Chicken Crescent Bakes- hand held makes

INGREDIENTS

4-6 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Cup Mayo
1 & 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
2-4 Pillsbury  Uncooked Croissant rolls (not big & flaky I prefer garlic or garlic butter flavored ones)
1/2 packet of Liptons Onion soup mix
1-2 tbsp minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
 2 & 1/2 cups mixed shredded cheese
2-3 full length diced green onions
Optional items (broccoli, spinach leaves, carrots, onions, celery or other vegetables)

INSTRUCTIONS

Boil Chicken thoroughly, when completed drain then shred in large bowl

Add in dry seasonings, then add mayo and sour cream and 2 cups of cheese. 

Mix together to make a thick paste (chicken salad consistency)

(add in choice of vegi, broccoli must be steamed first)

Butter or spray Large cooking sheet

Take Croissant out of container and butt 2 ends together (see right)

Add paste into center and wrap ends to center then shorter sides into center also leaving a small slit in top for proper venting. 

Bake at 350 until slightly golden brown (about 10-15 mins) 

Remove from oven and add 1/2 cup of shredded cheese place back into over for 2 mins to finish up, bottom should be flaky and golden brown.

Protein- LEMON CRUNCH BARS

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Protein Powder Vanilla
2 Tablespoons sugar-free, instant lemon pudding mix
1-1/2 cup Rice Krispies
1/3 cup honey (warm in Microwave)
2 tablespoons water

INSTRUCTIONS

*Mix dry ingredients. Add water & honey. Mix and
press in loaf pan. Cut into 8 pieces. 1 piece = 1 shake.

Protein- MAPLE PECAN BARS

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Protein Powder Vanilla
1 Cup Oatmeal
½ Cup peanut butter
½ Cup pure maple syrup
1-2 cap full maple flavoring
½ cup chopped pecans

INSTRUCTIONS

*Mix all ingredients together
Press into and 8x8 pan
Cut into 8=pieces
1 bar = 1 Shake

Protein- SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

INGREDIENTS

1 6 oz container of vanilla light yogurt
2 tablespoons Protein Powder (any flavor) strawberry is great- or vanilla powder
1/2 cup fresh fruit (ex. pineapple, grapes)

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix together and pour over:
1/2 cup fresh fruit (ex. pineapple, grapes)
Equals to one shake plus a fruit serving.

Protein Powder- PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Protein Powder - Vanilla or Chocolate
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup honey
1 cup dry milk

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix all ingredients. Press in an 8x8 pan.
Cut in 8 pieces. 1 piece = 1 shake.

Heathly Protein Marshmallow Crisps

INGREDIENTS

7 oz jar marshmallow crème
1 – 2 tbsp Water
1 cup Protein Powder (your choice) Vanilla is my pick, but chocolate, peanut butter, and strawberry are good too.
4 cups Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix marshmallow crème and Protein powder
Add Water
When mixed, add Rice Krispies
Blend together
Press into 8x8 pan
 Cut into 8 equal bars

CHEWY CRUNCHY SNACK BARS

This is a great healthy recipe, easy to make and scrumptious.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup old fashioned oats/ or 1/4 oats and 1/4 granola
1 cup Protein Powder (your choice)
½ cup Rice Krispies
1 cup nonfat dry milk
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup honey
3 tbsp honey

MIX TOGETHER

½ cup old fashioned oats/ or 1/4 oats and 1/4 granola
1 cup Protein Powder (your choice)
½ cup Rice Krispies
1 cup nonfat dry milk

THEN ADD

½ cup peanut butter
½ cup honey
3 tbsp honey
Blend together thoroughly
Press into 8x8 pan
Cut into 8 equal bars

Garlic Pesto Chicken Pizza

No Red Sauce for this one its delicious

INGREDIENTS

Pizza Crust (I prefer the already made Artisan Style Pizza Crust from Pillsbury)

1 4oz Jar of Pesto Sauce 

Minced Garlic

3 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 Small cans of sliced Black olives

1/4 Cup Dried Feta Cheese

1 Bag of Shredded White Cheeses only                               (white Cheddar, Mozzarella, etc.)

2 Cups Cubed Chicken Breast  

1 Jar Artichoke Hearts (seasoned)

INSTRUCTIONS

First you need to make your Sauce. In a blender combine Pesto 1 can Olives (drained) some minced garlic and Olive Oil. Pulse until mixed well and it looks like a oily paste green and black.

Cook the Chicken- I usually add garlic a tiny bit of Pesto, onion salt, salt & pepper.

Evenly and lightly spread the Olive Pesto Sauce on your crust. add cheeses, cooked chicken, artichoke hearts, light garlic sprinkled sparingly. You can add bell peppers, onions, bacon pieces, and cilantro (as toppings).  Top lightly with shredded cheeses and feta before cooking.

Bake at 425 for approx 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Easy Homemade Kids Favorite Pizza

So easy you kids can help. You can pick your favorite toppings.

