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American Chop Suey

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American Chop Suey is a classic comfort food. Because it’s a budget-friendly and adaptable one-pot dish, it’s a popular option for an easy weeknight meal.

American Chop Suey

This dish goes by so many different names. You may know it by Goulash, Johnny Marzetti, Macaroni Red, Goulash, Johnny Marzetti, Macaroni Red, Slumgullion, Chili Mac, Hamburger Casserole Slumgullion, Chili Mac, Hamburger Casserole or Beefaroni. But whatever you call it, you won’t be disappointed by the abundance of flavors in this beloved American meal!

What’s In American Chop Suey?

The core ingredients consist of ground beef, sautéed onions, a hearty tomato sauce and tender elbow macaroni. However, there are many regional variations. In addition to our favorite blend of ingredients, many choose to add green pepper, mushrooms and even cheese. Since it’s a flexible and forgiving recipe, you have the liberty to add your personal favorites to the base ingredients.

American Chop Suey

Origin Of The Name?

First of all, this dish has nothing to do with Chinese food in any way. In Cantonese, the character for chop suey is tsaâp suì, meaning “mixed bits.” There is a belief that the take-out dish was invented by a Chinese chef in the United States. Because it’s made out of mixed bits, he named it tsaâp suì. The Cantonese pronunciation was later converted to chop suey by Americans. Eventually, the dish evolved into an Italian-American staple. However, there does not seem to be a consensus on the exact origin of the dish or its name.

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American Chop Suey

American Chop Suey is a classic comfort food. Because it's a budget-friendly and adaptable one-pot dish, it's a popular option for an easy weeknight meal.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. According to the directions on the box, cook the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. Brown the ground beef and onion on medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain grease.

  3. Add the garlic and cook over medium heat for about 1 minute.

  4. Stir in the Italian seasoning, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper until the mixture begins to boil. Then simmer for approximately 20 minutes.

  5. Stir in the elbow macaroni to the mixture and serve hot.

Recipe Notes

We prefer to serve with French bread and a side salad. 

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Piña Colada Sangria

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One sip of Piña Colada Sangria and you’ll be transported to a warm, tropical wonderland!  It’s the perfect summertime party drink and it only requires 3 simple ingredients.

Pina Colada Sangria

Ingredients Needed for a Piña Colada Sangria

  • Moscato is my preferred choice for wine because of its sweeter taste.  I used Middle Sister for this batch.  It goes especially well with the sweet pineapple and coconut flavors.  But if sweetness isn’t your thing, you may want to use a dryer white wine instead.
  • Twenty ounces of crushed pineapple from a can (including the juice).
  • A tropical splash of Coconut Rum adds the finishing touch to this refreshingly delicious cocktail!

 

Pina Colada Sangria

Directions for Making a Piña Colada Sangria

Since summers were meant to be carefree and relaxing, I love easy to make drinks that can be made by the pitcher.  There’s nothing more to it than mixing all the ingredients in a large pitcher, stirring well, and then refrigerating until chilled. It can’t get much easier than that!

Pina Colada Sangria

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Piña Colada Sangria

One sip of Piña Colada Sangria and you’ll be transported to a warm, tropical wonderland!  It’s the perfect summertime party drink and it only requires 3 simple ingredients.

Course Drinks
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the Moscato, crushed pineapple and Coconut Rum.

  2. Stir well.

  3. Refrigerate until chilled.

  4. Garnish with mint, a pineapple wedge or with maraschino cherries. (optional)

Pina Colada Sangria

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Easy Bread and Butter Pudding

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Bread and Butter Pudding is a delicious comfort dessert with a creamy-custardy center and a golden-buttery top.  It’s so easy to make and the ingredients are cheap and readily available.

Easy Bread and Butter Pudding

How To Make Bread and Butter Pudding

Any type of bread can be used – white, wheat, french, brioche, croissants or even hamburger and hot dog buns. Because it’s better at absorbing liquid ingredients, stale bread is preferred over fresh bread.  It’s a great way to get rid of leftover bread instead of letting it go to waste.

Bread and Butter Pudding

First, cut off all crusts on whichever bread you decide to use.

Easy Bread and Butter Pudding

Then spread butter on both sides of each slice of bread.

Bread and Butter Pudding

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

Bread and Butter Pudding

Layer the slices of bread into a large ovenproof dish.  Scatter the raisins and ¼ cup of sugar between each slice.  Altogether you should end up with approximately 3-4 layers of bread.  Then beat together the eggs and ¾ cups sugar into a large mixing bowl until combined.

