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COPYCAT CHICK-FIL-A POLYNESIAN SAUCE

Servings 6

Author Deals to Meals

Ingredients

• 1 cup French salad dressing
• 2 Tbs. ketchup
• 1 Tbs. Apple cider vinegar
• 8 Tbs. honey
• ¼ tsp. Dry mustard
• ¼ tsp. Ginger powder
• ¼ tsp. paprika
• ¼ tsp.garlic powder

Instructions

• Whisk all of the ingredients together and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

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Hey guys! I’m sure you seen me sharing about a product called Thrive Life. It’s (in my opinion) the VERY best freeze dried product on the market. Their quality is unmatched and everything I have tried is so fresh, so delicious, so flavorful and exceeds all of my expectations. I originally thought I would be buying their product to add to my long term food storage and never using it again. However, after a couple months of using their product I am realizing how much I enjoy the health benefits and the ease of use. There are a couple times a week when I don’t have time to prep and make a homemade meal. On these nights we either eat cereal (yuck) or go out to eat (not good on the budget with a family of 7)!

Thrive Life products have simplified my life in a way I had never even though possible. Now you know me, I’m a bit of a food fanatic. I only eat food that tastes good, I have a pretty sophisticated and picky palate and I am very hesitant to eat anything that isn’t fresh and delicious. Let me tell you, the products of Thrive Life have met every single requirement for me. I’m not just saying that. If I didn’t ever get a penny from this company I would continue to order their products every month. Considering I am one of the most frugal people on the planet, this is saying something for me!

Let me show you how easy their products are to use in your everyday cooking. Last night we were all going a million different directions. I had about 20 minutes to get dinner on the table and I was thrilled when my March Special Pack arrived in the mail. I immediately opened everything up to show you what the March sale items look like. Everything was beautiful! I looked over the ingredients and realized many of them screamed stirfry to me. I had leftover rice noodles in my fridge and within 15 minutes had a homemade, delicious, healthy stir fry ready for dinner. Wow!?! Seriously, it’s genius! I didn’t have to crock pot the pork, cut the vegetables or do any prep. I simply hydrated the ingredients in a little water, sauted them and away we went!

https://www.thrivelife.com/monthly-specials/march-specials.html

Now, I have a motto to never pay full price for food. This goes for buying Thrive Life products as well. This is why I would only recommend purchasing their month sale items. Each month they highlight 5-7 items that go on sale for 15-30% off. Combine this with the free shipping and you have a pretty amazing deal.

However, if you want these items even LESS (um…yes!!), then check out our Bulk Order Consultants and see how you can get the sale prices PLUS an additional 15-30% off. That makes these items a steal of a deal and the best time to stock up.

Check out our site where we show you which cities in the U.S. are currently ordering in bulk. Is your city not listed? That’s okay! Do YOU want to become the consultant in your area? If you know what’s good for you, you would scream, Heck Yeah! Why you ask? Because being a consultant gives you FREE food and money in your pocket to share what you love. Here is a little info about how the bulk pricing works and how YOU can become a consultant! Email me at shandra@dealstomeals.com if you would like more info on that. Either way, stock up on this month’s deals and make up a batch of this delicious Pulled Pork Teriyaki Noodle Bowl on a busy night.

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Pulled Pork Teriyaki Noodle Bowl

Course Asian

Cuisine American, asian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 11 minutes

Servings 5

Author Deals to Meals

Ingredients

• 1 lb. rice noodles
• 1 cup Thrive Life Pulled Pork
• 1/4 cup Thrive Life Red Bell Peppers
• 1/2 cup Thrive Life Broccoli
• 1/4 cup Thrive Life Green Chilies
• 2 Tbs. sesame oil
• 1/2-3/4 cup Yoshida’s Oriental Sauce
• 2 Tbs. Sriracha Sauce
• Sesame Seeds garnish

Instructions

• Heat a large pot of water to a boil. When the water is boiling add the rice (or regular) noodles. In a bowl, add the vegetables. Pour enough water over the vegetables so they can re-hydrate. Place the pork in a bowl and add enough water to cover the pork. Let them soak for about 5 minutes. In a sauce pan, heat the sesame oil until hot. Drain the water from the vegetables and add to the hot pan, being careful when it spits. Saute. Drain the water from the pork and add to the pan again. Let it simmer for a few minutes while you drain the water from the noodles. Drain the noodles from the boiling water and add to the sauce pan. Add the Yoshida’s sauce and the Sriracha sauce. Toss until coated. Add more sauce if needed. Garnish with sesame seeds.

