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Save this sandwich โ€” your fall grilled cheese. Bu Save this sandwich โ€” your fall grilled cheese.

Buttery, golden sourdough stuffed with melty brie, sharp white cheddar, jammy caramelized onions, and crisp apple slices. Itโ€™s creamy, sweet, tangy, and toasted to perfection.

Use sourdough or whatever bread you love, and make extra caramelized onions โ€” youโ€™ll want them again tomorrow.
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan #ad This is exactly th Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan #ad

This is exactly the kind of dinner I want during the weekโ€”crispy chicken, plenty of sauce, and melted cheese, without making dinner more complicated than it needs to be.

Another winner from @TestKitchen, where every recipe is tested to make sure it works at home. And at under 45 minutes, this one is definitely going into my weeknight rotation.
 
Want to try it? Comment RECIPE and Iโ€™ll send you a link to trial Americaโ€™s Test Kitchen and get the recipe. You can also find the link in my bio.

And be sure to give @TestKitchen a follow for more tested, reliable recipes!
This Harvest Chicken Salad is one of my favorite w This Harvest Chicken Salad is one of my favorite ways to switch up lunch this time of year. Sweet apple, crunchy celery, and a lightened-up dressing come together for something thatโ€™s fresh, filling, and way better than the usual mayo-heavy version. Serve it on a bed of lettuce, in a wrap, or with crackers. Make sure youโ€™re following @gina_gibson_cooks for more recipes. 

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 small apple, finely chopped
1/4 dried cranberry 
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 
salt and pepper to taste
Optional 1/4 cup chopped walnuts for crunch.

Instructions:
Finely shred or mash the cooked chicken breast to your preferred texture. In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, mixing until smooth. Add the chicken, apple, celery, red onion, and parsley, and stir until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper, and mix in the walnuts if using. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld, then serve chilled on lettuce, in a wrap, or with crackers.
Thin & Crinkly Chocolate Chip Cookies ๐Ÿช Thin, che Thin & Crinkly Chocolate Chip Cookies ๐Ÿช

Thin, chewy centers, crispy edges, and that perfect crinkled top โ€” browned butter is the secret.

Comment โ€œCOOKIEโ€ and Iโ€™ll send you the link! ๐Ÿ‘‡

Ingredients: ยพ cup unsalted butter, ยพ cup brown sugar (packed), ยฝ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1ยพ cups all-purpose flour, ยพ tsp baking soda, ยฝ tsp kosher salt, 1ยผ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions: Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden and nutty-smelling, then let cool 10 minutes. Whisk in both sugars until smooth, then whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold in the chocolate chips. Rest the dough at room temp for 20-30 minutes. Scoop into balls and bake at 350ยฐF for 10-12 minutes. Tap the pan firmly on the counter right out of the oven to create the crinkle. Finish with flaky salt while warm.
The Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso just droppe The Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso just dropped for fall and itโ€™s SO good โ€” but that pumpkin cream cold foam is doing some heavy lifting in the sugar department. Hereโ€™s how I order it to keep the flavor and cut the crash.

What to say at the counter:
โ€œGrande Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, half sweet, nonfat milk instead of oat, light pumpkin cream cold foam.โ€

Macro comparison (grande, estimated):
Standard: ~250 cal | 32g carbs | 26g sugar | 13.5g fat 

Modified: ~140 cal | 17g carbs | 13g sugar | 1g fat 

Same fall flavor, half the sugar, and way less fat โ€” this oneโ€™s a keeper for the season ๐ŸŽƒ
This high-protein 7-Layer Bean Dip is the kind of This high-protein 7-Layer Bean Dip is the kind of easy appetizer that disappears FAST.

I start with @SOMOS Refried Pinto Beans with Beef Tallowโ€”they have 17g of protein + 17g of fiber per pouch and give the dip that rich, homemade base. Then layer on ground beef cooked with SOMOS Taco Simmer Sauce, creamy Greek yogurt, mashed avocado, cheddar, tomatoes, onion, and plenty of fresh cilantro.

The Taco Simmer Sauce does all the work and the beef comes together in about 10 minutes, making this such an easy one for cookouts, game days, or feeding a crowd.

Grab the chips and get a scoop with ALL the layers. 

