Cranberry & Brie flatbread- the perfect way to use leftover Thanksgiving cranberry sauce & Brie or a great holiday appetizer! Recipe: (for 1) Ingredients: * 1 flatbread of choice * 3 ounces mozzarella (or goat cheese) * 6 ounces brie (rind removed) * ¼ cup chopped pecans * ¼ cup cranberry sauce * 1 tsp chopped rosemary * Optional: honey or maple syrup to drizzle on top Instructions: * Preheat the oven to 350F and place flatbread on a small baking sheet * Add cranberry sauce evenly on the flatbread. * Cut mozzarella & brie into small pieces * add onto the flatbread * Sprinkle with pecans & rosemary * Bake for 12-15 minutes or until brie is starting to brown and bubble. * Optional to top with maple syrup or honey * Cut into strips and serve! #friendsgiving #easyrecipe #thanksgivingleftovers #flatbread #holidayappetizer #appetizer #happyhour #easymeals #wintermeal #choosingbalance #appetizers #christmasparty

A delicious and easy fall cocktail recipe🍁🎃This maple pumpkin syrup is sooo tasty in this drink! Hope you enjoy! - - - - Ingredients: Maple Pumpkin Syrup: •1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar •1/2 cup maple syrup •1 cup water •1/3 cup pumpkin purée •1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice Other: •ice •3 tablespoons pumpkin pie syrup •2 ounces bourbon •club soda to taste for some bubbles •2 ounces bourbon Instructions: In a small pot, combine the maple pumpkin syrup ingredients Mix and let simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally Remove from heat and strain in a fine mesh strainer if you want to make sure the pumpkin texture is gone. Then let cool In a cocktail shaker, combine ice + maple pumpkin syrup + bourbon. Shake well Pour into a glass and add club soda/tonic water/ sparkling water to taste! Enjoy! #cocktails #bourbon #bourbonsmash #happyhour #pumpkinweek #pumpkinrecipes #pumpkinspice #pumpkintime #choosingbalance #pumpkineverything #basic #eatwell #easyrecipes

Healthier, protein packed chick fil a frozen lemonade! Made with just a few simple ingredients and sooo delicious! Ingredients: * 2/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice * 1/2 cup maple syrup * 3 scoops vanilla protein * 1 cup Greek yogurt * 1, 13 oz can coconut cream * 5-6 cups ice, crushed Instructions; * Blend the ice if not already crush * Remove and set aside * In the blender, combine all ingredients, except the ice
* Blend until well combined. * Add in the ice and blend until smooth * Serve and enjoy! This makes 4 servings #frozenlemonade #summertime #springtime #summerrecipes #springrecipes #choosingbalance #chickfila #lemonade #drinks #healthyliving #healthytips #healthyrecipes #healthyrecipe

Back with another easy crockpot recipe! These are a new favorite around here. The pickle slaw is a MUST now on any spicy chicken sandwich! - - - - Crockpot Hot Honey Chicken: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup honey 3 tbsp butter 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar Spices:
1 tbsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt 
 Instructions:
 * Add the chicken to a crockpot * In a small bowl, mix up the cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic, & salt. * Add the seasoning all over the chicken. * Add the butter, divided into 1 tbsp pieces * Drizzle the honey on top * Pour in the vinegar. * Place the lid on and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
 * Once cooked, shred the chicken * Add to a toasted bun + top with pickle slaw * Enjoy! Pickle Slaw: 1, 16-ounce package coleslaw
1/2 sweet onion, diced
1 cup chopped pickles
1 cup mayo ( I used @primalkitchenfoods avocado mayo) 
2 tbsp pickle juice
spices: 
1/2 tsp garlic
1 tsp dill
1/2 tsp salt salt 
 Instructions: Combine all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and stir well, making sure all of the coleslaw is coated Cover and refrigerate while the chicken cooks (at least 2 hours, up to 4) Serve on top of the chicken sandwiches and enjoy! #crockpot #crockpotrecipe #crockpotmeals #choosingbalance #easycooking #easymeals #easyrecipe #eatwell #dinnerideas #dinnerathome #dinnerecipes #easycooking #eatwell

BBQ Chicken Nachos. Another simple, delicious recipe for Super Bowl! I love sheet pan nachos and you can’t go wrong with a bbq chicken version! Recipe: Ingredients: 3 cups shredded chicken 3/4 cup bbq sauce 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 10 oz tortilla chips 1 1/2 cup cheese of choice 1/2 cup corn 1/2 cup black beans Toppings: bbq sauce Jalapeños Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F In a bowl, coat chicken with bbq sauce + spices Line a pan with parchment paper Spread chips onto it Add bbq chicken + corn + black beans + cheese Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is nice and melted. Top with more bbq sauce and jalapeños Serve & enjoy! #sheetpan #sheetpandinner #bbqchicken #nachos #easyrecipes #footballsunday #eatwell #choosingbalance #easymeals #15minutemeal #easyrecipe #superbowl2024 #superbowl #superbowlrecipes