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Fiesta Pork Chops with Zachos

Fiesta Pork Chops with Zachos

On weeknights I am always looking for quick and simple meals.  This is a one pot dish that doesn’t take long to prepare. I served this with nachos and zachos (zucchini sliced nachos). Ingredients: 4-5 boneless pork chops 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon chili powder 

Oreo Pancakes

Oreo Pancakes

If you like pancakes and you enjoy Oreos then this is a recipe you have to try.  These pancakes feature Dutch processed cocoa and crushed Oreos.  I topped mine with Nutella hazelnut spread, vanilla Greek yogurt, and crushed Oreos.  My children topped their pancakes with 

Lightened up Tator Tot Casserole

Lightened up Tator Tot Casserole

This is a recipe many adults grew up eating.  I was craving comfort food, so I prepped this and stuck it in the oven after school on one of our oh so busy weeknights.  I used lean ground beef, but you can use any ground meat you prefer.

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef

1 tablespoon steak seasoning

1 cup frozen peas

1 cup frozen corn

(alternate 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables)

1 can fat free condensed chicken soup

8 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ large bag of tator tots (enough to top the casserole in an even layer)

Directions:

  1. Brown lean ground beef breaking up while it cooks.  Sprinkle with steak seasoning.  Drain fat.
  2. Spread ground beef in the bottom of a 7×9 or 9×13 dish.
  3. Pour frozen vegetables over the beef in an even layer.
  4. Mix the condensed soup and Greek yogurt in a bowl.  Then spread over the vegetables and beef.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the soup mixture.
  6. Arrange tator tots in an even layer in rows on the top .
  7. If baking now bake at 375 for 30 minutes. If prepping and refrigerating bake for 45 minutes.  I cover with aluminum foil for the first third of the baking time and then remove the foil.
  8. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Enjoy!
Nutella Stuffed Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Nutella Stuffed Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

My youngest son fell in love with Nutella when we were staying in a hotel recently and enjoying complimentary breakfasts for a few days.  These muffins are a peanut butter and banana base with a teaspoon of Nutella in the center.  I topped these muffins 

Fried Onion and A1 Meatloaf

Fried Onion and A1 Meatloaf

This is meatloaf is packed with flavor, yet is still on the healthy side as I used extra lean ground beef, oatmeal, and shredded carrots to add nutrients to the filling.  I used A1 sauce and topped with fried onions for a crunch. Ingredients: 1 

Peanut Butter Stuffed Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter Stuffed Banana Muffins

Banana muffins are one of my favorite types of muffins, but I get bored easily so I am always mixing things up.  These muffins are stuffed with peanut butter and topped with a banana slice.

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut flour

½ cup powdered peanut butter

¼ cup vanilla protein powder

¼ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

3 bananas mashed

1 banana sliced

1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter per muffin

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

¼ cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large egg whites

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray muffin tins with nonstick spray.
  2. Mash the bananas in a stand mixer.  Add in the egg whites, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
  3. Whisk the flour, powdered peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients in with the wet ingredients.
  5. Use a medium muffin scooper to put a ball of the muffin mixture in each muffin tin. Gently press down to flatten. 
  6. Top each muffin with a teaspoon of peanut butter.
  7. Use the muffin scooper to cover the peanut butter and gently press down.
  8. Top each muffin with a banana slice.
  9. Bake 22-25 minutes until muffins are cooked through.
  10. Let muffins cool in a muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Let cool completely before transferring to an air-tight container.
  12. Enjoy!
Mexican Cheese Soup (Queso Soup)

Mexican Cheese Soup (Queso Soup)

This may not be the healthiest recipe, but OMG is it good.  My son’s love to dip Tostito chips in this and I try to make it healthier by dipping fresh vegetables in this.  This is a great dish for football parties too.  Ingredients: 1 

Corn Casserole

Corn Casserole

Corn pudding is a side dish I enjoy, but I don’t make often.  This is a healthy recipe from Beachbody that I really enjoyed.  Ingredients: 1 can whole corn drained 1 can creamed corn 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup plain 

Sweet and Spicy Air Fried Carrots

Sweet and Spicy Air Fried Carrots

I love roasted carrots, so these air fried carrots have become my new favorite side dish.  These carrots have the same caramelized delicious flavor you get from slowly roasting carrots in the oven and yet they take only 10-15 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients:

1 pound baby carrots

2 tablespoons coconut oil melted

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼  teaspoon cayenne pepper

Optional fresh mint chopped

Directions:

  1. Toss the carrots with the coconut oil, brown sugar, salt, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. Air fry at 400 degrees 10-15 minutes until carrots are softer and beginning to brown.
  3. Optional: Top with fresh mint.
  4. Enjoy!
Honey Lime Grilled Flounder and Black Bean and Mexican Corn Salad

Honey Lime Grilled Flounder and Black Bean and Mexican Corn Salad

This was a simple dinner to throw together yet it was packed with flavor.  I used a mixture of fresh limes and bottled key lime juice. Ingredients: Fish- 6 flounder filets 2 tablespoons honey 2 limes juiced and zested 2 tablespoons key lime balsamic vinegar