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For those of you who have followed our website for the past 14 years you know it is our recipes that bring people back to us each week. We have over 2,000 tried & true, unique, homemade recipes. Our recipe portfolio is one of the best on the web (in our humble opinion). Our recipes are so full of flavor & flair! I am not a fan of anything boring, dry or dull. I love to share my favorite recipes and flavors here with you on our site. All of our recipes are FREE and here for your enjoyment. Enjoy being able to print, organize and serve these delicious recipes with your family. Check back weekly for several new recipes and videos! Here is one of our newest favorite recipe’s we’d love to share with you today.

There really isn’t anything quite like the tender, seasoned chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A. I’m pretty sure my family has contributed to the Chicken-fil-A craze along with the rest of the country. Not only do I love the business philosophy of the owners of Chick-fil-A, but the quality of their food is outstanding. I can take or leave pretty much every other fast food joint, but if I can go to Chick-fil-A, I easily persuaded to stop in. My kids know I’m a sucker for a quick batch of these chicken nuggets and I’m SO excited to share our recipe so you can have these same delicious flavors in your own kitchen.

If you have chicken or chicken tenders thawed in your fridge, this recipe comes together pretty quickly. I love to make up several pounds of these and keep in my fridge for other recipes later in the week. One of our favorite’s is this Winger’s Salad recipe we can’t get enough of!

If you love Chick-fil-A’s Sauce here is our copycat recipe for that as well. Love their Polynesian sauce too? Check out our recipe for that deliciously tangy-sweet dipping sauce.

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Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 days

Cook Time 20 days

Servings 6

Author Deals to Meals

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbs. Montreal Steak Seasoning
• 2 lbs. boneless chicken tenders
• 1 ¼ cup flour
• 2 Tbs. powdered sugar
• 2 tsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. Garlic powder
• 1 tsp. Black pepper
• ½ tsp. Chili powder
• ½ tsp. Paprika
• Oil for frying

Instructions

• In a large bowl whisk milk, Montreal Steak Seasoning. Put the chicken in the milk mixture and mix so that all is coated and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes
• In another large bowl combine the flour, powdered sugar, salt, pepper, and chili powder and stir together.
• In cast iron pot or sauce pan pour in oil so that its at least an inch deep on med/high heat. You can also use a deep fryer if you would like to fry the entire chicken piece. Baking can also be done but it won’t be as crispy.
• Remove the chicken from refrigerator and place about 8 pieces at a time into the flour mixture making sure all the chicken is coated with the flour and then place into the hot oil. Shake off a little of the flour mixture so it’s not super clumpy and thick.
• Cook each side for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown (You want to make sure that chicken is no longer pink so you can cut one piece to test it out).
• Place the cooked chicken on paper towels to soak up any extra oil. Repeat the same steps with the rest of the chicken.

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Copycat Chick-fil-A Polynesian Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes

Servings 8

Author Deals to Meals

Ingredients

• 1 cup French salad dressing
• 2 Tbs. ketchup
• 1 Tbs. Apple cider vinegar
• 8 Tbs. honey
• ¼ tsp. Dry mustard
• ¼ tsp. Ginger powder
• ¼ tsp. paprika
• ¼ tsp.garlic powder

Instructions

• Whisk all of the ingredients together and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

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Deals to Meals was started over 14 years ago helping people save money on groceries. This service will continue FOR FREE for anyone & everyone wanting help knowing which items are the BEST deals in their area. Tell your friends & family! This service will continue on our site in all 50 states for FREE!

People have loved our tried & true, homemade recipes for over a decade. Many of these recipes will continue to be FREE on our website for all to enjoy. Visit the Recipes tab of our site for recipe’s easy to print, organize & enjoy!

We are thrilled to now offer our weekly meal planners on an APP! We have been working on this for over a year and are SO excited to share it with you! We have partnered with one of the very best meal planning apps on the market, Prepear. You are going to LOVE the ease of having our meal plans on an app that can sync with your phones, online grocery shopping and MUCH more. Watch for more details to come.

