The Best Sammie's (made with deer or beef)

This is such an easy recipe and it taste so good. Its up to you if you use beef or deer roast. They are both very tasty but of course the deer is much healthier.

Ingredients:
Beef or deer roast (soak overnight in salt water if using deer)
Lipton onion soup mix (2pks if using deer)
two onions chopped
2 or 3 cloves of garlic chopped or pressed
Whatever kind of cheese you like...i use provolone cheese in slices.
bell pepper and onion cut into strips
olive oil
oven toasted bread...we use Cobblestone Mill Hoagies
mayo

Place your roast in a crockpot and turn on high
Add Lipton onion soup mix packs
Put in the chopped onions and garlic
Cook all day on high till the roast is done and falling apart
Take a fork and twist the roast and work on it until it is shredded for the most part

After the roast is finished cooking you need to start sauteing your onion and pepper strips in olive oil. Cook until soft.
Toast your bread in the oven
Layer the cheese, roast, mayo and onions and peppers on the bread.
Use the juice from the cooked roast as a dipping sauce for your Sammie if desired.
ENJOY!!

GREEN MONSTER SMOOTHIE

The smoothie that makes your skin just glow. :) Doesn't that sound nice? I have a friend who shared this with me and she showed pictures of her before and after and her skin was more clear and she had a glow to her complexion. BEAUTIFUL! I decided that I would like to give this green monster a try. I hear its pretty darn tasty and you cant taste the spinach at all. This will also make you very regular if you know what i mean. LOL! I will update after i try it and even post pictures if i stick to it and see a change in my skin. Im hoping i get the energy boost that others have gotten too. That would be awesome!

GREEN MONSTER
2 cups of spinach (fresh or steamed)
1/2 banana
3 strawberries
1 Tablespoon of flax seed meal or chia seeds
1 scoop of protein powder
1/2 cup of milk, milk substitute such as soy or rice milk OR even orange juice will work ;)


put in your blender, you can add some ice, blend for about a minute and drink!

Pumpkin Seeds

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients:

One medium sized pumpkin
Salt
Olive oil

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut open the pumpkin and use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides. Separate the seeds from the stringy core. Rinse the seeds.

2. In a small saucepan, add the seeds to water, about 2 cups of water to every half cup of seeds. Add a half tablespoon of salt for every cup of water (more if you like your seeds saltier). Bring to a boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.

3. Spread about a tablespoon of olive oil over the bottom of a roasting pan. Spread the seeds out over the roasting pan, all in one layer. Bake on the top rack until the seeds begin to brown, 10-20 minutes. When browned to your satisfaction, remove from the oven and let the pan cool on a rack. Let the seeds cool all the way down before eating.

~Fat Burning Soup~

INGREDIENTS:

2 large carrots, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

1 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid

1/2 large head of cabbage, chopped

1/2 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix

1/2 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained

1 quarts tomato juice

1 green bell peppers, diced

5 stalks celery, chopped

1/2 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place carrots, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, peppers, and celery in a large pot or crockpot.

2.Add onion soup mix, tomato juice, beef broth, and enough water to cover vegetables. Simmer until vegetables are tender.

May be stored in the refrigerator for several days.You can add potatoes, if you need more of hearty meal, but know that it won't be as low-fat. : )

Sweet Potato Fries

SWEET POTATO FRIES

Here are two different ways to make these yummy and healthy fries. The first one is mine and the kids favourite and the second one is Brian and Kenzie's favorite.

Sweet cinnamon wedges:

3 large sweet potatoes

1 1/2 sticks of butter

cinnamon

brown sugar (optional) I don't use it and they still taste great.

Wash and cut sweet potatoes into wedges

Lay wedges into a glass baking dish in a single layer

cut butter into chunks and lay all around and on top of the wedges

sprinkle cinnamon all over wedges

sprinkle brown sugar across top of wedges

Bake on 400 until very tinder. Turn the wedges once while baking to make sure they get done evenly and are covered in the butter cinnamon mixture.

Cajun Sweet Potato Fries:

3 large sweet potatoes

extra virgin olive oil

cajun seasoning (its a little spicy)

wash and cut potatoes into wedges

Lay in a single layer into a glass baking dish

drizzle EVOO all over the top of the wedges

sprinkle cajun seasoning across tops of wedges

Bake on 400 until tender, turning the wedges once while baking.

~Squash Casserole~

A squash casserole with pecan or bread crumb topping, along with cheese and onion

We loved this yummy side dish.

Ingredients:
2 pounds yellow squash, cut in 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
water
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup saltine crackers, crumbled
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped, or buttered bread crumbs

Preparation:
Place the squash, onion, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan. Add a small amount of water. Cover and cook the squash until tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary. Drain the squash and onions; return to the pan and stir in the butter. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper to your taste.
Butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish well. Stir the crumbled crackers into the squash mixture, and turn into the buttered casserole. Pour the milk over the squash and sprinkle with the cheese and chopped pecans or crumbs. Bake at 350°, uncovered, for 20 minutes, until the milk is absorbed and the squash casserole is bubbly. Serve hot. Serves 4 to 6.

~Stuffed Peppers~

STUFFED PEPPERS

These are so much better then they sound. I couldnt believe how yummy they were and they are so healthy too.

