Sweet and Sour Spinach Salad

Who can't use a go-to salad recipe? I just found this one below. I'm sure it would also be great with grilled chicken, salmon or shrimp.


Sweet and Sour Spinach Salad

1 package fresh spinach
1/4 lb chopped pecans
1/2 purple onion, chopped
1 package crumbled blue cheese
1 package dried cranberries
1 can diced pears or 1 fresh pear, diced
Balsamic Vinaigrette

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss and serve.
This serves 8-10.

King Ranch Casserole

I haven't made this in forever, although I'm not sure why, because it's delish!


King Ranch Casserole

2 T butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 t chili powder
1 t ground cumin
2 c crushed tortilla chips (I use baked chips)
2 c shredded cheddar

Preheat oven to 325. Melt butter in a medium skillet over
medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; sauté until tender
(around 8 minutes). Stir in chicken and next 5 ingredients.
Cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes. Place half of the
tortilla chips in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Layer with half
the chicken mixture and shredded cheese. Repeat layers,
ending with cheese. Bake, uncovered for 45 minutes.

Banana Oatmeal Loaf

Weekends are the best, so why not make something yummy and low fat to enjoy for breakfast? I'm making this for Barryand I to enjoy over lazy cups of coffee and hot tea this weekend. I can't wait to taste it!

Banana Oatmeal Loaf

1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
2/3 c sugar
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/4 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
3/4 c regular oats
1 c mashed ripe banana (about 2 large bananas)
1/3 c low-fat buttermilk
1/4 c vegetable oil
1 t vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350. Combine flour and next four ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in oats. Combine banana, buttermilk, oil, vanilla and eggs. Add to flour mixture. Stir just until moist. Spoon batter into loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan. Remove from pan. Cool completely.

Note: One slice has 192 calories and 6 grams of fat. Makes 12 servings.

Slow Cooker BBQ

I'm making this for the first time tonight. I can't wait to taste it!

Slow Cooker BBQ

1 3 lb boneless chuck roast
1 t garlic powder
1 t onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 18 oz bottle BBQ sauce

Place meat in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic powder and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper. Pour BBQ sauce over meat. Cook 6-8 hours on low. Remove meat and shred. Return to the slow cooker. Cook for 1 hour.

Crescent Chicken Squares

This is a favorite at our house!


Crescent Chicken Squares

4-6 chicken breast halves, boiled and cubes
8 oz cream cheese (I use reduced fat)
1 sm can sliced mushrooms
1 can cream of chicken soup (I use 98% fat free)
2 lg cans crescent dinner rolls (I use reduced fat)
1 T chopped chives

Mix chicken, cream cheese, mushrooms and soup. Unroll
crescent rolls (two triangles make one rectangle, with a
total of eight squares). Fill with the chicken mixture.
Bring the four corners to the center and press. Bake 35-45
mins at 350.

Turkey Taco Salad

This recipe is easy, low-fat and requires few ingredients. It also tastes great!


Turkey Taco Salad


1 lb ground turkey meat
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 pkg shredded lettuce or iceburg lettuce mix
1 cup shredded cheddar
1/2 c black beans

Cook turkey meat according to directions on the taco seasoning mix pack. Add to lettuce. Toss with cheddar and black beans. You can serve with tortilla chips or just serve as a salad to keep it low-fat. Enjoy!