Katie's Kitchen

Crumby Chicken~EASY Recipe!!!

2010-06-05T01:25:00.003-06:00

*From Karen Call

Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray
Clean chicken (chicken tenders, not breasts)
Dip in melted butter
Dip in crushed saltine cracker crumbs
Lay on cookie sheet and sprinkle with pepper
Bake at 350 degrees about 30 minutes depending on your oven.

Don't over cook them or they will dry out.

My 2-year-old LOVES this chicken!

Lemon Pepper Crock Pot Chicken and Rice

2010-03-15T22:20:00.003-06:00

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can (10 1/2 oz.) cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cucp water
Lemon Pepper marinade

Marinate chicken in lemon pepper (I use Lawry's) for at least 30 minutes.
Place chicken in crock pot

In a seperate bowl mix cream of chicken soup, milk, and water.
Pour over chicken.
If the chicken isn't covered, add more water and/or milk.
Cook on low heat for 6 hours.

Cook rice
When chicken is done cooking remove from crock pot.
(I shred my chicken, but you can leave it whole if you'd like)
Pour sauce from crockpot into a pot.
Mix a very small amount of cornstarch with water and add to sauce.
Bring to a boil.
This will thicken sauce. Continue this until sauce is as thick as you like it.
(I add my shredded chicken to the sauce at this point).

Serve over hot white rice.

Caramelized Onion, Walnut, and Cilantro Chicken Salad Sandwiches

2010-03-15T21:12:00.005-06:00

*From Better Homes and Gardens Ultimate Slow Cooker magazine
*This is not the original recipe, it is slightly adapted to my preferences :)

FOR THE CHICKEN:
4 1/2-5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Ground Thyme
Parsley flakes
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Black pepper
32 oz. chicken broth

Put thawed chicken in a 4-5 quart crock pot.
Add chicken broth and garlic
Sprinkle Thyme, parsley, and pepper evenly across the surface of the chicken and broth.
Cover and cook on low-heat for 7-8 hours or high heat 3 1/2-4 hours.

When chicken is done cooking shred with 2 forks. You will have A LOT left over after this recipe, so freeze it for later use in other salads, quesadillas, burritos, or any other chicken recipes you love!!

FOR THE CHICKEN SALAD:
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Cup chopped onion (sweet or yellow)
2 cups shredded chicken
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (can be bought already chopped), toasted (optional)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. clipped fresh cilantro (I used about 4 times that much because I LOVE cilantro!)
1 Tbsp. lime juice
Salt and pepper (optional)
Bread
Baby spinach leaves

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat.
Add onion
Cover and cook 13-15 minutes or until tender, stir occasionally.
Uncover
Cook and stir over medium high heat 3-5 minutes or until golden

In large bowl combine onion, chicken, and walnuts
Add mayonnaise, cilantro (I just cut it from the bushel with scissors), and lime juice.
Toss to coat
If desired season to taste with Salt and Pepper
Place chicken on bread and top with spinach leaves

Makes about 5 sandwiches using full slices of bread. I served them on store-bought sweet rolls. Another option is to top with tomato slices as well as spinach leaves.

Homestyle Chicken & Biscuits

2010-03-14T01:13:00.003-07:00

1 can (10 3/4 oz) Cream of Chicken Soup
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 bag (16 oz.) frozen veggie combination ie brocolli, cauliflower, carrots
2 cups cooked cubed chicken
1 pkg. refrigerated biscuits (10)

Stir soup, milk, cheese and black pepper in 13x9 baking dish.
Stir in vegetables and chicken
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes
Stir
Place biscuits on top and bake for 15 more minutes or until biscuits are golden.

Deceptively Delicious-Garlic Mashed Potatoes

2010-02-01T15:09:00.003-07:00

I borrowed this cook book from a friend of mine and fell in love with it! Its a wonderful way to incorperate veggies into your family's diet. Here is a mashed potato recepie that I adapted from this book.

1 lb baking potatoes-peeled, cubed
1/2 Cup cauliflower puree
2 Tablespoons butter/margarine
1/2 Cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
3 oz. grated parmesean cheese
1 1/2 cloves of garlic-minced

Put the potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover them by about 3 inches.
Bring to a boil over hight heat.
Boil on medium heat about 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
While potatoes are boiling:
Put milk and garlic into a small saucepan and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Drain potatoes and put in a bowl for mixing or beating.
Add milk, parmesean, salt, butter, and cauliflower.
Beat until desired texture is acheived!

My husband claimed that these are the best potatoes I've ever made, but the only thing I did different from my usual recipe is add cauliflower. Go figure!

Strawberry Yogurt Pie

2009-03-05T03:06:00.003-07:00

12 oz. Cool Whip Dessert Topping
16-24 oz. Strawberry Yogurt (I just kept adding more until it tasted good and ended up using 24oz.)
2 any brand ready-made graham cracker crusts
1 cup fresh or frozen sliced strawberries

Mix Cool Whip, Yogurt, and Strawberries together in a bowl.
Pour into pie crust
Cover with pie lid (I used the one that comes with the crust)
Freeze for 3 hours or over night
Remove from freezer about 20 minutes prior to eating
Top with additional Cool Whip and Strawberries if desired
I like to crumble graham cracker over the top for a little extra decoration

*You can use any flavor Yogurt and any sliced fruit you want
*To make it a lighter, healthier dessert, use Lite or Fat Free Cool Whip and Yogurt!

Very Healthy Chocolate Banana Pancakes

2008-12-16T17:21:00.003-07:00

1/2 cup Rolled Oats - I use Bob's Red Mill
1 whole egg, 2 egg whites
Couple TB of low fat cottage cheese
sliced banana
Scoop of Prograde Lean Chocolate Meal Replacement
Dash of cinnamon
Dash of vanilla
Real Butter for cooking the pancakes

Toppings - fresh sliced fruit, cinnamon, heated berries, apple/apricot butter, all natural preserves...

~ use food processor to thoroughly blend pancake batter ingredients. Blend for about a minute.
~ heat butter in skillet over medium heat
~ add small batches of batter
~ watch carefully, when sides begin to brown carefully flip

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

2008-10-28T11:03:00.001-06:00

*From Carissa

Yoplait vanilla yogurt

strawberries

blueberries

granola

Whole Wheat Waffles

2008-10-21T08:19:00.001-06:00

*From Mr. Breakfast

1 and 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
4 Tablespoons melted shortening
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt

Beat egg yolks well; add milk and shortening.
Combine salt, sugar, and flour.
Add to first mixture.
Beat until smooth.
Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Sift baking powder lightly over the mixture and fold in quickly.
Bake in hot waffle iron.