Salt
8 medium red, yellow, or orange bell peppers but i used green anyway cuz im bad like that...
1/2 –inch trimmed off tops, stemmed, and seeded
1 cup long-grain white rice but i used brown, uncooked
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 14.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup frozen or fresh corn (if frozen, make sure to thaw)
1 cup 2% shredded cheddar or pepper Jack cheese
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Fresh ground black pepper

1) Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat your oven to 350F.
2) Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and bell peppers, and cook for three minutes. Remove peppers from water, drain, and place cut-side-up on paper towels. Bring water back up to a boil, and add rice. Cook for 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, then drain and add to a large mixing bowl.
3) Meanwhile, in a large, nonstick saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Onion should be soft at end.) Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until just fragrant. Add black beans, tomatoes, and corn, and heat through, 2 minutes. When finished, pour mixture into the bowl with the rice.
4) Add cheese, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste to the bowl. Mix throroughly.5) Carefully and loosely stuff each pepper until filling is even or slightly over the top of the rim. Place peppers cut-side up in a baking dish (not too crowded together), and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until filling is hot.

Approximate Calories, Fat, Fiber, and Price Per Serving320 calories, 4.7 g fat, 6.6 g fiber, $1.57

Broccoli Cheese Cornbread

Broccoli Cheese Cornbread



When i made this cornbread i halved the recipe to just make one pan. This cornbread is so good though that you may want to make the whole batch. :D



4 eggs, beaten

2 sticks of melted butter

1 med onion, chopped

1 12oz carton of cottage cheese

1 pkg chopped broccoli, thawed

1 handful of shredded cheddar cheese

2 boxes jiffy cornmeal mix



Take a 12-inch cast iron skillet and grease it with oil. Preheat skillet to 350

Mix the eggs, melted butter, onion, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and broccoli in a bowl. Add jiffy mix and stir until blended. Pour the mixture into the greased skillet. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes to an hour.

Cut and serve

Pita Pizzas (mini)

These are a favorite with the kids because they are tiny and cute. They are also really cheap and easy to make.

8(4-inch) whole wheat pita pockets
1/2 cup of spinach puree or if your kids scream at the color of green then maybe try carrot puree with some of the pizzas.
2 cups bottled tomato sauce
2 cups thinly sliced part-skim mozzarella


1. Preheat oven to 400

2. Spread spinach puree on each pita so that the spinach comes to within about 1/2 inch of the edge. Then spread the sauce over the spinach. It should cover the spinach and come within 1/4 of the edge of the pita. Now lay the cheese over the sauce, covering any place where the green comes through. :)

3. Place the pizzas on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake till the cheese is melted and begins to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Let the pizzas cool 5 minutes before serving so the cheese cools and doesn't pull off (and the spinach stays completely invisible.)

Tofu Stir-fry

Tofu Stir-fry

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

1 container of tofu firm and cubed, drained

1-2 bags of frozen stir-fry with teriyaki sauce added

soy sauce

garlic

olive oil

DIRECTIONS

Add about 3TBS of oil to Wok and let it get hot.

Toss the bagged stir-fry into the Wok and add cubed tofu and a few chopped garlic cloves.

Then just stir-fry the veggies and tofu until its as firm or tender as you like it. I like my veggies firm like Chinese style but my mom likes hers soft and almost mushy.

When the veggies are the way you want them, then add some soy sauce and stir. Add more and keep tasting until you have enough. Everyone likes it different so i have no strict recipe to go by.

Its easy and taste wonderful!!

~Butter Bean Burgers~

BUTTER BEAN BURGERS

We made these last night and all liked them except Mckenzie. She said they didn't have much flavor but i didn't put the jalapenos in them because i didn't want them to be to hot for the kids. I liked them. They reminded me and dh of salmon patties. I wouldn't start with this if you are just becoming vegetarian but if your used to eating fake meat and stuff then i think you may like them. You can always add your own special touch to them too. :) We will be making them again soon.

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained

* 1 small onion, chopped

* 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño pepper

* 6 saltine crackers, crushed

* 1 egg, beaten

* 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

* salt and pepper to taste

* 1/4 cup vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium bowl, mash butter beans.

Mix in onion, jalapeño pepper, crushed crackers, egg, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Divide into 4 equal parts, and shape into patties.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; use more or less oil to reach 1/4 inch in depth.

Fry patties until golden, about 5 minutes on each side.

EASY DELICIOUS WHITE CHEESE PIZZA

White Cheese Pizza~thanks Prissy

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup of skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil ( I really recommend using fresh ) plus additional for garnish
2 Tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
Pillsbury Refrigerated crust pizza
1 cup or more of sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup or more of mozzarella cheese
1 cup of diced tomato


DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 450. In a bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Place crust on cookie sheet and top evenly with cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake until golden (about 10-12) minutes. Sprinkle with tomatoes and chopped basil.

PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST AND MUFFINS

pumpkin french toast and muffins


FRENCH TOAST
4 large eggs, 2TBS canned pumpkin, 1/4tsp cinnamon, 4 slices whole-wheat bread, nonstick cooking spray, 2 tsp butter, pure maple syrup, confectioners sugar, honey, or fresh fruit for serving.... flax seed (optional)

In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, and cinnamon. Add the bread slices and turn them in the mixture to soak for 30 seconds.

Coat a nonstick griddle or skillet with cooking spray and set it over med-high heat. When pan is hot, add the butter. When it sizzles, add the soaked bread slices and sprinkle with flax seeds if you like and cook until golden brown on the outside...2 to 3 min per side. Serve warm with syrup, honey, conf sugar or fruit.

PUMPKIN MUFFINS

Yummy Pumpkin Muffins (egg, milk and oil free)
Just a package of spice cake mix, a can of pumpkin and water (just enough to make it muffin batter consistency). That's all! They are so moist and a great snack.