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ZuSKINNIES (Zucchini Skins) – A healthy and Beneficial Snack

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I make ZucCandies (A candy that is made with Zucchini and tastes like Fruit Snacks/Gummies) and never wanting to waste anything… I, ALSO, use the Peeled Skins to make ZuSKINNIES (A great snack to replace Chips!), which are an Extremely Beneficial part of the Zucchini: 
Zucchini’s skin is a more concentrated source of nutrients. Carries Vitamin C, Potassium, and most of the Zucchini’s Fiber and Vitamin K. The skin itself is a rich source of Antioxidant Carotenoids, including Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Beta-Carotene.

Skins from peeled Zucchinis (About 16 oz.)
2T Water
1T Pepper
2tsp – 1T Sea Salt (I did 1T)

Place all into ziploc bag, mix around. Marinade 30 minutes. Place onto Dehydrator. Dehydrate til dried to crisp (Crisps a lil as sits, as well. I want to say I did 8-12 hours. Not sure).

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Tay’s Carne A-Salad (Carne Asada Salad)

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Marinade Steak or Pork (4hrs):
2T Soy Sauce
1T+1tsp White Vinegar
1T Taco Seasoning Pkt.
1/2T Cumin
3/4tsp Garlic Powder
3/4tsp Onion Powder
3/4tsp Dried Oregano
1/2tsp Chili Powder
1/2tsp Paprika

HIDDEN VALLEY Cilantro Lime RANCH Dressing

Lettuce
Sweet MINI Bell Peppers
Red Onions
Cherry Tomatoes
Carrot Slivers
Seasoned Texas Toast Croutons

Optionals:
1/4c Corn
1c canned Pinto Beans, rinsed, drained
1 Avocado, cubed small (Or top each bowl with Our Citrus Avocado Sauce)
Tortilla Strips/Fritos

Marinade Meat. BEST ON CHARCOAL GRILL! Cook. Cut up to desired size.
Mix all ingredients into bowl. Add Meat (Or mix in with Salad Ingredients). Add in Dressing (USE CILANTRO LIME RANCH!!!). Top with Croutons/Tortillas (And, Citrus Avocado Sauce, if using). EAT!


Charcoal Grilling Tip: If it tastes like straight up smoke… You’re doing it wrong! We build a hill in center of grill. Light charcoal (We used Regular Charcoal). Once coals are ashy grey, they are ready. Place on food, on outside of hill of charcoal. Prop Grill Open, using a Slightly crushed pop can. Chicken: Lay Chicken on outer part of grill (Outside hill). Once Chicken isn’t sticking to grate, so much, it’s ready to flip. Flip once, that’s it. Cook til Thermometer reads correct temp.


Check Out Our Other NON BORING Salads Here:

 

TAYs AMPED UP Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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1 can Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), drained
1/3c Kraft Olive Oil Vinaigrettes Roasted Red Pepper (Salad Dressing)
1/3c jar Sweet Roasted Bell Peppers (Preferably w/ Red in it. Optional)
1-2tsp 100% Peanut Butter *SEE NOTES for Options
1/4tsp – 1/2tsp Cumin
1/4tsp  – 1/2tsp Garlic Powder

For Heat (Options, Pick One! I skipped): tTt’s xXx Seasoning, Cayenne, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Red Pepper Flakes

Blend all in Blender til desired smoothness. Serve as Dip, Topping, etc.
Notes: PEANUT BUTTER can be swapped for Fresh Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Sesame Oil, Tahini… I have only tried 100% Pure Peanut Butter (Literally, the ingredients only say PEANUTS! That’s it!). Some like it sweet, maybe 1/4tsp Sugar can be added… But, I liked it as it was. Healthier, too!

BBQ Salad w/ Chipotle Peach Pineapple Dressing

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2.5T McCormick’s BBQ Seasoning
2-3T White Vinegar
Pork Chops (I used 2 avg. size Bone-In chops)*

SARGENTO’s Chipotle BBQ Cheese Snacks
Lettuce
1/2 can Reduced Sodium PINTO Beans, drained/slight rinse
1 can Fire Roasted Tomatoes, drained
Sweet Onions
4 Mushrooms, chopped
Sweet Mini Bell Peppers
Carrot Slivers (We skipped)
Corn (We skipped)
Boiled Eggs
Seasoned Texas Toast Croutons

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 – Dressing:
1c Chipotle PEACH Pineapple Salsa
1c Ken’s Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
1tsp tTt’s xXx Seasoning (Red Pepper Flakes may work)

Marinade Pork Chops for about 3-4 hours. Blend Dressing Ingredients. Set in fridge til use. We grilled our Pork Chops. Then, Removed bones and fat. Cut into desired strip sizes.
Add all to Salad Bowl, to desired amounts. (*See Notes). Toss. Serve with Dressing and Croutons.

*Notes: Chicken may work, too. Or meat of desire. I keep Eggs Separate, so it doesn’t spoil as fast.

Tay’s Hawaiian Salad N EASY Hawaiian Dressing

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1-2 Thawed Chicken Breasts
Marinade (For just Chicken. Marinade 1 hr. Choose ONE!):
3T White Vinegar + 1-1.5T McCormick’s Montreal Steak Steasoning
   OR:
Lawry’s Hawaiian Marinade

Bacon (Seasoned with Pepper while cooking)

Lettuce
SARGENTO’s Chipotle BBQ Cheese Snack Bites
Fresh Tomatoes, halved
Red Onions
Sweet MINI Bell Peppers
Carrot Slivers
Papaya (Optional)
1T Jalapeno, deseed, mince (Optional for Heat)
Mushrooms (Optional)
Boiled Eggs (See Notes)
Seasoned TEXAS TOAST Croutons
Honey Roasted Sunflower Seeds

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DRESSING (A few options. Choose ONE!) Recipe:
   Our Favorite:
1/3c Ken’s Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Nice sized 1/3c+2T canned CRUSHED Pineapple in JUICE
1/2tsp Lemon Juice
1/4tsp Paprika
   OR:
2T Mayo (And/Or: Canned Coconut Milk, Lemon or Pineapple Yogurt, may work)
2T Avocado Oil
1/2c canned Crushed Pineapple IN JUICE
1/4tsp Sea Salt
1/4tsp Paprika
1/4tsp Lemon Juice (Fridge Concentrate Kind)

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Marinade Chicken. (I did McCormick + White Vinegar Marinade, what I had on hand. In Above Photo.). Cut to desired sized strips. Preheat oven to about 425-450. Lay Chicken onto Butter Flavor Cooking Sprayed pan. Cook about 10-15minutes. Lay on Bacon (You can lay it right over Chicken, too). I seasoned Bacon with Cracked Pepper. Bake til Bacon and Chicken is done. Allow to set 1 minute. Crumble Bacon.
Toss everything into a bowl, EXCEPT dressing.
BLEND Dressing of Choice Ingredients. Allow to set while prepping and cooking.
Serve each Salad with Dressing of Choice, Croutons, Seeds, and Eggs (If kept separate).