Another Whole Wheat Pancake Recipe

2008-10-21T08:14:00.003-06:00

*From Mr. Breakfast

2 cups fat-free milk
1 and 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup fresh (or thawed frozen) blueberries (optional)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 egg whites (or two eggs) - beaten
1 Tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

In a large bowl, mix together the two flours, baking powder and salt.
In a seperate bowl, mix together the milk, egg, oil and vanilla.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just moistened and combined.
Fold in the berries.
On a lightly greased skillet set at medium-high heat, dollop batter in 1/4 cup amounts to make each pancake.
When bubbles appear at the top of the pancake and the edges start to look dry, flip the pancakess and cook the other sides until golden brown.
These are really good with fresh berries and blueberry syrup. Enjoy!

Whole Wheat Pancakes

2008-10-21T08:05:00.003-06:00

*From Calorie Count

1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tablespoon sugar

mix this together really, really well. i use my fingers to blend it thoroughly.
in another bowl, (i use the tupperware shaker-mixer) mix
1 cup lowfat buttermilk
1 egg
2 tablespoons of oil

make sure the griddle is really hot. then just before spooning onto the griddle, mix wet and dry together. i use a whisk for about 10 seconds. pour immediately onto griddle.
bake until bubbles form, and turn over and bake.
after i learned what "double-acting" meant in the baking powder, i refined my mixing technique. (the first action happens when adding the liquid, the second is in the heating), so you want those to be as close together as possible. this gives you a really light 100% whole wheat pancake.

you can use skim milk (but delete the baking soda) and egg white instead of whole egg, too.
also, you can add 2 tablespoons of plain whey powder to boost the protein. it doesn't seem to alter the taste at all.

i think to make it into a waffle (i haven't tried this yet) i would use 3 tablespoons of oil, and separate the egg, and add the beaten egg white just at the last minute before baking.

Homemade Waffles

2008-10-20T11:25:00.003-06:00

*I got this recipe from manual to my Toastmaster Waffle Iron.

2 cups sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
3 egg YOLKS, beaten
1 3/4 cups milk
1/3 cup oil
3 egg WHITES, stiffly beaten

Measure dry ingredients into mixing bowl. Blend.
Combine egg YOLKS and milk in seperate bowl.
Add to dry ingredients.
Stir in cooking oil.
Carefully fold in egg whites, don't over mix.
Pour into waffle iron and follow cooking directions for your particular iron.

On my waffle iron this recipe made 5 BIG waffles. You know the ones with 4 square waffles all connected.

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

2008-10-17T09:42:00.001-06:00

*From Holly J

2 1/4 C All Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Salt
1 C Butter Crisco
3/4 C Sugar
3/4 C Brown Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
2 Large Eggs
2 Tbsp Evaporated Milk
1 C Gram crackers, crushed
Chocolate Chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine: flour, gram crackers, baking soda and salt.
In a separate bowl beat butter, sugars and vanilla.
Add eggs, one at a time.
Gradually, beat in flour mixture.
Add milk and chocolate chips.
Bake for 8-9 minutes. Enjoy!

Dangerous Chocolate Cake

2008-10-14T10:21:00.002-06:00

*From Holly J

2 "hot chocolate" mugs
4 Tbsp. cake flour (plain, not self-rising)
4 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. cocoa
1 egg
3 Tbsp. milk
3 Tbsp. oil
Small splash of vanilla
3 Tbsp. chocolate chips, optional

Add dry ingredients to mugs, mix well with a fork (I split all of the ingredients between the two mugs).
Add egg, mix thoroughly.
Pour in milk and oil and vanilla, mix well.
Add chips, if using.
Put mug in microwave, and cook for three minutes on 1000 watts.
Cake will rise over top of mug--do not be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little; tip onto a plate if desired.
I like to add a dollop of cool-whip.
You could add frosting or anything else that suits your fancy. Enjoy!
And WHY is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world??
Because now we are all only five minutes away from chocolate cake any time of the day or night!!

Post Workout Foods

2008-10-14T08:25:00.000-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby of FYM

These are Whole Food meal ideas that are best right after a workout - meals OTHER than smoothies (see "Drinks" for ideas - liquid meals are ideal after a workout due to rapid absorption and the fact that many of our stomachs just cannot handle eating a meal right after working out.)

If you are going to eat a whole food meal...Think Fast Digesting: Proteins and Carbs

Chocolate Skim Milk(If you choose soy, you will need to add a whey protein or casein to make up for the fact that it is an incomplete protein)
Yogurt and Fruit
Cottage cheese and Fruit

Higher GI Fruits
cantaloupe
honeydew
watermelon
pineapple
banana
raisins
Fruit Juice
Honey - high grade
dates

Avoid eating high fat foods during the post workout period for it may slow the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates and proteins.

Everything But The Kitchen Sink Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:42:00.002-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

2 bananas
1 orange
1 apple
2 chunks of fresh pineapple
2 kiwis
1/2 cups of frozen blueberries
10‐12 frozen strawberries
1‐2 cups cranberry juice
1 (14‐ounces) can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
1 (8‐ounces) carton plain yogurt
1 small banana, cut up
1 cup frozen or fresh whole strawberries
1 (8‐ounces) can crushed pineapple packed with juice, chilled
2 tablespoons real lemon juice from concentrate
1 cup ice cubes
Halved fresh strawberries, optional

Chill eagle brand.
In blender container, combine eagle brand, yogurt, banana,whole strawberries, pineapple with its juice and real lemon, cover and blend until smooth.

Daiquiri Twist Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:41:00.003-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1 cup apple‐cranberry juice
1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cups frozen blackberries
1/2 cups kiwis
1/2 cups crushed ice
1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 scoop vanilla ice cream

Place ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Cocoa Berry Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:41:00.001-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

3/4 cups apple juice
1 cup vanilla yogurt
2 cups mixed frozen berries
2 to 3 tablespoons sweetened powdered cocoa

Pour liquid ingredients into the blender first.
Yogurt is a liquid ingredient.
Addberries and cocoa.
Put cover on and blend until smooth.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:39:00.002-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1 frozen banana ‐‐ peeled
6 ounces light (reduced sugar) fat‐free vanilla or cherry frozen yogurt
2 tablespoons Hershey s chocolate syrup
1/2 cups non‐fat milk

Put all ingredients into blender.
Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!

Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:39:00.001-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1 cup frozen vanilla yogurt
1 cup apple juice
2 cups frozen cherries

Pour liquid ingredients into the blender first.
Yogurt is a liquid ingredient.
Addcherries.
Put cover on and blend until smooth.

Cherry Cantaloupe Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:38:00.000-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1/2 cantaloupe (peeled, seeded, and sliced)
1/2 cups apple or apricot juice
2‐3 pitted cherries
1/4 cups raspberries or blackberries
3‐4 ice cubes

Put all ingredients into blender.
Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!

