Banana Pancakes

Banana pancakes (1 large banana, 2 large eggs, dash ground cinnamon, dash ground nutmeg. Directions: Break up banana and pulse through food processor until a consistent mash. Cook for 5 minutes)

Low-carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Treat

I have no idea what this recipe is really called.  I got it from my friend Jamie Duncan.  It saves me when I'm eating more low-carb and really need a filling treat.

1 cup cottage cheese
1 tsp. creamy peanut butter
1 tsp. cocoa powder
3 pkg. stevia
1/2-1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients together well and your done.  :)

Buffalo Chicken Dip

I got this recipe from dealstomealsblog.com I made it one time for a football snack and it was a hit.  Now it is a major part of the fall football season for our family.   

Buffalo Chicken Dip

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 c. blue cheese or feta (If you don't like blue cheese use feta..it is delicious with both types of cheese)
1/2 c. ranch dressing
1/2 c. franks hot sauce
1/2 c. green onions, sliced
1/4 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cans Costco canned chicken, drained
Crackers, chips 

In a microwave safe bowl, heat the cream cheese in the microwave until soft. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Place the dip in a 8x8 or 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is slightly golden brown. If you don't have a lot of time you can also broil the dip for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully that the dip doesn't burn. Serve the warm dip with crackers, celery sticks or tortilla chips. 

Tropical Smoothies

2 cartons pina colada or pineapple yogurt
1 cup milk
1 can (11oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 banana
1/2 cup frozen peach slices
2 T plus 1 1/2 tsp instant vanilla pudding
17- 20 ice cubes

Combine first 6 ingredients in blender; cover and process until smooth,  While processing, add a few ice cubes at a time until at desired thickness.  Pour into chilled glasses.  Serve immediately.  Yield:  5 servings.

No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Combine:
1/3 lb. graham crackers, crumbed
1/2 lb. softened butter
1 cup peanut butter
1 lb. powdered sugar (3 cups unsifted)

Press mixture into a 9x13 pan.

Melt:
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Spread over top of peanut butter mixture.  Cool in refrigerator.  May bring closer to room temp. to cut.

Fresh Green Beans

Fresh Green Beans

Bring a pot of water to a boil, add green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes (I usually have to do it longer). Drain water, return beans to dry pan and put back on burner to get all excess water off. Add a generous dollop of butter and a handful of freshly chopped parsley and garlic. Saute for a couple of minutes until butter is melted and beans are heated through. (We haven't ever added the parsley or the garlic!!!)

Lettuce Wraps

Rex and Vicki Davis

1 lb ground turkey 2 T minced ginger 1/2 c bell pepper 1/2 c minced onion 1/2 cup cooked millet 1/2 c cooked quinoa yoshida sauce or other Teriyaki sauce Sweet chili sauce Iceberg lettuce leaves Scallions for garnish

Cook turkey then add garlic, ginger, onions and peppers. Cook until veggies are tender. Add teriyaki sauce. Serve in lettuce leaves with a splash of the chili sauce.