INGREDIENTS

2 packages Pillsbury Pizza Crust Mix (you need to prepare this yourself)
1 bottle Pizza Sauce Marinade 
(Chef Boyardee is my favorite sauce)
1 Med size Bag Shredded Cheeses (Mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan)
Optional toppings- Pepperoni, Sausage, Olives, Mushrooms, etc...

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare crust following directions on the bag. 
Preheat oven (bag tells you the temp)
add sauce, top and bake. I use light olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan and sprinkle with my favorite seasonings, garlic powder/salt and onion powder. I prefer to bake in a deep square cooking sheet. It cooks better. 

I also let my children kneed the dough, and top the pizza as they wish. Usually we end up with half cheese half pepperoni. 

Chef Boyardee makes a pizza kit also, I personally like Pillsbury Pizza Crust better but if you want easier shopping his works. 

Healthy Snack Shake BARS

SHAKE BARS (1 per day)

INGREDIENTS

½ cup honey
½ cup reduced fat peanut butter
½ cup chocolate chips (white choc, butterscotch, etc)
3 tbsp Water
1 cup Protein Powder (your flavor of choice)
1 cup quick oats
2 cups Rice Krispies

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt together first 4 ingredients
Mix dry ingredients into 8x8 pan
Mix thoroughly
Press Flat
Refrigerate for 1 hour
Cut into 8 equal bars

Healthy Diet PROTEIN BANANA PIE Recipe (instead of a shake)

BANANA PIE - Made with Protein Powder 

INGREDIENTS
1 cup Vanilla Protein Powder or your choice (or ½ cup vanilla & ½ cup tropical fruit)
2 cups skim milk
1 pkg Banana sugar free pudding
1 ready made pie crust (ex: shortbread)
1 Fresh Banana Sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix Protein Powder and milk together
Add pudding
Mix well Pour into pie crust and chill for 1 hour
When chilled, add sliced banana pieces & top with Light Cool Whip

Cut into 8 equal pieces
If you are one a diet and using protein meal replacement shakes, this is a great recipe to mix it up.
Each piece equals 1 shake

Bacon Wrapped Cheese Crescents Baked NOT FRIED

Bacon Wrapped Cheese Filled Crescents- BAKED not Fried
Found this online and changed it up a bit after making it the first time.

INGREDIENTS

Bacon (cut in half then down the middle for thin strips)
Crescents (uncooked)
Monterey Jack cheese cut into cubes.

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°
Cut 1 inch triangles of the crescents, place a cube of cheese into it, wrap bacon strip around each of them and place onto a cooking sheet. Bake for 13-18 minutes until crescents are  golden brown & bacon is cooked.

These make great finger foods. Our most difficult eater in the home is our 6 year old son he ate so many I thought he was going to be sick.

Not So Sloppy Kid Friendly Sloppy Joes

Not So Sloppy Kid Friendly Sloppy Joes

I love Sloppy Joes but I hate the big mess they make. Guess what I have a trick for this, and the kids eat it up!!!.

Mccormick Sloppy Joe Mix 

INGREDIENTS
1 Packet Mccormick Sloppy Joe Mix  
1lb Groud Beef
Hamburger Buns
1/2 cup Shredded Cheese
1/2 of a 12oz Can Tomato Sauce
1/2 Cup Ketchup 
1 of a 6oz Can Tomato Paste  
1/4 Bag Lipton Onion Soup mix

Lipton Onion Soup mix

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook your ground beef and drain oil, add Half the bag of McCormick seasoning while it cooks and your 1/4 Bag of Lipton Soup mix (this way the meat soaks in the flavor). 

Once cooked ad the other ingredients except the cheese. It will be extremely thick. Toast your buns lightly so the Meat Mix won't make the bread soggy and fall apart. Then top with cheese to hold everything under the bun together. 

My kids hated Sloppy Joes with this recipe they ask for seconds every time it's thicker than most Sloppy Joes recipes so not near as messy. I always cut them in half and use the smaller buns for the little ones.  

Biosilk isn't just for hair

Unusual uses Biosilk hair serum that will make that money well spent -

Hey lady's we all have that $20 bottle of biosilk hair serum. I can guess most of us have lotion and eye make up remover too, right?

Eye make up remover- no joke, it works awesome and provides a great softener for eye lashes. All u need is a dab on a cotton ball and wipe your eye makeup off (keep your eyes closed) I use water proof smudge proof eye liner and mascara, it works better then that $5 bottle of eye makeup remover. When I am finished I take another cotton ball wet with warm water to clean off the excess oil.

Tattoo brightener & enhancer - most of us have been to those sex parties that try to sell you their brand of silk oil for tattoos and lube for upwards of $50. Don't waste your money on those products (No I don't recommend using bio silk as lube) it does however work wonders on tattoos that have already healed. Just a small dab is all that's needed for a bright vibrant look.

Skin softening lotion- All you need is a dime size dab for each leg or area. Results are Vibrant and soft skin. Not to mention the smell, its a great smell that is mild.

Bikini lines- I use a very very small amount between shaves it helps soften the hair so I don't get that itchy grow back faze- mind you I shave daily but usually use bio silk 2-12 hours later 
(Do not use right after shaving unless you want to feel the burn)

Dry cracked heels are easily fixed with a very small amount of oil.