Notes: Eggs can spoil quickly if left in salad for long period. You can add right before, or keep separate and add as you serve up a bowl.

Boring Salads NO MORE!

Salads DO NOT have to be Boring! Many ways to get those Vegis in. To Cut on some Calories and Carbohydrates and, yet, STILL BE SATISFIED! 

Here are just a Few of MANY to get the Idears rolling in! 

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(Above) Click Here for Carne A-Salad (Carne Asada Salad)

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(Above 2 Photos) Loaded BLT Salad SUPER EASY to make!

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(Above) Loaded TAYco Salad (Loaded Taco Salad). AMAZING!

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For Recipe Click Here

*** COMING SOON (Tonight or Tomorrow): Mandarin Pinto Salad, BBQ Pork Salad! So, check back!

Marinaded Grilled Vegis

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1 bottle Lawry’s Steak and Chop Marinade
2 pkg. Mushrooms

Corn on Cobs, cut into 1/3 pieces
Sweet MINI Bell Peppers
Onions
Fingerling Potatoes
Fresh Asparagus
Fresh Cut Carrots (I used crinkle cut)

Butter Flavor Cooking Spray
Course Black Pepper
For Serving (Optional, choose): Sour Cream, Salsa, Ketchup, Prepped Horseradish Sauce, Steak Sauce.

Gently Wash and Marinade JUST the Mushrooms About 2 hours. Butter Flavor Cooking Spray Aluminum Pan. Line bottom with Asparagus, add in Rest, TOPPING with Mushrooms last. Sprinkle with Pepper. Best on Charcoal Grill. Cook til soft. Tossing occasionally, we only needed to do once. Optional to serve with Sauce or Nothing.
We like it alone. Some like it with Sour Cream and Salsa. Some, Horseradish. Some Ketchup and Sour Cream. Some Steak Sauce and Sour Cream. 

Notes: You can amp this up with Meats. But, we wanted a Vegi Dish. Was AWESOME!

Easy Mexi Foils (Carne Asada Foils)

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Whether you cook on grill, in oven, or on hot coals in fire pit (Great for camping)… These are AMAZING. And, pretty healthy! Tons of Vegis! Fiber in Beans! And, Beneficial Sweet Potatoes! 

2 lb. Chuck Roast Marinaded (4-6 hours):
1/2 Taco Pkt. (I used Fiesta Style)
2 1/2T White Vinegar
1/4c Soy Sauce
1T Cumin
1/2T Garlic Powder
1/2T Onion Powder
1/2T Dried Oregano
1tsp Chili Powder
1tsp Paprika

Vegis:
Small drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Good shake Dried Oregano
1 pkg. Sweet MINI Bell Pepper Mix (Orange Red Yellow)
Onions
Mushrooms
Sweet Potatoes, diced (2 sm./med.)
1 can (Mild) Black Beans with Jalapeno in LIME JUICE, drained
1 can Southwestern Corn (Bell Pepper/Onion kind), drained

Toppings: Drizzle Taco Sauce, Salsa/Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream

Marinade 2 lb. Chuck Roast in ziploc bag. BEST ON CHARCOAL GRILL!!!
In a bowl, mix ALL Vegi Ingredients. Add to foil (Ours used 2). Wrap tight. Grill Chuck RIGHT ON GRILL, and cook Vegis in Foil.
Cut up Chuck. Top bowls with Vegi Mix, then Meat. Then, Toppings of choice.

Potato Tip: Stab whole potatoes with knife about 3 times on each side. Microwave Potatoes (Whole) for few minutes (Depends how many I do 3-4/5 minutes). Dice up. Then, grill. Cuts cooking time and ensure those potatoes are soft through.

Lemon Peppered Grilled Vegi Foils

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Fingerling Potatoes, halved
Green Beans, ends cut, halved
Mushrooms, halved
Olive Oil or Butter
Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Add all to foil. Drizzle with Oil/Butter, toss. Season, WELL (A alot), with Lemon Pepper Seasoning. Grill.

Delicious Glazed and Seasoned Salmon

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1/2T Course Black Pepper
1/4tsp Cayenne
1/4tsp Paprika
Optional, I skip (1/8tsp-1/4tsp Sea Salt)

1T Organic Grade B Maple Syrup
1T Dijon Mustard

Mix Glaze (Maple Syrup and Dijon). Brush nice layer onto top of Salmon. Mix Seasons (Pepper, Cayenne, Paprika, Salt (If using)). Season, well, with season mix. Grill til flaky.
(Try not to move too much, it will flake apart. Can choose to place onto foil.)

Served with Sweet Mini Bell Peppers: Place into Foil. Grill. That’s it!

Our Other Salmon Recipe:
Place Lemon slices onto grill (Optional). Lay Salmon onto Lemon Slices (Skin down). (Optional to add a Honey/Dijon Glaze). Season top, nicely with McCormick’s Lemon Pepper Seasoning. Grill.

Tay’s Sweet and Spicy Chicken with AMAZING Cucumber Tzatziki Wrap

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EASY to Make! LOW CALORIES LOW CARBOHYDRATES Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wraps with a Delicious Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce. Healthier never tasted so good!

