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Lemon Couscous and Arugula Salad

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I have been on a lemon kick lately. And it’s feeling like summer. So I wanted to try a new salad fit for dinner. I found something similar to this on Pinterest but of course when I went to get the recipe - it wasn’t there. So I was left with a picture. I added a grocery list since you make three separate things and use like ingredients for each part. Hopefully, this helps your brain hurt a little less. This made about 3 servings. So here we go...inspiration from Pinterest. Grocery list (made about 3 servings): 1 lemon 1 large container of broth (at least 2 cups) salt pepper 1 English cucumber avocado oil 4 garlic cloves lentils, uncooked couscous, uncooked 1 brick of mozarella, or container of feta, or goat cheese pine nuts Ingredients: For the lentils: 1 & 1/2 cup lentils, uncooked 1 cup broth (or till lentils are covered) Dash of oil (I used avocado oil) 1/4 tsp. salt For the couscous: 1 cup couscous, uncooked bit of oil (I used avocado oil) ...

Sausage, Kale, & Lentil Soup

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This is a picture of my candy shelf...stuffed to the max! I don't know about you, but I definitely need to start the year off with clean eating.  I do this to myself every December.  I make loads of sweets to make memories with my littles and to consume them, of course.  Twice a year, my wonderful husband spoils me with my favorite treats - Christmas and my birthday ( I think my wine consumption exponentially increases in December too, but that's not up for review ).  So, back to clean eating it is.  Here is a sure fire recipe to use up just about any veggie in the fridge, plus it's packed with protein and healthy grains.  This is also great for those cold winter days and for days when you only want to dirty one pot.  This recipe can just grow and grow; the more food you add the more water you will need. You can do this with a crock-pot, just saute the sausage and then throw all the other ingredients in.  Also, as usual, these are all a...