March of Dimes

Hey everyone don't forget about the March of Dimes that I am doing. If you want to walk with me and join my team let me know and I can get you set up. And no worries it will not take all of your time. I really want to do something good for the women around the world that have struggled to pay for the care of their children. I could not imagine how it would be like if something like that happened to Tayson. I am 100% for this cause and I would really appreciate all of your support. Love you all. If you can please check out my web page to learn more about it that would be so great. You can click on the widget that is on the right side column.

Chicken Tacos

Well this is a really easy recipe. All I do is cut up some chicken cook it and use the McCormicks taco seasoning. After that we just put lettuce, cheese, tomatoes (not me I don't like tomatoes), sour cream, and salsa. It is SO good and it is easy to make. I get a big thing of the Taco Seasoning at Costco. That is the place to be.

Bbq Chicken and Rice

This is the easiest recipe! All I did was cook some chicken added bbq sauce and honey and then put it over rice! It is really yummo!

Scrub for your skin

So I found this recipe for your skin and it supposed to work really well! I am going to try it.

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. oil <- I used grapeseed oil, but you can use any seed oil, even olive oil

1.5ml fragrance oil <- optional

That's it. Mix it up in a small bowl.

Sausage Primavera (lite)

This is my mother-in-laws recipe! YUMMY

1/2 pound spaghetti, uncooked

3 Tbsp. olive oil

1 lb. lite sausage

1 small red bell pepper (optional)

1 small onion cut in wedges (optional)

2 cups of Broccoli (optional)

1 clove garlic (minced)

2 tsp chicken bouillon

1 tsp basil leaves, dried

1 tsp salt

dash of pepper

Mustard Sauce Chicken Salad

First I cook the chicken and mustard sauce separately. After the chicken is cooked I mix the sauce and the chicken in the pan and cover for 5 min. Then it is ready to go. You could really put it with any type of lettuce. I used iceberg lettuce and then I put fat free croutons and cranberries on top. Don't be fooled the mustard sauce is very sweet tasting. This is a great healthy meal!
Mustard Sauce
¼ cup butter
2 Tbsp. flour - heaping
½ cup mustard
½ cup vinegar
1 ½ cup sugar
1 cup chicken broth

-Melt butter and then add the flour to make a rough
-Stir in remaining ingredients 
-Cook for 10 minutes stirring constantly.

I also eat this sauce with Ham on Thanksgiving.

Mixing Meals

So I had left over crescent rolls and meat from the sloppy joes. A thought came to my mind, what if I combined the two? They taste fabulous!

Sloppy Joes

1 lb. hamburger
1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup tomato juice
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Worcestershire
1 onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. chili powder
Brown meat. Mix remaining ingredients. Simmer 1 hour. 8 servings 5 points plus

Chicken Rolls (Grandma's recipe?)

2 cups chicken
1-3 oz. cream cheese
3 Tbsp. melted butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp. milk
Crescent rolls
Italian bread crumbs

Cook chicken and shred

Preheat oven 350 degrees

Mix ingredients and roll into Crescent rolls

Dip in butter and bread crumbs

Bake for 15 min

Serve with Gravy : heat 1 can of cream of chicken soup in a pot and add chicken broth until desired consistency.

March of Dimes

Many of you have received an email about the March of Dimes that I am participating in. I have never done something like this before and I thought it would be something fun for me to do. On May 16 I will be walking (with Tayson) for three miles! I am trying to raise a donation as well to help babies around the world. If you would like to Donate great! If you are unable to then come walk with me it will be fun. There are a lot of ways you can help. You can send out this message to all of your friends or you can get one of these cute widgets (as seen on the right) to help promote this wonderful cause. I love you all thank you so much on supporting me. Please visit this website to see what it is all about. You can also make a donation through this website. http://www.marchforbabies.org/personal_page.asp?w=31027247&u=CRILEY8002&bt=2

Rolls

1 Tbsp yeast
1/3 cup sugar
2 cup hot water
1/3 cup oil
1 tsp salt
4-5 cup flour

Preheat oven 350* Combine yeast sugar and hot water and let sit for 5-10 min. Add the salt and oil. Add in the flour one cup at a time. Knead the dough. Let it double in size. Push the dough back down roll into balls and let it rise double it's size. Cook for 10-20 minutes.

