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Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad

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I have discussed the idea of incorporating salads with a few of you in the past. And as you all know, I love getting feedback and putting requests into action.

So with that, I give you the first salad of my Patreon. But definitely not the last.

When people hear the word salad, they might instantly think of boring "health food". But depending on what all you put in them, they can be very filling, nutritious, and delicious!

I figured what better way to st...

Easy Cheesy Ricotta Bake

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Everybody really seems to enjoy the use of blended cottage cheese as a way of incorporating a nice cheesy high protein sauce. So hopefully this one is a hit!

You can get creative and actually blend vegetables in with the cottage cheese to increase the nutritional value of the meal.

Speaking of cottage cheese, I have a tasty Chicken & Potatoes Au Gratin recipe that I'm working on. So be on the lookout for...

Raspberry Dark Chocolate Overnight Oats

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This one is a unique flavor that I wasn't sure about. But it actually works really well!

The idea came from the raspberry dark chocolate bar by Ghirardelli. So if you are somebody that enjoys a fruit and chocolate combo, this one will be right up your alley :)

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One Pot Parmesan Chicken & Rice

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Chicken and rice is all about what you make of it. Two foods that are essentially a blank canvas, just waiting for flavor. And this meal brings the flavor!

Hopefully everybody that tries this one loves it as much as I did!

Download the PDF recipe below!

Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie

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Is there anybody out there that doesn't love Nutella? If so, I have never met them. Whether it's spread on a piece of toast, used as a dip, or added to a smoothie like this one.....Nutella just makes everything better!

I wasn't sure what to call this smoothie actually. It was inspired by the chocolate hazelnut pirouettes that you see in the picture. Although they are just used for the photo, and not added into the calories and macros, they definitely make a good ad...

Stuffed Bell Peppers

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As some of you probably know, there's already an "unstuffed" bell pepper recipe available. And because of this, I didn't think anybody would have an interest in an actual stuffed bell pepper recipe. But so many people have reached out to me asking for one. So here we go.

I did change it up a little so that it wasn't the same recipe. Hopefully this one is a hit like the unstuffed version. Many of you really seemed ...

Banana Pudding

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Who's ready for some dessert?

One part of this recipe that will be left to your discretion is the flavor of pudding mix that you use. Nani liked it with banana flavor, I preferred it with vanilla. It really just comes down to how much banana flavor you want.

Download the PDF recipe below!

Applebee's Three Cheese Chicken Penne

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I'm always excited about copycat recipes! This one especially because I just love pasta so much :)

And when I realized the cost and the calories of the original Applebee's version, I knew I needed to attempt a macro friendly version.

I think it turned out pretty well.

If you make it, be sure to let me know what you think.

What restaurant meal should I attempt to Zachify next?

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Arroz Con Pollo

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I am beyond excited to share this recipe with everybody! I know I probably say this a lot, but this is one of my favorite foods of all time. Come to think of it, I guess I do say that a lot. What can I say, I just love food :)

I really hope that everybody takes a chance on this recipe and loves it as much as I do!

Sneak preview for next week......I asked everybody in the FB support group which dessert they w...

Kodiak Waffles Bento Box

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Really hoping that most of you can find these Kodiak waffles (or at least similar alternative).

If you don't like eggs, a decent substitute could be some sausage links. And they would go great with the syrup ;)

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Parmesan Peppercorn Pasta Salad

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I realize it's been quite some time since I have posted a cold meal prep. I know a lot of you really look forward to these due to not having access to a microwave sometimes.

I have always been a fan of pasta salads. So I'm really hoping everybody likes this one.

Be sure to check the notes page for substitution information.

If I get enough positive feedback on this, I'll try to post more variations of c...

Peaches & Cream Overnight Oats

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A couple of months ago, I asked everybody how they felt about using specialty items in recipes. It was pretty much 50/50. Some said it made life easier, some said they wanted everything from scratch.

These overnight oats do use a specialty yogurt (Dannon Light & Fit Peach), but this recipe is very easily altered if you can't find that particular yogurt. Simply sub in a serving of your favorite vanilla Greek yogurt in it's place. You may just need to add a littl...

Crockpot Creamy Salsa Pasta

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When I tell you that I feel like this recipe should go viral on TikTok, I'm not kidding.

It's not only delicious, but it's super simple to make!

If there was one crockpot meal that you should try, I definitely think it's this one. Please be sure to come back and give feedback after you try it :)

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Ground Beef Stroganoff

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Every once in a while, there's one recipe that is highly requested, that takes me way too long to get around to making. And this is one of those moments.

Since I first started my Patreon, I have had requests for a beef stroganoff. The problem is that I always try to make my recipes budget friendly. And let's face it, steak ain't cheap!

So I figured, why not a ground beef version? And let me tell you, this tu...

Salted Caramel Smoothie

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Alright caramel lovers....this one is for you!

The caramel flavor for this comes from the yogurt used as well as the syrup. With that being said, this recipe is super low calorie, as well as low fat and carbs. So that means you have some room to add extra flavor to it. Whether it's with some of your favorite caramel syrup, or even a scoop of your favorite ice cream!

And remember, these lower calorie shakes are not really meant to be a meal replacement for mos...

Oven Roasted Parmesan Broccoli

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The veggie side dish options seem to be something you guys want more of, so today let's make broccoli taste good!

This is actually a really easy way of adding some flavor to broccoli with just a couple of simple ingredients.

I had plans to post this a couple of weeks ago but as I was moving recipes around, I thought it would pair nicely with the Basil Pesto Pasta recipe that just posted a couple of days ago.