Cherry Berry Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:37:00.000-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1 cup low‐fat cherry yogurt
1/4 cups cranberry juice
1 cup frozen, pitted cherries
3/4 cups frozen, unsweetened blueberries

Combine the yogurt and cranberry juice in a blender.
Add the cherries andberries.
Blend until smooth.

Makes about 2‐1/2 cups, serves 2.

Blueberry Orange Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:36:00.002-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

12 ounces frozen blueberries, unthawed. . . Or. . . 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
8 ounces vanilla low fat yogurt
1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whirl all ingredients together in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately

Blueberry Maple Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:36:00.001-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1 cup low‐fat blueberry yogurt
3/4 cups low‐fat milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups fresh blueberries, frozen

Combine the yogurt, milk, syrup, and cinnamon in a blender. Add theblueberries and blend until smooth.

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:34:00.000-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1 banana, preferably frozena
handful of blueberries, frozen or fresh
1 cup of milk reduced fat or skim milk (or soy milk)

Combine in a blender or with a hand blender. Enjoy!

Blueberry Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:33:00.000-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1/2 bag of frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons blueberry preserves
7 or 8 ice cubes
1 1/2 cups of soymilk
1 banana

This is super easy. Just toss everything into a blender, switch to the highestsetting, and let fly until you stop hearing ice cubes crunching and everything isfairly smooth.
There are an infinite number of variations on this using different combinations of fruit and jam. You might also consider adding protein powder, ground flax seed, or any other supplement that strikes your fancy.
Itʹs best to wait until near the end, and just blend long enough to mix the protein powder ofwhatever in.
You can also substitute apple juice for the soymilk to create a tangier concoction.

Blackberry Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:32:00.003-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

3/4 cups apple juice
1/2 cups plain yogurt
1 1/2 cups frozen blackberries
1 banana

Pour liquid ingredients into the blender first.
Yogurt is a liquid ingredient.
Allfruit goes into blender at one time.
Put cover on and blend until smooth.

Black and Blue Bomber

2008-10-13T20:31:00.000-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1/4 cups blueberries
1/4 cups blackberries
1 banana
1/2 cups apple juice
1/3 cups raspberry sorbet
Put all ingredients into blender.
Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!

Beta Carotene Blast

2008-10-13T20:30:00.000-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

3 small ice cubes
2 apricots (sliced and pitted)
1/2 papaya (frozen in chunks)
1/2 mango (frozen in chunks)
1/2 cups carrot juice
1 tablespoon honey

Add ingredients (except for honey) to blender in the order listed, then blend onhigh speed for 30 seconds.
Add honey and blend a few seconds more.
Serve in afrosted glass.
Option: add orange juice for a thinner consistency.

Berry Blue Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:28:00.004-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

2 cups fresh or slightly thawed frozen blueberries
1 (8‐ounces) container low fat vanilla yogurt
1 (6‐ounces) cups milk
1 (12‐ounces) can pineapple juice
3 tablespoons honey
12 to 16 ice cubes

Place all ingredients, except the ice cubes, into container of electric blender andblend on high until smooth.
With blender running, add 2 to 3 ice cubes at a timethrough the center opening in the lid until all ice cubes have been added.
Blenduntil smooth.
Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

Berry Bliss Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:28:00.002-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

2 scoops raspberry sherbet
4 strawberries
15 blueberries
5 blackberries
16 ounces orange juice (or juice of your choice)

Put all ingredients in a blender, juice last, then blend until smooth.
To add thickness try adding more sherbet or ice to the smoothie.
Pour into a tall glass toserve.

Berry Banana Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:26:00.001-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1 large banana, peeled, sliced and frozen
3/4 cups frozen or fresh strawberries, raspberries or blueberries
3/4 cups low‐ or non‐fat vanilla frozen yogurt
1 12ounces can or bottle of regular or diet ginger ale, chilled

Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Cover and blend athighest speed until smooth.

Note: if you use fresh berries, try to use a frozenbanana, and if you use a fresh banana, go for frozen berries. Otherwise yourdrink will be too thin. Both fruits being frozen will give you a satisfyingly thickdrink.

Banana Split Smoothie

2008-10-13T20:25:00.001-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby
1 cup nonfat milk
1 1/2 cups frozen banana slices
1/2 cups pineapple chunks
5 frozen strawberries
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder (to taste)

Pour milk into the blender first.
Add cocoa and then fruit.
Put cover on andblend until smooth.

Banana Orange Twist

2008-10-13T20:23:00.001-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

3 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cups milk
1/2 cups water
1/2 small banana, sliced
5 ice cubes

Combine everything except ice and blend for 15 seconds. Add ice and blend for 2minutes.

Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

2008-10-13T16:31:00.002-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1 cup milk
1 packet instant oatmeal, regular flavor
1 whole banana, cut in chunks
1 cup orange juice

Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Cover and blend on high speed for 1minute.

Banana Blueberry Smoothie

2008-10-13T16:30:00.001-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

2 bananas
1/2 cups blueberries
1 cup plain yogurt

Peel bananas, slice and place on a cookie sheet.
Put in freezer and freeze untilsolid.
Remove from freezer and place in blender.
Slice berries and add to blender.
Pour in yogurt.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into glass and serve.

Avacodo Avalanche

2008-10-13T16:28:00.000-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1 large avocado
2 teaspoons condensed milk
1 cup ice

Scoop out avocado into blender.
Add 2 teaspoons condensed milk or a littlemore, depending on how sweet you like it.
Then add the ice and blend all of ittogether until itʹs a semi‐creamy texture.

Arctic Forest Smoothie

2008-10-13T16:27:00.000-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1 peach, frozen
10 blueberries, frozen
1 cup light (reduced sugar) fat‐free vanilla yogurt, frozen
1/2 cups 1% milk
1/2 tablespoons crushed pecan
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!

Apple Pie Smoothie

2008-10-13T16:26:00.001-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

1 frozen banana
1/2 peeled, chopped apple
1 cup apple juice
1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg

Blend.
Great substitute for applesauce!
Control the consistency by adding more or less chopped apple.

Apples and Cream Smoothie

2008-10-13T16:24:00.001-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

2 cups vanilla low‐fat ice cream
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon or apple pie spice
1 cup fat free skim or 1% low fat milk
Ground cinnamon (optional)

In a blender container combine low‐fat ice cream, applesauce, and the 1/4teaspoons cinnamon or apple pie spice. Cover and blend until smooth. Add fatfree skim or 1% low fat milk. Cover and blend until just mixed. Pour into glasses.If desired, sprinkle each serving with additional cinnamon. Serve immediately.Makes 4 (8‐ounces) servings.

