Chicken Taquitos

3 chicken breast, grilled and shredded
2/3 C salsa
1 1/2 C shredded cheese
1 C sweet corn
1 C black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 C frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
1 package of egg roll wrappers








1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Mix all the ingredients except egg roll wrappers in a mixing bowl
3. Place a few spoonfuls of the chicken mixture in each egg roll wrapper (about 1/5 C)
4. Fold the sides of the wrapper in first, then wet the edges all around with water
5. Fold the close end of the wrapper over the chicken mixture and then roll the far end over. With the water, it should stick to itself.
6. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper and ground cumin
7. Bake for 25 minutes
8. Dust with cheese before eating

To Freeze: Place cooked taquitos on a baking sheet and freeze overnight. Once frozen, place in a freezer safe bag. To reheat, microwave for 1.5 minutes or bake in the oven once defrosted for 10 minutes at 350.

(inspired by Baked Chicken Taquitos, by Menu Musings)

Cauliflower Fettuccine Alfredo

16 oz. fettuccine pasta
1 large head of cauliflower, chopped
4 C vegetable or chicken broth
8 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp black pepper
Dash of cayenne pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

1. Bring broth to a boil and add cauliflower. Boil for 20 minutes
2. While cauliflower cooks, cook pasta according to the box instructions
3. Saute garlic in a tbsp of garlic for 2-3 minutes
4. Place garlic, cauliflower, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper and 2 cups of the broth to a blender
5. Blend for 3-4 minutes until completely smooth
6. Return cauliflower sauce to the pan you sauteed the garlic in
7. Toss pasta with the cauliflower sauce and serve warm

To Freeze:

1. Bring broth to a boil and add cauliflower. Boil for 20 minutes
2. Saute garlic in a tbsp of garlic for 2-3 minutes
3. Place garlic, cauliflower, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper and 2 cups of the broth to a blender
4. Blend for 3-4 minutes until completely smooth
5. Return cauliflower sauce to the pan you sauteed the garlic in
6. Place cauliflower sauce in a freezer safe bag and freeze.

To serve:
1. Defrost sauce
2. Reheat on medium-low adding an ounce of water at a time if the sauce it too thick
3. While the sauce reheats, cook pasta according to box instructions
4. Toss pasta with the cauliflower sauce and serve warm



I added Blackened chicken to mine to add an extra kick of flavor and protein!!!


(inspired by Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo, by Pinch of Yum)

Blackened Grilled Chicken

1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tbsp olive oil

1. Heat grill to medium high
2. Coat chicken breast in olive oil
3. Mix the dry ingredients together and cover the chicken
4. Grill for about 10 minutes a side, or until juices run clear

Leprechaun Bait

16 Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies
2 C Pretzels
1 C Green and Brown M&M's
2 C Dark Chocolate Chips
Green sprinkles











1. Break pretzels and cookies into pieces
2. Scatter pretzels, cookies, and 3/4 C M&M's on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet
3. Heat chocolate chips in the microwave for 90 seconds
4. Stir chocolate chips and heat heat again in 30 second increments until completely melted
5. Pour chocolate over  pretzels, cookies, and M&M's, spread chocolate with a spatula to evely coat pieces
6. Sprinkle with remaining M&M's and dust with sprinkles
7. Place in the fridge for at least one hour until solid
8. Break into pieces and enjoy!

(inspired by Candy Corn Bark, by Your Homebased Mom)

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

1 C Cauliflower
1/2 C Shredded Parmesan
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chopped sweet basil
1/2 tsp oregano
Desired pizza sauce, cheese and toppings






1. Steam cauliflower for 15 minutes on the stove top
2. Preheat oven to 450
3. Grate cooked cauliflower with a food processor
4. Use paper towels to absorb the moisture off of the cauliflower, continue until paper towels removed come off with no water
5. Add egg, cheese, onion and garlic powder, basil and oregano
6. Stir until well combined
7. Place a piece of parchment paper over a pizza stone and spray with olive oil
8. Turn crust mixture onto the parchment paper and spread out into a 9" round thin crust
9. Bake for 20 minutes
10. While crust cooks gather toppings
11. Turn oven to broil and crisp the crust until golden brown about 5 minutes
12. Cover in a thin layer of pizza sauce, followed by cheese and other desired toppings
13. Place under the broiler until cheese is completely melted, about 5 minutes
14. Serve immediately


(inspired by Cauliflower Crust Pizza, By Mom What's for Dinner)

Smokey Cheese Ball

2 C cream cheese
1 1/2 C smoked gouda, shredded
1/2 C smoked cheddar, shredded
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp milk

1. Mix all ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl
2. Form into a ball
3. Place on serving dish and chill for at least 1 hour before serving
4. Serve with crackers

Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole

10 oz frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
3 boneless/skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded, seasoned as desired
3 C cooked brown rice
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 C milk
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 C sour Cream
1 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese





1. Cook broccoli according to packaging and layer in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with pepper and cover with 1/2 cup cheese
2. In a medium skillet, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent, about 7 minutes. Set aside.
3. In a medium saucepa, melt butter and whisk in flour. Once mixed, whisk in milk until it thickens, about 3 minutes. Add lemon juice and sour cream. Set aside.
4. Layer onions on top of broccoli followed by shredded chicken. Cover with 1/2 cup cheese
5. Top chicken with rice, followed by the sauce and cover with remaining cheese.
6. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes.

To Freeze: Follow instructions 1-5 and cover with foil. When you are ready to heat, let the meal defrost in the fridge and bake at 400 for 20 minutes once thawed. 

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 6

(inspired by Chicken Divan, by Diana Rattray)