As most of you know, I always recommend pairi...

Basil Pesto Pasta

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A little backstory on me and basil pesto....

Many years ago when I was stationed in Germany, I lived in this small town called Binsfeld. There was this quaint little restaurant that I stumbled across and I saw on the menu that they had something called Pesto Pasta. I had never heard of it and it seemed interesting, so I ordered it. The moment I took my first bite, I was in love! I think I went on to eat at that sa...

Dip Lovers Bento Box

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If dipping food into condiments was a sport, I'd be playing in the big leagues! Whether it's celery in peanut butter, broccoli in ranch, or tortilla chips in salsa, I am all about the dipping!

So this bento box is for all of my fellow dip lovers here :)

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Sample Meal Plan (2,100 Calories) #2

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Time for another monthly sample meal plan!

It's early in the month, so I know we probably have some new members. So welcome!

If you are new, or aren't familiar with these sample meal plans, I post them once a month just to give you an idea of what a week of eating could look like using my recipes.

I'm typically not a fan of getting meal plans from others because nobody will ever know the foods that you like/dislike as mu...

Baked French Toast w/ Maple Sausage

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Alright everybody.....the time has come. The Bake French Toast is here.

If you're part of my FB support group, you saw this advertised a couple of weeks ago. I was behind on editing other recipes and content for Patreon but I finally got this one done.

For those of you that do not like sausage, have no fear. I have added the calories and macros for this recipe without the sausage on the last page of the PDF. So if you are tracking calories, you...

Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew)

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Now that we are officially in Spring and the weather will be getting warmer, I think soup season is now behind us.

With that being said, I wanted to sneak one more in. This recipe is a must if you love a good stew with lots of flavor.

As many of you know, my wife is Puerto Rican and quite a few people in her family love to cook. The first time I tasted pollo guisado, I knew it would be something I needed to ...

Biscoff Cookie Baked Oats

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Many of you were blown away that cookie butter even existed. And once you tasted it, you instantly hated me because it's so delicious!

So let's pile on top of that hatred and add it to some baked oats :)

Also, just a reminder that even though this is called Biscoff cookie baked oats, there are other brands of cookie butter. Walmart actually has their own brand that is just as good and a little cheaper.

As usual, there are some added aesthetics for the p...

Naked Nashville Hot Chicken Strips

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If you have ever been to Tennessee, I'm sure you have heard of Nashville Hot Chicken. It's one of those things that you either love it, or fear it!

Personally, I have started trying any and all versions of Nashville Hot Chicken at any restaurant I see it served. Tasting it as often as I have, I decided to come up with my own personal blend of seasoning to make it at home.

This is obviously a lower calorie ve...

Cinnamon Raisin Overnight Oats

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Hopefully everybody's ready for a new overnight oats to add to the rotation!

We had a few people request this one, so it's finally here.

I'm personally not a huge fan of raisins by themselves, but I do like them in this (as well as Raisin Bran Crunch cereal). Just don't ever offer me an oatmeal raisin cookie! I'll have the a chocolate chip cookie instead please :)

Hopefully all my cinnamon raisin fans here enjoy these overnight oats!

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Sheet Pan Chipotle Chicken Sausage

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A while back, I did another sheet pan recipe using a different flavor chicken sausage, and everybody really seemed to enjoy it. Not just because of the taste, but because of how easy these types of recipes are.

I saw this Chipotle & Monterey Jack Cheese Chicken Sausage and thought sounded really tasty. I did get them from Walmart, so I'm hoping they are easy to find for most.

With that being said, I know ...

Fiber Muffin Breakfast Bento Box

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I know some people may look at these bento boxes and scoff. Maybe thinking that something like this won't fill you up.

Admittedly, I was a skeptic at first myself. But I promise, these things are more filling than they appear.

The coolest thing about them is that there's just so much variety!

For this particular bento box, we used the Cinnamon Roll Muffins from a brand called Veggies Made Great. I posted a video review of them on my TikTok a couple of w...

One Pot Lasagna Soup

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Early access to an upcoming TikTok recipe!

If you are on TikTok or Instagram, chances are you have probably seen a couple of lasagna soup recipes floating around. So hopefully my macro friendly version stacks up to those! I like to think so :)

But in all honesty, this recipe packs a ton of flavor. All the yumminess you love in a lasagna, with no layering or baking in the oven!

I will admit that I added 1-2 Tbsp of ricotta cheese on top of mine when I at...

Steak-Umm Cheesesteak Bowl

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It's finally here! The cheesesteak bowl that everybody has been waiting for!

One thing to note. I named this the "Steak-Umm" Cheesesteak Bowl because I opted to use the frozen Steak-Umm brand steaks for this. I do understand that some individuals may not have access to this brand. And because of this, I will be circling back around to do a ground beef version of this in the future. But I'm not sure if I should do ...

Peanut Butter & Jelly Baked Oats

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There have been a LOT of requests for a peanut butter and jelly baked oats or overnight oats recipe. And now we have one! If there's enough interest in this one, we'll also post a recipe for an overnight oats version.

The brand of strawberry preserves that we used was Smucker's. It was just the regular version (not sugar free). So if you need to lower the carbs on this for some reason, you can try to sub in a sugar free version for your topping.

Let us know w...

Bacon BBQ Meatloaf

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Okay, first off....the calories, macros, and cost for this recipe are listed in accordance to my traditional 6 servings per recipe format. I think for most people, these portions will probably be too large..

So I have provided instructions on how to recalculate the calories and macros on the notes page. Obviously if you have any questions or need help, you can just drop a comment.

With that being said, if yo...