“Healthified” Mexican Pasta Skillet

This recipe came in an email today from Eat Better America (General Mills) and looked good which it was!  Highly recommend and will definitely make again! 1 pound extra lean (at least 93%) ground beef 1 jar (16 oz) mild salsa 1 cup tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups water 2 cups uncooked regular or multigrain … Continue reading

Margherita Pita Pizza

This recipe comes from the Pampered Chef cookbook, “It’s Good For You”.  It’s a low cholestrol and low calorie recipe but not low on taste. 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil (I used olive) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, pressed 4 flat pita bread rounds (without pockets) 2 plum … Continue reading

Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Toss

This is a Pampered Chef recipe that comes from their cookbook, “It’s Good For You”.  The vinaigrette dressing is especially tasty! Vinaigrette: 1 lemon 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper (I doubled the vinaigrette recipe because I added … Continue reading

Italian Chicken Pasta Toss

This is a Pampered Chef recipe which comes from their “Casual Cooking Easy Recipes for Indoors and Out” cookbook.  It’s really easy to make (seems like I always say that but it’s true) and yummy (I always say that too but it’s also true, I would tell you if it wasn’t)! 6 ounces uncooked bow … Continue reading

Bacon and Tomato Frittata

Another Betty Crocker recipe, enjoy! 1 (16 oz) carton cholesterol free fat free egg product (Last time I made a frittata, I used all real eggs.  This time I used all egg substitute.  The one with real eggs definitely tasted better than this one with the all egg substitute so I think the next time … Continue reading

Healthified Spicy Tostadas

Another recipe from “Eat Better America” on our quest to a healthier lifestyle.  YUMMY! 4 6″ corn tortillas (I used whole wheat tortillas) 4 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed (I used the whole can) 1 cup chopped seeded tomato (I used the little grape ones … Continue reading

Chicken Noodle Soup

Today is my son Zach’s 22nd birthday and he is sick!  Bummer!  He went to the dr this afternoon and they said he has a virus so there’s not much they can do for him.  So I made him some homemade chicken noodle soup for his birthday dinner.  I like this recipe because it is … Continue reading

Tomato Basil Thin Crust Pizza

This recipe came in the package of Flatout Flatbread (from Costco – I like Costco, can you tell?).  Yummy, easy and good on calories.  One is a perfect serving. 1 Flatout Flatbread 1 tomato, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped basil (the fresh basil was too expensive in the store so I used dried, about 1/2 teaspoon) … Continue reading

Easy Mexican Chicken and Beans

Double it if you’re serving more than 4 people or if you want leftovers for lunch the next day.  Super easy, super yummy!  Another Betty Crocker recipe. 1 pound chicken breast strips for stir fry (I just took chicken breasts and chopped them up into bite size pieces before cooking, or actually Bob cut them … Continue reading

Harvest Chicken Salad

A Pampered Chef salad recipe, they have such good ones.  Don’t let the dressing recipe scare you, it’s really very easy. dressing: 2 oranges 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons mustard 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 small clove garlic, pressed salad: 1 (6 oz) package fresh baby spinach leaves 2 cups … Continue reading