#SomosFoods #SevenLayerDip #BeanDip #HighProteinRecipes #EasyAppetizers
Save this sandwich โ€” your fall grilled cheese. Bu Save this sandwich โ€” your fall grilled cheese.

Buttery, golden sourdough stuffed with melty brie, sharp white cheddar, jammy caramelized onions, and crisp apple slices. Itโ€™s creamy, sweet, tangy, and toasted to perfection.

Use sourdough or whatever bread you love, and make extra caramelized onions โ€” youโ€™ll want them again tomorrow.
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan #ad This is exactly th Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan #ad

This is exactly the kind of dinner I want during the weekโ€”crispy chicken, plenty of sauce, and melted cheese, without making dinner more complicated than it needs to be.

Another winner from @TestKitchen, where every recipe is tested to make sure it works at home. And at under 45 minutes, this one is definitely going into my weeknight rotation.
 
Want to try it? Comment RECIPE and Iโ€™ll send you a link to trial Americaโ€™s Test Kitchen and get the recipe. You can also find the link in my bio.

And be sure to give @TestKitchen a follow for more tested, reliable recipes!
This Harvest Chicken Salad is one of my favorite w This Harvest Chicken Salad is one of my favorite ways to switch up lunch this time of year. Sweet apple, crunchy celery, and a lightened-up dressing come together for something thatโ€™s fresh, filling, and way better than the usual mayo-heavy version. Serve it on a bed of lettuce, in a wrap, or with crackers. Make sure youโ€™re following @gina_gibson_cooks for more recipes. 

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 small apple, finely chopped
1/4 dried cranberry 
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 
salt and pepper to taste
Optional 1/4 cup chopped walnuts for crunch.

Instructions:
Finely shred or mash the cooked chicken breast to your preferred texture. In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, mixing until smooth. Add the chicken, apple, celery, red onion, and parsley, and stir until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper, and mix in the walnuts if using. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld, then serve chilled on lettuce, in a wrap, or with crackers.
Thin & Crinkly Chocolate Chip Cookies ๐Ÿช Thin, che Thin & Crinkly Chocolate Chip Cookies ๐Ÿช

Thin, chewy centers, crispy edges, and that perfect crinkled top โ€” browned butter is the secret.

Comment โ€œCOOKIEโ€ and Iโ€™ll send you the link! ๐Ÿ‘‡

Ingredients: ยพ cup unsalted butter, ยพ cup brown sugar (packed), ยฝ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1ยพ cups all-purpose flour, ยพ tsp baking soda, ยฝ tsp kosher salt, 1ยผ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions: Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden and nutty-smelling, then let cool 10 minutes. Whisk in both sugars until smooth, then whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold in the chocolate chips. Rest the dough at room temp for 20-30 minutes. Scoop into balls and bake at 350ยฐF for 10-12 minutes. Tap the pan firmly on the counter right out of the oven to create the crinkle. Finish with flaky salt while warm.
The Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso just droppe The Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso just dropped for fall and itโ€™s SO good โ€” but that pumpkin cream cold foam is doing some heavy lifting in the sugar department. Hereโ€™s how I order it to keep the flavor and cut the crash.

What to say at the counter:
โ€œGrande Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, half sweet, nonfat milk instead of oat, light pumpkin cream cold foam.โ€

Macro comparison (grande, estimated):
Standard: ~250 cal | 32g carbs | 26g sugar | 13.5g fat 

Modified: ~140 cal | 17g carbs | 13g sugar | 1g fat 

Same fall flavor, half the sugar, and way less fat โ€” this oneโ€™s a keeper for the season ๐ŸŽƒ
This high-protein 7-Layer Bean Dip is the kind of This high-protein 7-Layer Bean Dip is the kind of easy appetizer that disappears FAST.

I start with @SOMOS Refried Pinto Beans with Beef Tallowโ€”they have 17g of protein + 17g of fiber per pouch and give the dip that rich, homemade base. Then layer on ground beef cooked with SOMOS Taco Simmer Sauce, creamy Greek yogurt, mashed avocado, cheddar, tomatoes, onion, and plenty of fresh cilantro.

The Taco Simmer Sauce does all the work and the beef comes together in about 10 minutes, making this such an easy one for cookouts, game days, or feeding a crowd.

Grab the chips and get a scoop with ALL the layers. 

