Dr. Emily’s Favorite Winter and Braces-Friendly Recipes

Dr. Emily has compiled some of her favorite meals that she and her family enjoy on these cold, wet days!  We’ve been lucky with some mild winter weather here in Tulsa so far, but it’s been a bit colder and rainy lately.

1. 12-Minute Chicken and Broccoli
   1. This Asian inspired dish is fast, easy and pleases the whole family!  Throw it over some brown rice or quinoa that you made in a little rice cooker and you’ll have dinner ready in a flash. http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/chicken-broccoli-recipe/
2. One-Pot Paprika Chicken Thighs
   1. Who doesn’t love a one pot wonder that only leaves you with one dirty pot to clean up.  This is a crowd pleaser! http://reluctantentertainer.com/2014/09/one-pot-paprika-chicken-thighs/
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3. Italian “Drunken” Noodles
   1. Yumm. Just yummm.  Delicious and easy, my favorite kind of recipe when you’re trying to get dinner on the table, work full days, and have 2 kiddos you don’t want to miss out on. http://thecozyapron.com/a-cozy-pasta-italian-drunken-noodles-and-shaking-things-up-a-bit/
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4. Meat
   1. I really wish I could go more plant-based, but I (and my whole family) just love meat.  Here are some of my favorite meat and fish recipes.
   2. Best Grilled Shrimp Ever
      1. Seriously. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/21694/marinated-grilled-shrimp/
   3. Pork Tenderloin with Pan Sauce
      1. http://chefmommy-brandao.blogspot.ca/2012/03/pork-tenderloin-with-pan-sauce.html
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5. Sweets
   1. This is a girl after my own heart.  Most of the food she makes (at least of the recipes I have tried) isn’t pretty, but it sure does taste good and that’s the important part! (Oh and it’s healthy too!)
   2. Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies http://welltraveledwife.com/2012/10/favorite-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
      1. INGREDIENTS
         *this makes 2-3 batches*
         1.5 cups canned pumpkin
         1 egg
         1 teaspoon vanilla
         1/2 cup vegetable oil
         1 teaspoon cinnamon
         1 teaspoon baking soda
         1 teaspoon baking powder
         1.5 cups sugar
         1/2 teaspoon salt
         2.5 cups flour
         1 cup chocolate chips*
      2. DIRECTIONS
         in a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, vegetable oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and salt and mix well. add flour and mix to combine. stir in chocolate chips. drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. *batter will be sticky, so use a spoon to drop dough onto baking sheet. they are so moist at delicious!
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Hope you enjoy some of my family’s favorites!  What are your favorite recipes?!

-Emily