Tomato, Pesto, Feta grilled sandwich

I'm not sure this one needs explanation. If you can make a grilled cheese sandwich, it is very similar. Spread margarine on 2 pcs of whole wheat bread. Place one margarine- side down, layer fresh tomato slices, feta, black olives, and spread pesto over the top. Cover with other slice of bread, margarine side up. Cook over medium heat until both sides are crisp. Serve with fresh tomato soup for a very healthy, delish meal.

Crockpot Porcupine Meatballs

1/2 cGreen pepper; finely chopped 1 Egg 1/4 tsp pepper, 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 lb. ground meat 1/2 C RAW rice Mix ingredients and form into meatballs, add to crock pot and cover with 1 can Tomato soup and 1 small can of chopped tomatoes, cook 8 hours on low

Easy Crockpot Cabbage and kielbasa

	1 lbkielbasa/turkey sausage; sliced
	1 headcabbage; chopped
	1 cupOnions; chopped
	1 Tbsp.Butter
	28 oztomatoes; undrained
	4 cupsChicken broth Mix into crockpot and cook on high 4-6 hours or low 8-10

cornflake chicken -one of Teage's faves

dredge chicken breasts that have been patted dry with a paper towel through egg wash (1 egg, 2 T milk, beaten), then through crushed corn flakes.
Salt and pepper to taste, place on baking sheet. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and bake 20-30 minutes at 375 degrees or until no longer pink in the middle.

Good alternative to fried chicken, healthier and faster....and amazingly delicious!!! Your family will LOVE this!

healthy chicken salad sandwiches or lettuce wraps

Rinse one large can of chicken (to remove some of the preservatives),
add 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder,
2 hard boiled eggs (chopped)
1 tsp. olive oil, 3/4 C reduced fat mayo or miracle whip
2 stalks of celery, finely diced
1/2 C plain non-fat yogurt (or Greek)

Mix together, serve wrapped in Romaine lettuce leaves or whole grain bread,
green grapes and sun chips on side

Minestrone soup

Add large container prepared unsalted or low sodium chicken or vegetable broth to dutch oven.
Bring to boil.
Add thinly sliced baby carrot, chopped small onion, 2 large cut up tomatoes or canned tomatoes, diced zucchini. simmer for 5 minutes. Add small shell pasta and cook according to package directions. salt and pepper to taste.
serve with whole grain, toasted dinner roll or baguette

Healthy French Toast

In a small bowl, combine 4 egg whites, 1tsp. vanilla and 1tsp.nutmeg. Whisk to mix evenly. Dip raisin bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides.

Place in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. When a drop of water sizzles as it hits the pan, add bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cook until both sides are golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.

serve with sugar-free maple syrup

Greek Fries

Chop Russet or Red potatoes into cubes or slice into chips.

Toss with olive oil in large skillet. Brown potatoes until cooked through. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, OR rosemary, thyme, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, salt and pepper.

great healthy side dish

Moo Goo Gai Pan

In a skillet, brown cubes chicken in non-stick cooking spray. add 1/2 cup of water and 1 T. of powdered chicken bouillon.

Chop 2 baby carrots, package of fresh Cremini mushrooms, Savoy cabbage, and Bok Choy and put into same pan.
Drain can of water chestnuts and rinse. Add to pan, along with drained and rinsed baby corn (if preferred), and a handful of washed, fresh spinach. Cook on low-medium heat until veggies are crisp-tender.

Top with slivered almonds and scallions if you wish. Very satisfying, healthy, delicious, quick meal!

Beet Salad

Very fast and easy!

spinach, washed and dried in large bowl with 1/4 C. sesame seeds, can of julienne beets (washed and drained), handful of raisins and of walnuts,one head fresh, chopped broccoli, 2 thinly sliced or chopped baby carrots.
In a small bowl, mix 1 C. Miracle whip, 1 TBS. of milk, 2 TBS. of white sugar, and a dash of salt. mix until sugar and salt are dissolved.
Pour dressing mixture over veggies and mix well. Tastes best if made an hour or longer before serving. Other additions include chopped hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower, scallions

Mashed Cauliflower--instead of potatoes

I know, I know, if you have never had mashed cauliflower, you cannot imagine that it could even TRY to replace our beloved mashed potatoes. I will be honest, it can for every night meals, but I would be skewered if I tried to do this at Thanksgiving!

Boil cauliflower (one large head or 2 small) until done. Drain and add to mixer with 3 T. butter (yes, REAL butter), a dash of salt and pepper if you like, and enough milk to make it the consistency you prefer. Faster, healthier, and a nice alternative to a high fat side dish!

Cold Weather White Bean Tortellini Soup

In a large sauce pot:

1 Jar (EASY!) Navy beans (rinsed in colander)
1 rotisserie chicken or can of boneless chicken, (or if you have some leftover from another recipe!)
1 can of chicken broth or make your own with chicken bouillon (I like the powder)
2 cups of water
2 thinly sliced or chopped carrots (peeled)
Bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes, (have a cup of tea or fold a load of laundry!)
Add refrigerated package of tortellini, cook according to instructions on bag. Handful of fresh spinach (save the rest for a salad.)
Garnish with green onion tops,favorite herbs, serve with a whole grain crusty bread

Perfect for Fall weather! Healthy and quick! Enjoy!