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Friday, April 2, 2010

Easy Dill Dip


This dip is so easy and delicious! It is great for lo carb diets. I make a big bowl of it and chop up some veggies and keep it in the fridge. It is ready to go whenever you want a snack. My favorite veggies to dip in it are sliced cucumbers.

This makes a great party dip or appetizer dip. You can also serve it with pita bread it is similar to a cucumber dip.

I don't have any dill right now in my herb garden so I just bought a pack of dill from the produce section at the grocery. My toddler loves this dip too which is nice to get her to eat her veggies.

I would love to hear from you! Enjoy!

Total Servings: 10-12 Total Cost: $3.50

24oz of Sour Cream
1/2 Cup Real Mayonnaise
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
6 or 7 sprigs of Fresh dill or 1oz packet
  • Chop fresh dill
  • Put all ingredients into a bowl and mix well
  • Serve cold with veggies or pita bread

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Pepperjack Buffalo Shrimp


If your family likes shrimp and they like spicy...you will love this quick go to meal. It takes about 5 minutes to prepare and cook. You can't get quicker then that. It also makes a great party appetizer that is sure to be a hit! This is also a great low carb dish for all you lo carbers out there :)

Publix has had there precooked shrimp lately, buy one get one free, or really cheap per pound. When they do run these specials it is a great thing to have in the freezer for last minute meals.

In this I used the precooked, large, peeled shrimp, that was frozen and ready to go. You can use medium also. I just would suggest not to use small. Just run them under water for a few minutes and it thaws fairly quickly. If you get fresh shrimp most seafood markets will steam them for free just ask.

I would love to hear from you! Enjoy!

Total Servings: 6 Total Cost: $6.50

1 24oz Bag of Large or Medium Precooked Shrimp
1/4 Cup of Crystal Hot Sauce
16oz Shredded pepperjack cheese
  • Thaw shrimp if frozen
  • Peel and remove tail of shrimp if not already done for you
  • Put one layer of shrimp in baking dish
  • Pour 1/8 Cup of Hot sauce
  • Pour 8oz of Cheese
  • Put one more layer of shrimp
  • Rest of hot sauce
  • Rest of cheese
  • Microwave on high for 1 minute until cheese melts
  • If not melted microwave in 30 sec increments until melted
  • Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Strips


These came out so good last night I had to share them with you! They have no carbs and were SO easy and delicious. You put them in the crock pot before you go to work, and then add the blue cheese or feta crumbles when you get home.

My 2yr old loved them! She kept asking for more to dip in her ranch. You will want to use the large 64oz bag of frozen uncooked chicken tenders so you will have leftovers. You can use them on a salad the next day, in a wrap, or make a buffalo chicken flat bread. Trust me you will want more...but if you use the 2lb bag cut the recipe in half.

I use Crystal Hot sauce because it has no carbs, you can use whatever kind you like for chicken wings. I also use the Tyson 100% Natural chicken tenders. If you keep your eye out Publix runs sales on the large bags all the time. I don't care for blue cheese so I used feta instead and Oh SO yummy! Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing to dip in.

I would love to hear from you. Enjoy!

Total Servings: 8-10 Total Cost: $9.25

1 64 oz Bag-4lbs Frozen Uncooked Chicken Tenders
1 1/2 Bottles of Crystal Hot Sauce
1 8oz Block of Blue Cheese or Feta Cheese to crumble
Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing for dipping-optional
  • Pour 4lb of Frozen, Uncooked, chicken tenders into crock pot
  • Pour 1 bottle of Crystal Hot Sauce over tenders
  • Cook on High for 2 1/2 hrs
  • When you get home or they are done:
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Remove tenders from juice
  • Place tenders into casserole dish in a single layer
  • Pour 1/2 bottle of crystal hot sauce over tenders
  • Crumble blue cheese or feta over tenders
  • Bake for 15min until cheese starts to get brown tips
  • Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Easy Mexican Skillet


I always find that the recipes that you don't think about...turn out the best! This is a delicious and healthy 15 minute meal that the entire family will enjoy. If you are doing a low carb diet omit the pasta and corn. It is still easy and delicious!

I also like the clean up with this recipe, which is not much at all. If you like play around with it and add some Jalapenos or sliced green peppers. You can add hot sauce also for a little extra heat.

I use the fresh chopped salsa that you can find in the produce section of the grocery. It has less sodium, carbs, and is as close to fresh as making your own. It is usually the same price or less then the jarred kind. Top with sour cream if you like.

I would love to hear from you! Enjoy!

Total Servings: 6-8 Total Cost: $6.25

1 lb Chicken Breast (Cut into Chunks)
1 16oz Container of Salsa
1 Box of Whole Grain Pasta
1 10oz Bag of Frozen Corn
1 8oz Package of shredded cheese (I used Mexican Blend)
*top with hot sauce and sour cream optional
  • Cook your pasta according to directions on box and drain
  • Heat on med 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet
  • Cook your chicken for 5min
  • Pour in container of salsa
  • Pour in package of frozen corn
  • Cover skillet simmer for 10 min until chicken is cooked through
  • Stir in pasta
  • Remove from heat
  • Pour cheese over top of mixture
  • Place lid again cover for 5min until cheese melts