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20 Lighter Southern Food Recipes

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It’s National Southern Food Day on January 22nd . . . that’s a thing, y’all! Traditional southern food is a reflection of who we are and where we came from, it’s what brings us together at family gatherings, holidays, special occasions and as regional collective. There are a lot of basic themes of southern food, but most is as unique as the mama that’s putting her spin on it. My “take” is to make healthy southern food based on the classic recipes, using fresh and “fitter” ingredients – I get a burr in my britches (and sometimes bee in my bonnet) when people assume you can’t make healthy southern food.20 Lighter Southern Food Recipes thefitfork.com

Check out my 20 Lighter Southern Food Recipes, and come back now, ya hear?!    Continue reading →

Sesame Ginger Shrimp Tacos with Stir Fry Veggies

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I’m all about mixing up the flavors and tonight I’m putting a little Far East in my Southwest! Taco night takes a wild taste adventure with my Sesame Ginger Shrimp Tacos with Stir Fry Veggies. One of my favorite Asian take-out dishes gets a convenient tortilla wrapper – which totally helps me out, because I stink at using chopsticks! Sesame Ginger Shrimp Tacos with Stir Fry Veggies is an under-30 minute meal that is made healthier by oven baking the shrimp rather than frying -- still crunch and delicious with a gluten-free breading! Stir fry vegetables add colorful nutrition and can be adjusted to your preferences.

Read on to find out how to make this easy dinner recipe and find out how I’ve kept it lower in fat (hint, the crispy shrimp are baked, not fried). I’ve also made a couple recipe notations for those who need to keep meals gluten-free. Continue reading →

Six Veggie Sesame Shrimp Stir Fry {Paleo, Gluten-Free}

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Do you know why I stir fry? It’s fast, it’s fresh, it’s flexible (in a use up what’s in the produce bin way) and it’s is freakin’ delicious without fail.

Since most of us are back to school, falling once again into that crazy dinner rush hour, I’m sharing a quick and easy stir fry recipe my whole family loves – Six Veggie Sesame Shrimp Stir Fry. Continue reading →

Bold Blackened Shrimp Chickpea Salad with Blue Cheese

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With Austin’s temperatures already in the 90s, it’s officially salad season in my book. Also, May is National Salad Month, so there’s that!  Bold Blackened Shrimp Chickpea Salad with Blue Cheese

My Bold Blackened Shrimp Chickpea Salad with Blue Cheese is a tasty way to kick off my “Let Us Eat Lettuce” binge for the next three, four, maybe even five months! Continue reading →