Apple Carrot Quencher

2008-10-13T16:23:00.000-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

2 cups carrot juice
1/2 cups apple juice
6 ounces non‐fat vanilla or plain yogurt, frozen
1 banana

Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!

Amazing Apple Smoothie

2008-10-13T16:22:00.002-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby (www.getfitandyummy.com)

2 cups apple sauce
1 cup apple cider
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons Vermont maple syrup
1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glassesand serve.

Excellent Post Workout Smoothie

2008-10-13T16:21:00.001-06:00

*From Susan at FYM

1 cup skim milk
1 T natural peanut butter
1 frozen banana
1 scoop whey protein powder
1 t sugar

Post Workout Smoothie

2008-10-13T16:18:00.000-06:00

*From Angela at FYM

1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup water/crushed ice
1 banana (fresh or frozen)
1 scoop whey protein powder
2 tbsp flax oil
1 cup frozen berry blend (best price at Sams club)
Sometimes I add l-glutamine with msm powder post -workout - (for joint and muscle recovery)You can adjust the amount of ice you want to add.So good!!

Spinach Smoothie

2008-10-13T16:17:00.002-06:00

Combine 2 cups raw spinach, 1 cup skim milk or light silk soy (I prefer vanilla), 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen mango and 6-10 raw almonds in a blender. It's a great drink that I enjoy nearly every day. If I drink it after a workout I add a scoop of protein powder. The frozen fruits make it a richer consistency. You'll love this if you give it a chance.

Yummy Soup

2008-10-13T13:03:00.000-06:00

*From Melissa at FYM

Heat oven to 400F

Place on tray to roast:
4 or 5 red peppers,
1/2 onion,
4 tomatoes.
You can add some cloves of garlic but put them in tinfoil with a bit of olive oil.

Roast for 45-50 minutes until peppers are charred
Remove skins and seeds from peppers and tomatoes
Place all veggies in blender.
Put blended veggies in a pot and add 4-5 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil.
So yummy!

Roasted Salmon with Mustard-Herb Crust

2008-10-13T13:00:00.000-06:00

Mustard Crust:
1/4 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/8 cup honey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cup, roughly ground quinoa and
¼ cup ground pumpkin seeds
1 side of salmon, about 3 pounds, skin and pin bones removed

Make the mustard crust:
In a bowl, combine the mustard, lemon juice, fresh herbs, salt and pepper, and stir together.
Stir in the olive oil, and then the quinoa and pumpkin seeds.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Put the salmon, skin side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Spoon the bread mixture onto the salmon and smooth with a spatula to cover completely.
Put the baking sheet into the oven and roast until the salmon is just cooked through but still translucent in the center, about 10 minutes.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots

2008-10-13T12:56:00.001-06:00

*From Becky at FYM

I love roasted veggies and do just about anything that way but recently tried brussel sprouts and carrots together. I know the little cabbages aren't most peoples favorite but they are so yummy this way my 2yo must be encouraged to eat other things! Plus the presentation is so beautiful.

Cut carrots into sticks (if using baby carrots cut in half)
Cut brussel sprouts in 4ths length wise
Toss with olive oil, sea salt, crushed black pepper and a titch of ground rosemary

Bake on 425 for about 20-30 minutes (my stove takes 30, my moms 20)
Toss once during roasting
Roast until the sprouts are browning on the outside and the carrots look carmelized.
Makes great left overs too.
I do asparagus this way too but omit the rosemary.

Dressed up Fish

2008-10-13T12:54:00.000-06:00

Okay here is one thing I do to make fish less boring:

I take the fish fillet and I cover the top with thin slices of mango completely covering the top. Then I put some sesame seeds on top. I place it in a pouch I make from aluminum foil and bake it. Really good!

I do the same thing with tomatoes...I cover the entire top of the fish with thin slices of tomato and then sprinkle garlic over it and cover with aluminum foil.

Making the pouch makes it really moist.

This is great with tilapia and I do it with salmon too!

Sloppy Joes

2008-10-13T12:51:00.000-06:00

*From Ellie Krieger of the FoodNetwork

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, minced
1 red pepper, diced
1 can small red beans or pinto beans, preferably low sodium drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 whole-wheat burger buns

Brown the meat and the onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat into crumbles as it cooks.
Pour the drippings out of the pan and discard.
Add the garlic, jalapeno, and red pepper and cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the rest of the ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes more.
Place a half-cup scoop of the mixture onto each bun and serve.

Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories 248
Carbohydrates 37 grams
Total Fat 4 grams
Saturated Fat 1.1 gram
Protein 18 grams
Fiber 7 grams

Pita Pizzas

2008-10-13T12:47:00.001-06:00

*From Sheri at FYM

I buy the whole grain Pita Bread and slice the edges so I have two flat Pitas. This is my crust! These are so simple and the kids have fun making their own pizza.
I feel like I am cheating when I eat this!

My favorite is Spinach Alfredo
2-3 Tablespoons of Alfredo Sauce on the crust
Top with Clean Spinach
Mushrooms
Oninons
Tomatos
Onion powder & Garlic Powder to your liking
Cheese

Bake at 400 degrees for about 8-10 mins (when they look bubbly)Enjoy!

You can do this the traditional way!
2-3 Tablespoons Tomato Sauce on crust
Turkey Pepperoni
CheeseThese are great for lunch or dinner.

You can even make this for breakfast by using eggs
2-3 Tablespoons of Alfredo
Scrambled Eggs
Green onions
1 piece of bacon,
ChoppedCheese (cheddar and mozarella)

I made this for my family when they came to visit! They loved them!You can use anything you like its up to you. Ham and Pineapple!

Healthy Salmon Burgers

2008-10-13T12:45:00.000-06:00

1 can of salmon (bones and skin removed)
1/3 cup fat free plain yogurt or sour cream
1-2 egg whites
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp pepper

Flake salmon and blend in all other ingredients.
Divide into 3 or 4 burgers (depending on desired thickness)and form into patties.
Fry in a small amount of olive oil over medium heat until well browned and firm (usually 4-6 minutes per side).
Serve on a whole wheat bun with mixed baby greens and a lemon wedge.
I like mine with a creamy sauce. You can use tzatziki (very healthy and very good!) or make your own combining 1/3 c. mayo, 3 tbsp. grated lemon rind, 2 tbsp. dill weed. Enjoy!

