๐Ÿ“ Brave Little Bites Recipes

189 kid-approved T1D recipes with carb counts already done โ€” 50 quick snacks & meals, plus 139 world-cuisine dishes across 14 countries. By a T1D mom.

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๐ŸŒ Around the World โ€” 139 recipes, 14 cuisines

Authentic T1D-friendly recipes from Puerto Rico to Vietnam, every one carb-counted with portion math both ways. First recipe per cuisine is free. The rest unlock with the cookbook.

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Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
๐Ÿ– American BBQ FREE PREVIEW

Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

๐Ÿž 3gโฑ 10 min prep + 8 hr slow cook๐Ÿฝ 8
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Cashew Chicken with Real Rice (Kid-Portioned)
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese FREE PREVIEW

Cashew Chicken with Real Rice (Kid-Portioned)

๐Ÿž 30gโฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Easy Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Indian FREE PREVIEW

Easy Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

โฑ 40 min๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (family pot โ€” the way Indian families cook it)
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Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian FREE PREVIEW

Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

๐Ÿž 22gโฑ 45 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Chicken Teriyaki Donburi
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese FREE PREVIEW

Chicken Teriyaki Donburi

๐Ÿž 25gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki
๐ŸŒฟ Mediterranean FREE PREVIEW

Greek Chicken Bowls with Tzatziki

๐Ÿž 25gโฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Carne Asada Lettuce Tacos
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexican FREE PREVIEW

Carne Asada Lettuce Tacos

๐Ÿž 6gโฑ 30 min (plus 1 hr marinate)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Arroz con Gandules
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Puerto Rican FREE PREVIEW

Arroz con Gandules

๐Ÿž 510g across the whole potโฑ 50 min๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family yield โ€” caldero-sized, leftovers freeze great)
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Sofrito Base
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Puerto Rican FREE PREVIEW

Sofrito Base

โฑ 15 min (no cook โ€” just blend)
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Pad Krapow Gai (Thai Basil Chicken over Rice)
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thai FREE PREVIEW

Pad Krapow Gai (Thai Basil Chicken over Rice)

๐Ÿž 20gโฑ 20 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Easy Chicken PhแปŸ (PhแปŸ Gร )
๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Vietnamese FREE PREVIEW

Easy Chicken PhแปŸ (PhแปŸ Gร )

โฑ 50 min (with rotisserie chicken shortcut)๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (huge pot of broth โ€” phแปŸ is *always* a big pot)
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BBQ Baked Beans (Kid-Portioned)
๐Ÿ– American BBQ

BBQ Baked Beans (Kid-Portioned)

๐Ÿž 13gโฑ 10 min prep + 45 min bake๐Ÿฝ 8
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BBQ Chicken Thighs
๐Ÿ– American BBQ

BBQ Chicken Thighs

๐Ÿž 4gโฑ 15 min prep + 35 min cook๐Ÿฝ 6
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Backyard Coleslaw
๐Ÿ– American BBQ

Backyard Coleslaw

๐Ÿž 6gโฑ 15 min prep + 30 min chill๐Ÿฝ 8
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Classic Burger Patties
๐Ÿ– American BBQ

Classic Burger Patties

๐Ÿž 1gโฑ 10 min prep + 10 min cook๐Ÿฝ 6
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Cornbread Mini-Muffins
๐Ÿ– American BBQ

Cornbread Mini-Muffins

๐Ÿž 4gโฑ 10 min prep + 15 min bake๐Ÿฝ 12 mini-muffins (about 6 servings of 2)
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Loaded Potato Salad (Portion-Aware)
๐Ÿ– American BBQ

Loaded Potato Salad (Portion-Aware)

๐Ÿž 14gโฑ 20 min prep + 15 min boil + 30 min chill๐Ÿฝ 8
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Low-Carb Mac & Cheese
๐Ÿ– American BBQ

Low-Carb Mac & Cheese

๐Ÿž 18gโฑ 10 min prep + 20 min cook๐Ÿฝ 6
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Pulled Chicken Sliders
๐Ÿ– American BBQ

