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Red Gold Tomatoes & Taco Casserole Recipe

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We like being experimental when it comes to meals in our house. For some reason, we have some picky eaters. It is because of this that I turn to a lot of casserole type dishes as a way to sometimes disguise what we are eating.

Let me tell you….it works.
I’ve had my kids eating vegetables and a variety of meats they usually wouldn’t thanks to my casserole concoctions.

My latest creation, Taco Casserole, was inspired because 1 – I hate the mess that traditional tacos make and 2- Red Gold was kind enough to send us an AWESOME sampler pack of tomato products and it contained a can of Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies.

For this concoction, we used the Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies.

It was quick and easy to make and sooooooo good!!!!

 

Taco Casserole

*20oz Italian Season Jennie-O ground turkey- browned. (These days, ground turkey is a staple in our house and has replaced ground beef.)
*1 package of 12 whole wheat tortillas
*1 can sliced black olives
*1 cup chopped lettuce
*3 cups shredded Mexican flavored cheese
*1 can Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles
*1/2 diced Green onion (optional)
*1/2 cup sour cream
*1 can vegetarian refried beans (optional)
*Cooking spray

Directions

1. Spray the bottom and sides of a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Lay tortilla across the bottom and sides of pan (takes me 6).

3. Apply a thin layer of sour cream on top of the tortillas.

4.If you are using refried beans, apply a layer of beans on top of sour cream.

5. Sprinkle a portion of the ground turkey on top of beans.

6. Continue to layer with cheese, small portion of green onions, olives, lettuce and tomatoes.

7. After first layer is complete, place 3 tortillas across the top and layer again until out of meat. ( I get 3 layers each time).

8. Top with cheese and olives and bake at 350* for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and a golden brown color!

Cut and enjoy!


(Sorry for the picture quality, it was taken by the Alex with his cell phone!)


Disclaimer: I was provided with a sample product from Red Gold Tomatoes. Red Gold Tomatoes does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blogsite. The opinions stated from me are 100% mine and they are my true thoughts.

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Low Cal Honey Roasted Asparagus

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I have never liked asparagus.
And when I say never, I mean it!
I’ve tried to eat it a variety of ways and just couldn’t manage to choke it down.
Then the magic happened.
I finally found a way to cook it that makes it melt in your mouth good!

Low Cal Honey Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients:

-1 pound trimmed asparagus
-1 tablespoon canola oil
-1 tablespoon honey
-1 tablespoon apple juice
-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
-1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2: Whisk the canola oil, honey, apple juice, garlic powder and salt together in a bowl.
3: Lay the asparagus in a shallow baking dish coated in cooking spray.
4. Pour mixture over asparagus and toss asparagus around lightly with a fork.
5: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the asparagus is fork tender.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
This recipe makes 5 servings.
-58 calories per serving
-8 grams of carbs
-3 grams of fat
-2 grams of protein
-2 grams of fiber

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Low Cal Egg Salad

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I am a HUGE fan of egg salad.
Always have been.
Honestly, I love anything that combines eggs and mayo! LOL!
Since the Alex and I have vowed to make this year the year we get healthy I have recipes that need to be tweaked in order to be healthy and low in calories.

I present to you my new favorite egg salad recipe!

Low Cal Egg Salad

Freshly made Low Cal Egg Salad (My apologies for the bad picture, I took it with my cell phone).

Ingredients:

-8 hard boiled eggs- discard 6 yolks and keep 2
-1/2 cup chopped celery
-1/3 cup chopped green onions
-1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
-2 tablespoons light mayo
-2 tablespoons non-fat sour cream
-1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard
-Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Chop all 8 eggs and the 2 remaining yolks and throw everything together in a bowl, mix well with a fork and add salt and pepper to suit your tastes! I like to eat this egg salad on Arnold’s Sandwich Thins and find that it makes for a very filling meal!

Not only is this egg salad incredibly easy to make, but it tastes delicious and is bright and colorful!

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
This recipe makes 6 servings.
-64 calories per serving
– 2 grams of carbs
– 3 grams of fat
– 7 grams of protein
– 0 grams of fiber

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Fresh Baby So Easy Baby Food Kit Review

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After my little Alexander was born, I became a full-time stay at home mom. Being a stay at home mom offered me some great opportunities that I had missed out on during my single mom years.

With Alexander, I was able to nurse him the entire first year of his life. I was there to see all of the changes in him on a daily basis. And, I got to do something I wish I could have done with Zack and Libby. I got to make his baby food instead of buying it!

I made frequent trips to the local farmer’s market in search of fruits and veggies to puree, dish out and freeze until I was ready to serve. I bought a bazillion little storage containers to store each new food I made for him. I spent hours googling new recipes for different foods.

Now, thanks to the folks at Fresh Baby, making baby food just got easier!

Fresh Baby is the creator of the award-winning So Easy Baby Food Kit. This all-in-one kit shows you how to prepare fresh, natural meals for your baby in less than 30 minutes a week.

The So Easy Baby Food Kit includes:
Cookbook: covers introducing solid food, includes over 40 recipes, hundreds of serving suggestions, and is all organized by age. (Hardcover, 118 pages).
Freezer trays: designed for storing baby food in pre-portioned one ounce servings to simplify meal time and reduce waste. (2 trays and 2 lids, spill-proof, stackable, dishwasher-safe).
How-to DVD: offers step-by-step instruction – from selecting the right produce – to making baby food – to serving it.
Nutrition tips card: gives you tips on the best sources of nutrients, introducing foods by age, first aid for choking, and more. (Waterproof Finish)

This kit is designed for babies making the transition from breast or bottle to solid foods; approximately babies 6 months of age and older.

I wish this product would have been available when I was going through the process of teaching myself everything about making baby food 2 years ago!

The So Easy Baby Food Kit retails for $37.95 and is available for purchase through the Fresh Baby Web site.

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