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Tay’s EASY Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken:
Chicken Marinade (ONE HOUR! That’s it!):
About 1/3c White Vinegar
About 1T McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning

Chicken Sauce (To toss cooked Chicken):
1 part Sweet Thai Chili Sauce (Asian aisle. I did about 1/3c)
1 part Louisiana Hot Sauce (I did about 1/3c)

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Tzatziki Sauce:
1/2c Sour Cream
2T Mayo
1T Grated Parmasen Cheese
1tsp Lemon Juice (100% fridge kind)
1c Cucumber, peeled, seeded, grated
1/4tsp Garlic Powder
1/2tsp McCormick’s Gourmet Greek Seasoning
1/4tsp Dill Weed
1/8tsp Mustard Powder
1/8tsp Sea Salt

Toppings: Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Italian Shredd. Cheese
Flatbread/Wrap of Choice (I used Joseph’s Flaxseed Flatbreads)

Marinade thawed Chicken Breasts 1 hour, mixing around every so often. (Great time to make Tzatziki Sauce.). This Chicken is BEST ON CHARCOAL GRILL!!! Cook Chicken. Once cooked, cut into strips. Toss Chicken with Sauce IMMEDIATELY.
Top Flatbread/Wrap of choice with Tzatziki, Chicken, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Cheese

Optional to use Breaded/Fried Chicken to toss with Sauce, instead.

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Served with Quick Grilled Potatoes:
Potatoes (Stab w/fork. Microwave about 3minutes)
Butter Flavor Cooking Spray
McCormick’s Herb Garlic Seasoning
Butter Flavor Seasoning
Pepper
Green Onions

Microwave Potatoes, covered (Cuts cooking time). Then, halve then. Butter flavor cooking spray them. Sprinkle, WELL, with Herb Garlic Seasoning and Pepper. Add Green Onions. Wrap in Foil. Grill.

Easy HEALTHIER Banana Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

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A Healthier Go-To for a Sweet Tooth Fix! We’ve seen the Banana Ice cream Idea before. Wanting to amp this up, with the kiddos, we came to this recipe:

4-5 Ripe Bananas (I believe we did 4…?)
Up to 1/2tsp Vanilla Extract
1T Honey
1tsp Cocoa/Cocao Powder

Chocolate Chips

In blender, blend Bananas, Vanilla, honey, Cocoa. BUTTER FLAVOR (Or, Organic Coconut Oil Spray) a Muffin Pan. Pour blended ingredients into pan. Sprinkle tops with Chocolate Chips (I press down a little, so they freeze into it and aren’t loose). Place into freezer. Once COMPLETELY frozen, you can remove and place all into 1 Freezer Friendly Ziploc Bag. Enjoy.

Not another Cabbage Soup! Cabbage and Beans

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1 Beef Shank
1/4-1/2 lb Turkey Kielbasa
1 lb Dried Kindey Bean
8c Water
6 Vegetable Broth Cubes (6c worth. Or, more to taste)
Head Cabbage
1 can Stewed Tomatoes, undrained
1/2 sm can Tomato Paste
1c Carrots
2 Celery Stalks
1 sm./med. Onion
1/4c Green Onions (Optional)
1tsp Paprika
2 Dried Bay Leaves
1tsp Tony’s Creole
1tsp Garlic Powder
1/2tsp Dried Thyme
1/4tsp Pepper

Butter Flavor Cooking Spray Crock Pot. Add all. Cook on low til Beans are done (I cook on HIGH first 1-2 hours, then, LOW.) Be sure to remove bones before eating.

Not a Cabbage Person? Kale, Spinach, etc.Optional to up the Broth Cubes, or use 1/2 Beef Cubes 1/2 Vegi Cubes. Endless Ideas for this Beneficial Dish!

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Tay’s Chicken Pitas – Healthier

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Tay’s Chicken Pita is Healthier and Lower in Calories, but you wouldn’t know! 

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Peppered Parmesan Avocado Sauce:

3T Mayo (Lite can be used)
1/4c Sour Cream, or more to taste
1tsp White Vinegar
1/4tsp Garlic Powder
3T-1/4c Grated Parmesan Cheese (Store shelf kind)
1/2tsp Black Pepper
1 ripened Avocado
Optional: 1/2-1tsp Ranch Dressing PKT. (I used Fiesta Ranch Pkt.)

-Flat Bread/Pita (We used Joseph’s Flax Oat Bran & Whole Wheat Pita)
-Cooked Chicken Breasts (I used Tay’s Mexi Marinade, grilled. *SEE NOTES)
-Toppings: Peppered Parmesan Avocado Sauce, FRESH Tomatoes, Shredd. Chedd. Cheese, Salsa or Quick Pico (Recipe Below), Lettuce. OPTIONAL: TINY Spread of Refried Beans

We Mexi Marinaded Chicken, then Grilled (Charcoal Grill’s Best!). Blend Peppered Parmesan Sauce Ingredients. I lightly rub Pitas, using fingers, with Water. Microwave 10 seconds. Spread half with Peppered Parmesan Avocado Sauce. (Optional to spread other half with Refried Beans). Top with Cooked Chicken Breast and Toppings of Choice. I had no Salsa, so, improvised with Quicky Pico (Below).
 ** NOTES: Any Chicken will do: Plain, Boiled in Chicken Broth (Toss frozen Chicken into a pan w/ Water, throw in 1-2 Chicken Broth Cubes. Bring to boil, boil til cooked.), Desired Seasoning. Any. **

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Quicky Pico/Salsa:
1can Basil Oregano Tomatoes, drained (All I had)
To taste Red Onions, chopped
1tsp Jalapeno deseeded, minced, more to taste
1/2tsp Dried Chives
a lil shy 1/2tsp Dried Cilantro
a lil shy 1/2tsp Garlic Powder
1/8tsp Sea Salt, more to taste
1/8tsp Pepper
1tsp+1/4tsp Lime Juice (Fridge concentrate kind)

Potato Oles:
Tater Tots
Season (Pre and Post cooking), well, with either: Tay’s Rub or Tater Ole Season

Season, bake according to directions. Once done, season lil more. Eat.


*** LEFTOVERS?:
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Tostadas
Peppered Parmesan Avocado Sauce (Above recipe)
Canned Refried Beans
Leftover Tay’s Mexi Grilled Chicken
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Sour Cream
Louisiana Hot Sauce

LIGHTLY spread Tostadas with Refried Beans. Then, LIGHTLY spread Peppered Parmesan Avocado Sauce. Top with Leftover Mexi Chicken, Shredd. Cheese. Sparsely, add Sour Cream, Few drops of Louisiana Hot Sauce. I just Microwaved til Cheese Melted.

Tay’s MOCKing Delicious MOCK-ffins! Healthier, Lower Carbohyrate, Lower Calories FRUIT Muffins

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Great for Breakfast or Dessert (As Mock-ffins (Mock Muffins)) You can choose to use Muffin Pan to make Mock-ffins for a Healthy LOW Carb Dessert. Or, use a baking dish! Whatever you want… It doesn’t Matter! Because, you and the kiddos will be DEVOURING these!!!

