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Coconut-Crusted Fishless Sticks

Fish made from plants? Amazing, right? There are plenty of mock meats nowadays, however mock fish seems to be a rarity on the shop shelves. Since fish is such a unique texture and flavor, its a hard one to mimic, but this one has got it. This recipe uses hearts of palm, an ingredient thats probably not in your everyday pantry. Yet this odd asparagus like vegetable that is harvested from palm trees is easily found in tins, probably next to the artichoke hearts that also create that seafood texture. These have a flaky texture that has the taste of the sea. For a more powerful taste of seafood, add kelp powder or finely chopped seaweed. Coconut-Crusted Fishless Sticks [Vegan]...

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Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

These Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are a delicious way to enjoy your veggies and basil pesto, and they're a low carb lunch idea that comes together in 30 minutes! Jump to Recipe Ingredients in Pesto Chicken Meal Prep Bowls These pesto chicken meal prep bowls are SO simple to make and you can pretty much use any type of veggie you want you can also change up the protein as you see fit. Really, there's no way to mess this recipe up! Here's what you need below: Pesto (homemade or store bought) Chicken breasts Vegetables (I used mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini and cherry tomatoes) A bit of olive oil FREE 4-WEEK MEAL PREP EBOOK! Subscribe for my 4-Week...

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Aruba Marriott Shows us the True Flavors of One Happy Island.

Discover the true flavors of one happy island with Aruba Marriott. Caribbean islands, notorious for its white sandy beaches, bright skies and blended cultures. These small countries surrounded by turquoise waters and vibrant skies are a magnet for visitors like myself. Seeking heat from the blustering cold, peace from the crowded streets. A chance to actually see the sky from smoke filled skies. Finding joy from sipping a glass of wine. Toes scrunched in the sand awaiting a fresh fillet of sea bass for dinner. Aruba Marriott Resortprovided me with these simple pleasures for three glorious days. ArubaMarriott_Beach Unlike many resorts trapping tourists to stay within properties walls, Aruba Marriott offered myself and many other guests to have a true...

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SHEET PAN BALSAMIC CHICKEN

This Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken is absolute heaven. The dish is so simple and so tasty, it will easily be on rotation in your house. One of the things that is so dang awesome about this dish is its verstility! Use veggies that are in season; most of them taste fantastic with balsamic vinegar. You can also switch up the potatoes used. If white potatoes arent your jam, switch them with some sweet potatoes, or just omit and fill that plate with more vegetables! When I first made this, my family couldnt get enough, so now I usually make two sheet pans full. If you dont have a large family, I still highly suggest making a lot of it as...

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Fried Oyster Mushrooms

Fried Oyster Mushrooms make a surprisingly tasty side dish or snack. Flavored with butter, salt and black pepper, these are ADDICTIVE! Use them in sandwiches, pasta, rice or eat as they are pairing with cold beer. This post was originally published in 2011 and has been updated with additional information and new pictures. Have you ever tasted fried oyster mushrooms? You will be addicted once you try. They are tender with a hearty and meaty flavor, so a great appetizer option for meat lovers or for those who are not into pan-roasted asparagus with mozzarella or buffalo wings. They disappear so fast and one bowl is never enough. You dont need any frying batter because the mushrooms arent deep-fried in...

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