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After making these I realized they were really hard to get into the crockpot once they were frozen flat. I suggest letting the ingredients bunch up so they will fit into the crockpot frozen so you dont have to break pieces off to get it to fit. made 8 full crock pot dinners most feeding up to 3-4 people. I want cooking to be totally hassle free when the baby comes and I don't want to spend tons of money eating out and eating unhealthy take out food. I also didn't want my husband to come home after a long day at work and have to cook if I was too tired. The prep took me about an hour and a half but now I have 8 full dinners that I can just throw into the crock pot and have ready to go for us. 
I took a few recipes I found online and adjusted them a little. I'm excited to see how they all turn out! 
Also, each of these dinners have tons of vegetables and good meat and potatoes and each one came out to about 6$ per dinner! Crazy!



Teriyaki Chicken (2 Bags) Makes 2 dinners, I just made one bag
  • Split a large bag of Baby Carrots between the 2 bags
  • Cut Red Onion into Large Chunks and split between the 2 bags
  • (1) 20oz can pineapple in each bag (undrained)
  • (2) Garlic Cloves chopped per bag
  • (2) Chicken Breasts in each bag
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce in each bag
*Add 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce to mixture. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours. Serve over Rice.

Healthy BBQ Chicken (2 Bags) Makes 2 dinners but I just made 1 bag
  • (2) Green Peppers Cut into Slices split between 2 bags
  • (1) Red Pepper Cut into Slices-split between bags
  • (1) Zucchini Chopped and split between bags
  • (3) Onions Chopped and split between bags
  • (6) Red Potatoes Chopped and split between bags (you can also use Sweet Potatoes)
  • (4) Garlic Cloves Chopped & Split Between bags
  • (4) Chicken Breasts Split between bags (I cut each breast in half again)
  • (1/2) TBSP Quick Cooking Tapioca per bag
  • (1) 15 oz can of Tomato Sauce Split Between bags
  • (1) TBSP of Brown Sugar per bag
  • (1) TBSP Worcestershire per bag
  • (1) TBSP Mustard per Bag
  • (1/4) tsp Salt per bag
Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours. Serve over Rice or Egg Noodles.


Stephanie's Goulash/Beef Stew (2 Bags) Makes 2 dinners but I just made one bag
  • (1) Green Pepper Chopped split between bags
  • (1) Chopped Onion per bag
  • (2) Carrots Chopped per bag
  • (2) Chopped Garlic Cloves per bag
  • (3) Ibs Beef Stew Meat Split Between Bags
  • (1) 6oz can Tomato Paste per bag
  • (2) tsp Paprika per bag
  • (1/4) tsp Black Pepper per bag
*Cook for 4 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW in a slow cooker. Add (1/2) Cup of Sour Cream about 10 minutes prior to serving. Serve over Egg Noodles.

CROCKPOT FLANK STEAK
Makes 4-6 servings
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown steak in oil. Transfer to crockpot. In the same skillet, sauté onion for a minute or two. Gradually add the water. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Pour over the flank steak. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or until the meat is tender. Slice meat and serve with the onion and pan juices.These are the directions from the original recipe. I just took all the ingredients and put them in a bag and froze them and then I’m going to just throw it all into the crockpot. Seemed easier.
1 flank steak (about 1-1/2 lbs.), cut in half if you have a small Crock pot
1 Tbsp. oil
1 large onion, sliced
1/3 cup water
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
add 3 red potatoes chopped
add 1 red bell pepper
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper



SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY
Makes 6 servings
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1-1/2 lbs. Turkey breast tenderloins, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Place turkey in a slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over turkey. Cover and cook on low heat for about 6 hours or until turkey is no longer pink in center. These are the directions from the original recipe. I just took all the ingredients and put them in a bag and froze them and then I’m going to just throw it all into the crockpot. Seemed easier.