Eggs (4T Egg Whites (4 Eggs). Or, 3-4 Eggs w/yolks)
1tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2tsp Lemon Juice (Fridge 100% Kind. OPTIONAL!) *SEE NOTES
1-2 Banana, mooshed well
1 Stevia Sweetener Packet (Optional)
Few Each: Strawberries, Blueberries NOT TOO MANY! Enough to taste!

(Optional: Chocolate Chips, Craisins, Peanut Butter, Cherries, Berries, Cocao Powder, etc.)

Moosh Banana!!! Whisk: Eggs, Vanilla, Stevia, Lemon Juice, Bananas. In a Butter Flavor Cooking Sprayed Muffin Pan/Or Baking Dish (As I used), add in Fruits of Choice. Pour Egg Mix over tops. Toss SLIGHTLY! Bake 425 for about 20-25 minutes, til eggs are cooked. Allow to set a few minutes, UNCOVERED!!!

NOTES: I use Lemon Juice for this recipe. May skip if doing a Peanut Butter Recipe. And be careful when mixing TOO MANY things… Eggs can only hold together so much!

Tay’s LEAN Lazy Cuisines – BETTER THAN Lean Cuisine’s Paninis – Tastier, even LOWER in Calories- FREEZER FRIENDLY

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MAKING these for YEARS! Still a HIT! This, along with our Frozen Egg Rolls, helped with hunger for “FOOD, FOOD”, yet, saves on Calories. If you buy the Lean Cuisine, save the container! If not damaged, you can reuse for these, a few times, in the MICROWAVE, making these some Quickies!
 * Tay’s Loaded Chicken Bacon Ranch are ONLY about 82 Calories per slice (Brings TAY’s to 164! Lean Cuisine’s Chicken Club = 350!!!  So, enjoy MORE of Tay’s!
 * Tay’s Mushroom Steaks are ONLY about 146 Calories per slice (Brings TAY’s to 292! Lean Cuisine’s Philly = 330!)
NOT TO FORGET: Mine lacks the excess of Processed Ingredients
   *** Plus, MORE RECIPE IDEAS BELOW! ***

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Tay’s Loaded Chicken Bacon Ranch:
2 Chicken Breast (Marinade):
1T Vinegar
1tsp McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning
1 Pkt. 0.4 oz. Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch

2 Slices Bacon, baked, minced (Or Real Bacon Pieces)
4T Sweet Red Bell Pepper
3T Red Onion
1/2T Jalapeno, minced
1T Dried Tomatoes, chopped small (We skipped)
3-4T Spinach, minced
1/2c Shredd. Cheddar Cheese + 2T Italian 6 Cheese

Butter Flavor Cooking Spray
Garlic Powder and Onion Powder
Optional: Sprinkle lil Butter Powder and Parsley
Low Cal. Loaf (We used French-What we had), sliced thin-ish

Marinade Chicken about 4 hours. Foil line a baking dish. Bake Bacon til crispy. Crumble. Add Marinaded Chicken to Nonstick Pan. Cook til mostly cooked, then, add in rest (Except Cheeses and Loaf, der!). Cook down juices. Set aside to cool.
Thin slice French Loaf. Butter Flavor Cooking Spray each side (Or just bottoms). Sprinkle each side with a lil Garlic Powder and Onion Powder. Once Meat mix is to cool, add in Cheeses. Top each slice with Meat/Cheese mix. Sprinkle tops with Butter Powder and Parsley (Optional). Wrap in Foil. FREEZE (Make sure to freeze face up, til frozen (Few hours), then add to ziploc freezer bag).
Cooking: PREHEAT Oven to 450. Open Foils some (So, tops aren’t touching foils). Bake about 12-15 minutes, or til nice and toasty and melted.
Make even Healthier with Turkey Bacon!

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Tay’s Mushroom Steak:
1 Small Steak (Marinade-Double if larger steak):
1/2tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Optional)
1tsp Soy Sauce (I believe I did 2)
1/4-1/2tsp McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning (I did 1/4)
1tsp Dried Oregano
1/4tsp Dried Thyme
1/2tsp Mustard

1c Mushrooms, chopped
1/2c Onions, minced
1tsp White Wine (Movendo)
1/4tsp Garlic Powder
1.5tsp Worcestershire
1/8 tsp Sea Salt
1/2tsp Dried Oregano
1/2tsp Jalapeno, deseed, minced
2T Sweet Red Bell Pepper, minced

1/2c Italian 6 Cheese + 2T Shredd. Chedd. Cheese
French Loaf, sliced thin-ish (Or Low Cal. Loaf)

Butter Flavor Cooking Spray
Garlic Powder and Onion Powder
Optional: Sprinkle Butter Powder and Parsley

Marinade Steak with top 7 Ingredients. Cut up. Add to Nonstick Pan. Cook, adding in rest (Except Cheeses and Loaf, der!). Cook down juices. Set aside to cool.
Thin slice French Loaf. Butter Flavor Cooking Spray each side. Sprinkle each side with a lil Garlic Powder and Onion Powder. Once Meat mix is to cool, add in Cheeses. Top each slice with Meat/Cheese mix. Sprinkle tops with Butter Powder Seasoning and Parsley (Optional). Wrap in Foil. FREEZE (Make sure to freeze face up, til frozen (Few hours), then add to ziploc freezer bag).
Cooking: PREHEAT Oven to 450. Open Foils some (So, tops aren’t touching foils). Bake about 12-15 minutes, or til nice and toasty and melted.

