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Crock Pot Roast Chicken
By Beckylynn
Place foil balls in bottom of crock pot
- 3.5 – 4lb whole chicken, giblets and neck removed
- 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 6 ripped sheets foil, crumpled into balls
Movie-Night Mix Popcorn
By Beckylynn
This sweety and salty concoction is perfect for snacking on while watching your favorite flick
- 1/2 cup(s) dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter
- 12 cup(s) (1/2 cup popcorn kernels) popped popcorn
- 2 cup(s) salted pistachios
- 6 tablespoon(s) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon(s) sea salt flakes
Easy Dinner Recipe: Slow-Cooker Black Bean Enchiladas
By Beckylynn
n a medium bowl, mix together the onion, pepper, black beans, corn, spices, meat (if using), and just 1/2 cup of th...
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced small
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced small (any color)
- 1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups cheese, shredded and divided - we like monterey jack
- 2 16-ounce jars of your favorite salsa
- 12 6"-8" tortillas, flour or corn
- Optional: 1 cup leftover meat - chicken, pork, hamburger, or shredded beef
Pumpkin Scones
By Beckylynn
preheat oven to 425F and line a sheet pan with parchment or use a silicone baking mat
- pumpkin spice scones
- adapted from almost every pumpkin scone recipe i found online
- 30 minutes, makes 8
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 3 tablespoons half & half
- 1 egg, beaten
- spice glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon (a splash) of milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
The Gourmet Cheesesteak
By Beckylynn
1. Add a pinch of salt to the onion slices and saute them in the oil over medium-low heat
- 8 oz flank steak
- 2 cups arugula (or another favorite variety of greens)
- 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese
- 1 large tomato or 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 medium, whole-wheat hoagie rolls
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
Chopped Chicken and Broccoli Pitas
By Beckylynn
These dishes all have the Big Three that nutritionists recommend for losing weight: 1) filling fiber from whole gra...
- 4 cups broccoli florets (from one large bunch)
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast, cold
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 4 (7-inch) whole-wheat pita pockets, halved
- 8 leaves romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash Boats with Grilled Chicken
By Beckylynn
Preheat oven to 350°. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and fibers with a spoon
- 2 small/medium ripe spaghetti squash
- salt and fresh pepper, to taste
- 4 thin chicken cutlets, about 3 oz each
- pinch garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 2 cups quick marinara sauce, warm
- 1 cup part skim shredded mozzarella (Polly-o)
Monster Cookies
By Beckylynn
Spray some cookie sheets with cooking spray (I buy mine in huge cans at Sam’s Club) and then make golfball sized...
- 1 + 1/2 cups chunky peanut butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 stick softened butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 cups oats quick
- 2 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup m and m (minis)
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
Spinach Mushroom Pizza
By Beckylynn
1)Preheat oven to 450. Place a large heavy baking sheet on bottom of oven
- 1 12oz whole wheat pizza crust
- 1/4 c pizza sauce
- 1/2 c frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
- 1/4 red onion
- 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 med cremini mushrooms
- 1/4 c part skim ricotta cheese
- 2 T grated parmesan cheese
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 t balsamic vinegar
Curried Vegetable Stew with Couscous
By Beckylynn
1. Stir spices, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the water together in a small bowl until smooth
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, cut into 1/2-inch diagonal pieces
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- Cooked couscous