Bread and Butter Pudding

Now heat the milk and cream in a large saucepan until they reach a boil.

Bread and Butter Pudding

Then pour the boiled milk and cream over the egg mixture. Whisk together until smooth.

Bread and Butter Pudding

Slowly pour the mixture over the buttered bread and let it stand for approximately 10 minutes.  Bake the mixture in the oven for 40 minutes or until completely set.

Easy Bread and Butter Pudding

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Easy Bread and Butter Pudding

Bread and Butter Pudding is a delicious comfort dessert with a creamy-custardy center and a golden-buttery top. 

Course Dessert
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cut off all the bread crusts. Spread butter on both sides of the leftover slices.

  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  3. Layer the bread in a large ovenproof dish, scattering the drained raisins and ¼ cup of sugar between each layer of bread. Altogether you should end up with about 3 or 4 layers of bread.

  4. Add the eggs and ¾ cups sugar into a large mixing bowl. Beat together until combined.

  5. Heat the milk and cream in a large saucepan until a boil is reached.

  6. Pour the boiled milk and cream over the egg mixture. Whisk together until smooth.

  7. Slowly pour the mixture over the buttered bread and let it stand for approximately 10 minutes.

  8. Bake the mixture in the oven for 40 minutes or until completely set.

Recipe Notes

Optional:  Before adding the golden raisins between each layer of bread (Instruction #3), soak them in 3 tbsp of warm brandy or rum. Set aside to cool.

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Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts

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These Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts are the perfect treat for birthdays or any other special occasion. They are soft, sweet, easy to make, and so delicious! Because they are baked and not fried, they taste more like cake and have more of a dense texture than a fried donut.

Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts

How To Make Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts

The first step is to beat the eggs, butter, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.

Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts

Then in a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, salt, and baking powder. Add to the egg mixture and beat until combined.

Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts

Now it’s time to add the milk and mix until smooth.

Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts

Then for my favorite part, fold in the rainbow sprinkles. It’s okay to use the little ball sprinkles (nonpareil) on top of the donuts AFTER putting on the glaze. However, do not put these kind of sprinkles directly in the batter. They will bleed into the dough and ruin the color. Instead, use the longer, thicker sprinkles seen below.

Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts

Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pans.

Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the pans to cool for a few minutes before removing the donuts and allow them to cool completely on a wire cooling rack.

Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts

To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk until smooth. Add food coloring one drop at a time until the desired color is reached.

Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts

Dip the cooled donuts in the glaze and top with additional sprinkles.

Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts

Now it’s time to enjoy your fresh Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts filled with sprinkles!

Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts

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Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts

These Gluten Free Funfetti Donuts are the perfect treat for birthdays or any other special occasion. They are soft, sweet, easy to make, and so delicious!

Course Dessert
Servings 12 donuts
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

For the Glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare two six-count donut pans by spraying generously with cooking spray.

  2. Beat the eggs, butter, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, salt, and baking powder. Add to the egg mixture and beat until combined.

  4. Add the milk and mix until smooth.

  5. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles.

  6. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pans.

  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  8. Allow pans to cool for a few minutes, then remove from pans and allow to cool completely on a wire cooling rack.

  9. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk until smooth. Add food coloring one drop at a time until desired color is reached.

  10. Dip the cooled donuts in the glaze and top with additional sprinkles.

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Coconut Lime Bread

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One bite of this Coconut Lime Bread and you’ll be whisked away to a tropical paradise!  Moist, soft, and slightly sweet, it’s perfect with coffee or a cup of tea!

Coconut Lime Bread

This cake-like bread is bursting with coconut goodness and flavors from the tropics. The delicious lime glaze is perfectly balanced between sweet and tart.  It’s a great choice for breakfast, brunch or a snack. In fact, it’s a great choice any time of day!

Coconut Lime Bread

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Coconut Lime Bread

One bite of this Coconut Lime Bread and you’ll be whisked away to a tropical paradise!  Moist, soft, and slightly sweet, it’s perfect with coffee or a cup of tea!
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Ingredients

Lime Glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Spray 9x5 loaf pan with a non-stick cooking spray.

  3. In a medium bowl, add the eggs, milk, vanilla extract and lime zest. Mix to combine.

  4. Set aside.

  5. Using a stand-up mixer on low speed, combine the flour, coconut, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.

