Busy Day? This is what's for Dinner.

I know that this is awful of me but finding the time to cook something today was beyond my capability. I decided that a can of soup would do. Normally I would never recommend a soup to someone nor would I post about it but I am in LOVE with this soup.

It is Amy's Organic Black Bean and Vegetable Soup. It's like $2.50 a can and Lane and I usually eat 1 and half and then give the rest to our dog but it does the trick and it's really good for you!

Chicken Tostadas

This is a quick and easy favorite at our house. Here is what you will need:

Small Tortillas (Flour or Corn)
Shredded Chicken (I usually cook a bunch at once and shred it or cube it and freeze it to use throughout the week)
Salsa Verde
Cilantro
Cumin
Cheese
Lettuce
Fresh Pico De Gallo (or Salsa)
Sour Cream
Avocado

Set the oven to broil. Mix chicken with some green salsa, fresh chopped cilantro, a little bit of cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Place tortillas on a baking sheet. Top each one with some of the chicken mixture and some shredded cheese. Put it in the oven and cook until the cheese is bubbly and the tortilla looks crispy. Watch it cafefully so it doesn't burn. Top with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and avocado.

Note: I love fresh Pico De Gallo, so I usually make up a quick batch with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt & pepper.

Enjoy!

Lettuce Wraps

 This is a fantastic, super simple, and SUPER delish variation of lettuce wraps. My good friend Jennifer passed this one on to me, and it has become a favorite of mine. You can also serve the meat mixture over brown rice and it is delish. Butter lettuce works the best for the lettuce wraps, but you can just use whatever you have lying around the house. (As far as lettuce goes I mean )  I love it because you only need one pan, and you can throw everything together and cook it at once. Prep and cook are a maximum of 30 minutes. Enjoy! Enjoy!
If you'd like to try it out you'll need.....

green onions
cashews or almonds
minced garlic
cilantro
low sodium soy sauce
peanut butter
bean sprouts
carrots
jalapeno
water chestnuts
ground turkey
butter lettuce

Method:

I diced everything up, adding handfuls of each. I mixed everything
by hand, except for 1 tbs peanut butter and 1/4 cp soy sauce.
Cook the meat mixture while whisking the butter & soy in a separate bowl.
Pour sauce mixture over meat while cooking.
Let cook for a couple minutes. Pour over lettuce.

Chicken Salad

My good friend Olivia gave me this recipe; and it is to die for! I first had it at her house one day when we were both due to have our girls any second, and I have been craving it ever since. We got together the other day, and I finally remembered to have her jot it down for me. I don't add the celery (not a huge fan), and I 1/2'd the recipe for Chancy and I. You can also substitute the mayo for some plain yogurt if you'd like.  We loved it with some fresh spinach, and served in a warm pita. I'm always on the look out for good recipes, so I thought I would share this one with all of you... :) Happy eating!!!


Chicken Salad
6 c. diced cooked chicken
4 stalks celery
2 red bell pepper
1 red onion
3/4 c. mayo
3/4 c. sour cream
8 oz feta cheese
1 T. & 1 t. dill (weird measurements I know)
2 pinches salt & pepper (or to taste)

-mix chicken, celery, onion
-mix sour cream, mayo, feta, dill
-mix together
-salt and pepper to taste
-chill until served

Turkey Burgers

So, here is another YUMMO recipe for your tasting pleasure! This one came to me via my sister, and she found it online...I think it is a weight watchers recipe.You can make it this way the first time, and then make it your own!  We don't buy beef anymore, and have come to really love ground turkey breast and ground chicken breast. Ground turkey just needs a bit more flavor added to it (garlic, shallots, ect) but it is 99% fat free, and really tastey! We use it for tacos, spag sauces, lettuce wraps, and these yummy turkey burgers. I'm eating one as I post this, and thought you just had to try them!

1-1.5 pounds ground turkey
2/3 to 1 cup ground monteray jack cheese (it binds it all together)
1 tbs. ketchup
1 tbs. low sodium soy sauce
2 shallots chopped finely (small to medium sized shallots)
2-3 cloves minced garlic (fresh is best)
1/4 tsp. pepper

Method:

Mix all the ingredients together, form into thinner patties. Cook on medium heat for about 4 minutes per side. Coat pan with non stick spray.
Serve with turkey bacon if desired. (we dont roll that way, so i dont know if it is good or not), whatever condiments you like!!

*We usually have a green/spinach salad, carrot sticks and some sort of fresh fruit. Healthy and delicious!

New Idea, New Blog!

Hey Everyone!!!

A few of us girls decided to start a 'recipe exchange blog.' So, here ya go! This is intended to share yummy morsels with all those who love food, but are sick and tired of thinking of something new all on their own each night. So, leave a recipe for us. It can be anythign you'd like. Healthy, or not! Main dishes, desserts, snacks, drinks...pretty much anything! If you would like to contribute to our blog, just leave your name and email address in the comments. Thanks so much!

Okay so cooking dinner is waaay too complicated for me so I have very simple ideas that will work for anyone. I also have many healthy ideas to try out if you would like.