PrintShredded Southwest Chicken Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 8 hoursTotal Time: 8 hours, 15 minutes Yield: 4 serviings Ingredients1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves minced garlic 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. cumin 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional) 8 flour tortillas or large […]
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Shredded Southwest Chicken
Published in Chicken, healthy foods, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes on May 11, 2013
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Published in Beef, healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Turkey on November 3, 2012
PrintStuffed Acorn Squash Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 1 hourTotal Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings Meat and vegetables in one convenient entree. Experiment with different spices, or you might even try ground chicken.Ingredients2 each acorn squash 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove minced garlic 1 […]
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Honey Spice Barbecue Chicken Tenders
Published in Chicken, healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes on September 8, 2012
PrintHoney Spice Barbecue Chicken Tenders Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 5 hours Yield: 6 servingsCalories per serving: 240 Make some tangy, great-tasting barbecued chicken while you go about your day. This convenient recipe lets you fix it and forget it!Ingredients2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins 1 1/2 cups bottled barbecue sauce (1 12-ounce bottle) 1/4 cup […]
Read more »Sauteed Chicken over Rice
Published in Chicken, healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on August 4, 2012
PrintSauteed Chicken over Rice Ingredients1 cup chopped sweet onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. canola oil 3/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. turmeric sea salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 cup uncooked brown basmati rice 1/2 cup uncooked white basmati rice 2 cups water […]
Read more »Tuna Salad Pita Pockets
Published in Fish, healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on July 28, 2012
PrintTuna Salad Pita Pockets Prep Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 10 minutes Yield: 4 servings A quick and light dinner for a busy weeknight or dinner on-the-go.Ingredients2 cans (5 oz.) tuna packed in water 2 tbsp. sweet relish 3 tbsp. olive oil mayonnaise 1/2 cup sliced celery 1 tsp. lime juice 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro […]
Read more »Taco Meatballs
Published in Beef, healthy foods, kids, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, school, Turkey, Uncategorized on July 21, 2012
PrintTaco Meatballs Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes Yield: 6 servingsServing Size: 3 meatballs This recipe comes from our new school lunch cookbook, which will be released in the next few weeks.Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef or turkey 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup grated sweet onion 1 clove minced garlic […]
Read more »Slow Cooker Beef Tostadas
Published in Beef, healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes on July 7, 2012
PrintSlow Cooker Beef Tostadas Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 6 hours Prepare a healthy meal for your family by letting the slow cooker do the work.Ingredients3/4 pound beef round steak 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp. lime juice 1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chiles 1 cup chopped sweet onion 1 teaspoon chili powder dash […]
Read more »Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon with Kale Chips
Published in Fish, healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on June 16, 2012
PrintBrown Sugar Glazed Salmon with Kale Chips Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients1 pound skinless salmon fillets 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard sea salt and pepper to taste 1 bunch kale 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. sea saltInstructionsFor Salmon: […]
Read more »Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Published in Chicken, healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on May 26, 2012
PrintCheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts Something different for the grill.Ingredients4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves sea salt & pepper to taste 3 oz. cheddar cheese 1 Tbsp. butter, melted 1/3 cup sour cream 1/4 cup salsa InstructionsHeat gas or charcoal grill. Between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper; place each chicken breast smooth side down; […]
Read more »Pasta Primavera
Published in healthy foods, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Vegetarian on February 25, 2012
PrintPasta Primavera Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes Yield: 6 servings A great vegetarian dish all on its own, or add leftover grilled chicken, beef or shrimp. Experiment with different vegetable combinations — green peppers, mushrooms, squash and others are also tasty in this recipe.Ingredients1 pound dry pasta 1 cup carrots, […]
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