Category Archive for 'Recipes'

Dijon Chicken

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

This is just a quick tip to spice up a grilled chicken breast: I spread Dijon mustard and Garlic Salt on either side of a boneless skinless Chicken Breast and then cook with a tbs. of olive oil. The mustard crusts as it cooks, and it adds a little kick to your chicken with no [...]

Light Pumpkin Muffins

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

It is that time of year again. The air is cooler, the sky is bluer; It is FALL! So today I wanted to share a great recipe that I got lots of raves about last year, and is sure to become a fall tradition. Whether you are watching your calories or not this will hit [...]

Blue Cheese – Barbecue Chicken Hoagies

Monday, September 29th, 2008

A friend of mine gave this to me, and all I can say is YUM! Ingredients: Boneless/Skinless Chicken Tenders Barbecue Sauce Blue Cheese Dressing Hoagie Rolls Flour Italian Breadcrumbs Directions: Mix in equal parts flour and Italian Breadcrumbs Roll Chicken Tenders in The Flour/breadcrumbs Cook in Olive oil on both sides (Flavor with Garlic Salt [...]

Mac ‘n’ Burger

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

This is a recipe my mom used to make. I made it for my kids the other night, and they loved it. Ingredients: Macaroni and Cheese Mix (Get the Creamy cheese, not the powder) Hamburger Onion Garlic Salt and Pepper Shredded Cheddar Cheese Directions:  Saute’ diced onion in 1 tbs. Olive oil Add Hamburger and [...]

Cuban Black Beans and Rice

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

This is a wonderful side item for any dinner. Ingredients: 1 Large Onion 1 bellpepper 3 garlic cloves (minced) 3 tbs. Red Wine Vinegar Olive oil 2-3 cans Black Beans 2 bay leaves (optional) 1 tsp. Cumin Directions: Saute Onion & bellpepper in olive oil until the onions are translucent. Add garlic and saute’ another [...]

Chicken Tomatillo Black Bean Enchilada by Nili

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

I received this recipe from a friend of mine. Sounds yummy! You will need: White Corn tortillas Can of black beans small can of chopped green chiles one supermarket rotisserie chicken (southwest flavor if they have it) jar of Pace’s new Tequila Lime Salsa Kraft (or any kind) 4 cheese mexican blend (2 cups) 9 [...]

Summer Pasta

Monday, June 9th, 2008

This is one of my favorite recipes for the summer time. I like to cook it and keep it in the fridge, the longer it is in there, the more the flavors blend together. Ingredients: 1 box of Pasta – 16 oz. Cooked Tomatoes – Diced (2 or 3 med. to large) Black Olives (1 [...]

Recipe: Beef Lo Mein

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

My friend Tracy gave me this very easy recipe, and after making it for my family it is yet another one to add to a great family favorite. Your kids will love it! Ingredients: 2lbs. of ground chuck 2lbs. of Bok Choy 1 bunch of green onions 3 packages of Ramen Noodles (roast beef flavor) [...]

Graham Cracker Ice Cream Sandwiches

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Ingredients: Plain or chocolate Graham Crackers Cool Whip Directions: Break Crackers in half put Cool Whip on the cracker and make a sandwich. Put in freezer until Cool whip is frozen. Note: Especially the Chocolate crackers make them taste like ice cream sandwiches. Get the light cool whip and they are about 50 calories, and [...]

Recipe: Pan Glazed Chicken with Basil

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

From one of my favorite recipe books, Weight Watchers 5 ingredients 15 minute Cookbook, I have found another great recipe. The best part is how easy it is! Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast salt and pepper 2 tsp. olive oil 2 tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 tbs. Honey 2 tbs. chopped fresh or [...]