Korean Beef Soup- Crock pot Style

Quick Tip- Tostada Shell

So I love tostadas but never knew it was so easy to make the shell! After making flautas using cooing spray and having it turn out so good it gave me this idea...

Wrap a wet paper towel around your flour tortilla and heat about a minute in the microwave or until soft just like the flautas. Then spray the tortilla with cooking spray and lay over a bundt pan. The one I have has a large center so I drape the tortilla over it. Bake at 375 for about 5-7 minutes or until crispy! Yum!

Healthy Chicken Flautas

 

 

Bacon wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

These are so easy but so yummy!

 

If you're looking to cut out fat and calories try making these with reduced fat cream cheese and wrap with a thin sliced lunchmeat ham. So good!
92 calories with bacon and reg. cream cheese..
50 calories with ham and reduced fat cream cheese :)

Quick Tip- Low Calorie Cocktails

So nobody wants to drink 100's of calories! I like the "Diet Ocean spray Cranberry". It has only 5 calories! Add Vodka, Cranberry, and a slice of lime! Yum!
And if you want to switch it up a little add a splash of OJ. :)



Zuppa Tuscana- Crock-pot Style

This is so good! My kids even like the kale in it! Gives it a little bit of a peppery taste :)



Tri tip

I make this one very similar to the pork chop marinade but with a few changes that make it tasty!



Red Enchiladas

I make these a couple different ways. Most of the time I make my own sauce, it's quick and it makes enough to do two pans. So, I freeze the extra for next time. Makes it super cheap too, But for times when I don't have the extra 10 minutes I use canned enchilada sauce. As for the chicken I put it in the crock pot with one can or 11/2 cups enchilada sauce. Cook on low for 4-6hrs. Shred.

Before...

I like to line up the olives on top so I know where to cut ;)

 



Pasta Salad

Over the years I have been asked many times for this recipe. Hope you like it! Tip- double the recipe if you're making it for a party :)

Quick Tip- Turkey burger

The trick with turkey burger is the seasoning. Turkey needs a little extra. Also, I like the Zacky 15% fat, it has a little more flavor but for a 4oz. serving it has 84 calories from fat vs. 153 for ground beef. I also like to buy it in bulk. I put it into quart size freezer bags and it holds about a pound and a half.



Easy Chicken Tacos

Throw 4-5 frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts into your crock-pot. Pour 1 can green enchilada sauce over and cook on low 4-6 hrs. Shred. Serve in tacos.
We will bake our tortillas, recipe is under Quick tip low calorie taco shells and serve with tomatillo salsa!



Tomatillo Salsa

We like it spicy! If you like it mild add less chiles :)

Steak with Sauted Mushrooms

I used the pork chop marinade for the steak. I usually only change it by using parsely instead of basil when using beef and top it with sauteed mushrooms! Yum!



Red skinned mashed potatoes



Meatloaf w/ Red skinned mashed potatoes

I like to use turkey burger because it leaves virtually no grease in the bottom of the pan for the meatloaf to sit in. I also like to saute the veggies! Yum! ;)

Try making meatloaf minis by separating your meatloaf into a muffin pan! Kids like them because there is more crispy crust!



Easy Chicken Cesar Salad

This one is so easy that I don't even think it needs a "recipe".

4-6 chicken tenderloins or 3 chicken breasts

lettuce-chopped

6 sliced turkey bacon

shredded Parmesan cheese

croutons

grape tomatoes

Cesar dressing

I like to grill the chicken but if I don't have time to start up the grill its just as good in the pan. Cook your turkey bacon first. Then cook your chicken in the same pan. Season with garlic salt (1t), pepper (1t), Basil(1t), and garlic (1t). Cook 5 minutes each side or longer depending on the thickness of your chicken.

Cut lettuce and bacon, mix with cheese, croutons, tomatoes and dressing! Serve. Yum!

 

Taco Salad

I like to keep the meat & beans separate from the salad mixture. It keeps the lettuce crisp and the meat and beans warm until you serve it. :)

 

Taco Soup

Thanks Julie! This is one of our favs too! Super easy! The only change we made is we add "chili cheese" fritos to the top ;) and we add 2T chili powder because we like it a little spicier! Yum!





Fish Tacos

These I do two different ways...You can use your favorite fish sticks, add cabbage cheese and sauce or you can use grilled tilapia. Here is the recipe for the sauce and also the tilapia marinade! Both are quick and easy! Enjoy!

Fish Taco Sauce

1/2 cup milk

3-4T tapatio

2T lemon juice

2T mayo

2T sour cream

Mix together and drizzle over fish!



Ceviche

This is so good! Thanks Clara for sharing! :)

40 calories per cup