  6. Continuing on low speed, pour in the egg mixture and mix until just combined.

  7. Now add the butter and mix until combined.

  8. Pour the batter into your loaf pan.

  9. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  10. Once the bread is cooled, make the lime glaze.

Lime Glaze

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners sugar and the lime juice.

  2. Drizzle the glaze over the bread. 

  3. Sprinkle with the lime zest. 

One bite of this Coconut Lime Bread and you’ll be whisked away to a tropical paradise!  Moist, soft, and slightly sweet, it’s perfect with coffee or a cup of tea!

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Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad

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This Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad is loaded with crunch and full of healthy ingredients. The delicious, creamy dressing blends the sweet and tangy flavors together. It’s a perfect salad to make ahead of time and great for potlucks, picnics and parties!

Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad

What Makes This Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad Special?

One thing I absolutely LOVE about this salad is that it can last for multiple days without getting soggy. I would even argue that the flavor is enhanced as it marinates in the refrigerator for a few days.

Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad

I also love the versatility of this salad. Depending on your preferences and/or diet restrictions, you can easily modify the recipe to make it healthier or a little more decadent. For example, you can add crumbled bacon, use maple syrup instead of sugar, or substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.

Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad

About This Apple Broccoli Salad

In my opinion, this salad is the best way to enjoy raw broccoli. The sweetness of the apples and sugar go a long way in balancing out the natural bitterness of the broccoli.

Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad

This is my all-time favorite lettuce-free salad. I just love the burst of flavor with each crunchy bite. And best of all, this recipe is super easy to make and full of vitamins and nutrients.

Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad

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Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad

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Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

Instructions

Broccoli Preparation

  1. With a paring knife, cut the Broccoli crown (that's the fluffy looking bright green part on top) away from the stem. Set stem aside.
  2. Pull the crown florets apart, and then cut the small florets away from the small stems that are holding them, and you should end up with bite size florets.
  3. Take the large stem you set aside, and cut both ends off and discard.
  4. Slice the remaining stem into bite size pieces, and put all the Broccoli, stems and floret pieces, in a colander, and thoroughly wash under cold running water until clean. Let drain in colander.

Salad Instructions

  1. In a medium stock pot filled 3/4 full of hot water, bring the water to a boil, adding a little olive oil or butter and a pinch of salt to the water.

  2. Break the fettuccine into 2 inch pieces. Place in boiling water.

  3. Turn the heat to low and cook for 6 minutes, or until pasta is al dente (done, but still a little firm).

  4. When fully cooked, transfer fettuccine to a dish with a slotted spoon or pasta strainer.

  5. Place broccoli in the same water used to cook the fettuccine. Bring the water to a boil, turn down the heat to low, and cook for two minutes.  

  6. Drain broccoli in the colander, and set aside to cool.  

  7. While the fettuccine and broccoli are cooling, wash and peel the carrots. Either grate them with a grater or shred them in the food processor.

  8. Wash and slice the celery. Peel and chop the red and green onions. 

  9. Place the cooled, drained broccoli and the fettuccine in a serving dish. Add the carrot, celery, and red and green onion. Place dish in the refrigerator.

Dressing Instructions

  1. In a small bowl add the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk all together until well blended and then place in the refrigerator.

  2. Wash and chop the apple and then add to the salad.

  3. Immediately pour the dressing over the salad. Add the raisins and then toss all ingredients together to coat the pasta and vegetables with the dressing.

  4. Place the salad back in the refrigerator.

  5. OPTIONAL: Cook the bacon and drain on paper towels. When bacon has cooled, and right before serving the salad, crumble the bacon over the top of the salad.

  6. Serve as a side dish, on a buffet, or as a starter in place of lettuce salad. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

If possible, add ingredients in the order the recipe states.  Make sure you add the apple last and pour the dressing immediately on the salad (the dressing contains lemon juice which helps to keep the apple from turning brown).  All apples turn brown after cutting or chopping, but lemon juice will help to retain the natural apple color.

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Avocado Chocolate Mousse

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This Avocado Chocolate Mousse is not only a healthy choice for chocolate lovers, but it’s also one of the easiest dessert recipes you’ll ever make! It’s so rich, creamy and chocolaty that you’ll forget it has avocados in it. And for those of you on diet restrictions, it’s good to know that this is a vegan, dairy free, paleo, and gluten free treat!

