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breakfast Eggs Benedict Crepes 4 eggs (poached) 1 cup diced smoked ham 1 cup shredded swiss cheese 4 basic crepes Hollandaise Sauce (recipe below): 3 egg yolks 4 T butter 6 peppercorns 3 T white-wine vinegar Salt and pepper 1 T chopped dill Combine vinegar and peppercorns in small saucepan.  Bring to a simmer and reduce to 1 T […]
chocolate Crepe Filling Ideas Below are a few ideas for things to put inside your crepe shells.  I always do my fillings from scratch, but most of these things can be purchased and thrown together for an elegant dessert.   DESSERTS: Strawberry Banana Delight:  strawberries, bananas, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce Strawberry Delight:  strawberries, whipped cream and chocolate sauce […]
chicken Chicken Divan Crepes ¼ cup butter ¼ cup flour 2 cups chicken broth 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 cups cooked chicken 12 cooked crepes 3 cups grated cheddar cheese 2 cups sour cream 2-10 oz pkgs broccoli or 1 ½ lbs fresh broccoli, cooked Over medium high heat, melt butter in saucepan.  Stir in flour and cook until […]
breads Whole Bunch of Crepe Batter Recipes All Purpose Crepe Batter I 4 eggs ¼ tsp salt 2 cups flour 2 ¼ cups milk ¼ cups melted butter Combine ingredients in blender.  Blend for about 1 minute; scrape down sides and blend for about 15 seconds more or until smooth.  Refrigerate at least one hour.  Yield:  32-36 crepes. Chocolate Dessert Crepe Batter […]
breakfast Omelet 1 egg4 egg whites1/3 cup brown rice1/4 bell pepper3 large mushrooms1/4 onion of choice (I like red)2 T salsaCook veggies and rice in a pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Add egg mixture and cook until eggs are set.  Prior to eating top with salsa.From Week 10 Phase Two challenge http://www.kristiapproved.com/
beef Sour Cream Enchiladas 2 lbs hamburger (I like to substitute chicken)1 large can enchilada sauceBrown hamburger; add sauce.  Fry 2 dozen corn tortillas 30 seconds each side.  Put mixture in tortilla and roll.  Place in 9X13″ pan (takes 2 pans).  May add cheese.  Pour sauce (recipe follows) over top.  Sauce:2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 small carton sour […]
beef Lazy Enchilada Casserole 12 corn tortillas1 lb ground beef1 onion1-15 oz can tomato sauce2 small cans enchilada sauce1 lb longhorn cheeseBreak tortillas into bite size pieces; brown meat and onions; add tortillas, sauces, and 2 cups grated cheese.  Pour into casserole and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. This really is the lazy […]
chicken Grape Chicken Salad 2 oz canned or cooked chicken2 T fat free Greek yogurt2 T onion (I like the red onion in this one)1/4 cup grapes1 small low carb whole grain tortillaIn bowl mix chicken, yogurt, onions and grapes.  Add chicken mixture to tortilla.  Really nice blend of flavors and textures.