Pulled Chicken Sliders

๐Ÿž 14gโฑ 15 min prep + 4 hr slow cook๐Ÿฝ 8 (about 16 sliders)
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Slow-Roasted Beef Brisket
๐Ÿ– American BBQ

Slow-Roasted Beef Brisket

๐Ÿž 2gโฑ 15 min prep + 6 hr oven (or 12 hr smoker)๐Ÿฝ 10
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Beef + Broccoli Stir-fry
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese

Beef + Broccoli Stir-fry

๐Ÿž 30gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger-Scallion Oil
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese

Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger-Scallion Oil

๐Ÿž 18gโฑ 20 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Chinese 5-Spice Chicken Wings
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese

Chinese 5-Spice Chicken Wings

๐Ÿž 6gโฑ 50 min (10 active)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Egg Drop Soup
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese

Egg Drop Soup

๐Ÿž 4gโฑ 15 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Egg Roll in a Bowl
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese

Egg Roll in a Bowl

๐Ÿž 9gโฑ 20 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese

Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs

๐Ÿž 29gโฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Mongolian Beef
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese

Mongolian Beef

๐Ÿž 22gโฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Pork Lo Mein
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese

Pork Lo Mein

๐Ÿž 26gโฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Veggie Fried Rice
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese

Veggie Fried Rice

๐Ÿž 20gโฑ 20 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Beef Bourguignon
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French

Beef Bourguignon

๐Ÿž 13gโฑ 3 hours (mostly hands-off)๐Ÿฝ 6
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French

Chicken Cordon Bleu

๐Ÿž 7gโฑ 45 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Chicken Provenรงal
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French

Chicken Provenรงal

๐Ÿž 10gโฑ 60 min๐Ÿฝ 6
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Coq au Vin
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French

Coq au Vin

๐Ÿž 12gโฑ 90 min๐Ÿฝ 6
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Crรจme Brรปlรฉe (Lower-Sugar)
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French

Crรจme Brรปlรฉe (Lower-Sugar)

๐Ÿž 6g with monk fruit / ~22g traditionalโฑ 45 min + 4 hours chill๐Ÿฝ 6
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French Onion Soup (Modified)
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French

French Onion Soup (Modified)

๐Ÿž 18gโฑ 75 min๐Ÿฝ 6
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Niรงoise Salad
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French

Niรงoise Salad

๐Ÿž 16gโฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Quiche Lorraine (Crustless)
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French

Quiche Lorraine (Crustless)

๐Ÿž 5g crustless / ~12g with almond flour crustโฑ 50 min๐Ÿฝ 8
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Ratatouille
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French

Ratatouille

๐Ÿž 14gโฑ 50 min๐Ÿฝ 6
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Salmon en Papillote
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French

Salmon en Papillote

๐Ÿž 6gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Aloo Gobi
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Indian

Aloo Gobi

โฑ 40 min๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family kadai)
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Chicken Korma
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Indian

Chicken Korma

โฑ 45 min๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (family pot โ€” korma was a banquet dish, made big)
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Chicken Tikka Skewers
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Indian

Chicken Tikka Skewers

๐Ÿž 6gโฑ 35 min (plus 1 hr marinate)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Cucumber Raita Bowl
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Indian

Cucumber Raita Bowl

๐Ÿž 6gโฑ 10 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Dal Tadka
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Indian

Dal Tadka

โฑ 35 min๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (family pot โ€” dal is cooked by the pot in every Indian home)
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Paneer Tikka Wraps
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Indian

Paneer Tikka Wraps

๐Ÿž 15gโฑ 35 min (plus 30 min marinate)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Saag Paneer
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Indian

Saag Paneer

โฑ 35 min๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family pot)
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Tandoori Chicken Thighs
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Indian

Tandoori Chicken Thighs

๐Ÿž 3gโฑ 40 min (plus 2 hr marinate)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Veggie Samosa Cups
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Indian

