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Easy Greek Chicken And Potatoes

  1¾ pounds medium-sized potatoes, peeled & sliced into wedges ¼ cup olive oil, plus a little extra 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, (8-10 thighs) 1 lemon, zest & juice 1 large teaspoon dried oregano salt & black pepper Instructions  Pre-heat the oven to 390F/200C. Put the raw potato wedges into a large baking dish or roasting pan (in one layer if you can). Drizzle with a little olive oil, toss with your hands and bake for about 20 minutes. 1¾ pounds medium-sized potatoes Remove the potatoes from the oven and nestle the chicken thighs in amongst them in the dish. Add the lemon halves as well once you've squeezed out the juice for the marinade. 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice & zest & oregano and drizzle all over the chicken and potatoes. Grind over plenty of salt and black pepper, then put the dish back in the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear when you poke the me...
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Italian Wedding Soup-from Skinny Taste

1/2   tablespoon   olive oil ▢ 1   small   onion ,  minced ▢ 2   small   carrots ,  finely diced ▢ 8   cups   low-sodium chicken broth ▢ Parmesan cheese rind ,  optional ▢ 1   16 oz head  escarole ,  fresh spinach, or any dark leafy green, chopped ▢ fresh cracked pepper ,  to taste ▢ 3   ounces   uncooked acini di pepe ,  or orzo, ditalini or small gluten-free pasta shape (about 1/2 cup) frozen meatballs Heat a large pot over med-high heat and add the olive oil, onions and carrots, saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and Parmesan cheese rind, if using and bring it to a boil, covered. When the broth comes to a boil, drop the meatballs in, add the pasta and chopped escarole. Add fresh black pepper, adjust salt as needed and cook according to pasta directions, about 10 minutes or until the pasta and meatballs are cooked through. Remove parmesan cheese rind and serve.

No-Bake Energy Bites (from AllRecipes)

  Ingredients 1   cup   rolled oats ½   cup   miniature semisweet chocolate chips ½   cup   ground flax seed ½   cup   crunchy peanut butter ⅓   cup   honey 1   teaspoon   vanilla extract Directions Stir oats, chocolate chips, flax seed, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Roll dough into 24 balls with your hands. Arrange balls on a baking sheet and freeze until set, about 1 hour.

Baked Eggplant Parmesan Stacks from Skinnytaste Fast and Slow

Serves 4 olive oil spray 2 lg. eggplants 1/2 t kosher salt ground pepper 1 c part-skim ricotta 3/4 c shredded part-skim mozzarella 1/2 c freshly grated pecorino cheese 3 T finely chopped fresh basil 1 1/2 c marinara sauce 32 (or more) baby spinach leaves Preheat oven to 450.  Spray 2 baking sheets with oil. Slice each eggplant crosswise into 12 1/2 inch thick rounds (to get approx 24 rounds total.)  Arrange eggplant onto baking sheets.  Lightly spritz both sides with olive oil and season with s & p. Bake until golden brown on both sides (8-10 mins approx) on each side.  Transfer all but the 8 biggest pieces onto a plate. Meanwhile, combine ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino and basil. Make stacks by ladling 1 T marinara onto each of the eggplant slices.  Top with 1 T cheese mixture and spinach leaves.  Repeat layers. Bake until cheese is melted 8-10 mins.

Mozzarella and Pomegranate Salad with Mint

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese in water, pearls or cubed, drained 2 cups fresh pomegranate seeds 1/2 teaspoon sliced serrano chiles 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice Kosher salt and crushed black pepper 1/2 cup chopped or torn fresh mint leaves, for serving Preparation In a large bowl, combine mozzarella and pomegranate seeds. Add chiles, oil, vinegar, lime juice and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well again. Garnish with mint just before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Carrot, corn and squash recipe

> In large pan melt 1 TB butter, then add 2 cups baby carrots or regular carrots cut in 1" pieces. > Cook until almost done, then add 2 cups squash(green, yellow, or patty pan) cook until almost tender, add 2 TB olive oil and 2 to 3 cups of corn (about 3 ears). Continue to saute until getting a little brown, add 1/2 tsp salt, a few grinds of fresh pepper. Add about 12 basil leaves cut fine, toss and serve. > Sent from my iPad

Cuban Flank Steak with Fresh Herb Sauce from WeightWatchers.com

> AWESOME RECIPE!!!!!! > Cuban Flank Steak with Fresh Herb Sauce > PointsPlus® Value: 5 > Servings: 6 > Preparation Time: 15 min > Cooking Time: 16 min > Level of Difficulty: Easy > > If you love mojitos then you'll love the cocktail-inspired sauce for this well-seasoned steak recipe. > > Ingredients > 4 clove(s) garlic clove(s), minced > 1 Tbsp steak seasoning > 1 Tbsp lime zest, divided > 2 tsp table salt, divided > 1 1/2 pound(s) uncooked lean flank steak, washed, patted dry > 1 large jalapeño pepper(s), seeded, deveined* > 1/2 small uncooked red onion(s) > 1 cup(s) mint leaves, or 1/2 cup each fresh mint and cilantro > 1/4 cup(s) fresh lime juice > 1/4 cup(s) water > 2 tsp olive oil > 2 tsp honey > > Instructions > 1. Rub garlic, steak seasoning, 2 teaspoons lime zest and 1 teaspoon salt all over steak; set aside for 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to ...