Course: Main Dish

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Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

This recipe is a family favourite that always means Cuban Sandwiches are coming in the next couple of days. Grilling, roasting, or broiling a couple of extra pork tenderloins on the side is the key to making Cuban Sandwich Cheftovers! Print Recipe Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Votes: 0 Rating: 0 Rate this recipe! Course 5-Ingredient

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Zucchini & Leek Frittata (from Cooking for Jeffrey by Ina Garten)

This recipe from a Barefoot Contessa cookbook has saved me more times than not on a ‘fright night’ when the family is running from one practise to another. It is chock full of healthy foods and tastes sinfully good. One serving of frittata has a Balance Factor of -45 so make sure you add a warm piece of baguette or a whole grain side dish to balance into the perfect meal!

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Charcuterie Board

There is nothing more traditional than the charcuterie board! Derived from the French words for “flesh” (chair) and “cooked” (cuit), the charcuterie designated shops from fifteen-century France that sold pork in more ways than you could imagine. All parts of the pig were creatively roasted, salted, smoked, dried, rendered or cured with nary a morsel

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Zucchini Basil Soup

This is one of those fabulous 5-ingredient recipes that has changed my attitude towards vegetables! My kids love it and on a cold winter’s day with a warm baguette on the side, I score big points! Print Recipe Zucchini Basil Soup Votes: 0 Rating: 0 Rate this recipe! Course 5-Ingredient Meal, Main Dish, Soup Cuisine

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Amy’s Polynesian Chicken

This one dish meal is a show stopper with the kids! Print Recipe Amy’s Polynesian Chicken Votes: 0 Rating: 0 Rate this recipe! Course Main Dish, One Dish Meals Balance Factor -60 Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 20 mins Passive Time 30 mins Serving Size Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 lb chicken breast4 tbsp

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Mexican Chocolate Chili (Allrecipes.com)

A delicious, heart-warming, and simple recipe that will soon become a family favourite!  This recipe is great in the summer or winter! Print Recipe Mexican Chocolate Chili Votes: 0 Rating: 0 Rate this recipe! Course Main Dish Cuisine Canadian Keyword Balanced Balance Factor -27 Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 2h30 mins Serving Size 1/10

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Moroccan Lentil Stew

It’s that time of year… autumn is officially here! Time to snuggle up and get cozy with this simple recipe that works for lunch or dinner. Did we mention the leftovers? Print Recipe Moroccan Lentil Stew Votes: 0 Rating: 0 Rate this recipe! Course Main Dish Balance Factor 7 (Add the chicken legs as Chef

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Clam Chowder (Foods 4 the Luv!)

The leaves are falling and a chill is in the air. Serve this soup 4 the luv of seeing a smile spread over your family’s faces. Print Recipe Clam Chowder (Foods 4 the Luv!) Votes: 0 Rating: 0 Rate this recipe! Course Main Dish Balance Factor -15 Serving Size Servings Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 2 5

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One Pot Meal – Simple Healthy Beef Stew

Help fight the chills of the season with this warm and comforting beef stew. It’s an easy one pot meal for those crazy week nights, and leftovers are great! Print Recipe One Pot Meal – Simple Healthy Beef Stew Votes: 0 Rating: 0 Rate this recipe! Course Main Dish Balance Factor -28 Prep Time 25

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Hearty Chili

Homemade Chili is one of those great one pot dishes that can be made in advance and only gets better as the flavours meld. It truly is comfort in a bowl.  Chili is a dish that is high in protein and fibre plus healthy fat if you top it off with cheese and sour cream. 

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