It Has Been A While

Yes I know what you are thinking! Does she cook anymore? I still do but I have yet to do something that I have not made already. Last night I made the easiest thing alive! My husband loves it. This is what you do.

Cook Pasta! (Any kind you want to eat)
1 tsp oil
1 Tbsp butter
Generous with the Garlic Salt and Onion Powder (season to taste)

That is it! Simple yummy and fast. We also like to put Parmesan cheese on the top to give it a little zing.

Chicken Pot Pie

This is the same exact recipe as the creamy chicken soup. The only difference is that there is no noodles in the soup. Make the pie crust separately and serve on top.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup (Shelley's recipe)

2 tsp chicken buoillan
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups chopped carrots
2 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 (10 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
1/4 evaporated milk
1 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp melted butter
2 cups cooked, diced chicken
2 1/2 oz. noodles (fresh, refrigerated is best)

Melt butter, stir in flour and mix. Add milk, cook and stir until thick. Add buillon, broth, and soup. Mix well. Add chopped vegetables and cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are done. Add chopped chicken and noodles. Cook 15 mnutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Homemade Pizza

Crust

1 Tbsp yeast
1/3 cup sugar
2 cup hot water
1/3 cup oil
1 tsp salt
4-5 cup flour

Spaghetti Sauce
Pepperonis
Mozzarella cheese

Combine yeast sugar and hot water and let sit for 5-10 min. Add the salt and oil. Add in the flour one cup at a time. Knead the dough. Roll out and prepare for a pizza. Add spaghetti sauce then add mozzarella cheese and pepperonis. (You can have any toppings you like this is just what I did for this recipe.) Bake 450* for 12-15 minutes.

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

1 2/3 cup frozen mixed vegetables (thawed)
1 cup cooked diced chicken
1 can (10 oz.) cream of chicken
1 cup Bisquick
1/2 cup milk
1 egg

Preheat oven 400* Mix vegetables, chicken, and cream of chicken together. Put it in a 9" ungreased pan. Stir remaining ingredients until blended. Pour on top. Bake for 30 min. or until golden brown.
6 servings

Hawaiin Chicken

3 lbs. Chicken
1 cup crushed pineapple, not drained
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 T flour
1/4 cup vinegar
2 T soy sauce
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup ketchup

Mix all of the ingredients (except chicken). Place sauce on chicken.
Cook 350* 1/2 hour covered then a 1/2 hour uncovered. Serve on rice.

Healthy Breakfast Smoothie

• 1 cup 2% milk
• ½ cup uncooked rolled oats
• 1 banana
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• ½ teaspoon splenda
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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• Combine all ingredients in a blender container.
• Cover and blend at highest speed for 1-1 ½ minutes.

Chicken Pie

1 unbaked 9" pie shell
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 cup diced, cooked chicken
3 eggs
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 clove garlic
1 cup sour cream (I use fat free)
1/3 cup mayo (I use fat free)
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 cup chopped broccoli

Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over bottom of pastry shell. Top with chicken. Beat eggs and then stir in the onion powder, sour cream, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and minced garlic. Pour over the chicken and cheese. Sprinkle broccoli on top followed by remaining cheese. Bake 425* for 30-45 minutes. Let stand at room temp for 15 minutes before serving. 6 servings ( 11 points plus for 1 serving)

Chicken Almond Pita Sandwiches

One 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 T. milk
3 cup chicken cooked and diced
1/3 cup chopped red pepper
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
3 T chopped green onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/3 cup slivered almonds
3 large pieces pita bread, halved
Alfalfa sprouts

In a mixing bowl mix cream cheese, mayo, and milk until smooth. Stir in chicken, peppers, green onions, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for at least a half hour. Makes six servings. (4 points for 1/2 cup not including the pita)

Breaded Bell Peppers

4 small red bell peppers, halved, cored and seeded
2-3 Tbsp capers, chopped
10-12 black olives
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2-3 ounces mozzarella, grated
1-1 ½ ounces fresh white bread crumbs
½ cup water
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp finely chopped fresh mint
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
Freshly ground pepper

Preheat 350 F. Butter a shallow ovenproof dish. Place the peppers tightly together in the dish and sprinkle over the chopped capers, black olives, garlic, mozzarella and bread crumbs. Pour over the water and olive oil and then sprinkle with the mint, parsely and freshly ground black pepper. Bake 30-40 min. until the topping is crisp and golden brown.