Brown Sugar Chicken
  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, I did 4
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Sprite (I will add this once I add everything to the crockpot)
  • 2/3 cup Vinegar
  • 3 cloves smashed and chopped garlic
  • 2 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • add 1 chopped yam and ½ bag of baby carrots
Add all ingredients to Gallon Size Freezer Bag, except for the Sprite.  When you are ready to cook this, put all ingredients into a crockpot, add the sprite and let cook for 3-4 hours on high.
Honey Garlic Chicken
  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breats, I used 4
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, smashed and chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Basil (I used Fresh)
  • 1/2 cup  Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • add red bell pepper chopped
Add all ingredients to Gallon Size Freezer Bag.  When you are ready to cook this, put all ingredients into a crockpot and let cook for 3-4 hours on high.
BBQ Chicken
  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breats, I used 4
  • Chopped Green Pepper
  • Chopped White Onion
  • 3 red potatoes chopped
  • BBQ Sauce, I used Sweet Baby Rays (but use whatever you have in your stockpile). I just poured it in generously.
Combine all ingredients in a Gallon Size Freezer Bag. When you are ready to cook this, put all ingredients into a crockpot and cook for 3-4 hours on high.



Here is my latest project. I'm so glad I got this done before the baby came. All in all including the chair, paint, fabric, and cushion this chair came out to about 50$. You can't beat that for a glider!


BEFORE

AFTER




Ingredients:

4 pieces whole wheat Naan flat bread
1 cup grilled artichokes
4 tbsp artichoke spread
1/2 cup shredded low fat mozzarella cheese (give or take a little more)
Spinach 
tomatoes, sliced
extra virgin olive oil
chicken breast, cooked and chopped (I butterfly cut one chicken breast and seasoned it with mrs. Dash salt free garlic seasoning and steamed the chicken in a fry pan over medium heat)

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly brush the Naan bread with olive oil and then coat each piece with about 1 Tbsp low fat artichoke spread. Cover with spinach, tomatoes and chopped chicken breast and sprinkle cheese on top. 
I forgot to add basil but I suggest it, especially freshly chopped. Bake in the oven at 350F for about 4-6 minutes or until cheese is nicely melted. 

My picky eaters loved these little pizzas and they are so filling! With a simple salad 5 of these mini pizzas fed myself, my 3 year old, and two big eating men. 



I have been doing some research on the new chia seeds that Dr. Oz and tons of health professionals are raving about and I am so excited to share this information with all of you!

Chia seeds include fiber, omega fatty acids, calcium, antioxidants, and protein and provide maximum amount of nutrients with minimum amount of calories. They contain 500% more calcium than milk and the same amount of omega 3's as a wild salmon.

These are the effects of chia seeds:
Anti-agingHeart health
Weight LossStabilized blood sugar
Gastro-intestinal healthBreast health
Bone healthProstate health
Prenatal healthMenopausal symptoms

Chia seeds take on the flavor of whatever you soak them in.

We need 20-35g of fiber in our diet everyday and we usually only get 12-25g. In one ounce of chia seeds you get 11g of fiber!

They are key in weight loss and digestion and since they swell up when they are soaked they are filling as well.

You can mix 1 Oz of chia seeds with 3/4 C of your favorite juice and it becomes a tasty smoothy!
 Let them sit for about 30-45 minutes. Mix them with milk, juice, smoothies, yogurt, add them to muffin recipes. They are amazing!

I have a sample recipe here I got from Dr. Oz's website that is supposed to give you Lustrous Hair. The celebrities swear by it.

Chia Seed Shake
2C unsweetened almond milk
2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp vanilla extract
powdered or liquid stevia

I really hope you all give this a try and let me know how it goes!!! Just one more step toward a healthier lifestyle!



I left out the noodles because I didn't find them at the store I was shopping at but this turned out really good. I think I will make it with shredded chicken breast next time. This recipe is so easy and cheap to make and it so healthy!


Ingredients
1 (9-12 oz) can chicken  
1 (8.5 – 11oz) can mandarin oranges
1 celery stalk
1 scallion
1-2 tbsp Sesame seeds
1/2 tbsp Sriracha
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 container rice noodles
1 (8 oz) canned water chestnuts
1 lime

Directions
Drain canned chicken, mandarin oranges and water chestnuts, and mix with rice noodles.  Whisk chopped scallion, sesame seeds, Sriracha, soy sauce, lime all together. Toss chicken mixture with dressing and serve on a plate. I put everything in some romaine hearts and I'm going to try it in a whole wheat tortilla next.

Recipes courtesy of Chef Chris Nirschel and Doctoroz.com
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