Veggie Samosa Cups

๐Ÿž 15gโฑ 40 min๐Ÿฝ 6 (3 cups each = 18 cups total)
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Cacio e Pepe
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian

Cacio e Pepe

๐Ÿž 17gโฑ 15 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Chicken Parmigiana
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian

Chicken Parmigiana

๐Ÿž 12gโฑ 40 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Chicken Piccata
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian

Chicken Piccata

๐Ÿž 6gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Eggplant Parmigiana
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian

Eggplant Parmigiana

๐Ÿž 16gโฑ 1 hr๐Ÿฝ 6
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Italian Sausage and Peppers (Salsiccia e Peperoni)
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian

Italian Sausage and Peppers (Salsiccia e Peperoni)

โฑ 40 min๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family sheet pan)
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Italian Wedding Soup (Minestra Maritata)
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian

Italian Wedding Soup (Minestra Maritata)

โฑ 50 min๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (big family pot)
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Low-Carb Lasagna (Family Casserole)
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian

Low-Carb Lasagna (Family Casserole)

โฑ 1 hr 30 min๐Ÿฝ 8-10 (full 9x13 family casserole โ€” feeds Sunday dinner AND leftovers all week)
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Panna Cotta
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian

Panna Cotta

๐Ÿž 5gโฑ 15 min active + 4 hr chill๐Ÿฝ 6
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Quick Homemade Marinara (Sugo) ๐Ÿ† โ€” Foundation Recipe
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian

Quick Homemade Marinara (Sugo) ๐Ÿ† โ€” Foundation Recipe

โฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 8 (about 4 cups / one quart jar) โ€” but you should DOUBLE THIS and batch-freeze
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Chicken Yakitori Skewers
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese

Chicken Yakitori Skewers

๐Ÿž 8gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4 (2 skewers each)
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Cucumber-Avocado Maki Rolls
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese

Cucumber-Avocado Maki Rolls

๐Ÿž 18gโฑ 35 min๐Ÿฝ 4 (2 rolls, 8 pieces each)
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Easy Ramen Bowl
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese

Easy Ramen Bowl

๐Ÿž 30gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Hibachi-Style Steak with Zucchini & Onions
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese

Hibachi-Style Steak with Zucchini & Onions

๐Ÿž 25gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Miso-Glazed Salmon
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese

Miso-Glazed Salmon

๐Ÿž 21gโฑ 20 min (plus 30 min marinate)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Salmon Onigiri
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese

Salmon Onigiri

๐Ÿž 22gโฑ 25 min (plus rice cook time)๐Ÿฝ 6 onigiri (1 per serving)
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Tamagoyaki
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese

Tamagoyaki

๐Ÿž 2gโฑ 15 min๐Ÿฝ 2 (1/2 rolled omelet each)
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Vegetable Tempura Cups (Baked)
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese

Vegetable Tempura Cups (Baked)

๐Ÿž 16gโฑ 35 min๐Ÿฝ 4 (2 cups each)
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Yum Yum Sauce
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese

Yum Yum Sauce

๐Ÿž 2gโฑ 5 min (plus 1 hr chill)๐Ÿฝ 8 (2 tbsp each)
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Easy Bibimbap Bowl
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Korean

Easy Bibimbap Bowl

๐Ÿž 25gโฑ 35 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Kimchi Fried Rice
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Korean

Kimchi Fried Rice

๐Ÿž 22gโฑ 20 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Korean BBQ Chicken (Galbi-Style)
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Korean

Korean BBQ Chicken (Galbi-Style)

๐Ÿž 9gโฑ 30 min (plus 2 hr marinate)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Korean Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Korean

Korean Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

๐Ÿž 7gโฑ 25 min (plus 30 min marinate)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Korean Sesame Chicken Wings
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Korean

Korean Sesame Chicken Wings

๐Ÿž 6gโฑ 50 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Caprese Stuffed Chicken
๐ŸŒฟ Mediterranean

