Monday, September 9, 2013

Savory Chicken

2 chicken breasts
2 lg. tomatoes or 1 can chopped tomatoes
1/2 c. chicken broth
2 cloves garlic
2 c. broccoli

To freeze: Add all ingredients to freezer bag.
To cook: Thaw bag and pour contents into crockpot. Cook low heat 6 to 8 hours.

To serve: Serve with rice or potatoes if desired.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Pancake Bites

Ingredients:

1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart Pancake & Baking Mix
2/3 cup skim milk
½ cup reduced calorie breakfast syrup
1 large ripe banana, chopped into small pieces

Directions:
1.    Pre-heat the oven to 350. Lightly mist a 24 count mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
2.    In a large bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, milk and syrup until thoroughly combined.
3.    Divide the batter evenly amongst the prepared mini muffin tin cups. Sprinkle the chopped banana pieces over the tops of each muffin cup. Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes until golden and cooked through. 

Yields 24 pancake bites. Could also add blue berries, bacon, sausage, walnuts, your choice :)


Cilantro Lime Black Beans

2 c. black beans, soaked
1-1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 lime
1/2 c. cilantro
1/2 bag corn
2 clove garlic
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 onion

To freeze: Chop lime and vegetables and put in freezer bag.
To cook: Thaw bag and pour contents into crockpot. Cook low heat 6 to 8 hours.
To serve: Remove cilantro and serve over brown rice, if desired.


Always Yummy Beef by Jess

3 to 7 pounds beef roast, any type
1 dry onion soup mix package
1 can cream of mushroom soup
3 to 7 potatoes, cut into cubes
2 to 4 carrots, cut, optional

Thaw completely.


Cook on low in the crock-pot for 6-8 hours. I have found that I need to season a little extra with salt and pepper once the beef is almost done cooking.  

Divine Chicken by Marissa

2 chicken breasts
2 carrots
2 c. broccoli
1 onion

To freeze: Chop vegetables and add ingredients to freezer bag.
To cook: Thaw bag and pour contents into crockpot. Add 1 cup cream of chicken soup and 1/2 cup milk. Cook low heat 6 to 8 hours.
To serve: Serve with rice if desired.

Egg Muffins by Julie

Servings Make 6 muffins, approx 300 calories each. 

Directions 

1. Preheat oven: 350
2. Mix in a bowl - 3 tbsp butter - 6 oz. shredded cheese - 4 eggs - Meat - 1 cup Vegetable 
3. Season to taste (Salt, pepper) 
4. Pour into 6 muffin pan. (Silicone or nonstick-sprayed) 
5. Bake at 350 for 25-30 min. or until risen, slightly brown Can be refrigerated or frozen and reheated. - 

Options for fillers:  ground beef, bacon, sausage
broccoli, zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, onion, green peppers



Red Bean Chili by Colette

4 c. red beans, soaked or canned2 can tomatoes
1 can tomato paste 
2 onion 
1 green pepper
2 clove garlic 
2 Tbsp. chili powder


To freeze: Chop vegetables and add all ingredients to freezer bag.To cook: Thaw bag and pour contents into crockpot. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours.To serve: Serve over noodles or rice and top with cheddar cheese if desired.

Taco roast by Jess

1 (2.5 lb) chuck roast
1 (14 oz) can beef broth
1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 Tbsp cumin
1/2 Tbsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Juice of 1 lime

Thaw completely.

Serve in tortillas or as a sandwich or on a salad.   Cook on low 6-8 hours. It might need some extra seasoning with salt and pepper once the beef is mostly cooked.