We are excited to also be partnering with the VERY best freeze dried company on the market. Thrive Life products have become a staple in our home and are an important & healthy part of your short & long term food storage goals. We’ll help you stock up at the very best prices!

In today’s chaotic world, we are here to help your family get better prepared. With hundreds of food storage recipes, tips, tricks, ideas for stocking up and weekly grocery deals to help you be ready for whatever is to come.

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Hey guys! I am not kidding, I am in LOVE with this new product I have found. I really haven’t ever cooked with freeze dried food but I am quickly learning how wonderful and healthy these items are. We had a super busy night last night and instead of making an unhealthy, frozen meal, I decided to give some of these Thrive products a try. I was so amazed that in about 15 minutes I had a healthy, warm, delicious soup ready for my family.

For those of you following world events, there are so many concerns about food shortages, gas prices, inflation, world war, etc. In such a volatile world, it is imperative that we all are preparing our families for whatever may come. One of the most important ways to prepare is by stocking up your food storage with foods your family eats on a regular basis. Chicken is one of those items that can be stored for a year in the freezer, 2-3 years in a can or TWENTY years freeze dried.

I admit I was SUPER skeptical of  freeze dried chicken. However, after using this chicken in this soup, I am hooked! It’s almost like magic. I’m not sure how the chicken goes from being dry, white and freeze dried into tender, juicy pieces of chicken. The chicken was dried in nice, white cubes that even have grilled lines. I loved that the chicken wasn’t shredded like tuna-fish texture. It stayed in the chunks and was so perfect for this soup. I can hardly wait to start making other recipes with these ingredients.

Now, you know me. I am not one to buy things at full price. That is why I only buy the Thrive Life products that go on sale each month. This month they have their chicken on sale until Monday, February 28th at midnight. This chicken would be an amazing item to add to your family’s food storage and help you be better prepared for a rainy day. Check out all of the delicious, healthy ingredients Thrive has to offer. Please reach out if you have any questions. Hope you enjoy this recipe!

Here is a quick video I made of this recipe. Literally it was about 10-15 minutes from start to finish. Wahoo!

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10 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup

Author Deals to Meals

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Thrive Life Onions
• 1/4 cup Thrive Life Red Bell Peppers
• 1/4 cup Thrive Life Zucchini Pieces
• 3 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 Tbs. Montreal Steak Seasoning
• 1 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 4-5 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans great northern white beans drained
• 3/4 cup Thrive Life Grilled Chicken
• Toppings:
• 1/2 cup Thrive Life Monterey Jack Cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (or you can use 1 Tbs. dried cilantro)
• Tortilla chips

Instructions

• In a soup pot, turn the heat to medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and the onions, peppers, and zucchini pieces. Saute until tender and add seasonings. Add the chicken broth, the canned beans and chicken and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Spoon the soup into a bowl and garnish with tortilla chips, cheese and fresh cilantro.

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The best part about this recipe is the frosting is made with freeze dried strawberries from my new favorite company, Thrive Life.

Making a frosting with fresh fruit leaves your frosting wet and sloppy. These freeze dried strawberries were just the perfect touch of flavor and texture to these cookies! @thrivelifellc is having a Flash Sale for Valentine’s Day and it’s the perfect time to give their products a try. You know me and know I only buy things on sale. Right now they have their blackberries and raspberries on sale (among other items). They are delicious to eat plain or add to your favorite frosting recipe.

If you are new to Thrive, check out their products on our site dealstomeals.ThriveLife.com. I will be sharing more details about this company soon but until then, take advantage of this 25% sale and stock up your food storage & save!

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Strawberry (Raspberry) Lemonade Frosting

Author Deals to Meals

Ingredients

• 1 recipe sugar cookies
• 2 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup dehydrated strawberries or raspberries
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• Dash of salt
• 1/4 cup dry lemonade powder
• 1-2 Tbs. Milk or lemon juice
• 1.5 lbs. powdered sugar

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl and with an electric mixer, blend together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the strawberries, vanilla, salt and lemonade powder. Mix. Add a little milk and the powdered sugar until the frosting is light and fluffy. Frost your favorite sugar cookie recipe with this delicious frosting

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There are few dishes I love more than curry. I never feel like I get my fill of the rich, buttery, spicy flavors of India. This Butter Curry Chicken is one of my go-to Indian recipes I enjoy so much. This week I made a double batch of this flavorful dish so I could enjoy it the entire week. I’ve had it for lunch, dinner and maybe even breakfast one day. That’s just how great it is! This recipe is pretty simple and comes together quickly, despite the chopping of vegetables.