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

How Does Avocado Chocolate Mousse Taste?

I am guessing that some of you are skeptical about using avocado in a dessert. Well, to be perfectly honest, I was skeptical myself. After all, we have been conditioned to believe that an avocado is not a versatile fruit. We love it in foods like guacamole and salads, but most of us are not used to adding it to sweets.

Avocados go especially well with chocolate because of their thick, buttery consistency. The creamy texture makes them a perfect match for rich, decadent desserts. Even though medium avocados contain about 29 grams of fat, they are deceptively healthy. This is due to their high concentration of monounsaturated fat, which can lower LDL cholesterol.

The beauty of this recipe is that you can’t taste the avocado. What you will taste instead is a silky smooth mousse that is full of chocolate flavor with just the right amount of natural sweetener.

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

How To Make Avocado Chocolate Mousse

In a food processor or blender, add the avocados, cocoa powder, coconut milk, honey (or Stevia), vanilla extract, and banana.

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the container. Blend again, making sure all ingredients are blended thoroughly.

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Remove the blending container and cover. Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour, until completely cold, before serving. Serve 1/3 cups of Mousse, topped with a sprinkling of chocolate chips and raspberries. Enjoy!

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Avocado Chocolate Mousse
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Avocado Chocolate Mousse

This Avocado Chocolate Mousse is not only a healthy choice for chocolate lovers, but it’s also one of the easiest dessert recipes you’ll ever make! It’s so rich, creamy and chocolaty that you’ll forget it has avocados in it. 
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a food processor or blender, add the avocados, cocoa powder, coconut milk, honey (or Stevia), vanilla, and banana.

  2. Blend all ingredients until smooth.  

  3. Scrape down the sides of the container. Blend again, making sure all ingredients are blended thoroughly.

  4. Remove the blending container and cover. Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour, until completely cold, before serving.  

  5. Serve 1/3 cups of Mousse, topped with a sprinkling of chocolate chips and raspberries. Enjoy!

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

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Crunchy Asian Kale Salad

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If you love chopped, crunchy salads with lots of fresh veggies and a wonderful dressing, this Crunchy Asian Kale Salad is sure to please even the pickiest of appetites.  You can have it ready in a short time. Just add your favorite toppings and you’ve got a great healthy meal that is satisfying, flavorful and delicious!

crunchy asian kale salad

Why We Love Kale

Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables in the world. This superfood is low in calories, high in fiber, and loaded with an assortment of minerals and phytonutrients. Among the many health benefits it provides are detoxification, heart support and cancer prevention.

How To Give Kale A Softer Texture

Although many people love the crunchy toughness of raw kale, many others prefer their kale to be softened before eating. This can easily be accomplished by “massaging” the kale with a little lemon juice and a pinch of salt. The key is to rub the leaves with your fingers right up to the point where they begin to wilt. Not only will this process tenderize the kale, but it will also reduce the bitter taste of the leaves.

Crunchy Asian Kale Salad

Variations For Crunchy Asian Kale Salad

In addition to what the recipe calls for, you can also top your asian kale salad with crumbled bacon, chopped rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, chopped steak, chopped egg, chopped peanuts or pecans, crunchy noodles or any of your other favorite toppings.

crunchy asian kale salad

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Crunchy Asian Kale Salad

If you love chopped crunchy salads with lots of fresh veggies, and a wonderful dressing, this is sure to please even the pickiest of appetites.  

Course Salad
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Dressing

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop all the vegetables, then dry on kitchen towels to ensure that water has been removed.

  2. Place all chopped vegetables in a large bowl, then place bowl in refrigerator.

  3. In a blender, add the coconut milk, almond butter, lime juice, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and a little salt and pepper. Blend until thoroughly mixed. 

  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.  

  5. Serve immediately.  

Recipe Notes

OPTIONAL:  You can also top the salad with crumbled bacon, chopped rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, chopped steak, chopped egg, chopped peanuts or pecans, crunchy noodles or your favorite toppings.

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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These savory Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats are healthy, easy to make and low carb (keto approved). This recipe is a perfect way to add vegetables to your diet WITHOUT sacrificing taste! They are loaded with flavor and make delicious main courses or appetizers.

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

What are Zucchini Boats?

Zucchini Boats are created by slicing a zucchini in half lengthwise and hollowing it out with a spoon. This essentially creates a “boat” for you to fill up the zucchini with your favorite ingredients.

