Cheesy, Garlicky, Crusted Chicken

Who doesn’t love to bite into chicken with a crunch!? This healthy recipe is sure to satisfy kids and adults alike.

-Tammy

Health tips: Low carb, kidney friendly, diabetes friendly, kid friendly

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Cozy Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

OooOooh Fall you are almost here, my favorite time of year…cooler days, Autumn colors, pumpkin-spiced everything, scarves, Halloween, Oktoberfest, birthdays, the list goes on and on. I know it’s still warm here in Cali during the day but the nights are getting cooler. Cozy, yet light, comfort food could not come any sooner. Here’s my take on a healthier version of a crowd favorite, Beef Stroganoff!

-Mel

Health tips: Low fat, kid friendly

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Honey-Glazed Chicken Satay Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Happy Labor Day from Family Apron! This holiday marks the last official summer gathering for many, so why not grill some more before Fall comes around!? Get together with family and friends this holiday weekend and try this recipe for Glazed Chicken Sate Skewers with Peanut Sauce! The chicken is tastier and more tender the more you let it marinate, so start early! Thank you to the amazing Ellie Krieger for your inspiration on this one!

Tip: If you have leftovers, shred or chop chicken and mix with some greens and peanut sauce. This makes a yummy salad or wrap!

-Mel

Health tips: Anti-inflammatory, low carb, low fat, heart healthy, kid friendly

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Fit-For-You Quesadillas

I don’t think to make quesadillas often. But why not? They’re delicious, quick, satisfying, easy, and can be made healthy*. Note to self…make more quesadillas!

Loaded with veggies, lean chicken, and made with healthy tortillas, these really are fit-for-you!  And with the temperature being over 100 today, I didn’t want to cook inside. So once again, I used my grill. It was as easy as making quesadillas on the stove. So I encourage you all to use your outdoor grill more, especially when it’s super hot outside!

-Tammy

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Health tips: Kidney friendly, low carb, diabetes friendly*

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Simple Tomato Mozzarella Chicken

It’s too hot to cook on the stove top or turn the oven on for long periods of time. So I’ve been using my BBQ as an outdoor oven these days. This yummy recipe is so simple and only has 4 ingredients!  My kiddos love it and it’s safe to eat for my hubby who has kidney disease. My daddy also came over for dinner last night, so I knew I had to make it diabetes-friendly too!

-Tammy

Health tips: Kidney friendly*, low carb, diabetes friendly, kid friendly

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