There you go that $20 is now well spent, and since you don't use very much it lasts longer than lotion or eye makeup remover. You just Saved $10-$40 on the extra products.  

REMEMBER THESE ARE MY PERSONAL RECOMMENDED USES FOR BIOSILK HAIR SERUM. BIOSILK COMPANY DOES NOT RECOMMEND THESE-  I HAVEN'T HAD ANY REACTIONS AND HAVE DONE THESE THINGS FOR YEARS BUT WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT IF YOU DO HAVE ANY SORT OF PROBLEM STOP USING IT AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES BLAME ME OR BIOSILK THIS BLOG IS MADE FOR SUGGESTIONS AND TIPS NO ONE FORCED YOU TO TRY THEM.

Bacon Chicken Salad With Caramelized Apples

This is my Absolute Favorite Salad

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Green and Red Apples Diced 
1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar

Freshly cooked Bacon Diced 
Cooked Cubed Chicken (Tyson makes a frozen precooked package for fast prep)
Poppy-Seed Dressing 
Romaine Lettuce (I mix in Spinach leaves)

INSTRUCTION

Cook the Chicken and Bacon Pieces and set aside. Caramelize the Apples in a small frying pan with the brown sugar, only a few minutes it should be tan colored and still crunch.

 If you don't know how to caramelize things- Google has some great tutorials. 

Mix together your Lettuce, apples, and meats lightly top with Poppy-seed dressing

-Other toppings of your choice could include craisins, almonds, sun nuts, etc... 

French Vanilla French Toast

Mouth Watering French Vanilla French Toast (NO DAIRY)

I personally cannot tolerate Milk well, so what do I do with French Toast? That's easy, I substitute with the best thing known to man.- CoffeMate- French Vanilla Non Dairy Liquid Creamer

INGREDIENTS

5-8 Eggs (Single serving 1-2)
1/4 cup (Single serving size 3 tbsp) CoffeMate- French Vanilla Non Dairy Liquid Creamer
Dash of Nutmeg and Cinnamon
1 tsp Vanilla Extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix eggs, French Vanilla creamer well add Nutmeg and Cinnamon.
Dip Bread into batter and fry until golden brown.

Best French Toast you will ever have!! Be creative if you like coconut flavor add that creamer instead. I've tried almost all flavors. They are delicious.

I prefer coconut syrup instead of maple, which is a perfect match for french vanilla french toast.

Ramen is oh so, Ramen!

I've got some delicious ways to make that 20 cent package so much more enjoyable.

Ramen fried- this is a Hawaii favorite and you can make it so many ways.

First - Simple Ramen Fried

1 bag ramen
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Aloha Shoyu (or any soy sauce)

Boil the ramen per directions on package leave out the seasoning (you will use it later) once complete drain and place in frying pan with oil (mix oil well with noodles). Add seasoning packet, soy sauce, salt & pepper to taste.

Cook for about 10 minutes stirring regularly or until darker brown color and not sticky. .

That simple

Second- Ramen Fried with Meat (spam is my favorite)
Everything above add cooked diced chicken, pork, ground beef/turkey, sausage, or spam before seasoning.

Third- No Meat Vegetarian Style
Add diced Tofu instead Of Meats (scrambled egg if you eat dairy) and Stir fry vegis (Chopped carrots, broccoli, sugar snapped peas, water chestnuts.) 

Fourth- All Out Vegi Meat Combo Ramen Fried
Add meat- chicken, beef, sausage (ground or diced) whatever you want 2 or 3 choices (remember they have to be cooked first) add cooked scrambled egg. Stir fry vegis are best -Chopped carrots, broccoli, sugar snapped peas, water chestnuts. Whatever your stir fry mind can handle. Add more soy sauce & seasonings for flavor with this one.

Masters note- cook meats with 1/4 a bag of Lipton's onion soup mix.

Depending on your preparation choice price can range from under $5- $15 if you add all the extras.

Spruce UP that Tator Tot Casserole Under $10 Bucks

Easy recipe kids will love. 

INGREDIENTS

1 bag Arbys curly fries (frozen from grocery store) 
1 can of Campbell's cheddar cheese soup
1 lbs ground hamburger or turkey burger 
Optional- french onion topping. 
1/4 cup milk 
Corn or green beans if u choose. 
1/2 cup mixed cheese shredded. 

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook ground meat well with seasoning, salt pepper garlic. I personally love Lipton's onion soup mix as a season for anything. 

Mix meat & cheddar soup mix in 9x9 (or bigger) baking pan add 1/4 cup milk (makes it more creamy. Drained can or frozen Vegi of choice (sometimes I do no vegis) Top entire area with one layer of Arbys curly fries, and sprinkle french onion crisps sparingly. 

Cook for time fries say on bag. Last 3 mins sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Trust me your kids will die for it, husbands too. 

Voila new improved tator tot casserole on a budget under $10 feeds 5-8 (depending on portion)