 minutes · COOK TIME: 20 minutes I certainly don’t want to offend any traditionalists or ancient cultures with my very Americanized low-carb version of ramen, but ramen has been one of my favorite foods ever since I started eating...

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Hearty Italian Stew

Hearty Italian Stew

Serves: 3-4 Preparation time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2  cup yellow onion, diced 1/2 cup carrot, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 lb. ground mild Italian sausage 1/2 medium green bell pepper 1 tbsp. tomato paste 4 cups chicken stock 8...

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