2 links Italian Turkey Sausage 3/4 cup cous cous 1 can zucchini in tomato sauce 1.5 cups frozen broccoli cauliflower mix 3/4 cup chicken broth (water + bouillon) Remove the casings from the sausage and brown it in a skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Drain. Place the cous cous in the pan and add chickenContinue reading “Italian Sausage and Cous Cous”
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Bubble Up Enchiladas
1 lb extra lean ground beef 1 jar taco bell mild sauce (or use a can of enchilada sauce) 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 can refrigerated homestyle biscuites1/2 cup shredded low fat shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350 F Brown beef and drain juices. Pour and mix enchilada and tomato sauce overContinue reading “Bubble Up Enchiladas”
Parmesan Breaded Asparagus
This was SO good! Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus, tips broken off (about 285 grams according to my food scale) 1/4 cup egg beaters 2 TBSP grated reduced fat parmesan 2TBSP flour 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs Directions: Dredge the asparagus first in the egg and then in a mixture of parmesan, flour and bread crumbs.Continue reading “Parmesan Breaded Asparagus”
Eggplant Lasagna
1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced into thin medallions salt, pepper, cooking spray for coating eggplant 6 oz soy chorizo OR 2 links italian turkey sausage 3 slices 2% skim mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces 2 wedges laughing cow cheese (I used Mozzarella & Sun Dried Tomato flavor) 1 small can sliced mushrooms 1 TBSPContinue reading “Eggplant Lasagna”
Pork Chops with Green Apple Tomatillo Salsa
1 lb boneless pork chops (mine were about 4.2 oz after trimming the fat) 1.5 tablespoons ground cumin 1 TBSP seasoning salt 1 1/2 tsp black pepper For tomatillo and green apple sauce 1 cup diced tomatillos (about 4) 1 green apple 1 tbsp cilantro 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cupContinue reading “Pork Chops with Green Apple Tomatillo Salsa”
Chicken Tortilla Soup
6 oz chicken tenderloins, boiled and shredded 1 14 oz can of Fiesta Corn (or any other kind of corn works), drained 1.5 cups salsa (hotness of your choice) 3 cups water (taken from what you boiled the chicken in) + 1 bouillon cube (or just use broth!) 1/2 cup shredded fat free cheddar cheeseContinue reading “Chicken Tortilla Soup”
Baby Food Recipes
As many of you know, I make my own baby food because it’s healthier (free of additives, preservatives, sugar, and sodium), cheaper, and….did I mention cheaper?? Here are a few of Sebastian’s favs. I make everything with my magic bullet! However, a blender of food processor will work as well. Sweet Potatoes 1 medium sweetContinue reading “Baby Food Recipes”
Sweet Potato & Pork Chili
I used the crockpot, but you can prepare the pork in a skillet or oven too. This was not originally for the crockpot, but I wanted to free up some time. 🙂 1 medium carrot, chopped or 9 baby carrots, chopped. 1 TBSP garlic powder 1 TBSP minced onion 1 medium sweet potato, peeled andContinue reading “Sweet Potato & Pork Chili”
Crescent Italian Bake
So easy, but so impressive looking!! 1 can reduced fat crescent rolls 1lb extra lean ground beef 1 small can tomato sauce (italian flavored works well, but not required) 3/4 cup fat free shredded mozzarella cheese seasonings to taste: basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, minced onions. Preheat the oven to 350, and heat up aContinue reading “Crescent Italian Bake”
Rice Krispy Fudge bars
Okay, The recipe called for Rice Krispies, and I used puffed rice cereal to lower the calories/make it a little healthier. They were good, but Jeremy and I both agreed they’d taste better with rice krispies. So…I’ll include the nutrition for both below. I will try this recipe again soon with rice krispies. 8 ozContinue reading “Rice Krispy Fudge bars”