Pepperoni Pockets

 Ingredients

1 can of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Pepperonis

Mozzarella Cheese

Directions

Unroll Crescent rolls into triangles. Place pepperonis and cheese on triangles.

 Fold edges over to make a pocket.

 Bake at 375 degrees for 11- 13 minutes.

Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf and Spinach Salad

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey

2 eggs

1 cup milk

1 cup Italian bread crumbs

1 cup cheese (I used shredded cheddar and monterey jack)

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 minced onions

1/2 cup ketchup

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a bowl, combine turkey, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, onions. Fold in cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to greased loaf pan. Top with ketchup. Bake for 45 min-1 hour.

Spinach Salad

Ingredients

Baby Spinach

Mushrooms, sliced

Red Onion, diced

Parmesan Cheese

Balasamic Vinagrette

Pecans

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1/2 cup peanut butter

2-3 mashed ripe bananas

2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream together softened butter and sugar in bowl. Add eggs, beat well. Stir in peanut butter, bananas, flour, baking soda until blended. Pour into muffin tins. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until done.

Yum!

You can also make this in a loaf and bake for about an hour.

Artichoke, Olive, Mushroom, and Onion Pizza

Ingredients

Artichokes

Mushrooms

Black Olives

Red Onion

Pizza Crust Mix

Pizza Sauce

Mozzarella Cheese

Monterey Jack Cheese

Turkey Pepperoni

Mix crust according to package. Spread on greased pan. Top with tomato sauce, cheese, artichokes, onion, olives, mushrooms, and pepperonis. Bake at 425 for 15-20 on lowest rack.

Enjoy!

Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

1 box jumbo stuffed shells

1 24 oz. container of cottage cheese

1 jar of tomato sauce

1 egg

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

2 cups grated cheese (I used an Italian blend.)

Directions

Cook pasta according to box. Drain and cool.

Combine egg, cottage cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup grated cheese in bowl.

Fill each jumbo shell with a spoonful of cheese mixture.

Place in casserole dish. Pour sauce over shells, top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Cake Balls

Ingredients

Cake mix (whatever kind you like)

Can of frosting (Again, whatever kind you like)

Almond Bark (They make vanilla and chocolate.)

Bake cake according to package directions.

While cake is still warm, break into small pieces. Mix frosting and cake crumbs together in bowl and chill in refrigerator for an hour.

Roll cake mixture into balls. 

Melt almond bark and dip cake balls in until covered completely. Place on wax paper until almond bark is hardened. I like to put mine in the freezer because I think they taste good cold. Enjoy these yummy little bites!

Mexican Chili

This is a recipe that I made up and called Mexican chili. I have no idea what is in the "real" Mexican chili. But this was SOOOOO yummy and healthy.

(Forgot the cheese in this pic)

Ingredients

Ground Turkey (I always use the 97% fat free.)

1 jar of salsa (I prefer homemade, but I used a jar this time.)

Corn (I cooked a tot sized cobb and cut the kernels off.)

Diced onions

Taco Seasoning

Shredded Cheese (I use 1/4 cup per bowl.)

Sour Cream (I only use 2 tbsp for health reasons.)

Directions

1. Cook ground turkey and diced onions in pan and add taco seasoning according to package directions.

2. When ground turkey is cooked, place in bowl and top with half a jar of salsa. Stir.

3. Top with corn, cheese, and sour cream.

4. Enjoy!