 *** I’ve done MANY types of these. Some Other Options:
(Prep Loaf/Bread by slicing thin. Butter Flavor Cooking Spray each side of Loaf Slice. Sprinkle each side with a lil Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Parsley optional. Once Toppings (Below) are added, it’s Optional to sprinkle tops w/ Butter Powder Seasoning, Parmesan Cheese, and Garlic Powder. Right before freezing. I do!):
  – Steak/Pork Marinade:
Soy Sauce, McCormick’s Montreal Steak, Garlic, Onion Powder. Marinade. Cook, cut up. Prep Loaf/Bread as above states. Add cooked meat. Add on Onions, Peppers, and Mushrooms + Cheese (Can season Vegis with Oregano)
Steak/Pork Marinade:
Montreal Steak Season, Soy Sauce, Balsamic. Marinade. Cook, cut up. Prep Loaf/Bread as above states. Add cooked meat. Add chopped Vegis + Cheese.
Steak Pork Marinade:
Pesto, Balsamic, Soy Sauce, Salt/Pepper, Lil Mustard Powder. Marinade. Cook, cut up. Prep Loaf/Bread as above states. Add cooked meat. Add on Onions, Dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms + Moz. Cheese. (Adapted from this Recipe).
  – Made Pizza Types: Prep Loaf/Bread as above states. Dried Tomatoes (Or canned Basil Oregano), Turkey Pepperoni, Pizza Toppings, Cheese. (Skip Sauce). Sprinkle tops with Oregano and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Also, a great Pizza Recipe, just cut everything small , to fit: tTt’s Pizza Pie
   *** ANY STEAK MARINADE WORKS! Combo of McCormick’s Montreal Steak, Soy Sauce, Worcestershire and/or Balsamic Vinegar, + Vegis and Cheese… Or Check Out Our Site under Marinades.
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BBQ: Cooked Chicken (Can boil frozen Chicken in Broth. Just throw Chicken into Water, THEN, bring to boil til done.). Cut up, toss with BBQ (You don’t need much!). Prep Loaf/Bread as above states. Add BBQ Chicken to Loaf Slice. Add, Corn, Sweet Bell Peppers, Onions + Shredd. Cheddar Cheese (Bacon Pieces Optional (Turkey Bacon))
  – Alfredo Chicken: Favorite Alfredo (I season my sauce with Garlic, Pepper, minced Onions). Toss Sauce with Cooked Chicken (Can boil frozen Chicken in Broth. Just throw Chicken into Water, THEN, bring to boil til done.). Prep Loaf/Bread as above states. Top Alfredo Chicken onto Loaf Slice. Top with Vegis of Choice (Options: Celery, minced. Broccoli, chopped. Onions, minced. Peas. Carrots, grated. Etc.) + Moz. Cheese and Sprinkle of Grated Parmesan Cheese.
  – OTHER FLAVORS COMING SOON (Chinese, Thai, Shrimp, etc. – CHECK BACK SOON!)
NOTES: You can choose to skip Butter Flavor Cooking Spray and use your favorite Oil. May alter Calories.

*** Also, More – Quick-On-Hand Healthier Recipe Ideas –  (Click links for our Recipes that Might Work):
Freeze Soups in large Muffin Pans. Once completely frozen, place into Freezer Ziploc Bag. Microwave as needed.
Freeze Burritos/Egg Rolls. Place burritos on Butter Flavor Cooking Sprayed plate and freeze, separately. THEN, place into Freezer Ziploc Bag (Check out our site for Egg Roll Recipes or Tacos and Wraps)
Make your Own Pizza Rolls, Buffalo Rolls, Jalapeno Popper Rolls, etc.

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A FAVORITE!!! Tay’s HEALTHY Awesome Chicken N Shrimp Avocado Egg Rolls (Not a Shrimp Person? Options Below)

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A NEW FAVORITE! A MUST TRY!!! Not a Shrimp Person? Options Below!
*** LOW CALORIES – LOW CARBOHYDRATES ***

About 2tsp Coconut Oil (Or Butter Spray. More if Frying)

Chicken Marinade
(UP TO 4-5hours):

1.5 lb. Chicken
1 Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch PACKET
1 tsp McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning
1T White Vinegar

Shrimp Marinade (UP TO Few hours):
1/2lb. Shrimp (Bell Peppers/Onion Mix, in it’s place)
1tsp TO 1/2T Tony’s Creole Seasoning
1tsp McCormick’s Cajun
1/4tsp Brown Sugar
1/4tsp Chipotle Powder

Toppings: Grated Carrot, minced Celery, minced Red Onion, Avocado Sauce (Recipe Below),

Avocado Sauce:
1 Avocado, mashed
1/2T Mayo
2T Sour Cream
1tsp Lemon Juice
1/2tsp Garlic Powder
1/4tsp Dried Dill Weed
1/4tsp Cumin
1/2tsp Dried Parsley
1/8tsp Sea Salt
1/8tsp Pepper
1/2tsp Dried Cilantro
1/4tsp Dried Oregano
1/2tsp dried Dried Chives
A smidge shy of 1/4tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Marinade Chicken. Diced up.  Marinade Shrimp. (Not a Shrimp Person?: Saute Sweet Bell Peppers and Onions with Shrimp Marinade Ingredients (Can cut back on amounts, if need be).)
Make Sauce: Remove skin and seed, MASH Avocado! Then, I add Sauce Recipe to Blender, blend. Set aside.
In SEPARATE PANS, Heat 1tsp Oil in each, cook Shrimp and Chicken.
Top either: Soft Shells, Buns, Egg Rolls, or Spring Wraps (As we did) with Chicken, 4 Shrimps, grated Vegis (I mix together), and Avocado Sauce. Roll. Cooking Options:

Spring Rolls: Soak each Sheet in Water for about 30 seconds. Top with ingredients. Roll.
Egg Rolls: Top em. Roll em, using water to close ends. Butter Flavor – Cooking Spray Skillet. Brown each side. Sprinkle with Garlic Powder (My favorite way)
OR Bake (Butter Flavor Spraying each side, Bake ABOUT 12-18min., flipping half way thro)
Or Deep Fry.
Tacos/Buns– Top. Add Cheese, Salsa, Sour Cream, if desired. Eat.
Note: OPTIONAL to also add grated Cucumber to Carrots, Onions, Celery.
(Photo Below is of Spring Rolls)
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Loaded HEALTHY & BENEFICIAL Tuna & Mandarin Orange Salad with a DEVINE Balsamic Wasabi Dressing

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HEALTHY and BENEFICIAL!

1 can Tuna in Water, drained
– 1/4tsp McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning
1/2c Crab (Optional)
3/4c Mandarin Oranges
1-2T of REAL Bacon Bits
1/4c Beet, Grated (These can get messy!)
1c Cucumber, matchstick cut
3/4c Red Onions, sliced thin
Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional, I forgot)
Lettuce/Spinach to desired amount
Seasoned Texas Croutons

Dressing (Premix):
1.5tsp Kikkoman’s Wasabi Sauce
1.5T Balsamic Vinegar
1/2T Soy Sauce
1/4tsp Sesame Oil
1/4tsp Lemon Juice (100% Fridge Kind)
1/2T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1T Organic Grade B Maple Syrup (Benefits- USE!)
1/16tsp Sea Salt

Drain Tuna. Stir in McCormick’s Montreal Steak Season. Allow to set some and Marinade while prep rest. Premix Sauce, set aside. Cut up Rest (To your desired taste). Toss in Bowl Serve up and drizzle a little Dressing and add a few Croutons. Enjoy!
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Cheat Day Healthier Options – Maintaining Fit without Knowing It!

