18 Make-Ahead Meals to Eat Healthy All Week

http://www.buzzfeed.com/carolynkylstra/sunday-funday-meals?bffb&utm_term=4ldqpgp#4ldqpgp

4 ingredient crockpot chicken tacos

http://www.coupons.com/thegoodstuff/crockpot-chicken-tacos-recipe/

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds boneless chicken breast
• 1 cup Valentina Mexican Chili Sauce
• 2 cups salsa
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic

Directions:

It’s all pretty simple, really. Place all four ingredients into a crockpot/slow cooker. Let it cook for about six to eight hours on low heat. After the time is up, take out all the ingredients from the slow cooker and shred them up using a fork. This is how you get that “taco” feel. Then stir in any remaining Valentina Mexican chili sauce, unless you want your tacos to be on the milder side.

Finally, garnish your chicken tacos with a little cilantro if you’re into it. Then you can salt for taste if desired. Now you have a yummy four-ingredient meal that’s nothing short of delicious. Did you like this crockpot recipe? Then read our post on 7 Healthy Crockpot Dinners for even more recipes you’ll love.

Slow cooker zesty chicken tacos

http://www.maebells.com/slow-cooker-zesty-chicken-tacos/

SLOW COOKER ZESTY CHICKEN TACOS

Recipe type: Main Dish

Prep time:  5 mins

Cook time:  8 hours

Total time:  8 hours 5 mins

Serves: 4

 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound chicken breast
• 2 cups salsa verde
• 2 limes
• 1½ teaspoon cumin
• 1½ teaspoon garlic powder

Print a $3 Coupon for Probiotic Pearlsª

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spray the inside of a small slow cooker with cooking spray, set to low.
2. Place chicken breast in slow cooker, cover with 1¾ cup salsa and the juice of one lime. Let cook on low for 8 hours.
3. Drain off all liquid, shred chicken and place back in slow cooker add the remaining ¼ cup salsa, the juice of one lime and the cumin and garlic powder. Stir mixture until completely coated with the seasonings and salsa. Let mixture warm all the way through, serve with chips or warmed corn tortillas.
4. Garnish with guacamole and additional limes.

Bacon egg breakfast cups

http://wonkywonderful.com/bacon-egg-breakfast-cups/

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Cups

Ingredients

1. 6 Original King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
2. 4 Strips Cooked Bacon - chopped
3. 6 Large Cage Free Eggs
4. Fresh Cracked Salt/Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Flatten the rolls with a rolling pin. As flat as possible without breaking them.
3. Form flattened rolls into muffin tin that has been sprayed with nonstick.
4. Fill each muffin tin with a few pieces of chopped bacon.
5. Crack an egg right over the top of each muffin tin.
6. Sprinkle with fresh cracked salt and pepper.
7. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until egg whites are fully cooked.
8. Add a few more pieces of bacon on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.

By WonkyWonderful

Swig Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

http://reallifedinner.com/swig-sugar-cookie-bars-recipe/

Swig Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

Author: Maria

Recipe type: Cookie Bars

Cuisine: Dessert

Prep time:  15 mins

Cook time:  15 mins

Total time:  30 mins

Serves: 24

 

Best Sugar Cookie Bars Ever!!! So much faster and easier then traditional sugar cookies but just as fun and delicious. --you can substitute sour cream in place of the cream cheese in the frosting if desired.

Ingredients

• ½ cup softened butter
• ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Canola or Vegetable oil
• ½ cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp water
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• pinch of baking soda approx 1/16 of a tsp
• granulated sugar
• FROSTING RECIPE:
• ¼ cup softened butter
• 1 ounce softened cream cheese
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• pinch of salt
• dash of vanilla
• 1-2 tbsp milk or cream
• DIRECTIONS: Mix butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, salt and vanilla with a hand mixer or whisk. Add in the milk or cream until nice and smooth. Frost bars when they are completely cooled.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside
3. Using your mixer thoroughly cream butter, oil, granulated sugar and powdered sugar until combined
4. Add egg, water and vanilla and mix until well combined
5. Add flour and sprinkle in salt, baking powder and baking soda, mix for approx 1 minute or until completely combined
6. Spread/press cookie mixture evenly into greased 9x13 pan. ( like to use a sandwich baggie on my hand to press it down evenly. Spray baggie with cooking spray if necessary)
7. Evenly sprinkle 1 tbsp of sugar over the uncooked bars before placing them in the oven
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until edges are just barely turning a light brown. Do not over bake or bars will be dry.
9. Let cool completely and frost with frosting recipe before cutting.

29 next level ice cream treats you can make at home this summer

http://www.buzzfeed.com/morganshanahan/29-next-level-ice-cream-treats-you-can-make-at-home-this-sum?utm_term=.ytBzwGnNO#.givYV4x62

23 Easy and delicious meals to make this summer

http://www.buzzfeed.com/lincolnthompson/23-easy-and-delicious-meals-to-make-this-summer?utm_term=.fuMWe3pbk#.wkg3kWPoV

Greek Pitas

http://hurrythefoodup.com/greek-pitas/

INGREDIENTS

• ½ red onion
• 1 small cucumber
• 125g cherry tomatoes (good handful)
• 100g soft cheese (like feta)
• 4 pitas
• Handful of spinach
• Hummus to spread
• Half a lemon
• Large pinch of oregano
• Pinch of salt
• 2-3 flakes red (dried cayenne also goes really well)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar or any you have

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, cheese and throw into bowl
2. Add the spinach
3. Squeeze the lemon into a bowl
4. Add the olive oil and vinegar
5. Add the oregano, pepper and salt
6. Mix well and pour over salad
7. Toast the pitas, spread the hummus inside, and fill

NOTES

And don't forget - be creative! Add whatever you fancy, or whatever leftovers you have. Olives, sweetcorn and bell peppers all work really well.

Healthy Southwest Pasta Salad with Chipotle Lime Greek Yogurt Dressing

http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2015/06/healthy-southwest-pasta-salad-with-chipotle-lime-greek-yogurt-dressing/

A gluten free, healthy southwest pasta salad with an incredible sweet and spicy chipotle-lime greek yogurt dressing. Great for Summer BBQs -- protein and fiber packed!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (8 oz) package Ancient Harvest Red Lentil & Quinoa Pasta
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup organic sweet corn
• 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup diced green onions
• 1/3 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup fresh diced cilantro
• For the dressing:
• 3/4 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (plus more to taste)
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
• For garnish:
• Diced avocado
• Diced green onion

Print a Coupon for Fortify™ Probiotics

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook pasta according to directions on package. Once done cooking and pasta is al dente, transfer to a strainer and rinse with cool water then transfer to a large bowl. Add in black beans, corn, tomatoes, green onions, black olives and cilantro; gently stir with a spoon to combine all of the ingredients.
2. In a blender, add the dressing ingredients: greek yogurt, chipotle pepper, honey, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. Blend for 30 seconds or until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. If you'd like more of a kick, add in another chipotle pepper. Sometimes I like to throw in cilantro into the dressing as well! It's up to you.
3. Add dressing to pasta and stir well to combine and coat all of the pasta. Cover and refrigerate for an hour, then serve cold. Can be made up to one day ahead of time, just give it a stir before serving. Garnish with avocado, extra cilantro or green onions, if desired. Makes 6 servings, a little under 1 cup each.

NOTES

Note: You can sub the spices (chili powder, etc) for about 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Add more to taste.