Friday, May 30, 2014

Grilled Turkey and Swiss


I use my George Foreman a lot, but it is rarely for grilling meat. The other day, I was dying for a good sandwich, so I went to the grocery store deli and had them slice me some turkey, super thin and I grabbed a package of thinly slice Swiss cheese. When I got home, I pulled out the George Foreman and started heating it up.

I buttered the bread (in this case it was a loaf of French bread) as if I were making a grilled cheese, then piled on the turkey and Swiss. I put it on the George Foreman and closed the lid. I cooked it into the bread was the perfect shade of golden brown. 

This sandwich is so quick and easy and I could probably eat one every day. 

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Late Night Snack


This is not a recipe, but a late night impulse snack I had last night. I just couldn't help myself. 

I took a Honey Graham Cracker, topped it with Cool Whip (straight out of the freezer) and sprinkled it with the some mini chocolate chips. Holy Moly, it was amazing. (And less than 150 calories!!)

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

One Pan Italian Chicken with Potatoes & Green Beans


I've seen this recipe floating around Facebook for a while and decided to give it a shot. The original recipe calls for 1/2 stick of butter, but since I'm a calorie counter, I replaced the butter with Olive Oil.

Fresh green beans
Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into smaller pieces
Red potatoes, cut into pieces
Italian seasoning packet
3 Tbsp Olive Oil

In a greased 9x13 pan, place the chicken in the center and the green beans on one side and potatoes on the other side.  Sprinkle with half a packet of italian seasoning mix and drizzle with olive oil.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350' for about an hour.


This recipe was so good. I will most definitely be making it again...and again. ;)



Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Work in Progress


Hey guys! I haven't forgotten about you! I'm just working on some new recipes to share! Please be patient with me! Thank you!!! In the mean time, check out the recipes I've already shared. I promise you won't be disappointed!  ;)

Monday, April 14, 2014

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies


These are my favorite chocolate chip cookies to make. They're tiny and so thick and fluffy. Plus, when they're little bitty, I don't feel guilty for eating 2 or 3...or 4. ;)

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 stick unsalted butter, room temp.
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350'

In medium bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt.
In electric mixer bowl add butter and both sugars and mix until creamy.
Add egg and vanilla, beating well to combine.
Gradually beat in the flour mixture until combined and then stir in the chocolate chips.

With a spoon scoop dough into small balls and place onto prepared baking sheets.

Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.


Friday, April 11, 2014

Strawberry Mango Salsa


3/4 cup strawberries, finely diced 
3/4 cup mango, finely diced
1 jalapeƱo, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons of honey, or more to taste
Juice of 1 lime

In large bowl, combine all ingredients and  serve. 
I ate my salsa with some delicious pita chips. This recipe is so yummy and so refreshing. 


Friday, April 4, 2014

Seasoned Pretzels


I recently went to a party where someone brought these pretzels and, let me just tell you, they were amazing. I couldn't get enough!! 

2 lbs Pretzels
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese powder
3/4 cup sour cream powder
1/4 cup Oil
1/2 cup Sugar

In a large Tupperware bowl with a tight fitting lid, I added the oil first, put the lid on and shook it up well before adding the powders to give the pretzels a good coating for the powder to stick to. Once all ingredients are added, replace the lid and give a really good shake. You'll want to continue to shake the container every once in a while so that the coating stays on all the pretzels. Trust me though, these won't last long enough to worry too much about it.

I found my cheddar cheese powder in the popcorn aisle at the grocery store. I wasn't able to find the sour cream powder, but used Ranch powder and it was still amazing.  The flavor possibilities are endless. Just a warning, these are so addicting! Thank you, again for the recipe Kim!!!!!  :)