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Ingredients 1 cup dry orzo pasta 1 tbsp olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced Zest of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth ½ cup water (add more as needed) ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional for warmth) 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (garnish) Lemon slice (for serving on plate) Serving Size:  4 servings Prep Time:  5 minutes Cook Time:  12 minutes Total Time:  17 minutes Instructions Cook the orzo: Bring chicken broth and

Ingredients (Lean Version) Serving Size:  4 servings Prep Time:  8 minutes Cook Time:  18 minutes Total Time:  26 minutes Ingredients 16 oz mushrooms (baby bella or cremini), cleaned & halved 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp garlic, minced ½ tsp onion, finely chopped ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt ½ tsp creole seasoning 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (garnish)

Ingredients Shrimp 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp black pepper 1 tbsp lime juice ⭐ Creole Seasoning Mix (make in advance or use store-bought) Use 1–2 teaspoons in the soup. 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice level) ½ tsp pink salt Mix and store in a small jar — lasts 6 months. ⭐ Soup Base 1 tbsp olive oil 6 vine-r

Ingredients Sweet Potatoes 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed 1 tbsp avocado oil 2 tbsp agave syrup (or honey for extra shine) 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp pink salt ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (more as needed for creaminess) Light Crisp Topping 2 tbsp almond flour 1 tbsp melted light butter 1 tbsp agave syrup 1 tbsp chopped pecans (optional garnish) Instructions Preheat oven  to 375°F . Lightly spray a small baking dish with avocado oil. B

Ingredients Crust 1 cup almond flour ¼ cup whole-wheat flour (or oat flour) 3 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil) 2 tbsp honey 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt Lemon Filling 3 large eggs ½ cup fresh lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon ¼ cup honey 1 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt Topping Light dusting of powdered sugar (optional) Lemon zest (garnish) Instructions Preheat oven  to 350°F  and line an 8×8 square pan with parchment paper. Prep

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tbsp light butter 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup low-fat milk (more if needed) 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp chopped parsley (garnish) Instructions Steam cauliflower florets until very soft (about 10–12 minutes). Drain well and pat dry to remove excess water (important for creaminess). Add cooked cauliflower to a blender or food processor. Add butter

Ingredients 1 boneless turkey breast (2–3 lbs) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary 1 tbsp fresh chopped thyme 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 tbsp chopped parsley (garnish) Lemon slices (optional garnish) Instructions Preheat your oven to 375°F . In a small bowl, mix: olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pat turkey breast dry with paper towels. Rub the seaso

Ingredients 8 oz elbow macaroni (whole wheat or protein pasta optional) 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar ½ cup part-skim mozzarella ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 1 cup low-fat milk 1 tbsp light butter 1 tbsp flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 egg (optional — adds classic “Southern baked” texture) 1/4 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F . Spray an 8×8 baking dish with nonstick spray. Cook macaroni until al dente; drain and s

Quick, Lean & Delicious — ready in under 1 hour. Ingredients 1 Cornish hen (1–1.5 lb) 1 tbsp softened butter 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves of minced garlic 1/4 finely chopped yellow onion 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried rosemary Salt & pepper to taste 1 lemon, halved Fresh parsley (garnish) Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F  (200°C). Pat the Cornish hen dry with paper towels. Mix butter, olive oil, 2 cloves of minced garlic, finely chopped yellow onion, pa

Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (4–5 oz each) 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp chopped parsley (garnish) Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F . Line a sheet pan with foil. In a small bowl, whisk: olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, and paprika. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Brush glaze generously over salmon. Bake 12–14 min