Caprese Stuffed Chicken

๐Ÿž 6gโฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Greek Spanakopita Cups
๐ŸŒฟ Mediterranean

Greek Spanakopita Cups

๐Ÿž 16gโฑ 40 min๐Ÿฝ 6 (4 cups each)
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Greek Yogurt Berry Parfait
๐ŸŒฟ Mediterranean

Greek Yogurt Berry Parfait

๐Ÿž 14gโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ 2
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Hummus Power Bowl
๐ŸŒฟ Mediterranean

Hummus Power Bowl

๐Ÿž 26gโฑ 15 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Lebanese Beef Kafta Skewers
๐ŸŒฟ Mediterranean

Lebanese Beef Kafta Skewers

๐Ÿž 12gโฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 4 (2 skewers each)
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Lebanese Chickpea & Tomato Stew
๐ŸŒฟ Mediterranean

Lebanese Chickpea & Tomato Stew

๐Ÿž 28gโฑ 35 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Lemon-Herb Salmon with Greek Salad
๐ŸŒฟ Mediterranean

Lemon-Herb Salmon with Greek Salad

๐Ÿž 10gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Mini Pesto Pasta Cups
๐ŸŒฟ Mediterranean

Mini Pesto Pasta Cups

๐Ÿž 30gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4 (3 cups each)
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Sheet-Pan Italian Chicken & Veggies
๐ŸŒฟ Mediterranean

Sheet-Pan Italian Chicken & Veggies

๐Ÿž 18gโฑ 35 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Albรณndigas Soup (Sopa de Albรณndigas)
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexican

Albรณndigas Soup (Sopa de Albรณndigas)

โฑ 55 min๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (family pot โ€” *sopita* is made by the big pot)
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Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexican

Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)

โฑ 1 hr๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (big family pot โ€” *caldo* is always a pot, never a bowl)
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Carnitas (Michoacรกn-Style)
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexican

Carnitas (Michoacรกn-Style)

โฑ 3 hr (mostly hands-off)๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (family Dutch oven โ€” carnitas is meant to be a big braise)
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Cheesy Stuffed Poblanos with Ground Beef
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexican

Cheesy Stuffed Poblanos with Ground Beef

๐Ÿž 11gโฑ 50 min๐Ÿฝ 4 (1 pepper each)
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Mini Beef Empanadas (Fathead Dough)
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexican

Mini Beef Empanadas (Fathead Dough)

๐Ÿž 8gโฑ 50 min๐Ÿฝ 6 (3 mini empanadas each)
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Pollo a la Mexicana
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexican

Pollo a la Mexicana

โฑ 40 min๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family skillet)
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Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexican

Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

๐Ÿž 14gโฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Baba Ganoush
๐Ÿฅ™ Middle Eastern

Baba Ganoush

๐Ÿž 5gโฑ 45 min (mostly hands-off roasting)๐Ÿฝ 6 (about โ…“ cup each)
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Baked (NOT Fried) Falafel
๐Ÿฅ™ Middle Eastern

Baked (NOT Fried) Falafel

๐Ÿž 22gโฑ 50 min (mostly chickpea soak/chill time, OR 25 min with canned)๐Ÿฝ 4 (3 patties each)
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Chicken Shawarma Bowls
๐Ÿฅ™ Middle Eastern

Chicken Shawarma Bowls

๐Ÿž 18gโฑ 35 min (plus 30 min marinade if you have time)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Hummus + Cruditรฉs Power Bowl
๐Ÿฅ™ Middle Eastern

Hummus + Cruditรฉs Power Bowl

๐Ÿž 22gโฑ 15 min (no cook if hummus is store-bought)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Lebanese Beef Kafta Kebabs
๐Ÿฅ™ Middle Eastern

Lebanese Beef Kafta Kebabs

๐Ÿž 5gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4 (2 kebabs each)
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Lebanese Tabbouleh (Modified)
๐Ÿฅ™ Middle Eastern