Flank Steak Fajitas with Peppers and Onion

2008-10-13T12:41:00.000-06:00

*From Lisa at FYM

2 limes, juiced
1/4 c rice vinegar
5 t cumin
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 T olive oil
1 lb. flank steak , cut into thin strips
1 med onion, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 c cilantro, chopped
6 tortillas

Prepare the marinade: lime juice, vinegar, cumin, half the garlic and half the olive oil in a ziploc bag.
Squish it around to mix and add beef - squish to coat the beef.
Put it in the fridge and get the veggies ready.
In a skillet or a wok, heat the remaining olive oil over med-hi heat.
Saute onion and remaining garlic till translucent but don't let it brown.
Add bell peppers and cook till crisp tender; set aside.
Remove meat form fridge and take the beef out of the marinade.
Discard marinade.
Saute beef till cooked to your liking.
Add onion and peppers and warm together a few minutes.
Add the cilantro and toss well to mix.
Serve with tortillas.

We had this last night - yummy! I bought a big bag of red, yellow and orange bell peppers from Sam's and used 1 of each color instead of just the red and green. Also I used really sweet onions and left out the cilantro because I hate it. I know I ate more peppers than steak. My kids doused theirs in A1 steak sauce.

Garlic Lime Chicken

2008-10-13T12:39:00.000-06:00

*From the book Saving Dinner by Leanne Ely

1 t salt
3/4 t pepper
1/4 t cayenne pepper
1/4 t paprika
1 t garlic powder
1/2 t onion powder
1/2 thyme
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 T butter
2 T olive oil
4 T lime juice
1/2 c chicken broth

On a dinner plate, mix together first seven ingredients.
Sprinkle mixture on both sides of chicken breasts.
In a skillet heat butter and olive oil together over med hi heat.
Saute chicken until golden brown (about 5 min each side) and cooked thru.
Remove chicken and add lime juice and chicken broth to the pan, whisking up the browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
Keep cooking until sauce has reduced slightly.
Add chicken back to the sauce and thoroughly coat with sauce to serve.

This recipe has a lot of flavor and is so quick to make. I have mixed up a huge batch of the spices and keep it in my spice rack.

Moroccan-spiced Beef Medallions

2008-10-13T12:34:00.001-06:00

*From Krymsen at FYM

Makes 4 servings.

1 tbsp black peppercorns
2 tbsp whole coriander seeds
2 tbsp whole cumin seeds
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp salt
1 lb boneless beef tenderloin fillets, cut into 4 portions
1 tsp olive oil

Preheat oven to 400°F.
To make rub, grind the first three ingredients in a coffee grinder, in a food processor or with a mortar and pestle; mix with sugar and salt.
Thoroughly rub mix onto each fillet; set aside 5 minutes.
Add oil to a large, oven-safe skillet and heat over medium-high.
Sear fillets 1 minute on each side or until browned.
Transfer to oven and cook 5 to 10 minutes, depending on doneness.

*This method works well with both Chicken and fish as well.

Yummy Chicken

2008-10-13T12:27:00.002-06:00

This is a great chicken recipe that my husband a kids LOVE.
I've adapted it to our needs- so if the measurements don't seem right- there is probably a reason!

Boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/2 cup parm cheese- or grated cheese blend you like,
1 1/2 tablespoons of garlic salt/ powder
Less than 1/2 cup potatoe flakes (instant).

Mix together
Roll chicken in mixture- coat well.
Place in baking pan.
Fill pan no more than quarter full with chicken broth.
Bake at 350 until done.

Protein Pancakes

2008-10-13T12:23:00.000-06:00

*From Ann Evans

This is an awesome recipe. I have never MEASURED anything out so you can always add more applesauce if the pancake is a little dry.

1 package of plain instant oatmeal
2 egg whites
1 scoop of protein powder
2 T applesauce [no sugar added]
Splash of vanilla flavoring [optional]
2 T blueberries or raspberries [optional]

Put all of this together in a bowl, with the exception of the 2 T blueberries or raspberries
Mix together and then fold in the 2 T blueberries or raspberries.
Use Pam butter spray to coat pan, poor in batter and cook like you would a pancake [takes longer to cook than a pancake because the contents are denser].
Top with “I can’t believe it’s not butter” spray and a teaspoon of sugar free maple syrup. Enjoy!

Whole Wheat and Flax Pancakes

2008-10-13T12:20:00.000-06:00

*From Ericka at FYM

1 cup whole wheat flour
2 T baking powder
1 or 2 packets of Stevia (depending on your sweetness)
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg white
1/3 cup unsweetened all natural applesauceabout
1/4 cup of whole ground flax seed ( I use Bob's Red Mill)
A scoop of protein powder
I also add about a cup of frozen berries from Costco

First mix dry ing. and then wet and combine. Pour into skillet and enjoy

Quinoa Cereal

2008-10-13T12:15:00.000-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

You can prepare this one the night before!
Protein: 1/2 cup "milk" skim, soy or almond milk, 1 T pumpkin seeds, 1 T sliced almonds
Produce: 1/2 - 1 cup blueberries
Grains: 1 cup quinoa, 1/4 cup whole rolled oats, sea salt to taste

How To:
1. Prepare Quinoa - Placed well-rinsed quinoa with 2 cups water and salt in a saucepan, cover and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low, keep covered, and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. When the cooking is complete the grains become translucent. If you are using pre-packaged quinoa, it is best to follow the directions on the package.
3. Combine 1/4 of the quinoa recipe with rolled oats.
4. Top with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and almonds and serve with "milk".

Summer Egg White Omlet

2008-10-13T12:12:00.001-06:00

*From Holly Rigsby

Protein: 2-4 Eggs, 1/4 to 1/2 cup Low-fat vanilla or plain yogurt
Produce: 1/2 cup Fresh blueberries

How To:
1. Whip 2-3 egg whites and one whole egg
2. Cook as scrambled eggs in non-stick pan
3. Top eggs with yogurt3. Add fresh blueberries

1 serving

Breakfast Borrito

2008-10-13T08:11:00.002-06:00

*From Holly (founder of Fity Yummy Mummy)

2-3 egg whites
1 whole egg
whole wheat tortilla
salsa
shredded cheese
spinach (optional)

Scramble egg whites and whole egg
Put in tortilla
Top with salsa, cheese, and spinach if desired.

New Posts

2008-10-11T16:54:00.002-06:00

I just posted 5 new recipes. I got them from Club Fit Yummy Mummy. Fit Yummy Mummy is a new eat healthy/excersise program I'm doing.

Fast Fiber Cheesie Pita

2008-10-11T16:51:00.004-06:00

*From Lisa (a member of Club FYM)

1/2 whole grain hi fiber pita
1 slice of low fat cheese
3 tablespoons of black beans

Put the cheese and black beans in pita.
Put pita in toaster (open side up) on low and bagel setting
Add salsa and spinach if desired
Great for snacking on the go!