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Healthier options to give you that GUILTY feeling on your Cheat Days!
You can eat “Healthier” without the suffers of Cravings. A lot of these Recipes are Healthier than what’s offered out there as Comfort Food. And, yet, DON’T Lack in Flavor!
You can still get your Dirty Fixes! Just remember Moderation, and skip the extras. As a lot of these recipes are a basis for Healthier, with Healthier Options on Posts. But, these are a starting point in helping to cut back on “Some” of those Red Meats, Calories (Where other recipes call for more).  Not to forget, these UP FIBER. (CLICK READ MORE)
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tTt’s SUPER HEALTHY and BENEFICIAL Cabbage N Spinach w/ Mushrooms

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1 Head of Cabbage
1 bag Frozen Spinach
16 oz. Pkg. Mushrooms, whole
1.5T Hot Chili Oil
6c Water
6 Chicken Broth Cubes
1 Jalapeno, deseeded, minced
1/2tsp McCormick’s Chinese 5 Spice Season

Add all to Pot. Cover. Cook in Oven at 400, til Cabbage is nice and soft. I like mine soggy.
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tTt’s LOADED Ham N Cranberry Salad with Tay’s DEVINE Balsamic Dressing

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LOW CALORIES LOW CARBOHYDRATES – AMAZING Flavor!

Tay’s Balsamic Dressing:
2T Balsamic Vinegar
1/2T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4tsp Lemon Juice (Fridge 100% kind)
1T Honey Mustard
1T Maple Syrup (Organic Grade B)
1/16tsp Sea Salt
1/8tsp Pepper
1/8tsp Mustard Powder
1/4tsp Greek or Italian Season (I did Italian)

Lettuce
Romaine Lettuce
Ham
Dried LESS SUGAR Craisins/Cranberries
Cubed Cheddar Cheese
Red Onions, sliced
Mushrooms, chopped
Canned Basil Oregano Tomatoes, drained well
Sprouts
Cucumber, sliced, quartered

Cut all up to desired consistency. Premix Dressing. Allow to set about 10-20minutes. Drizzle over Salad. A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY!!!

Notes: Organic Maple Syrup (Grade B) has Many Benefits! As do Sprouts! Use them!
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Cheesy Juh-La-Peeno Baconed Beans (Cheesy Jalapeno Baconed Beans)

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1 lb. Dried Pinto Beans
6c Water
4 Chicken Broth Cubes, crushed
5T Jalapeno, deseed, minced (Save 1/4tsp Seeds)
1/4tsp Jalapeno Seeds
1c Onion
1T Fresh Garlic, minced
2tsp Dried Cilantro
2tsp Cumin
1/4tsp + 1/8tsp Sea Salt
1/4tsp Pepper
1 can Fire Roasted/Peeled Green Chiles, undrained
1c Pico De Gallo (tTt’s Recipe) (Last hour)

2c Shredded Cheese (Mexican Mont. Jack/Cheddar kind)
1/2c canned Queso Blanco (Monterey Jack Cheese Sauce)
2.8 oz. REAL Bacon Pieces

Crock Pot Beans. Cook on Low about 9 hours.
Last hour: Smash beans, mix well. Mix in 1c tTt’s Pico de Gallo
Sprinkle top with 1/2c Shredded Cheese. In bowl, Mix 1c Shredded Cheese AND 1/2c Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce. Spoon, evenly on top. Then, sprinkle 1/2c more
Shredd. Cheese. Top with REAL Bacon PIECES. Cook remainder hour.
Top with Pico de Gallo (tTt’s Recipe) and Sour Cream. Leftovers, have Burritos!
Served with Black Eyed Pea Quesadillas.
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Blacked Eyed Peas Quesadillas (Meatless)

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1 can Black Eyed Peas, drained
1 sm. can Green Chiles, drained
1T Fresh Green Onions, minced
1tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2T Red Wine Vinegar
1/2tsp Cumin
1/2tsp dried Oregano
1tsp Dried Cilantro
1/4tsp Sea Salt
1/8tsp Black Pepper

Soft Shells
Canned Queso Blanco
Shredded Monteray Jack/Mild Cheddar Cheese Mix (Mexican)
Garlic Powder
Toppings: Pico De Gallo (tTt’s Recipe) and Sour Cream

Mix top 10 ingredients. Allow to marinade about 30minutes. Spread one side of shell with Queso Blanco. Sprinkle Shredded Cheese on. Top with Black Eyed Pea Mixture. Add to heated skillet sprayed with Butter Flavor Cooking Spray. Top with more Shredded Cheese. Top with other shell. Brown underside, flip. Sprinkle with Garlic Powder. Brown other side. Add to plate. Sprinkle other side with Garlic Powder.
Top with Pico de Gallo (tTt’s Recipe) or Salsa, Taco Sauce, and Sour Cream.
SERVED WITH SIDE OF Cheesy Jalapeno Baconed Beans
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BOAT’S load of OATS

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Healthier/More Beneficial For You, Treats! We’ve found recipes online, long ago. But, since, we’ve Dinked with Recipes, trying out new things (Including, some creative kiddo ideas!). Thus, Many-A-Recipes, making sure this beneficial treat NEVER gets Boring!

#1  Coco-a-Nut Oat Bars

2 TO 2 1/4c Oatmeal Oats (Plain)
1 pkg. Hot Cocoa Mix (The stuff you drink on a cold night!)
1c Coconut Flakes (I used Sweetened)
3-4T Honey (I did 4T)
2 Ripe Bananas
(I think I skipped Vanilla Extract. Not Sure! But, if so, 1/2tsp – 1tsp)

Toss Cocoa, Vanilla, Coconut, and Oatmeal. In separate bowl, mash Bananas and mix in Honey, well. Add Honey Mix to Oat Mix. Stir, well, getting that Cocoa Powder mixed in.
Butter Flavor Cooking Spray a baking dish. I baked in UN-Pre Heated oven at 350 for about 20-25 minutes.


