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Greek Salad Skewers
Ingredients: Toothpicks or skewers Pitted olives Cucumbers, diced Cherry tomatoes, halved 1 block feta cheese, cubed Fresh basil leaves ...
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Oct 29, 20241 min read


Caesar Salad Bites
Ingredients: 1 pack romaine or butter lettuce, rinsed and dried ½ lb cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves Mini cucumbers, sliced Sourdough...
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Oct 29, 20241 min read


Salted Caramel Protein Pancakes
These pancakes are light, fluffy, and packed with salted caramel goodness. Perfect for a weekend breakfast or post-workout meal....
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Oct 28, 20241 min read


A Healthy Twist on Twix
Sometimes people are little skeptical of "healthy" versions of favorite treats. I recommend these and hope your family will love them...
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Sep 27, 20241 min read


Tomato Bisque Soup
This recipe invites your family to enjoy a cozy meal together. INGREDIENTS 2 (28-oz.) cans whole tomatoes, drained of their juices 4...
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Aug 30, 20241 min read


Blueberry Peach Feta Salad
This recipe is great for a hot summer day • 1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh basil - chopped • 1-pint fresh blueberries • 2 peaches – diced in large...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read


Orange Cream Life Shake
Remember Dreamsicles and Push Ups from your youth? This is super refreshing treat tastes fabulous like those used to, but is full of...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read


Festive Dessert for the Fourth
Raspberry and Lemon Ricotta Mock Cheesecake From the kitchen of Carolyn Lillehaugen Originally from the book “How to Eat More Plants”...
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Jun 28, 20242 min read


Strawberry Basil Life Shake
This recipe is truly one of my favorites! Ingredients: 8 oz cold water or milk of choice 1 cup frozen strawberries (maybe more) 2 scoops...
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May 23, 20241 min read


Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie
This Strawberry-Rhubarb smoothie combines those quintessential summer flavors for a tasty treat. Great for a super healthy breakfast or...
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May 16, 20241 min read


Asparagus Tart
From the kitchen of Carolyn Lillehaugen This recipe seems fancy, but it is easy to make! Great as an appetizer or side dish. 1 pound...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read


Asparagus 101
Asparagus had been a sought-after delicacy since ancient times. Each year when they appear in our Minnesota grocery stores, I know that...
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Apr 17, 20243 min read


Paradise Peach Life Shake
1 cup cold water 2 scoops Shaklee Life Shake Vanilla 1 scoop Shaklee Collagen 9 1 packet Shaklee Multi V peach mango flavored...
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Mar 17, 20241 min read


Lemon Coconut Chia Protein Balls
Easy to make and super delicious. Ingredients: ¼ cup Shaklee Life Shake - vanilla 1 cup raisins or 1 cup pitted dates, soaked in hot...
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Feb 11, 20241 min read


Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli
We love serving this recipe for special occasions. It is especially great when the family gathers during the holiday season! Ingredients...
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Feb 1, 20241 min read


Chocolate Mint Truffle Protein Balls
This recipe is a favorite at our house when we want a sweet treat. The best part is that is is also good for you! They are easy to prepare ahead of time and share with friends over the holidays. Ingredients: 1 cup almonds ½ cup rolled oats ¼ cup Shaklee Life Shake Chocolate ¼ cup cocoa powder ½ tsp peppermint extract ¼ tsp sea salt 2 Tbsp milk 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips Chocolate coating for dipping (optional) Crushed peppermint canes or disks for coating (optional) Direc
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Feb 1, 20241 min read


Borscht Soup
Special foods can have so many hidden memories and links to special feelings. Last year we had the privilege to host a young man at our...
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Nov 29, 20232 min read


Roasted Veggies - Versatile and Oh So Good!
Roasted Veggies From the kitchen of Carolyn Lillehaugen Ingredients: 2 or 3 cups each of assorted vegetables peeled and cut into chunks (approx. 1/4 cubes) Include beets, sweet potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, zucchini, potatoes etc. 1/4 cup onion finely diced 2 cloves garlic finely diced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 1/2 tsp roasted garlic and herb seasoning (we use McCormick Grill Mates) Optional: as desired you may add sliced sausage or grated Parmesan Direct
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Oct 26, 20231 min read


A Comfort Food Favorite
Homemade Vegetable Beef and Barley Soup From the Kitchen of Carolyn Lillehaugen 1 lb beef – could be stew meat, round steak, ground beef...
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Sep 27, 20231 min read


Ratatouille
Wondering what to do with the eggplant and zucchini your neighbor just gave you from the garden? Here is a yummy recipe... Ratatouille...
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Sep 4, 20231 min read
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