I have found that zucchini is a perfect vessel for stuffing any kind of cheese, meats, or dips into. I regularly choose it over chips, breads, and crackers because it’s a much healthier alternative.

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

How do you make Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats?

Once you’ve made your “boat”, then combine chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce and ¼ cup cheese in a stand mixer.

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Next, spoon the mixture into the zucchini boats, pressing down. Pile extra mixture on top until the boats are overflowing slightly. Add the remaining cheese and buffalo sauce over the top.

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Now it’s time to bake for 15 to 20 minutes. You will know it is done when the cheese is melted and the zucchini tender.

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

How do you make the Blue Cheese Sauce?

In a food processor, blend the blue cheese crumbles and the heavy whipping cream until thick. For the next step, slowly add milk until a desired consistency is reached. Now you are ready to serve your Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats!

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

These savory and tangy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats are healthy, easy to make and low carb (keto approved). This recipe is a perfect way to add vegetables to your diet WITHOUT sacrificing taste! They are loaded with flavor and make a delicious meal or appetizer.
Course Main Course
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Blue Cheese Sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the middle of the vegetable with a spoon leaving about 1/2 inch along the outside creating a “boat.” NOTE: If you prefer the zucchini to be soft when serving, bake the zucchini boat for 5 to 10 minutes prior to stuffing.

    Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

  3. In a stand mixer, combine the chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce and ¼ cup cheese.

    Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

  4. Spoon the mixture into the zucchini boats, pressing down. Pile extra mixture on top until the boats are overflowing slightly. Add the remaining cheese and buffalo sauce over the top.

    Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and zucchini is tender. 

    Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Blue Cheese Sauce

  1. In a food processor, blend the blue cheese crumbles and heavy whipping cream until thick. Slowly add the milk until the desired consistency is reached. Serve with zucchini boats.

    Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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White Bean and Farro Salad

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This healthy White Bean and Farro Salad is packed with flavor and hearty enough for a main course. What makes it special is Farro, my new favorite grain! It’s a delicious and chewy whole grain with a mild nutty flavor. It has more protein and fiber than wheat and is especially rich in magnesium and B vitamins. I love it so much that I have been using it as a replacement over rice and pasta.

White Bean and Farro Salad

This quick and easy salad recipe has only six ingredients. The ease of preparation is sure to make your hectic day a little less stressful.

white bean and farro salad

You will want to follow the instructions that come with the specific Farro you purchase. Most directions will say to add Farro and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Then you will want to reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer anywhere from 25-40 minutes. The Farro should be tender and all of the liquid should be absorbed.

Although it’s not necessary, you can speed up the cooking time of Farro by soaking it beforehand. Simply add enough cold water to submerge the grain completely, put a lid on it, and then refrigerate for 8-24 hours.

White Bean and Farrow Salad

Four pantry ingredients is all it takes to make the easiest Red Wine Vinaigrette ever. This classic vinaigrette recipe is super versatile, only takes a few minutes to whisk together, and always tastes delicious! To save time, I prepare it while the Farro is cooking.

White Bean and Farro Salad

Now it’s time to add the Farro, white beans, kale, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and pepitas in a large mixing bowl.

White Bean and Farro Salad

Toss until mixed, pour the vinaigrette over the salad, toss again and then enjoy this fantastic White Bean and Farro Salad!

White Bean and Farro Salad

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White Bean and Farro Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

This healthy White Bean and Farro Salad is packed with flavor and hearty enough for a main course. What makes it special is Farro, a delicious and chewy whole grain with a mild nutty flavor. 

Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 cup uncooked Farro
  • 1 can white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup kale torn small by hand
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pepitas
  • 4 ounces feta crumbled

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare 1 cup Farro as directed in the package.

    White Bean and Farrow Salad

  2. While Farro is cooking, prepare dressing. 

    White Bean and Farrow Salad

  3. Add all dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined and refrigerate.

    White Bean and Farrow Salad

  4. When Farro is done, rinse with cold water until cool.

    White Bean and Farrow Salad

  5. In a large mixing bowl, add Farro, beans, kale, feta*, cranberries, and pepitas. 

    White Bean and Farrow Salad

  6. Toss until mixed.

    White Bean and Farrow Salad

  7. Pour dressing over salad, toss again and serve.

    White Bean and Farrow Salad

Recipe Notes

*If making the night before, leave out feta until right before serving.

white bean and farro salad

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