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My name is Melissa Truax! I am a wife, successful business owner, Certified Spinning Instructor and now a Blogger. I am passionate about healthy eating, exercise and finding ways to work it all in with my very busy lifestyle. About me
Healthy Within Reach
Food, Recipes

Split Pea Soup with Ham

Ingredients What you will need: 1 lb. bag of split green peas ( I buy 365 Organic from Whole Foods) 1 package of Chisesi Ham Seasoning (it is in the Meat section & cubed) Cut each cube in half 6…

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White Bean Chicken Chili

Ingredients What you will need: 3 – 4 oz boxes of low sodium chicken broth 3 – 15 oz cans of Bush’s White Chili Beans 1 – 18.5 oz can of Cannellini Beans 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder…

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Roasted Butternut Squash & Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients What you will need: 5 sweet potatoes 2 large butternut squash 1 large orange Pumpkin Spice Seasoning Salt Pepper Parsley from canister Instructions Preheat oven to 350° Peel butternut squash. Cut it in half, then cut in half again. …

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Liqueur Mixed Berry Salad with Mint

Do you have company coming tonight and looking for an elegant start to your meal instead of a traditional salad? If you have a variety of mixed berries on hand, this recipe is sure to impress. Ingredients What you will…

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Lemon Ice Box Pie

While my site is called Healthy Within Reach, sometimes a special occasion calls for a bit of a splurge. However you will see below I do suggest using Fat Free Sweetened Condensed Milk for my Lemon Ice Box Pie. My…

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Baked Corn Fritter Casserole

So many ways to use your box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix! This will be sure to please all ages! A perfect side for your upcoming barbecue or alongside your favorite Mexican dish. Fast prep! You will see I saved…

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Bean Side Salad

My husband loves when I make this salad. While I typically make this salad in the summer months, certainly great all year long. As you read below, I suggest serving this with a baked chicken breast. Often for lunch, I…

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Baked Portobello Mushrooms

Make this as a side or to make as a sandwich for lunch or dinner. Wonderful in between two slices of English Muffins with lettuce and tomato. Ingredients What you will need: 8 large big round portobello mushrooms 8 large…

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