recipes

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 […]
recipes Lime Rice 4 cups calrose rice1/2 cup sugarlime zest from 3-4 fresh limeslime juice from 3-4 fresh limesPlace rice in rice cooker along with water required (we usually add a bit of extra water – just go a bit above the line on the cooker), then add zest and lime juice.  Stir and cook according to rice […]
beverage Pumpkin Creme 1 scoop protein powder1/4 cup plain canned pumpkin1/3 cup oats1/3 cup skim milk1/2 tsp pumpkin spiceTruviaBlend all ingredients with ice and water to desired consistency.  Very good flavor!  This is my favorite recipe from Week 4 of Phase 2 of Live the Life  http://www.kristiapproved.com/
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.
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 […]
breakfast Cinnamon Roll Cake Cake:3 c. flour1/4 tsp.salt1 c. sugar4 tsp. baking powder1 1/2 c. milk2 eggs2 tsp. vanilla1/2 c. butter, melted Topping:1 c. butter, softened1 c. brown sugar2 Tbsp. flour1 Tbsp. cinnamon Mix everything together except for the butter. Slowly stir in the melted butter and pour into a greased 9×13 pan. For the topping, mix all the […]
cake Marbled Cheesecake CRUST:32 round vanilla wafer cookies, crushed1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:6 oz sweet chocolate3 8 oz pkgs cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 T cornstarch4 eggs, room temperature1 8 oz. container sour cream1 tsp vanillaHeat oven to 350 degrees.  Wrap outside of an 8 1/2 or 9″ springform pan with foil.  Find a roasting pan that is large […]
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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 […]
healthy eating Chicken Salad 3 oz. cooked chicken2 T salsa2 T fat free sour cream8 cherry tomatoesromaine lettucespinachonions of choicefresh lemon or limeDice all salad ingredients and combine with remaining ingredients in a bowl; top with fresh juice from lemon or lime.  
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 […]
breakfast Cottage Cheese Pancakes 1/2 cup oats1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese1 T protein powder2 egg whites1/4 banana2 T sugar-free syrupBlend all ingredients except syrup in blender.  Cook in fry pan sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat.  Top with syrup and cinnamon.  Yummy!One of my favorite recipes from week 11 of Phase One Challenge.  See http://www.kristiapproved.com/
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 […]
bars Mud Hen Bars Yield: 24 bars Cook Time: 30 minutes ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature1 cup granulated sugar3 large eggs, divided (1 egg, 2 yolks, and 2 egg whites)1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I added this)1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1 cup mini marshmallows1 cup chopped nuts (I left these out)1 […]
jam Apricot Raspberry Jam This is my all-time favorite jam ever!Follow cooked apricot jam recipe on pectin box, BUT…  Add 1 small box raspberry jello with the sugar.  Add 1 pkg frozen raspberries with pectin and heat.  Add 1/4 tsp butter and 3-4 drops red food coloring.  Delish!!!!
healthy eating Greek Yogurt and Strawberries Here’s a great snack from the Live the Life Program www.kristiapproved.com.2/3 cup Greek-style yogurt2/3 cup Kashi Heart to Heart1/4 cup sliced strawberriescinnamon Truvia sweetner
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. […]
dessert Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream 3 cups sliced fresh rhubarb or frozen unsweetened sliced rhubarb (do not thaw frozen rhubarb) 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 3 cups miniature marshmallows 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cups whipping cream Red food coloring (optional) In a 4-quart pot combine rhubarb, sugar, water, and strawberries. Bring to boiling; […]
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!!!! […]