Ice Cream Substitute?

2008-10-11T16:47:00.002-06:00

*From Patty (member of Club FYM)

1/2 cup ff cottage cheese
1/2 cup frozen berries (any kind, even cranberries, can work)
I usually add 1-2 tsp Splenda, but that of course is optional

Blend in processor until really smooth.
The ff cottage cheese gets REALLY smooth and fluffs up with the frozen berries.
I use Splenda to give it an extra bit of sweetness, haven't tried it with Stevia.
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A variation is:
1/2 cup ff cottage cheese
1-2 TBS chocolate protein powder
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/2 cup frozen cherries

This is one of my favorite combinations, and adds a bit more protein if I've been lacking somewhere during the day.
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You can also just blend the cottage cheese with some cinnamon and a bit of sweetener, and then eat it like a dip - apples and peaches work really well with that.
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And one I just thought of now - cottage cheese, black beans, some salsa, seasonings.....blend until smooth, and use as a dip for whole wheat pita or WASA crackers.

Mini Quiche

2008-10-11T16:38:00.003-06:00

*From Kathleen (member of Club FYM)

One package of frozen spinach
2 eggs
Grated cheese (whatever kind you like)

Mix all together
Bake in muffin tins (she didn't tell me the temp so you'll have to experiment...ha ha).
You can freeze them and just pop them in the microwave for about 25 seconds for a quick snack.

Granola Bars

2008-10-11T16:32:00.004-06:00

*From Holly (founder Club Fit Yummy Mummy )

2 cups whole oats (or porridge oats)
1/2 cup crushed walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
4 tablespoons of whole flaxseeds (linseeds)
4 scoops of vanilla whey protein powder
2 tablespoons of honey
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup of maple syrup

1. In a large bowl combine the oats, walnuts, flax seeds, raisins and whey protein powder.
2. Add the honey, syrup, vanilla extract and salt.
3. Stir until everything is mixed thoroughly. At first it will seem too dry, but continue stirring and it will eventually blend.
4. Coat a clean, dry 8x8-inch baking dish with olive oil cooking spray, then press the mixture into the bottom of the dish.utes
5. The mixture should extend to all corners of the dish evenly and it should be about 1-inch thick.
6. You can use a smaller dish for thicker chewier bars if you wish.7. Bake at 180 degrees centigrade (350-degrees F or gas mark 4) for 10 minutes.

Nutrition FactsAmount Per ServingCalories 241Protein 18gTotal Carbohydrate 28gDietary Fiber 5gTotal Fat 7gSaturated Fat 1.3gMonounsaturated Fat 1.5g

Pita Chips

2008-10-11T16:29:00.007-06:00

*From Julie (a member of Club FYM)

Pita Bread
Pam
Favorite spices
Pizza Cutter

Cut each pita like a pie with the pizza cutter and separate each wedge. You will end up with 16 triangles.
Place the triangles with the inside of the pita up on a cookie sheet
Spray them with "Pam" cooking spray
Season with your favorite spice. We use Penzey's southwest seasoning and a little garlic salt. Place in the center of the oven @ 400 degrees for 8-10 min or until brown and crisp as you like. Cool and eat with your favorite salsa or hummus.

You can make these ahead and when cool, store in ziploc storage bag. To add variety change what kind of pitas you use such as whole wheat, onion, garlic oregano, etc. This recipe has cured our cravings for "chips".

Comments

2008-09-29T10:23:00.002-06:00

I have not been able to get the 'comment' button to appear at the bottom of each post. I've tried everything. I'm afraid my only option is to start over with this blog and I just don't have time to do that. So if you have something you really want to say feel free to email me. I'd love to hear from you. And if you have any ideas as to why the comment button won't appear I'd love to hear them. Thanks. Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Thin Danish Pancakes

2008-09-28T18:30:00.001-06:00

*From a Danish Cookbook

1 cup flour
1 Tbsp sugar
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp lemon extract (optional)

Beat egg yolks and sugar together
Add flour and milk alternately
Beat egg whites
Add to mixture
Pour thin layer on griddle and flip like any griddle pancakes
Serve with fruit or jelly in the middle and whipped cream on top

Sour Cream Chicken Enchilladas

2008-09-28T18:25:00.004-06:00

*From Sharon Webb

2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
Mix together in a bowl

In a seperate bowl mix
2 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
2 cups cheese
3 chopped green onions
1 cup of the soup/sour cream mixture

Dip tortillas in soup mixture
Place chicken filling in tortilla and roll
Place in 9X13 pan
Cover with remaining sauce and additional cheese as desired
Bake covered at 325 degrees for 30-45 minutes

Does anyone know

2008-09-16T22:17:00.001-06:00

why "comments" doesn't appear at the bottom of each post? I've checked the appropriate box in my layout, but no matter what I do it won't appear.

Strawberry Sunrise Smoothie

2008-09-10T17:30:00.000-06:00

From Day 2 Day With Holly J

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 banana
4-5 frozen strawberries

Blend juice and banana together.
Add in strawberries and blend until smooth. Makes 1 serving.

Lime Rice

2008-07-22T14:47:00.001-06:00

*From Missy's Recipe Box

In a sauce pan saute:
2 T butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced

In a large pot, bring the following to a boil:
6 2/3 C water
8 tsp chicken bullion
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 tsp cumin
2 small cans diced green chiles
1 T lime juice
1/2 tsp salt

Add onion and garlic to boiling mixture.
Add 3 cups long grain rice.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Serve with Lime Chicken Tacos

Tuscan House Italian Grilled Chicken, Honey Glazed Carrots, and Garlic Seasoned Green Beans

2008-07-22T14:32:00.000-06:00

*From Picky Palate

Tuscan House Italian Grilled 10 Minute Chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
½ Cup Kraft’s Tuscan House Italian salad dressing/marinade (It's a new flavor, really good)
Salt and pepper

1. Using a meat mallet, pound chicken to an even thickness.
Preheat indoor grill pan over medium heat on the stovetop.
Spray with cooking spray
Season chicken with pinches of salt and pepper, and grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
While grilling, brush Tuscan House Italian Dressing over both sides.
Remove from grill, place on a plate and cover lightly with foil to rest until serving.

Honey Glazed Carrots
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons butter
4 Cups thinly sliced and peeled carrots
Salt and pepper
2 Tablespoons honey

Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add carrots, a pinch of salt, pepper and the honey.
Stir and let cook for 10-12 minutes, or until softened to your liking.
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

Garlic Seasoned Green Beans
2 cans green beans, drained
pinch of salt, pepper and garlic salt

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium low heat unil warm and ready to serve.