#SomosFoods #SevenLayerDip #BeanDip #HighProteinRecipes #EasyAppetizers
Save this sandwich โ€” your fall grilled cheese. Bu Save this sandwich โ€” your fall grilled cheese.

Buttery, golden sourdough stuffed with melty brie, sharp white cheddar, jammy caramelized onions, and crisp apple slices. Itโ€™s creamy, sweet, tangy, and toasted to perfection.

Use sourdough or whatever bread you love, and make extra caramelized onions โ€” youโ€™ll want them again tomorrow.
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan #ad This is exactly th Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan #ad

This is exactly the kind of dinner I want during the weekโ€”crispy chicken, plenty of sauce, and melted cheese, without making dinner more complicated than it needs to be.

Another winner from @TestKitchen, where every recipe is tested to make sure it works at home. And at under 45 minutes, this one is definitely going into my weeknight rotation.
 
Want to try it? Comment RECIPE and Iโ€™ll send you a link to trial Americaโ€™s Test Kitchen and get the recipe. You can also find the link in my bio.

And be sure to give @TestKitchen a follow for more tested, reliable recipes!
This Harvest Chicken Salad is one of my favorite w This Harvest Chicken Salad is one of my favorite ways to switch up lunch this time of year. Sweet apple, crunchy celery, and a lightened-up dressing come together for something thatโ€™s fresh, filling, and way better than the usual mayo-heavy version. Serve it on a bed of lettuce, in a wrap, or with crackers. Make sure youโ€™re following @gina_gibson_cooks for more recipes. 

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 small apple, finely chopped
1/4 dried cranberry 
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 
salt and pepper to taste
Optional 1/4 cup chopped walnuts for crunch.

Instructions:
Finely shred or mash the cooked chicken breast to your preferred texture. In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, mixing until smooth. Add the chicken, apple, celery, red onion, and parsley, and stir until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper, and mix in the walnuts if using. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld, then serve chilled on lettuce, in a wrap, or with crackers.
Thin & Crinkly Chocolate Chip Cookies ๐Ÿช Thin, che Thin & Crinkly Chocolate Chip Cookies ๐Ÿช

Thin, chewy centers, crispy edges, and that perfect crinkled top โ€” browned butter is the secret.

Comment โ€œCOOKIEโ€ and Iโ€™ll send you the link! ๐Ÿ‘‡

Ingredients: ยพ cup unsalted butter, ยพ cup brown sugar (packed), ยฝ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1ยพ cups all-purpose flour, ยพ tsp baking soda, ยฝ tsp kosher salt, 1ยผ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions: Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden and nutty-smelling, then let cool 10 minutes. Whisk in both sugars until smooth, then whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold in the chocolate chips. Rest the dough at room temp for 20-30 minutes. Scoop into balls and bake at 350ยฐF for 10-12 minutes. Tap the pan firmly on the counter right out of the oven to create the crinkle. Finish with flaky salt while warm.
The Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso just droppe The Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso just dropped for fall and itโ€™s SO good โ€” but that pumpkin cream cold foam is doing some heavy lifting in the sugar department. Hereโ€™s how I order it to keep the flavor and cut the crash.

What to say at the counter:
โ€œGrande Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, half sweet, nonfat milk instead of oat, light pumpkin cream cold foam.โ€

Macro comparison (grande, estimated):
Standard: ~250 cal | 32g carbs | 26g sugar | 13.5g fat 

Modified: ~140 cal | 17g carbs | 13g sugar | 1g fat 

Same fall flavor, half the sugar, and way less fat โ€” this oneโ€™s a keeper for the season ๐ŸŽƒ
This high-protein 7-Layer Bean Dip is the kind of This high-protein 7-Layer Bean Dip is the kind of easy appetizer that disappears FAST.

I start with @SOMOS Refried Pinto Beans with Beef Tallowโ€”they have 17g of protein + 17g of fiber per pouch and give the dip that rich, homemade base. Then layer on ground beef cooked with SOMOS Taco Simmer Sauce, creamy Greek yogurt, mashed avocado, cheddar, tomatoes, onion, and plenty of fresh cilantro.

The Taco Simmer Sauce does all the work and the beef comes together in about 10 minutes, making this such an easy one for cookouts, game days, or feeding a crowd.

Grab the chips and get a scoop with ALL the layers. 

#SomosFoods #SevenLayerDip #BeanDip #HighProteinRecipes #EasyAppetizers

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