Author: Melissa Russell
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Easy Spooky Halloween Quesadillas with Homemade Tortillas
October is BUSY yall! These spooky Halloween themed quesadillas are exactly what you reach for this week when you want to have a little fun at your meal without too much effort! I did make these tortillas from scratch as they taste soo much better but you can buy store bought too. Then I just…
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Healthy Mini Muffins with Bananas
Some of you may know my obsession with mini muffins right now 😅 I just find them so cute! I love using my left over bananas for banana bread but this morning we made muffins! These do not use cane sugar, they are sweetened with bananas and a little bit of maple syrup! The whole…
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One Pan Greek Spatchcock Chicken
Impressive Greek Spatchcock Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes. I’ll be the first to say I cannot stand a dry chicken and this dish creates the juiciest most flavorful chicken I have had in a while. My kids even ate it! If I were asked what dinner I would make for dinner guests, this would be…
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One Pan Mediterranean Ground Chicken and Veggies
Low effort, one pan meal in 30 minutes! Add this Mediterranean Ground Chicken and Veggies to your next meal prep, and I am telling you it will become a staple! This dish is not only super flavorful but it is packed with protein and veggies, making it perfect for building a well balanced plate. We…
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Healthier Chili: Flavorful White Bean and Turkey
White Bean and Turkey Chili! Amazing for meal prep too!! I love a good crockpot meal and chili is a classic food that is so versatile. One of the number one nutrition tips I talk about with my patients is reducing red meats when they’re able. It can be soo hard to change classic recipes…
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Lightened Nashville Hot Chicken
Lightened Nashville Hot Chicken you will want to eat on repeat! Y’all I love a Nashville hot chicken salad and tbh this is a staple at most restaurants here so naturally need to make my very own at home! Nashville is amazing because we have such a growing food scene that I can’t even keep…
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Healthier Whole Wheat Banana Bread
Here is what to do with your ripened bananas! Y’all, I actually would not consider myself a baker but I love a good loaf whether it’s banana, zucchini, pumpkin, you name it! My son Jackson eats peanut butter banana toast on repeat for breakfast, so we rarely have bananas laying around but this week I…
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Apple and Cheddar Chicken Meatballs with Cider-Sage Sauce
All the Fall Feels with this recipe 🍎 Tender chicken meatballs with sautéed apples and cheddar baked in, topped with apple-cider sage dressing 😍 If you can’t tell I’m already in the fall mood — we’ve even decorated for fall (on the inside of our house lol my husband not ready for big Skelly in…
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Lentil and Black Bean Tacos with Greek Yogurt Cilantro Lime Sauce
You have to share this with someone who love tacos! Taco night is the best night tbh but have you ever tried swapping meat for a plant based taco?! These tacos are high in plant protein and high fiber and tasty cheesy and satisfying that you’ll be making these weekly! My husband was even shocked…
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Rainbow Ribbon Salad
In 2025 we are prioritizing health and this summer is the time to stock up on extra virgin olive oil to enhance the vibrant foods of the summer season. The benefits of extra virgin olive oil are vast but are well known for its impacts on heart and brain health, longevity, and improved blood sugar…