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main dish Shredded Pork 3 lb boneless pork roast2 lg onions4 cloves garlic16 oz can tomatoes3 jalepenos or 1 can diced jalepenos with juice3 bay leaves2 T chili powder2 tsp cumin1 tsp oreganosalt and pepperPlace all ingredients in slow cooker on medium low for 8 hours (I do mine overnight).  Shred and serve on tortillas.  NOTE:  Since I always […]
chicken dish Mexican Chicken Taco 3 oz chicken, cooked1 small low carb whole-grain tortilla2 T corn2 T black beans (I omit these and add 1 oz of chicken since I am allergic to beans)2 T salsa2 T fat free sour cream1/2 yellow squashCombine chicken, corn, beans,  yellow squash, salsa and sour cream together.  Put all on tortilla.  Yummy!  NOTE:  I […]
chicken Chicken Enchiladas 1 low carb whole-grain tortilla2 oz cooked chicken2 T cream cheese2 T green chilies4 T green enchilada sauce2 T mozzarellaDice chicken.  In a bowl mix cream cheese and chilies together.  Spread cream cheese mixture on tortilla and add 2 T green enchilada sauce, diced chicken, and 1 T mozzarella cheese; roll tortilla up tightly.  In […]
chicken Cheesy Rice Chicken Bowl 3 oz cooked chicken1/2 green pepper2 T onion (I use red onion)1/3 cup cooked brown rice1 T fat free sour cream1 tsp ranch powder (I love Fiesta or Spicy version)2 T mozzarella cheese2 T fresh parsleyDice chicken and veggies.  Saute together in frying pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Combine mixture with rice, sour cream and […]
chicken Mexican Rice Bowl 3 oz chicken, cooked1/4 cup brown rice, cooked1/4 cup black beans2 T corn1 T fat free sour cream2 T salsaCombine all ingredients together in frying pan sprayed with Pam.  Remove from pan when warmed and serve in a bowl.  This is from Week One of Live the Life  (http://www.kristiapproved.com/).  Super easy and very tasty!
fish Rice & Fish 5 oz white fish (I like talapia)1/3 cup brown rice2 T salsa (see my recipe for salsa)1 T fat free sour cream1/4 avocadoCook fish (I use a George Foreman grill).  Top fish with remaining ingredients.  Tastes like fish tacos!  Very good!I have decided to post my favorite meal of the week from my 12-week challenge. […]
main dish Spaghetti Casserole 1 can spaghetti sauce1/2 lb bacon, cooked1 pkg fresh sliced mushrooms1 lb hamburger, cooked with onionoregano6 oz spaghetti, cookedSimmer all ingredients (except spaghetti) for 10 minutes.  Add noodles and 1 1/2 cups of grated cheddar cheese.  Place in 9X13″ pan and top with additional grated cheese.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.  Best spaghetti EVER!!!! […]
chicken Chicken Salad 4 cups cooked, cubed chicken (3-4 breasts)2 1/2 cups large uncooked pasta shells, cook and drain2 cups red grapes1/4 cup sliced green onion2 cups diced celery2 cups diced red delicious apples1 small can crushed pineapple, drained wellMix all ingredients together in a large bowl.  Add 1 1/2 cups cashews and dressing.  Serves 18-20.Dressing:1 cup mayonnaise1 […]
chicken Chicken Alfredo 1/4 cup butter1 cup heavy cream1 clove garlic1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup fresh parsleyshredded or cubed chickenMelt butter; add cream and simmer 5 minutes.  Add garlic and parmesan cheese and cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.  Stir in parsley and serve over chicken and pasta.  NOTE:  You can add […]
beef Stir-Fry Beef & Broccoli Marinate 1 lb beef strips in:4 T soy sauce2 cloves minced garlic2 T sherry wine or water2 tsp sugarStir fry beef in 2 T oil.  Remove from wok.  Stir fry broccoli until tender crisp.  Return beef to wok and add gravy thickening.  Heat through.  Serve over rice.Gravy thickening:1/4 cup water1 T cornstarch1 bouillon cube (beef […]
chinese Dave’s Lettuce Wraps lettuce leaves, washed and removed from head, but left whole (we like romaine best)2 T soy sauce2 T brown sugar1 c mushrooms, minced1-8 oz can bamboo shoots, minced1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced small1/2 cup green onions, minced1 8 oz can water chestnuts, mincedCook chicken in wok, remove and mince.  Mince bamboo shoots […]
beef Ribs Place ribs in crock pot; season with seasoning salt and Italian seasoning; add a bit of worcestershire and balsamic vinegar.  Cover scantly with water and cook overnight or 6 hours.  Remove from crock pot and place on foil covered cookie sheet; spray with Pam.  Coat with favorite BBQ sauce and bake at 350-400 for about […]