Sunday, January 11, 2009

Chili -6WBMO

Brown 1 pound ground turkey- then add
1 chopped onion
1 chopped green pepper

after the onions and green pepper are beginning to cook add:
1 large can of crushed or diced tomatoes
1 regular size can of tomato sauce

chili powder to taste

Serve on Baked Potatoes

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Fried Breakfast Rice -6WBMO

½ cup COLD cooked rice. Leftovers work great!
1 tablespoon nsa chicken broth
1/8 cup chopped onion or season blend
1 egg white
1 oz on plan turkey sausage

Brown turkey sausage in skillet on medium high heat. Once browned remove and set aside. Add chicken broth and onions or season blend and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until onions are transparent. Add sausage and cold rice. Heat for another 2-3 minutes until rice is coated with sausage and chicken broth and add egg white to rice mixture. Cook until egg white is completely cooked about 2 minutes or so. This is great for breakfast or snack. I use this as part of my pre work out meal for breakfast. Serve with your choice of fruit on the side for a complete meal.

Outrageous Oatmeal Muffins -6WBMO

12 egg whites, slightly beaten
3 cups quick oatmeal
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 teaspoon baking powder **
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoon cinnamon
12 packets Splenda

Spinach Quiche Cups to Go -6WBMO

1 10 oz. package of frozen spinach
3/4 cup egg whites
1/4 cup diced green peppers
1/4 cup diced onions
3 drops hot-pepper sauce ** or red pepper flakes

Microwave the spinach for 2 1/2 minutes on high. Drain the excess liquid. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with foil baking cups. Spray the cups with cooking spray.**Combine egg whites with peppers and onions and spinach in bowl. Mix well. Divide evenly among the muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Quiche cups can be frozen and reheated in microwave. Any combination of appropriate vegetables can be used.

Friday, January 2, 2009

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

Mix brownies according to package directions and pour in a 9x9 pan. In a bowl mix 1/2c peanut butter, 1/4c confectioners sugar, 1 1/2T butter and 1 egg until smooth. Dollop peanut butter mixture onto brownie mixture and swirl. Bake according to directions.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

New Years Day Salsa

2 cans black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cans Rotel diced tomatoes with chiles*
1 can shoepeg corn*
2-3 jalapeno peppers, diced and seeded (to taste)
1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped (to taste, it can be quite strong)
8 oz. zesty Italian dressing

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Tyler's Ultimate Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

* 4 pounds yukon golden creamer potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
* Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 2 cups heavy cream
* 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions

Put the potatoes into a large pot, add 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain them well. Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan. Put the potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a bowl. Add the hot cream and season with salt and pepper. Mix together with a spoon and add the chives.