Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

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Made with frozen veggies and leftover chicken, this easy stir-fry is a perfect meal for getting the most out of kitchen staples and leftovers. If you have different veggies that need using, grab those instead and get creative!

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Grilled Chicken Pita

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Grilling brings out the best flavor and texture in eggplant, making it an excellent companion to chicken in this simple summer sandwich. Serve with a seasonal greens salad to round out the rainbow of vegetables more fully, and while you’ve got the grill out, toss some sweet peaches on there for a nutritious, luscious dessert.

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Tomato Corn Salad

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If you’re cooking fresh corn, cook a few extra ears and chill them overnight to make this easy seasonal salad. Eat it as it’s own dish or as a topping for any basic meat dish.

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Lentil Spinach Salad

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Make a few extra lentils when you’re making dinner and set some aside to turn into this super easy lunch salad the next days. A lot of flavor in this dish will come down to which lentils you choose and how you cook them…lentils leftover from this dish would work very nicely, so increase the […]

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Salmon Macaroni Salad

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Adding salmon to your macaroni salad will give it a new spin that will keep your family and friends coming back for more. Tip: Instead of buying canned salmon, use about one serving’s worth of filet leftover from another meal when you catch salmon on sale. Rainbow trout would also be wonderful.

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Salsa Broiled Tilapia

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Fish can be as quick and easy to prepare as it is good for you: very. This dish comes together in minutes. Serve over quinoa or couscous. If you start either before prepping the fish, they should be finished at about the same time.

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Chicken Fried Rice

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Fried rice is a delightful dish, and it’s easier to make at home than you might realize. The trick to success is to start with cold rice, making this a perfect dish for repurposing rice leftover from last night’s meal.

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Garlic Chicken for the Week

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This easy chicken recipe is sized for a crowd…or plenty of leftovers. Making enough to feed a family of four for 2 meals, it can also be turned into dinner with a couple easy lunches for a family of two. Pair it with steamed or roasted veggies to round out the meal.

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