#2 Chocolate Cranny Oats
1c Favorite Granola Cereal (Or just add 1 more cup Oats)
1+1/4c Oats
3T Chocolate Chips, smashed (More, to taste)
1/4c Dried Sweetened Cranberries (Or to taste)
1/2tsp – 1tsp Vanilla Extract
2 Very Ripe Bananas
2T Honey Roasted Sunflower Seeds
1/4c Honey

Mix all. Butter Flavor Cooking Spray a baking dish. I baked in UN-Pre Heated oven at 350 for about 20-25 minutes.


#3 Pretzels and Oats- Ohhh, My!
2c + 1/4c Oats
4T Honey
2 Ripe Bananas
1/2tsp – 1tsp Vanilla Extract
2T – 1/4c Honey Roasted Sunflower Seeds (Optional)

Topping:
1/3c TO 1/4c Pretzels (SALTED), broked to small pieces
1/4c Chocolate Chips (Or Drizzle Zig Zag Choc. Fudge Topping)
Drizzle in Zig Zag Caramel Topping (Ice cream topping)

Premix above 5 ingredients. Place into pan. Press in Chocolate Chips and Broken Pretzels. Pressing down, lightly (Use wax paper if needed). Bake (Butter Flavor Cooking Spray a baking dish. I baked in UN-Pre Heated oven at 350 for about 20-25 minutes.). Then, zigzag Caramel Topping over the top, to desired amount (Tho, little goes a long way!)


#4 Easily Flavored Oat Bars
2c Oats
2 Ripe Bananas
1 pkg. Instant Oatmeal Mix (Flavored, of your choosing)
1/4c Honey
1tsp Vanilla
Dried Cranberries/Raisins

Mix all. Butter Flavor Cooking Spray a baking dish. I baked in UN-Pre Heated oven at 350 for about 20-25 minutes.

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Geeky Greeky Salad (Healthy and Fulfilling Greek Salad)

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3c Spinach, chopped
To desired amount- Lettuce
About 3/4c canned Black Olives, drained (I halve half)
1/2c Italian 6 Cheese Shredded Cheese
1/4c Feta Cheese (Optional, I skip. It’s in Vinaigrette)
1T Grated Parmesan Cheese (Store shelf kind)
3/4c – 1c Tomato, diced (Or Cherry Tomatoes, halved)
3/4c Red Onions, sliced THIN
1/2 can Chickpeas, drained
1c Cucumber, sliced/halved
1/2 Red or Green Bell Pepper

2-3 Frozen Chicken Breast
2 Chicken Broth Cubes, crushed + 3c Water
2tsp McCormick’s Greek Seasoning

Kraft Greek Vinaigrette Dressing*
 – OR, try our Caesar Dressing, HERE!
Texas Toast SEASONED Croutons

Boil Frozen Chicken Breasts with crushed Broth Cubes, Water, and Greek Seasoning.
Toss All Salad Ingredients. Top with cut up/shredd. cooked Chicken. Toss with Dressing. Top with Croutons.
(I mix above, then add lettuce, last. Til, I get to desired consistency)
*Salad Dressing is Optional, Ranch, or other Favorite, can be used.
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Lotsa Vegi Mixa (HEALTHY Avocado N Vegetable with Turkey Kielbasa Bake)

 

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HEALTHY – LOWER CALORIE

2.5c Potatoes, cubed (Golden, Russet, or Idaho)
2.5c Frozen Brussel Sprouts
1 Avocado, diced
1 Onion, cut large
2c Mushrooms, sliced
1 Red Bell Pepper
3/4 lb. Turkey Kielbasa *See notes
Season WELL with:
– Grated Parmesan (Store Shelf Kind)
– LAWRY’S Seasonal Salt
– Paprika
– Dried Oregano
– Garlic Powder
– Red Pepper Flakes
– Dried Basil (Optional)
– Pepper

Cut up vegis. Kielbasa, I halve long way, then slice. Butter Flavor Cooking Spray a baking dish, WELL!!! Add all. Top with seasons. Toss, WELL! Bake 450, I did covered, for about 40 minutes, or til Potatoes are soft.
Serve alone! With Sour Cream on side. Or, as kiddos like it, with Ketchup.
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Seasoned Tomato Slices

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ENDLESS Uses for These! (Photo is of Pre-Cooked)

Tomatoes, sliced (Any works, Cherry Tomatoes are great, too!)
Lemon Juice (Fridge Concentrate Kind)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sprinkle with:
Sea salt (Lightly)
Garlic Powder
Fresh Basil, minced
Dried Oregano
Dried Parsley

Slice Tomatoes, thickish.
Start with one side. LIGHTLY/Barely, brush on Lemon Juice, then Olive Oil. Season with Seasons.
Flip. LIGHTLY/Barely, brush on Lemon Juice, then Olive Oil. Season with Seasons.
Marinade about 20 minutes, in fridge, prior to use.

OPTIONAL: Onion Powder.

A Few of their MANY Uses:
– Eat Alone… Or:
– Dehydrate! – YUM!
– Use as replacement for Tomato Based Sauces (Spaghetti, Pizza, etc.)
Top pizza crust with cheese and toppings, SKIPPING pizza sauce. Top with tomato slices. Sprinkle Grated Parm. Cheese. Bake.
– Top slices with Moz. Cheese and sprinkle of Grated Parm. Cheese. Top with Pizza Toppings (Pepperoni, peppers, onions, etc.). Bake.
– Top over Dishes. Pasta dishes, topped with cheese, then Tomato Slices, then Parm. Cheese. Bake.
– Mix bread crumbs, minced Spinach, and Parm. Cheese. Top over tomatoes. Bake. Serve with warmed sauce of choice (Like Butter Sauce. Alfredo. Spaghetti with vegis. Etc.)
– Top over marinaded Chicken. Bake.
– Top over Noodles cooked in broth. Toss noddles with: A lil Olive Oil. Minced Spinach. Seasons of Choice. Serve with lots of Tomato Slices.
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Easy Delightful HEALTHY Snack

EASY Delightful & Healthy Snack
KID APPROVED!
When I don’t eat them all! With kiddos being home, we need a quick healthy mouth stuffer! 

