Italian Macaroni

Last night I made Italian Macaroni.... This time I used ground turkey and 2% light cheese. We have been eating a lot healthier around here so I thought I'd try this recipe out but with the healthier choices. I got this recipe from Barb's Mostacoli and just changed a few things...

When cooking the ground turkey I added a medium size onion (finely chopped) and three cloves of garlic. I did this because turkey is a little blander and this spices it up a bit!

Hope you all enjoy! I'll be posting soon.... Chris is going to make his yummy turkey burgers and I'm going to blog them, check back soon.


~Cindy~

Yummy Appetizers

These were so yummy! I made these when Barb and Lee were here.... The only bad part is, it's not healthy at all!

They're still great for a party or just having some company over. They're super easy and taste like you've slaved away in the kitchen....

Pita Appetizers:

• Pita chips
• Bacon
• Parmesian grated cheese
• Bruschetta
• 1-3 tbsp olive oil

1. Mix oil and cheese together so it will clump together when you put it on top of the chip.
2. First put a little bruschetta on top then your cheese and bacon last!
3. So easy! I broil it for 3 to 5 minutes... Keep checking all stoves are different.

Hope you enjoy this easy appetizer!

~Cindy~

WOW...... It's Been Forever!!

Hello all! I don't even know if anyone is following us anymore....... lol It's been forever!! I'm going to be back to posting soon, my hubby has had the summer off so we've been quite busy. Plus, he does all the grilling during the summer so there wasn't much to blog. We have been eating healthier and have lost a whopping 99 pounds combined!!! I've lost 49 and he's lost 50..... I'm pretty excited about it and can't wait to try and share some new recipes. Be back soon,
~Cindy

Homemade Chili

I made up this Chili recipe two years ago when we had a big family gathering. I haven't made it in awhile so I thought it was time to make it again. I forgot how yummy it was and easy to make! I used the original recipe that I had written down and it made a lot, so you can half the recipe if you don't want leftovers. I love having the left overs because I think it'll be good on top of a baked potato or on top of a salad to create a taco salad....... Plus, then I don't have to come up with two more meals!



Homemade Chili:

• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 2 Chili packs
• 1 large onion
• 2 29 oz cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 14 oz can kidney beans (I love beans so I think next time I'd use 2 cans)
• 1 can black beans if desired 

1. In a crock pot empty your canned goods.
2. Cook your meat.
3. Add onion and chili packs to your meat.
4. Add all your meat to your crock pot and put on low.

I usually cook it for a couple of hours and then it's ready to serve! I top it with cheese and some sour cream, I also like to put tapatio (hot sauce) sauce in mine because I love spicy things. I think it would be great with some raw onion on top!

I love crock pot meals, you don't have to tend to them and they seem to taste better when they sit and cook.

Enjoy it!
Until next time, Cindy

Lemon Pepper Chicken, Rice, and Veggies

I'm back! Sorry it took so long...... I mentioned in a earlier post how our family wants a lifestyle change, so here's a little bit of what we've been eating........
It's definitely a lot simpler but it's healthy and very yummy!

Barbara told me about these steamer bags that you can put your veggies in and it only takes 3 to 4 minutes to cook, they're amazing!!! It's so easy and fast, the best part is there's no clean up! I've been buying fresh veggies and cutting them all up, portioning them out into the bags and putting them into the fridge for the next mealtime. It's made it so easy...... It says on the bag that you can also steam meats but I haven't tried this yet, we've been having such beautiful weather here that it's been a great time for barbecuing. We had lemon pepper chicken, rice and veggies.......

TTFN, Cindy

Soon to come!

Our house has been the sick house lately, we've all been sick at different times for over a month. Yes, I'm tired! lol I promise I'll be back soon.............. I'd love the challenge of healthier cooking!! I want a lifestyle change for 2009 and what a great way to try new things! See you soon, Cindy

Nothing for Dinner...

Just kidding. Sorry I have been MIA. The holidays got crazy and I haven't been cooking anything new. I will try some new receipes soon! Thanks for still checking in :)

Took some time off!

Okay everyone, if you're still even checking in on us. lol I've taken some time off with all the Holiday functions. I'll be back soon, I'm just trying to get motivated to start doing regular meals again. I'm trying to get back into a routine. See you soon! Cindy