Lebanese Tabbouleh (Modified)

๐Ÿž 10gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Persian Cucumber-Yogurt Salad (Mast-o-Khiar)
๐Ÿฅ™ Middle Eastern

Persian Cucumber-Yogurt Salad (Mast-o-Khiar)

๐Ÿž 5gโฑ 10 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Spiced Lamb (or Beef) Kibbeh-Style Patties
๐Ÿฅ™ Middle Eastern

Spiced Lamb (or Beef) Kibbeh-Style Patties

๐Ÿž 12gโฑ 35 min๐Ÿฝ 4 (3 patties each)
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Arroz Blanco con Habichuelas Rosadas
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Puerto Rican

Arroz Blanco con Habichuelas Rosadas

๐Ÿž 510g rice + ~280g beans across the whole batchโฑ 45 min (or 1.5 hours from dry beans)๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family yield โ€” two pots, rice + beans, the daily plate)
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Bacalao con Yuca
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Puerto Rican

Bacalao con Yuca

๐Ÿž 270g across the whole plateโฑ 50 min (plus overnight soak for the bacalao)๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family yield โ€” Sunday plate, leftovers for Monday lunch)
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Bistec Encebollado
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Puerto Rican

Bistec Encebollado

๐Ÿž 24gโฑ 35 min (plus 30 min marinate)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Carne Guisada
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Puerto Rican

Carne Guisada

๐Ÿž 35gโฑ 1 hr 45 min๐Ÿฝ 6
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Chuleta Frita
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Puerto Rican

Chuleta Frita

๐Ÿž 19gโฑ 40 min (plus 30 min marinate)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Flan de Coco
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Puerto Rican

Flan de Coco

๐Ÿž 32gโฑ 1 hr 15 min (plus 4 hr chill)๐Ÿฝ 8
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Mofongo con Camarones al Ajillo
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Puerto Rican

Mofongo con Camarones al Ajillo

๐Ÿž 38gโฑ 45 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Pastelillo de Carne
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Puerto Rican

Pastelillo de Carne

๐Ÿž 16g per empanadillaโฑ 45 min๐Ÿฝ 8 (1 empanadilla each)
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Pernil al Horno
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Puerto Rican

Pernil al Horno

๐Ÿž 10g across the whole roastโฑ 4-5 hours roast time + overnight marinate๐Ÿฝ 10-12 (family yield โ€” whole shoulder, the centerpiece of a party, leftovers for a week)
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Picadillo
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Picadillo

๐Ÿž 40g across the whole skilletโฑ 35 min๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family yield โ€” big skillet of saucy meat, leftovers for empanadillas and rice bowls)
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Pollo Guisado
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Pollo Guisado

๐Ÿž 50g across the whole potโฑ 55 min๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family yield โ€” big caldero of stew, leftovers feed school lunches)
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Pollo a la Plancha con Arroz y Habichuelas
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Pollo a la Plancha con Arroz y Habichuelas

๐Ÿž 22gโฑ 35 min (plus 30 min marinate)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Sopa de Pollo con Fideos
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Sopa de Pollo con Fideos

๐Ÿž 22gโฑ 45 min๐Ÿฝ 6
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Tostones
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Tostones

๐Ÿž 22gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4 (3 tostones each)
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Viandas Hervidas (Boiled Root Vegetable Plate)
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Viandas Hervidas (Boiled Root Vegetable Plate)

๐Ÿž 330g across the whole platterโฑ 45 min๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family yield โ€” a big platter of roots, Sunday-plate centerpiece)
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Yuca con Mojo
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Yuca con Mojo

๐Ÿž 270g across the whole platterโฑ 35 min๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family yield โ€” a big platter of yuca, side for the whole table)
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Banana Pudding (Lower-Sugar)
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Banana Pudding (Lower-Sugar)