Honey Graham Crackers
Banana Slices
Fresh Strawberry Slices

Slice, top, and eat! Easy. Cheap (We get our strawberries from our garden!).
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Chinese Cabbage Rolls- 2 Versions

LOW CARB. LOW CAL. – Two ways to enjoy these! House was split on favorite version, but, undeniably, both great! (Photos Below)

Head of Cabbage, boiled, leaved removed
Meat Filling:
1 lb. Lean Ground Chicken
2T Soy Sauce
1T Balsamic Vinegar
1/4tsp Sesame Seed Oil
1T Parmesan Cheese (Grated store shelf kind)
1/4tsp Pepper
1/2tsp 5 Spice Season
1/2tsp Garlic Powder
1/2c Mushroom, minced
1/2c Onions
1/2 can Bean Sprouts, drained, cut in half
1/3c Water Chestnuts, quartered
1/3c Shredded Moz. Cheese, chopped more
1 Egg

Mix well the soy sauce, balsamic, sesame oil, seasons, and parm. cheese. Add in chicken, mix well. Add in vegis, chees, and egg. Mix well.
Cut off stem of cabbage head. Boil til leaves are tender to roll. Drain well. Roll a handful of meat mixture in cabbage leaf. Place into a baking dish, sprayed with Butter Flavored Cooking Spray.

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Version 1:

-Pour 1c of beef broth over rolls (I used 1 beef cube, crushed + 1c water). Cover and bake at 450 for 55 minutes. Serve with Dipping Sauce:
1T+1tsp Hoisin
1tsp Ketchup
1T+1tsp Rice Vinegar
1T Soy Sauce

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Version 2:

Sauce:
1/2c canned Coconut Milk
2T Soy Sauce
1T Balsamic Vinegar
1/4tsp Coriander
1/4tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/4tsp Sesame Seed Oil (Honestly, I don’t think I added it. Your call.)
-Pour sauce over cabbage rolls. Bake, covered, at 450 for 55minutes.

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Lemon Peppered Chick Soup

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7 Chicken Broth Cubes + 7c Water
1 can Cream of Chicken
3 Frozen Chicken Breasts
1 sm. Onion
1/2c Celery
1c Carrots
1.5tsp McCormick Lemon Pepper
1/2T dried Parsley
1/2tsp dried Oregano
1/4tsp Garlic Powder
1/4tsp Sage
1/4tsp dried Dill
1/4tsp dried Rosemary
1/2c Frozen Peas (Last hour)
1/2tsp more of McCormick Lemon Pepper (Last hour)
2c Egg Noodles (Last hour)

LIGHTLY Butter Crock (Or Butter Cooking Spray). Add all ingredients, EXCEPT 1/2tsp of the Lemon Pepper, Peas, and Noodles. Cook on LOW 5-6 hours. Last hour add in 1/2tsp Lemon Pepper, Peas, and Noodles.
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My Big Fat Greek Soup, Minus the Fat! (Light Greek Soup)

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A Delicious and Light Greek Soup. Full of beneficial ingredients.
5c Chicken Broth Cube + 5c Water
1.5 lb. JENNIE-O EXTRA LEAN Turkey Cutlets
1 can Chickpeas, drained
1 can Cannellini Beans, drained
1 Carrot, grated
1c Well Packed Spinach
Nicely filled 1/4tsp FRESH Lemon Zest
1 Garlic Clove, minced
2tsp + 1 tsp McCormick Greek Seasoning
1tsp Dried Dill Weed
1/8tsp UP TO 1/4tsp Sea Salt
1/2c Frozen Peas (Add last hour)
1c Frozen Okra (Add last hour)
1 Egg, beat til frothy/foaming (Last 15minutes)

LIGHTLY Butter Crock. Add in all except peas, okra, 1tsp Greek seasoning, and egg. Cook on Low 6-8 hours. Last hour add in peas, okra, and 1tsp seasoning. Beat egg til frothy/foamy. SLOWLY stir into soup. Cook for 15 minutes. Stirring frequently. Serve.

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Awesomecado Soup (Avocado Soup)

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2 Frozen Chicken Breast
1/4 tsp Olive Oil
6c Water
6 Chicken Broth Cubes
1.5 tsp Lemon Juice (Store shelf kind)
2 Avocados, diced
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1/4 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Parsley
1/4 tsp Pepper
1/16 tsp Sea Salt
1/8 tsp Lawry’s Seasonal Salt
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 Onion Powder
1/8 tsp Thyme
1/4 tsp Dill Weed
1/2c canned Southwest Corn (Corn, Red Peppers, Green Peppers), drained
1c canned Black Beans

LIGHTLY butter crock. Add all ingredients. Cook on low about 6 hours. Eat Plain, with tsp. of sour cream, and/or with fresh diced tomatoes.

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HOLAY MOLAY ChipotLE (Spicy Chipotle Pizza)

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Thin Pizza Crust
Oil or Butter Flavored Cooking Spray
Red Pepper Flakes (About 1/4 tsp, or so)
3 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (Canned) (A lil sauce from can, as well)
3 Boiled, cooked, Chicken Breasts
1/2 can Black Beans with Jalapenos in Lime, drained
1 can Stewed Tomatoes, drained
Cumin (About 1/4tsp)
Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Preheat oven accordingly. Oil both sides of crust. Sprinkle top with red pepper flakes. Chop up chicken and mince up chipotle peppers. Mix chicken with peppers, a lil adobo sauce, black beans, and cumin. Spread over crust. Layer with tomatoes. Top with cheese. Bake accordingly.

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tTt’s EASY Chicken N Bacon – Great for BLT Salads!

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Chicken Marinade (1 hour!):
1/4c Vinegar
1T McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning

Bacon

Marinade Chicken. Cut to desired sized strips. Preheat oven to about 425-450. Lay Chicken onto Butter Flavor Cooking Sprayed pan. Cook about 15minutes. Lay on Bacon (You can lay it right over Chicken, too). Bake til Bacon and Chicken is done. Allow to set 1 minute.
Eat as is. Top onto Buns/Wraps for BLTs.
 – Or, as we did. In a Salad:
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Lettuce
Fresh Tomatoes
Red Onions
Shredded Cheese (Or Cheese Chunks)
Carrot Slivers
Boiled Eggs
Sweet MINI Bell Peppers
Dressing: Avocado Oil+Balsamic Vinegar, Ranch, etc.

Toss all into Salad Bowl. Top with Dressing of Choice.

(Note: Eggs can be kept separate to avoid molding, and added as you go… If making for later eating)