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11/04/2026

(Recipe of the Week) Try this Blackened Halibut recipe for a healthy dinner idea for two with a tropical twist! Mild, fresh halibut is coated in a homemade blackening spice mixture, seared to form a lightly charred crust, then topped with a lively mango and avocado salsa.

Blackened Halibut with Mango and Avocado Salsa

(via: https://bit.ly/47Vh82s )

Ingredients

Blackening Mix
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt

Salsa
1 large mango peeled, pitted and diced
1 small avocado peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 medium jalapeno pepper seeded if desired, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 large lime juiced
1 tablespoon honey or to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Fish
2 pieces (6-8 ounce) halibut skin removed
2 tablespoons butter (organic, grass-fed)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
Blackening Mix
Combine ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
Salsa
Combine salsa ingredients in a bowl; serve with fish.
Fish
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pat fish dry then season liberally with blackening mix.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the butter and oil. As soon as the butter melts, add fish to skillet. Cook 2 minutes per side.
Place in the oven and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

Notes: To make this dish approved for the 30-Day Metabolic Comeback Challenge, omit honey. Can substitute any fish such as cod, Chilean sea bass, grouper, tilapia, or salmon.
Can use pineapple in place of mango. Find all recipes of the week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/3VhrcuT

11/03/2026

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10/28/2026

(Recipe of the Week) This one skillet apple c***r chicken is packed with flavor with the perfectly seasoned tender chicken and sweet crisp juicy apples in a sweet and savory sauce.

One Skillet Apple C***r Chicken

(adapted from: https://bit.ly/47LZBtp )

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
2 tablespoons ghee or butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup*
2 medium apples sliced, unpeeled (I used honey crisp)
1 small yellow onion diced
Generous pinches of sea salt and black pepper
1/2 cup fresh apple c***r
Fresh rosemary for garnish

Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.

In a small bowl, mix together the salt and all spices. Sprinkle the spice mixture over both sides of the chicken thighs.
Add the oil to the hot skillet to coat, allow it to heat for 30 seconds then add the chicken thighs to the pan.
Cook for 5 minutes or until the first side is deep golden brown, then flip and cook for 5 more minutes or until cooked through, adjusting the heat down to medium if the chicken is browning too fast. Transfer the chicken to a plate while you prepare the sauce.
Lower the heat to medium and add the ghee or butter to the pan, gently swirling to coat. Add the apples and onions, syrup or sugar (if using*) and sprinkle the mixture with a generous pinch each of sea salt and black pepper.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Pour in the apple c***r and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Add the chicken back to the pan, coating in the sauce, and cook for another minute to heat through.
Remove from heat. Spoon the apple mixture over the chicken and garnish with fresh rosemary or other fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy! Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Note: Omit Maple Syrup to make this dish approved for the 30-Day Metabolic Comeback Challenge. Find all recipes of the Week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/3VhrcuT

10/27/2026

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