๐Ÿž Traditional: ~42g per 1/2 cup / Lower-sugar version: ~16g per 1/2 cupโฑ 25 min (plus 4 hr chill)๐Ÿฝ 8
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Candied Sweet Potatoes (Portion-Aware)
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Candied Sweet Potatoes (Portion-Aware)

๐Ÿž Traditional: ~38g per 1/2 cup / Monk-fruit version: ~18g per 1/2 cupโฑ 50 min๐Ÿฝ 8
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Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
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Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

โฑ 2 hr (mostly hands-off after the roux)๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (big party pot โ€” gumbo is meant to be cooked this size)
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Chicken, Andouille & Shrimp Jambalaya
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Chicken, Andouille & Shrimp Jambalaya

โฑ 1 hr๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (party-size pot โ€” the way jambalaya is meant to be cooked)
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Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish
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Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish

๐Ÿž 7gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Hoppin' John (Black-Eyed Peas with Rice)
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Hoppin' John (Black-Eyed Peas with Rice)

โฑ 1 hr 15 min (plus overnight bean soak โ€” or use canned)๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (family pot โ€” the New Year's Day tradition is a BIG pot)
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Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken
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Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken

๐Ÿž 6gโฑ 45 min (plus 4-hour buttermilk soak)๐Ÿฝ 6
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Slow-Cooked Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
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Slow-Cooked Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey

โฑ 1 hr 45 min๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (big Sunday pot โ€” collards cook down to almost nothing, you need the volume)
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Smothered Chicken & Gravy
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Smothered Chicken & Gravy

โฑ 50 min๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family skillet โ€” scale up if you've got teenagers)
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Smothered Pork Chops in Onion Gravy
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Smothered Pork Chops in Onion Gravy

โฑ 40 min๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family skillet)
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Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
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Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce

๐Ÿž 9gโฑ 25 min (plus 30 min marinate)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Easy Thai Red Curry (Gaeng Phet)
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Easy Thai Red Curry (Gaeng Phet)

โฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family pot โ€” Thai families serve curry family-style)
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Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang) โ€” Special Occasion
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Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang) โ€” Special Occasion

๐Ÿž 22gโฑ 30 min (plus rice soaking)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Pad See Ew (Modified)
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Pad See Ew (Modified)

๐Ÿž 25gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Pad Thai (Modified)
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Pad Thai (Modified)

๐Ÿž 28gโฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Thai Green Curry (Gaeng Keow Wan Gai)
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Thai Green Curry (Gaeng Keow Wan Gai)

โฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 4-6 (family pot)
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Thai Larb (Larb Gai) โ€” Ground Chicken Lettuce Cups
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Thai Larb (Larb Gai) โ€” Ground Chicken Lettuce Cups

๐Ÿž 7gโฑ 20 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Thai Sweet & Sour Chicken (Pad Priao Wan Gai)
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Thai Sweet & Sour Chicken (Pad Priao Wan Gai)

๐Ÿž 16gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)
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Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)

โฑ 35 min๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (family pot โ€” *tom kha* is meant to be a big simmering pot)
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Banh Mi Bowl
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Banh Mi Bowl

๐Ÿž 16gโฑ 30 min (plus 30 min pickling)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Caramelized Pork (Thแป‹t Kho Tร u)
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Caramelized Pork (Thแป‹t Kho Tร u)

โฑ 1.5 hours (mostly hands-off)๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (family clay pot โ€” *thแป‹t kho* is meant to be a big braise)
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Nฦฐแป›c Chแบฅm Foundation Sauce
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Nฦฐแป›c Chแบฅm Foundation Sauce

๐Ÿž 2gโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ about 1 cup (8 servings of 2 tbsp)
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Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bรฒ Kho)
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Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bรฒ Kho)

โฑ 2.5 hours (mostly hands-off)๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (Sunday family pot)
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Vietnamese Chicken Curry (Cร  Ri Gร )
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Vietnamese Chicken Curry (Cร  Ri Gร )