If you are in a super big hurry you could leave out the peppers. However, I love that I can add in those added nutrients to this dish and my kids don’t even know they are eating them. The creamy, silky, spicy, sweet coconut sauce covers them all up so nicely that your kids will never know there are several veggies in this dish.

If you love curry, check out our recipe for Sweet Potato Curry for a fall twist on a family favorite.

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Butter Curry Chicken

Author Deals to Meals

Ingredients

• 3-4 boneless chicken breasts trimmed of excess fat
• 1 stick butter
• 1 red onion diced small
• 1 jalapeno pepper diced small
• 1 yellow bell pepper diced small
• 1/2 green bell pepper diced small
• 2 tsp. garam masala
• 1 Tbs. yellow curry powder
• 1-2 tsp. salt as needed
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. coriander
• ½ tsp. cinnamon
• 3 tsp. turmeric
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. paprika
• Cayenne pepper to your liking of spice
• 2 tbs. brown sugar
• 1 Tbs. fresh ginger grated
• 1 can coconut milk
• 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1/2-1 cup half and half or sour cream/plain yogurt
• Cooked jasmin rice

Instructions

• Choose your favorite type of rice and set cooking in a rice cooker or over the stove.
• Trim the boneless chicken of any excess fat. Cut the chicken into thin strips or cubes. On a separate cutting surface, but up all of the vegetables into small diced pieces. Heat a large saute pan or skillet with sides to medium-high heat. Add half of the butter to the pan and let it melt. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute until the chicken is tender and golden brown. Once the chicken has a nice color to it add the additional butter and diced vegetables.
• Saute until the veggies are tender. As it is cooking, add all of the seasoning to the chicken and veggies. You can turn the heat down a little if you need to. Once it is all seasoned and cooked add the can of coconut milk, tomato paste and enough half & half to make the sauce the thickness you desire. Keep the mixture on low heat until ready to serve over the cooked rice.

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Sometimes I am just craving a sweet, chocolatey treat without all the fat and calories. It’s nice to have a quick option that is literally done in one minute. It’s awesome. I added some Nutella and Almond Butter for an even better, richer tasting twist. This recipe kind of reminds me of our Triple Chocolate Protein Pancakes from a few years ago. Those pancakes are also a fave!

Best part about this recipe is that Kodiak Pancake Mix is on coupon at Costco.  This is the perfect week to stock your food storage with several extra boxes for a later day. Whenever you see a grocery deal that is labeled with the GOLD TAG, these items are the best ones to stock up on that week. When Costco has items on coupon they are generally always these Gold/Best prices. If it’s an item that can store long term, then stock up to save you money down the road.

Stock up on Kodiak Pancake mix and enjoy this recipe for Kodiak Chocolate Mug Cake for years to come!

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Triple Chocolate Protein Mug Cake

This healthy, rich, protein packed cake is delicious and cooks in only 1 minute!

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1 minute

Cook Time 1 minute

Servings 1

Author Deals to Meals

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup Kodiak Pancake Mix
• 1/3 cup + 1 Tbs. chocolate almond milk
• 2-3 Tbs. milk or semi chocolate chips
• 1 Tbs. Nutella Hazelnut Spread
• 1 Tbs. Almond Butter
• 1 Tbs. chocolate protein powder
• 1 tsp. cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

• In the bottom of a regular sized, ceramic mug add all of the dry ingredients. Add the almond milk and stir. Take a spoonful of the Nutella and Almond Butter and spoon into the center of the batter. Sprinkle the top with the chocolate chips. Place in the microwave for 1 minute. Don't over cook. The cake will bubble up just a little bit and that's okay. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if you wish. Or, drizzle with extra Nutella (or Maple Syrup) for a little extra sweetness. Serve warm.

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