Pizza Roll Ups

2008-07-22T14:21:00.000-06:00

*From Picky Palate

Guerrero Whole Wheat Tortillas (they are the best around, I find them at Walmart)
Handful of Tillamook shredded mozzarella cheese
5-6 turkey pepperoni’s per tortilla
2-3 Tablespoons of Ragu Pizza sauce per tortilla

Place tortilla on microwave safe plate.
Sprinkle tortilla with cheese, layer with pepperoni’s and drizzle with pizza sauce.
Microwave for 30-60 seconds in microwave until cheese is melted.
Roll up and dip in additional pizza sauce if desired.

Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Caramelized Onion, Fennel and Mango

2008-07-22T14:16:00.000-06:00

*From Picky Palate

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

½ Cup onion, finely chopped

½ lb campanelle pasta noodles

¼ Cup finely chopped fennel (if you don’t have it, just use additional onion)

2 Cups grilled chicken breast, cubed

1 red or orange bell pepper, diced1

½ Cups quartered zucchini

3 Cups broccoli florets

2 mangos, peeled and cubed

½ bottle Kraft Tuscan House Italian Dressing or Zesty Italian, 16 fl oz size

Couple pinches kosher salt

Heat oil into a large skillet over medium heat.

Saute onions and fennel for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to low and cook until golden.

Let cool for 10 minutes.

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and place into a large bowl with the onions/fennel.

Toss in rest of ingredients, gently stirring to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

4 servings

Punch Bowl Cake

2008-07-22T13:52:00.000-06:00

*From Holly Dippold

1 box Extra Moist Chocolate Cake Mix
1 small pkg. instant chocolate pudding mix
2 large pkgs. instant chocolate pudding mix
Crushed Oreos
16 oz. Cool Whip

Mix cake mix and add the small pkg of pudding mix powder to batter
Follow directions for baking cake
While cake is baking make the 2 large pkgs of pudding and place in fridge
When cooled, cut into small squares

In a glass serving bowl or punch bowl put layers as follows:
1/2 of the cake squares
1/2 of the chocolate pudding
Crushed Oreos
1/2 of the Cool Whip
Last 1/2 of cake squares
Last 1/2 of pudding
Last 1/2 of Cool Whip
Crushed Oreos

This makes a lot! So make sure your bowl is big enough! Holly uses a glass serving "punch" bowl that looks like a gigantic goblet.

Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookies

2008-07-01T15:34:00.000-06:00

*From Picky Palate

1 stick softened butter
6 Tablespoons sugar
6 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla1
¼ Cup flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
8 broken pieces Oreo Cookies1 Cup chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter, and sugars until well combined. Add egg and vanilla until mixed well.
2. Place flour, baking soda and salt into a large bowl, stir to combine. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients then stir in oreos and chocolate chips until just combined.
3. With a medium cookie scoop, scoop onto a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until cooked, but still soft. Let cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.

Brownie Berry Parfaits

2008-06-26T13:00:00.001-06:00

*From 4 Ingredient Cook Book

1 box (10 oz) BIRDS EYE frozen Raspberries or Strawberries
4 large prepared brownies, cunt into cubes
1 pint vanilla or chocolate ice cream
4 Tbsp chocolate syrup
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts

Thaw berries
Divide half the brownie cubes among 4 parfait glasses
Top with half the ice cream and berries
Repeat layers
Drizzle chocolate syrup over each
Sprickle with walnuts if desired

Pulled Pork Fajitas

2008-06-26T12:55:00.000-06:00

*From Betty Crocker's Crock Pot Cookbook

2 1/2 lbs pork boneless loin roast
1 med onion thinly sliced
2 cups bbq sauce
3/4 cup salsa
3 Tbsp chilli powder
1 Tbsp Mexican seasoning
9 flour tortillas

Cook pork and all other ingredients (except tortillas) in crock pot on low for 8-10 hours
Remove pork and shred
Pour sauce into bowl
Stir in pork
Spoon filling onto tortillas
Roll up

Black and White Banana Pudding

2008-06-26T12:49:00.000-06:00

*From Magical Endings Cookbook

1 3/4 cups cold milk
1 pkg (4 serving size) JELLO Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
24 NILLA Chocolate Wafers or NILLA Wafers
1 large banana, sliced
1 tub (8 oz) COOL WHIP
Finely chopped chocolate or sprinkles

Pour milk into large bowl
Add pudding mix
Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended
Let stand 5 minutes
Arrange 1/2 of the cookies on bottom of 1 to 1 1/2-quart serving bowl
Top with 1/2 of pudding, 1/2 of banana and 1/2 of whipped topping
Repeat layers
Refrigerate 3 hours or until ready to serve
Top with chocolate sprinkles or shavings

Decadent Chocolate Cream Pie

2008-06-26T12:43:00.000-06:00

*From Magical Endings Cookbook

2 pkgs (4-serving size each) JELLO Chocolate Flavor Cook & Serve Pudding (not instant)
3 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 baked pastry shell (9 inch) cooled or OREO pie crust
1 tub (8 oz) COOL WHIP, thawed

Stir pudding mixes and half-and-half in medium saucepan with wire whisk until blended
Stirring constantly cook over med heat until mixture comes to full boil
Pour into pie shell
Refrigerate 3 hours or until set
Top with COOL WHIP

Sparkling Fruit Tart

2008-06-26T12:40:00.000-06:00

*From Magical Endings CookBook

1 Cup boiling water
1 pkg (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Strawberry Gelatin
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen straberries in syrup
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained
1 small banana, sliced
1 HONEY MAID Honey Graham Pie Crust (9-inch)

Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 mintues
Add frozen strawberries
Stir until strawberries thaw and gelatin becomes slightly thickened
Arrange orange and banana slices on bottom of crust
Carefully spoon gelatin mixture over fruit
Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm
Top with COOL WHIP whipped topping

Christmas Rainbow Cake

2008-06-26T12:35:00.000-06:00

*From Magical Endings CookBook

1 pkg (2-layer size) white cake mix
1 pkg (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Lime Flavor Gelatin
1 pkg (4-serving size) JELL-OBrand Strawberry Gelatin
2 tubs (8 oz each) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Heat oven to 350 degrees
Prepare cake mix as directed on the package
Divide batter equally between 2 bowls.
Add lime gelatin to one bowl and strawberry gelatin to the other.
Stir until well blended.
Pour each color batter into seperate greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans
Bake 25-30 minutes or until done
Cool 10 minutes
Remove from pans
Cool to room temperature on wire racks
Slice each cooled cake layer in half horizontally.
Place 1 lime cake layer on serving plate; frost with whipped topping
Top with 1 strawberry cake layer; frost with whipped topping
Repeat layers
Frost top and sides of cake with remaining whipped topping
Makes 10-12 servings
Store in Refrigerator