โฑ 55 min๐Ÿฝ 6-8 (family pot โ€” *cร  ri gร * is a celebration pot, made big)
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Vietnamese Chicken Salad (Gแปi Gร )
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Vietnamese Chicken Salad (Gแปi Gร )

๐Ÿž 10gโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 4
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Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Gแปi Cuแป‘n)
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Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Gแปi Cuแป‘n)

๐Ÿž 20gโฑ 35 min๐Ÿฝ 4 (2 rolls per serving)
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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken (Gร  Xร o Sแบฃ)
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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken (Gร  Xร o Sแบฃ)

๐Ÿž 18gโฑ 30 min (plus 20 min marinade)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Vietnamese Vermicelli Bowl (Bรบn Thแป‹t Nฦฐแป›ng)
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Vietnamese Vermicelli Bowl (Bรบn Thแป‹t Nฦฐแป›ng)

๐Ÿž 22gโฑ 35 min (plus 20 min marinade)๐Ÿฝ 4
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Bacon Cheddar Egg Bites
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Bacon Cheddar Egg Bites

โ‰ˆ2g carbsโฑ 10 min๐Ÿฝ 2
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Cottage Cheese & Berry Toast
15g Snack

Cottage Cheese & Berry Toast

โ‰ˆ15g carbsโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Crustless Pepperoni Pizza Bites
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Crustless Pepperoni Pizza Bites

โ‰ˆ2g carbsโฑ 8 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark
15g Snack

Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark

โ‰ˆ13g carbsโฑ 10 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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ParmCrisp Chicken Nachos
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ParmCrisp Chicken Nachos

โ‰ˆ3g carbsโฑ 8 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Ants on a Log
15g Snack

Ants on a Log

โ‰ˆ14g carbsโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Apple Cheddar Turkey Stackers
15g Snack

Apple Cheddar Turkey Stackers

โ‰ˆ16g carbsโฑ 7 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Apple Peanut Butter Nachos
15g Snack

Apple Peanut Butter Nachos

โ‰ˆ16g carbsโฑ 6 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Avocado, Egg & Sausage Breakfast Melt
15g Snack

Avocado, Egg & Sausage Breakfast Melt

โ‰ˆ15g carbsโฑ 10 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps
Protein Meal

Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps

โ‰ˆ7g carbsโฑ 15 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Banana Sushi Bites
15g Snack

Banana Sushi Bites

โ‰ˆ17g carbsโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Brave Little Deviled Eggs
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Brave Little Deviled Eggs

โ‰ˆ2g carbsโฑ 12 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Buffalo Chicken Celery Boats
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Buffalo Chicken Celery Boats

โ‰ˆ4g carbsโฑ 8 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Caprese Muffin Toast
15g Snack

Caprese Muffin Toast

โ‰ˆ15g carbsโฑ 7 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Cheesy Quesadilla Triangles
15g Snack

Cheesy Quesadilla Triangles

โ‰ˆ14g carbsโฑ 8 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Cheesy Taco Skillet Bowl
Protein Meal

Cheesy Taco Skillet Bowl

โ‰ˆ9g carbsโฑ 15 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Cottage Cheese Ranch Veggie Cup
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Cottage Cheese Ranch Veggie Cup

โ‰ˆ5g carbsโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Creamy Asparagus & Mushroom Chicken Skillet
Protein Meal

Creamy Asparagus & Mushroom Chicken Skillet

โ‰ˆ6g carbsโฑ 20 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites
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Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites

โ‰ˆ4g carbsโฑ 6 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Egg Roll in a Bowl
Protein Meal

Egg Roll in a Bowl

โ‰ˆ9g carbsโฑ 15 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Everything Cucumber Hummus Coins
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Everything Cucumber Hummus Coins

โ‰ˆ4g carbsโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Everything Hummus Power Snack Box
15g Snack

Everything Hummus Power Snack Box

โ‰ˆ14g carbsโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Spinach & Mushrooms
Protein Meal

Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Spinach & Mushrooms

โ‰ˆ6g carbsโฑ 20 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli
Protein Meal

Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli

โ‰ˆ8g carbsโฑ 15 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Greek Chicken & Cucumber Bowl
Protein Meal

Greek Chicken & Cucumber Bowl

โ‰ˆ8g carbsโฑ 15 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Ham & Pickle Roll-Ups
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Ham & Pickle Roll-Ups

โ‰ˆ3g carbsโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Skillet
Protein Meal

Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Skillet

โ‰ˆ6g carbsโฑ 18 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Lemon Butter Salmon & Asparagus
Protein Meal

Lemon Butter Salmon & Asparagus

โ‰ˆ6g carbsโฑ 20 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Loaded Cobb Chicken Plate
Protein Meal

Loaded Cobb Chicken Plate

โ‰ˆ8g carbsโฑ 15 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Mini Caprese Skewers
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Mini Caprese Skewers

โ‰ˆ3g carbsโฑ 6 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Mini English Muffin Pepperoni Pizza
15g Snack

Mini English Muffin Pepperoni Pizza

โ‰ˆ16g carbsโฑ 10 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Mozzarella Meatball Cups
Protein Meal

Mozzarella Meatball Cups

โ‰ˆ7g carbsโฑ 18 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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ParmCrisp & Olive Snack Plate
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ParmCrisp & Olive Snack Plate

โ‰ˆ3g carbsโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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ParmCrisp-Crusted Chicken Parm
Protein Meal

ParmCrisp-Crusted Chicken Parm

โ‰ˆ7g carbsโฑ 25 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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PB & Banana Yogurt Dip Cup
15g Snack

PB & Banana Yogurt Dip Cup

โ‰ˆ17g carbsโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Pepperoni Mozzarella Roll-Ups
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Pepperoni Mozzarella Roll-Ups

โ‰ˆ2g carbsโฑ 4 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Pizza-Stuffed Chicken
Protein Meal

Pizza-Stuffed Chicken

โ‰ˆ5g carbsโฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Romaine Chicken Boat Snack Plate
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Romaine Chicken Boat Snack Plate

โ‰ˆ8g carbsโฑ 7 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Salami & Provolone Roll-Ups
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Salami & Provolone Roll-Ups

โ‰ˆ2g carbsโฑ 4 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Sheet-Pan Garlic Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
Protein Meal

Sheet-Pan Garlic Chicken & Brussels Sprouts

โ‰ˆ8g carbsโฑ 30 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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SkinnyPop & Cheese Snack Bowl
15g Snack

SkinnyPop & Cheese Snack Bowl

โ‰ˆ5g carbsโฑ 3 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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SkinnyPop Cheese Snack Mix
15g Snack

SkinnyPop Cheese Snack Mix

โ‰ˆ14g carbsโฑ 4 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Smoked Turkey & Herb Cheese Pinwheels
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Smoked Turkey & Herb Cheese Pinwheels

โ‰ˆ2g carbsโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Strawberry Yogurt Almond Parfait
15g Snack

Strawberry Yogurt Almond Parfait

โ‰ˆ15g carbsโฑ 6 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Tuna Avocado Salad Boats
Protein Meal

Tuna Avocado Salad Boats

โ‰ˆ7g carbsโฑ 10 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Tuna Salad Cucumber Stackers
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Tuna Salad Cucumber Stackers

โ‰ˆ3g carbsโฑ 7 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Turkey Club Lettuce Wraps
Protein Meal

Turkey Club Lettuce Wraps

โ‰ˆ6g carbsโฑ 10 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Turkey, Avocado & Herb Muffin Stack
15g Snack

Turkey, Avocado & Herb Muffin Stack

โ‰ˆ15g carbsโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Winky Gel Cup Cream Cups
Grab Zone

Winky Gel Cup Cream Cups

โ‰ˆ2g carbsโฑ 5 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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Zucchini Pizza Coins
Grab Zone

Zucchini Pizza Coins

โ‰ˆ4g carbsโฑ 12 min๐Ÿฝ 1
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