Cilantro Carrot Soup

1 lb carrots
1 Tbsp. sunflower oil
1 ½ ounces butter
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk
2 small potatoes, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
2-3 teaspoons ground coriander
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
7/8 cup milk
Salt and pepper

1. Trim the carrots, peel if necesary and cut into chunks. Heat the oil and 1 ounce of butter in a large flameproof casserole or heavy-based saucepan and fry the onion over a gentle heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but not browned. 2. Cut the celery stalk into slices. Add the celery and potato to the onion in the pan, cook for a few minutes and then add the carrots. Fry over low heat for 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently, and then cover. Reduce the heat even further and sweat for about 10 minutes. Shake the pan or stir occasionally so the vegetables do not stick to the bottom.
3. Add the stock, bring to a boil and then partially cover and simmer for a further 8-10 min. until the carrots and potatos are tender. 4. Remove 6-8 tiny celery leaves for a garnish and finely chop the remaining celery tops ( about one tablespoon once chopped). Melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan and fry the ground coriander for about one minute, stirring constantly. 5. Reduce the heat and add the chopped celery and fresh cilantro (or parsely) and fry for about one minute. Set aside. 6. Process the soup in a food processor or blender ( I used the blender) and pour into a clean saucepan. ( I just rinsed out the same pan I used) Stir in the milk, coriander/cilantro mixture and seasoning. Heat gently, taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve garnished with the reserved celery.

Blueberry Muffins (2.5 points)

2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
6 Tbsp sugar (splenda)
1 cup milk
3 eggs, beaten
8 Tbsp butter

few drops of vanilla extract
2 cups blueberries

Preheat 400 F Line muffin pan or grease pan. Sift the flour and baking powder into large bowl. Stir in the sugar. Mix the milk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla in a bowl and whisk lightly. Add to the flour mixture and fold together lightly. Fold in blueberries, then divide mixture among the muffin liners. Bake for 20-25 min or until golden brown. (This recipe is 2.5 pts if you use wheat flour and splenda instead of sugar)

Rib Eye Steak Toppings

10 vine Sweet Mini Peppers
1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ cup e.v.o.o
1 Tbsp dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
4 14-ounce U.S. choice rib eye steaks
Broil or grill peppers for 10 min. Cut peppers in thin slices and place in large cup. Add lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, and salt pepper to the peppers and stir to combine. Refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate.

Chicken Salad

3 pounds chicken breasts
4 ounces celery, diced
4 ounces onion, diced
1 cup fat free mayonnaise
5 medium apples
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced
Boil chicken. Cut up into pieces. In a bowl combine mayonnaise, celery, and onion. Core and dice 1 apple; add to bowl. Add eggs and chicken. Stir gently to mix. Slice 4 remaining apples in half and core it leaving a place to put the filling in. Fill the apples and refrigerate.

Honey Mustard Chicken

• 3-3 ½ lb. cut-up chicken
• 1/3 cup country-style Dijon mustard
• 3 Tbsp. honey
• 1 Tbsp. mustard seed
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Heat oven 375 F. In ungreased 13*9 inch pan place chicken, skin sides down. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Brush some of the mustard mixture on chicken. Cover and bake 30 min. Turn chicken; brush with mustard mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 min.

Meatballs

• 1 lb. ground beef
• ½ cup dry bread crumbs
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 large egg

Heat oven 400 F. In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into twenty 1 ½ inch meatballs. Place in ungreased 13*9-inch pan or on rack in broiler pan. Bake uncoverd 20-25 min. or until no longer pink in center and thermometer inserted in center reads 160 F.

Taco Soup

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 pkg. mild taco seasoning (1/4 cup)
• 1-16 oz. cut corn
• 1-16 oz. kidney beans drained
• 1-28 oz. stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• Tortilla chips and grated cheese

Cook onion and ground beef together. Brown ground beef and then drain. Sauté onion and add to ground beef. Stir in taco seasoning, corn, kidney beans, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 20-30 min. Serve topped with tortilla chips and grated cheese.