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CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS WITH RANCH DRESSING
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CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS WITH RANCH DRESSING

Fast food found its match in heaven when chicken strips were created. I found my own heavenly match when I tested this recipe in my air fryer. My son James–a chicken strip aficionado– was the judge for the coating. After several tries with various coating mixtures, he declared the simple […]

Asian BBQ Drummies
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Asian BBQ Drummies

This recipe does double duty as a light entrée or a hearty appetizer. It’s also a perfect example of how pressure cooking and slow cooking can differ as this recipe can be cooked either way. Whether you use an instant pot or single function pressure cooker, when cooked under pressure […]

Chicken Nacho Dip
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Chicken Nacho Dip

Warm, creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, I guarantee no one will ever suspect this better-for-you dip is “light” in any way. The inclusion of both chicken and beans adds plenty of heft while reduced-fat dairy products stealthily curb excess fat and calories. Better yet, with cooked chicken on hand, […]

Easy Eggplant Parmesan
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Easy Eggplant Parmesan

Fresh, easy, and incredibly delicious, this slimmed down eggplant Parmesan can make anyone an eggplant lover. An oldie, but oh-so-goodie recipe, it can be found in my Eat More of What You Love cookbook, and also as a repeat all-star in Eat What You Love Restaurant Favorites. It’s truly a […]

Sweet and Spicy or Cinnamon Sugar Nuts
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Sweet and Spicy or Cinnamon Sugar Nuts

These sweet savory nuts are perfect for entertaining and great for giving. I first tasted similar nuts at a holiday gifts cooking class taught by a well-known chef. To ensure everyone could enjoy them guilt-free, I re-tooled the recipe cutting out the unnecessary oil while slashing the sugar by more than 75%. […]