Category: Soups & Salads
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Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad (Trader Joe’s Meal Prep Winner)
If you know me, you know I’m picky about chicken. Texture matters. Flavor matters. If it tastes rubbery or reheated? I’m out. The only one I use for this salad is the Trader Joe’s Organic Grilled Chicken Breast with Rib Meat — the white and green bag. Not the other version. Not the dry one.…
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Fully Loaded Elote Chicken Chili (Protein-Packed + Cozy)
This is what happens when green chili meets elote street corn—in the coziest, protein-packed way possible. This Elote Chicken Chili is warm, savory, and loaded with flavor from salsa verde, fire-roasted corn, green chilis, cumin, paprika, and Everything But the Elote seasoning. Instead of making the chili itself creamy, I kept the base brothy and…
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Cozy Turkey, Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
(Lou-Approved, Ruby-Obsessed) I didn’t originally plan to make chili. I wanted to make chili — but with a very specific goal in mind: win over Lou, who is famously not a chili guy… but is a huge sweet potato fan. My hope was that the sweet potatoes would soften the whole situation and turn this…
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Leftover Turkey Healing Soup
This is the soup I’m keeping in my freezer all winter long — the one you want ready to go when someone gets sick, when you need something warm and nourishing, or when you want a cozy, high-protein bowl without any effort. It’s made with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, wild rice, bone broth, veggies, and a…
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Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup with Kale
There’s something about a stormy night that demands a big pot of cozy soup simmering away, and this one earned an instant spot in my cold-weather rotation. It’s creamy, nourishing, high-protein, and incredibly simple — exactly the kind of recipe that works for busy nights when you just want something warm and comforting. Wild rice…
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Italian Turkey Kale & White Bean Soup
A Cozy, Macro-Balanced Detox Soup You’ll Actually Crave If your body’s asking for a reset (say, after a little too much Halloween candy), this soup is exactly what you need. It’s clean and comforting, filled with protein, fiber, and veggies — the kind of meal that nourishes from the inside out without ever feeling like…
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Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps (High-Protein & Macro-Friendly)
When you’re craving the bold, spicy kick of buffalo chicken but don’t want to be weighed down by heavy wings or greasy sandwiches, these Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the answer. They’re quick, light, packed with protein, and perfect for lunch meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner. I love how simple this recipe is—just…
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10-Minute Trader Joe’s Lentil Brussels Sprout Sauté
If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you already know one of my love languages is Trader Joe’s shortcuts. There’s just something magical about walking into TJ’s and knowing dinner can be as easy as grabbing a bag, a box, and a drizzle of dressing. Minimal effort, maximum flavor, and no one has…
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Zesty Crunch Salad
If you’re craving something light, colorful, and full of flavor—this crunchy salad is about to become your new go-to. It’s loaded with crisp veggies, fresh herbs, plant-based protein, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with a citrusy kick. Perfect as a side dish, meal prep lunch, or vibrant dinner, this salad brings serious crunch without…
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Venison Pumpkin Chili – A Texas Twist on a Cozy Classic
There’s something about moving to Texas that just… changes a person. Man moves to Texas. Man buys a truck. Man learns to hunt. Man shoots venison with a crossbow. Wife learns how to cook venison. Marriage still intact. Yep, that’s basically the Dulien household in a nutshell. Lou went full “Texas man” on me, and…
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