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Enchilada Soup

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This soup is super easy to make and full of flavor.  It can be made using a rotisserie deli chicken to make it super quick and easy! I really love avocado and adding this to this soup really takes it over the top.  I hope you enjoy this simple and delicious soup as much as I do! Printable Recipe Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup picante style salsa 1 can (10 ounce) enchilada sauce 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground pepper 2 cups cubed, cooked leftover rotisserie chicken 1 can (15 ounce) black beans 1 cup  frozen corn kernels 1 can (15 ounce) fire roasted tomatoes juice of one lime 1 cup shredded Mexican style cheese 1 avocado, peeled and diced Optional garnishments: sour cream, cilantro, crumbled tortilla chips Directions: In a large pot, add chicken broth, salsa, and enchilada sauce and bring to a boil over medium-low heat.  Stir in butter, sugar, salt and pepper.  Add chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, lime and warm through, Ladle soup

Baked Denver Omelet

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This baked Denver omelet is super easy to make and it is also delicious! This is low in carbs and makes a very filling breakfast.  This recipe is for a traditional Denver omelet but it is also very good with bacon, spinach, mushrooms or whatever you prefer. Optional toppings are a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions. Here's what you will need:  eggs, ham, green pepper, onions,milk and shredded cheese.  : Cook the chopped green pepper, onion and ham in butter until peppers and onions are tender. Stir together the eggs, milk and cheese and then combine together with the ham mixture.  Spray a 10 inch pie plate with non-stick spray and pour mixture into it.  Bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees. Serve while still warm.                                             ______________________________________ Printable Recipe 4 servings: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons   butter 1/2   onion, chopped 1/2   green bell pepper, chopped 1 cup   chopped cooked ham   8   eggs 1/4 cup   milk 1/2 cup

Rainbow Pizza

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This is the ultimate pizza for veggies lovers.  The crust is made from cauliflower and it is topped with a rainbow of healthy veggies. This recipe below makes one 9 inch pizza but it can easily be doubled to make a couple of pizzas.  This can also be made using regular pizza crust. I recently discovered frozen riced cauliflower that is already prepped and ready to use and I love it.  I still make my own riced cauliflower and the step by step instructions can be found here .  But this prepackaged stuff is super convenient and sure does save a lot of time! In a medium bowl, stir together the riced cauliflower, egg, and mozzarella cheese.  Add the Italian seasoning, garlic and salt. Transfer to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  Using your hands, pat into a 9 inch round shape.  Brush olive oil over the top. Spread pizza sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Arrange veggies into circular pattern, starting in the middle and working your way to the outer

Leftover Turkey Salad

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If you are getting tired of leftover thanksgiving turkey sandwiches, try this healthy and simple salad. This is a great way to use up leftover turkey or even chicken.  The flavors really come together in this delicious salad.   This can be enjoyed on a bed of lettuce, in a wrap or in a sandwich. Chop up a 1/2 cup of Craisins ( or raisins), 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and one peeled and diced apple. Combine the chopped turkey and mayonnaise.  Fold in the remaining ingredients.  Refrigerate for at least two hours for flavors to combine. Enjoy on a bed of lettuce or in a wrap or sandwich. Printable Recipe Ingredients: 4 cups cooked turkey, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup dried cranberries (Craisins) 1 medium apple, cored and diced 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 lemon, juiced Directions: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped turkey, pecans, dried cranberries, apple, mayonnaise, salt and lemon juice.  Mix well.  Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before s

Homemade Almond Milk

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It's easy to make your own almond milk and here is how!  Almond milk is a healthier alternative to soy and dairy milk.  I will never go back to buying it from the store again!  This tastes so good and creamy, it is hard to believe that it so simple to make.  .Place almonds in a bowl and pour in enough water to cover; soak at least 12 hours. Drain water. Blend almonds and 3 cups water in a blender on low speed for 10 seconds. Turn blender off for 5 seconds. Blend almonds and water on high speed for 60 seconds. Pour mixture through cheesecloth or a nut bag into a bowl.  Discard the pulp or save for another use. Clean the blender and return milk to blender; add agave nectar (or substitute honey) and salt. Blend milk until smooth.     Enjoy this healthy and delicious almond milk.                                                                               _______________________________________   Printable Recipe Makes 2 servings Ingredients: 1 cup raw almonds water to cove

Chicken Fiesta Salad

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This is an attractive and zesty salad that is one of our favorite meals . It's full of veggies and chicken, and loaded with flavor. I use my own home-made fajita seasoning when I make this and you can also add in some Mexican rice. If desired, top with shredded cheese and tortilla chips.  Hope you enjoy!                                                ___________________________________ Printable Recipe Ingredients: 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 (1.27 ounce) packet dry fajita seasoning, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn 1/2 cup salsa 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens 1 onion, chopped 1 tomato, cut into wedges 1 avocado, peeled and diced. Directions: 1. Rub chicken evenly with 1/2 the fajita seasoning. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear; set aside. 2. In a large saucepan, mix beans, corn, salsa and

Grilled Garlic and Herb Shrimp

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This grilled shrimp has a wonderful smokey flavor.  The marinade is quick and simple to put together.  It just needs a couple hours to marinate with the shrimp to bring out the wonderful flavors. Shrimp serves as an excellent source of lean protein. Each 6-ounce portion provides 39 grams of protein -- a significant amount toward the 46 grams recommended daily for women and 56 grams for men.  Loaded with protein, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and zinc, shrimp are an excellent, carbohydrate-free food.  Shrimp also contains 165.8mg of cholesterol per serving, over half the recommended limit of 300mg per day.  However, shrimp also contains omega-3, a fatty acid that could help prevent or reduce your risks for heart disease and other health conditions, such as diabetes. Whisk together the olive oil, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, basil, pepper in a bowl.  Mix together with the shrimp and cover and refrigerate or place in a ziploc baggie.  Refrigerate for a couple hours. Preheat an outdoor