Friday, March 8, 2013
Busy Busy Busy is an understatement. Since my last post I have become even more busy which I wasn't even sure that was possible. Both of my kids have become so busy between sports and school. I feel like I am floating in the game of life. My husband is still in school and working full time, and I am working part time while also in school. There are so many journeys for me to follow i am just unsure which ones to take. Today I got a phone call at work telling me that my youngest is sick at school, he was supposed to be at a basketball game tonight and has baseball practice tomorrow, but I am thinking he won't be going to either. Darn this flu bug. This weekend is going to interesting to say the least. With finals coming up in school I will need to find the time to run my daughter around to her sports while studying. If anyone has any healthy quick recipes feel free to share because I am in need of some desperate ones.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Spring is here. I am so excited the kids can actually play outside. We just moved and the kids love the new place. If it is sunny outside they are out there playing, kicking around the soccer ball, playing catch, rolling in the grass you name it they do it. Trying to find something fun to do on these days is very simple. The weekends are going to be reserved for bike rides and picnics. So I figure during the busy week they are just going to have to use their own imaginations. Which of course children have a ton of.
Try this easy recipe on one of those busy nights
SOUTHWESTERN BEEF AND BEAN BURGER WRAPS
4 servings
What you need:
12 ounces 93%-lean ground beef
1 cup refried beans
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup prepared salsa
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
4 whole-wheat tortillas, warmed (see Tip)
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
Directions:
1.Position oven rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.
2.Gently combine ground beef, beans, cilantro and jalapenos in a medium bowl (do not overmix). Shape into four 5-by-2-inch oblong patties and place on the prepared pan.
3.Broil the patties until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F, 12 to 14 minutes.
4.Meanwhile, mash together avocado, salsa and garlic powder in a small bowl.
5.Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread each with the guacamole, then sprinkle with lettuce and cheese. Top each with a burger and roll into a wrap. Serve immediately, with lime wedges
~thanks to eatingwell.com for this amazing recipe
Nutrition
Per serving: 394 calories; 17 g fat (6 g sat, 7 g mono); 67 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrates; 28 g protein; 10 g fiber; 634 mg sodium; 810 mg potassium.
Try this easy recipe on one of those busy nights
SOUTHWESTERN BEEF AND BEAN BURGER WRAPS
4 servings
What you need:
12 ounces 93%-lean ground beef
1 cup refried beans
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup prepared salsa
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
4 whole-wheat tortillas, warmed (see Tip)
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
Directions:
1.Position oven rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.
2.Gently combine ground beef, beans, cilantro and jalapenos in a medium bowl (do not overmix). Shape into four 5-by-2-inch oblong patties and place on the prepared pan.
3.Broil the patties until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F, 12 to 14 minutes.
4.Meanwhile, mash together avocado, salsa and garlic powder in a small bowl.
5.Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread each with the guacamole, then sprinkle with lettuce and cheese. Top each with a burger and roll into a wrap. Serve immediately, with lime wedges
~thanks to eatingwell.com for this amazing recipe
Nutrition
Per serving: 394 calories; 17 g fat (6 g sat, 7 g mono); 67 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrates; 28 g protein; 10 g fiber; 634 mg sodium; 810 mg potassium.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
KIDS COOK
There comes a time when you are just not in the mood to cook a lavish dinner for the family, so why don't you have once a week kids choice and cook night. I am lucky enough to have a 9yr old daughter who can cook if I let her, but for those of you who have smaller kids, they can still pick the dinner and help out with the cooking. I love when my kids want to help me cook now cometimes that means I actually work harder, but it is totally worth it for the time I get to spend with my kids, plus you never know I could be helping shape them into some fine chefs someday.
Here is a great kids recipe:
PIGS IN A BLANKET
This is a classic recipe, that I remember making with my mom when I was a kid
What you need:
•1 package hot dogs
•1 package cresent rolls
•4 slices of cheese
•1 tablespoon butter
Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.Open can of cresent rolls, and roll out each triangle.
3.Place hot dog inside of the triangle, if you want cheese add half slice of cheese and roll dough around the hot dog.
4.Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cresent rolls are browned
Now I know this is not the most elaborate dish, but sometimes we need to have some fun when we cook with the kids, Worry less about how fancy or nice the dinner is and focus more on how much fun and time you spent with the kids doing it.
Here is a great kids recipe:
PIGS IN A BLANKET
This is a classic recipe, that I remember making with my mom when I was a kid
What you need:
•1 package hot dogs
•1 package cresent rolls
•4 slices of cheese
•1 tablespoon butter
Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.Open can of cresent rolls, and roll out each triangle.
3.Place hot dog inside of the triangle, if you want cheese add half slice of cheese and roll dough around the hot dog.
4.Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cresent rolls are browned
Now I know this is not the most elaborate dish, but sometimes we need to have some fun when we cook with the kids, Worry less about how fancy or nice the dinner is and focus more on how much fun and time you spent with the kids doing it.
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