Adobo Peach BBQ Chicken

2008-06-18T11:24:00.000-06:00

*From Picky Palate

18 chicken tenders
1 1/4 Cups Peach preserves
¼ Cup adobo sauce (canned chipotle sauce), add more if you like it spicy hot!
½ Cup BBQ sauce
¾ teaspoon salt
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

Place chicken tenders into a large zip lock bag
Pour in peach preserves, adobo sauce, BBQ sauce, salt and garlic
Marinate for at least 1 hour

Preheat indoor grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high heat
Spray grill with cooking spray
Grill chicken for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through

Sweet Sauteed Corn

2008-06-18T11:21:00.000-06:00

*From Picky Palate

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
½ Cup finely diced white onion
4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons honey

Heat oil into a large skillet over medium heat
Saute red and green bell pepper with the onion for 5 minutes, stirring often
Stir in corn, salt and pepper
Cook for an additional 5 minutes
Stir in the butter and honey until well combined and melted through
Serve warm.

Smoky Mashed Potatoes

2008-06-17T14:53:00.000-06:00

*From Picky Palate

5 lbs washed, peeled and cubed potatoes
½ stick butter (4 tablespoons)
1 1/2 Cup milk (more if you like thinner mashed potatoes)
8 oz sour cream1
¼ teaspoons salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (Lawry’s)
4 Tablespoons adobo sauce (from canned chipotles, add more if you like it spicy)

Boil potatoes for 12-15 minutes or until fork tender
Transfer drained potatoes to a large stand mixer bowl with the butter
Start to mix on low speed until mashed
Add milk, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic salt and adobo sauce until well combined
Taste and season accordingly with additional salt/garlic salt if desired.

Lime Chicken Tacos

2008-06-17T09:44:00.000-06:00

*From Missy's Recipe Box

1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 cup corn
1 cup chunky salsa
12 flour tortillas, warmed
Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce optional.

Place the chicken in a 3 qt crockpot
Combine lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender
Remove chicken; cool slightly
Shred and return to the slow cooker
Stir in corn and salsa
Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until heated through
Serve in tortillas with toppings if desired

Navajo Taco Fry Bread

2008-06-13T14:28:00.000-06:00

*From Nikki Grandy

2 cups flour
1 Tbsp Sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup milk

Fry in vegetable oil

Serve with taco meat, chili, or refried beans
Shredded cheese
Lettuce
Salsa
Sour cream
Guacomole

Sweet & Sour Chicken

2008-06-05T07:19:00.000-06:00

*From Mindy Salisbury

6 chicken breasts cut up
1-2 beaten eggs (I think I used 2, but Mindy's recipe only called for 1. I needed more than 1)Cornstarch
A few tablespoons of vegetable oil

Dip chicken in beaten egg and then cornstarch (I've also seen it done the opposite way, cornstarch and then the egg).
Lightly brown chicken in oil.
Lay in 9x 13 pan.

Sauce:
3/4 C. sugar
1/4 C. white vinegar
1/4 C. pineapple juice
1 T. ketchup
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soy sauce

Pour sauce over chicken.
Bake @ 350 degrees for 1 hour.
I doubled the sauce recipe last time, but used about 3/4 of it. The recipe doesn't make quite enough sauce as I like, but doubled is a little too much. So whatever you like to do!

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

2008-06-04T17:27:00.000-06:00

*From Mindy Salisbury

4 large red potatoes
4 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup sour cream
salt & pepper

Boil potatoes with garlic until tender
Add sour cream and Salt & pepper and mash

Creamy Chicken Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

2008-06-04T10:16:00.000-06:00

*From Picky Palate

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
4 Cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 cans chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cheddar cheese soup
¾ Cup milk or heavy cream
2 Cups cooked shredded chicken breast
1 Cup cooked wild rice (I got mine from Trader Joes, precooked)
Pinches of salt and pepper to taste

Place oil into a large dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
Saute onion, carrots and celery for 8-10 minutes or until softened.
Stir in garlic for 1 minute
Add chicken broth, soups, milk, chicken, salt and pepper, and cooked rice.
Heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through. Serve and enjoy!

Hawaiian Chicken

2008-06-04T09:58:00.000-06:00

*From 4 Ingredient Cookbook

1 Tbsp oil
1 lb chickn breasts cunt into 2 inch pieces
1 20 oz can pineapple chunks
1/2 cup Honey Mustard Grill & Glaze Sauce
1 green or red bell pepper cut into chunks

Heat 1 Tbsp oil in nonstick skillet over medium high heat
Cook chicken until brown
Add remaining ingredients
Bring to boil
Reduce heat to medium low
Simmer 5-8 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened
Serve with rice

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken

2008-06-04T09:55:00.001-06:00

*From 4 Ingredient CookBook

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup favorite salsa
1 cup crushed tortilla chips (yellow corn, red corn, or chili lime)

Wash chicken, pat dry with paper towels
Place in shallow nonmetal pan or resealable Ziploc bag
Pour salsa over chicken
Cover or seal bag
Marinate for 8 hours or over night

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Spray baking sheet
Place crushed chips on waxed paper
Roll chicken in chips
Place on baking sheet
Bake 45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Serve with rice

Parmesan Chicken Breasts

2008-06-04T09:51:00.001-06:00

*From 4 Ingredient CookBook

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp organo, parsley
1/4 tsp paprika, salt, pepper
4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 Tbsp butter

Mix cheese, crumbs and seasonings
Dip chicken in butter
Coat with cheese mix
Place in greased baking pan
Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes

Subsstitute 1/8-1/4 tsp red pepper for black pepper if you want it spicy

Hawaiian Holiday Smoothie

2008-06-03T12:20:00.002-06:00

1 cup passion fruit nectar
1 cup guava nectar
1 cup orange sherbet
4 Tbsp coconut milk
1/2 frozen banana in chunks
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen mango slices
1 cup strawberry yogurt

Berry Blast Smoothie

2008-06-03T12:20:00.001-06:00

1 cup apple juice
1 1/2 cups lemonade
1 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup raspberry sherbet

Mango Tango Smoothie

2008-06-03T12:18:00.002-06:00

1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
1/2 frozen banana (chunks)
1 cup pineapple sherbet
1 1/2 cups frozen mango slices

Raspberry Sunrise Smoothie

2008-06-03T12:18:00.001-06:00

2 1/2 cups orange juice
1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries
1 cup raspberry sherbet

Blend in blender

Lemon Louie Smoothie

2008-06-03T12:17:00.000-06:00

2 cups lemonade
1 cup lemon yogurt
1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
1 cup pineapple sherbet

Blend in blender