Spinach Breakfast Smoothies

OK I know it may sound yucky but thanks to my very good friend Patricia my family and I are trying to eat healthier.   You see Patricia is taking this nutrition class and I am reaping the benefits of getting all of this healthy insider information for free.   Recently, I discussed with her how it is almost impossible to get my middle daughter to eat vegetables.  It has really been a challenge up until recently.  Patricia simply said why don't you try putting it in a smoothie.  So lo and behold I introduce to you the perfect make-your-4-year-old-eat-veggies breakfast smoothie:

Half a blender full of spinach leaves
2 tablespoons of milled flax seed
1 banana
2 handfuls of blueberries
1/2 can of pineapples with juice or 1/2 pack of strawberries
Some crushed ice
Keifer yogurt (this is optional but I use it for protein)
Some Agave Nectar or Honey

The kids love it and ask for it every morning.  Thanks so much Patricia!

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November Menu Ideas

November Menu Ideas - Week of November 14th-20th

November Menu Ideas - Week of November 14th-20th

Sunday - Chilli, Texas Toast, Salad

Chilli

1 pound of ground beef, browned and drained

1 1/2  cups chopped onion

4 cloves of minced garlic
2 cans of dark kidney beans

2 cans of diced tomatoes with onions and green peppers

1 can of tomato sauce

1 cup beef broth or water

1 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teasopoon of black pepper

cheddar cheese

sour cream

Directions: In a pot cook ground beef, garlic,  and onion until meat is brown and onion is tender; drain fat.  Stir in kidney beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, basil, and pepper.  Bring to boiling.  Simmer for at least 20 minutes.  The longer it simmers the better.  Top with sour cream and cheddar cheese.

Menu Ideas - Week of October 10th to 16th

Week of October 10 - October 16, 2010

Sunday - Leftovers

Monday - Spaghetti with Meatballs

There's nothing special here.  I just buy the frozen premade meatballs and some Ragu and call it a day :-)

Tuesday - Leftover

Note: I was suppose to have a new recipe tonight - Spinach Chicken Roll-ups but we had so much spaghetti left that I skipped it.

Menu Ideas - Week of October 3rd to October 9th

Week of October 3 - October 9, 2010

Sunday - Eat Out :-)

Monday - Leftovers (Basically find whatever is in the fridge - sorry kids)

Tuesday - Chicken Pot Pie

1/4 cup butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 to 1/2 cup chopped onion

1 to 1/2 cup chopped celery

1 to 1/2 cup chopped baby carrots

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 cups chicken broth

1 (15.5 ounce) can peas, drained

2 to 4 cups diced, cooked chicken meat

Menu Ideas - Week of September 26th - October 2nd

OK I know I am going back in time but since I had the blog crash I wanted to at least post the recipes for the last two weeks. 

Week of September 26 - October 2, 2010

Sunday - Baked Potato Soup and Salad

3 to 5 Large Potatoes

2/3 cup butter

2/3 cup flour

6 cups milk

1 to 2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 onion, sauteed in bacon grease until tender

Directions:  Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for about 1 hour our until done.  After cooling cut lengthwise and scoop out potatoes. Melt butter over low heat.  Add flour and stir until smooth.  Add milk gradually, cooking over medium heat until thickened.  Stir in cheese.  After cheese melts, add bacon, onion, and potatoes.  Heat thoroughly. 

Monday - Turkey Burgers and Salad
I purchase the Jennie O Frozen Turkey Burgers from Walmart.  Serve on bun and add salad on the side.  Normally I buy premade salads.  I know they are terribly expensive but I can't stand making salads.