Curried Chicken and Barley Soup
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Curried Chicken and Barley Soup

I love chicken noodle soup, but it doesn’t really satisfy as a meal. This take swaps the noodles for pearled barley, which is high in fiber and has a slightly chewy texture that makes it a great sub for noodles. The recipe is packed with good-for-you aromatics like garlic, ginger, and turmeric. The carrots and celery turn the recipe into a little bit of a cuisine mashup, but I think it really works.

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How I Meal Plan
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How I Meal Plan

We’ve all been there: busy days, no motivation, and you’re trying to figure out how to turn a fridge full of half-bad food into a half-decent meal. I’ve cracked the code. For me, all it took was Pinterest, a binder, and a custom shopping list. Let’s talk!

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My Dad’s Chili
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My Dad’s Chili

Fun fact: a few years ago, this chili won me second place at an office chili cook-off. There were more than twenty entries… it’s that good!

Every region and family has their own favorite chili, and this is mine: a thick consistency, a little sweet, heavy on the meat and beans.

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