Crock Pot Orange Chicken

Found this first via a picture on pinterest.com and it made my mouth water. So I found the recipe. Haven't tried it yet, but definitely plan on it! Yum.

BBQ Salmon

Ingredients
Fresh salmon (about 1 lb. or 1.5 lbs.)
Olive oil
BBQ sauce

Directions 
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a small (8x8")  pan with tin foil and place salmon on it.
2) Brush with olive oil (this seals in the flavor and makes it moist)
3) Spread BBQ sauce liberally over salmon. Don't be skimpy here. The more the better.
4) Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes (it took mine more like 45 minutes, I must have purchased a fatty salmon) or until flaky. Don't eat the back part (which is grey-ish) as this tastes fishy.

I served it with baked asparagus (olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt/pepper, 400 degree oven for 15-20 min. Delicious). I'm always trying to find ways to cook fish that I will like. Fish is good for us, people. Why don't I love it? Someday. This recipe is really good, though.

Healthy Fudge Brownies

Can I just say yum?! I have this thing for brownies and since I started eating healthier (I've since been not so good at it) I haven't had any because I feel too guilty. BUT on this blog- Chocolate Covered Katie- She has many delicious healthy dessert recipes And these brownies are my FAVORITE!! Tyson even likes it.

Recipe here

This is her picture.

In the recipe it calls for tofu, but I don't really do Tofu so I subbed very ripe bananas in there.

I doubled the recipe and used almost a whole banana and I thought it was too banana-y so I'll do less next time.

And I wasn't feeling really experimental so I just used white sugar *gasp* but next time I'll try a healthier sweetener.

PS This is not for those that like their brownies very cakey. So fudgey and gooey. mmmmm

Debbie’s Granola

Debbie's Granola

 

6 c oats (whole or rolled)

2 c shredded coconut (unsweetened)

½ c wheat germ

¾ c sesame seeds

1 c slivered almonds

1 c cashews

 

In a separate bowl mix together

1 c oil (I use coconut)

1 c honey

 

Pour over granola mixture and stir altogether. Put on to 2 cookie sheets and cook at

300 degrees for 30 min, mix ½ way through cooking time.

 

Put back in bowl, add

 

2 tsp almond extract

2 tsp vanilla

 

Stir together, it may sizzle that is ok

 

Cool and add cranberries

Healthy Almond Balls

These little beauties are not only healthy and good for you, they are delish. That old add that says, "bet you can't eat just one" applies to these tasty morsels!

Nut Balls
1 cup of dates (pitted)
3/4 cup of almonds
1/2 cup of oatmeal (I use oat bran)

optional: cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate chips, dried cranberries
unsweeten cocconut

Place almonds in a good blender or food processor and chop fine. Add dates and oatmeal and also chop fine. Add any other ingredients and pulse a couple of seconds. Make balls in your hands, roll in cocconut if you choose. Place on wax paper for an hour. They will most likely dissapper before you have to find a container to put them in.

Stir and Bake Sugar Cookies

This is a very simple, easy, quick sugar cookie that my mom used to make. I love the flavor and crispness of the cookie. Stir and Bake Sugar Cookies Beat with fork until well blended: 4 eggs 1 1/3 cup oil 2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. lemon extract Add: 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 cups flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with greased bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 400 for 10 to 12 minutes.

Quinoa Tabbouleh

In our quest to eat more healthy, quinoa really stands out as a boost for our tastebuds. It is healthy, low in calories, high in protein, and really tasty. I noticed this recipe awhile back in a magazine and had decided to try it last sunday. It really was a hit with everyone. I should also mention quinoa has a low glycemic level and is gluten free. We had Kelly Ridley with us for dinner on sunday and she has to eat gluten free, so that was a bonus. I wish I had taken a picture before we ate this, it was really pretty. Also, there was nothing left at the end to photograph! I didn't have cucumbers so I steamed asperagus and chopped into bite size instead. I should'nt be saying I in all of this since Angelee and I did this together. Quinoa tabbouleh (recipe by Laura Kelsch) 1/2 cup quinoa 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 tbs. each extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice 1 bunch curly parsley, chopped 1 small tomato, chopped 1 cup chopped English cucumber 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Cook quinoa according to package directons. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly. Mix remaining ingredients in a large serving bowl. Add quinoa and stir gently to combine. Per 3/4cup serving: 177 calories, 5 G Protien, 10 G Fat