Chloe's Smoothie

Once again, another smoothie. We consume a lot of them these days. Kids love them. And I love them because it is a good way for me to shove healthy things down their mouth without them knowing. Like flax seed. They would never agree to eat anything with it but I put it in their smoothies and they never know. (Go HERE to read all the wonderful benefits of Flax)

This morning, it was Chloe's choice. I usually let the kids pick what they want to have in it. Some have turned out aweful. But this morning, it was quite good. And simple. And healthy!

Strawberry Chocolate Smoothie

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 cup almond milk (or lowfat milk)

1 cup baby spinach (you dont taste it at all, dont worry)

1 Tbsp milled flax seed

lowfat chocolate syrup

(not sure how much. I just pour until I think its enough. 3 Tbsp?)

Put all in Vita-Mix (or blender) and blend until smooth. You may have to add more milk, depending how thick or thin you like it.

Perfect Roasted Chicken

I know what you are thinking. Roasted Chicken. BORING. But wait, have you ever roasted a chicken like THIS?

Becks over at DELISH showed me how to roast the perfect chicken at it was FAN-TASTIC! It is easy (my kind of cooking) and oh so divine. Just the right amount of flavor, just the right amount of juices, just wonderful.

It is a must-have with the kids. They beg for it...often.

So go ahead and try it HERE! You will thank me, and Becks, for it later....

Steak Sandwich

I could post about 100 recipes on here from The Pioneer Woman. Her food is THAT tasty. And easy...well, most of it anyways. This is a new take on the good old steak sandwich. And it is one of the first things I am going to make as soon as I get this darn gallbladder taken out!

Click HERE to enjoy!

Good Morning breakfast smoothie

I know I know. I have not been posting. With me being sick and not really being able to eat anything, the last thing I want to do is cook, let alone post about wonderfully delicious food. So, I am sorry. But, I think I have come up with a new idea here. Instead of me posting daily or every other day about food I cook, I am going to try and post links to other wonderful blogs and recipes. I find tons and tons of recipes daily, and I just do not have enough time to cook them all. So, I will share.
But for now, here is a wonderful smoothie recipe for you. I eat one of these every morning. And now, Chloe and Reid love them too!

Good Morning (or noon or night) smoothie

2 cups frozen fruit (I like to use frozen so I dont have to add ice. And any kind will do. My preference is peaches/strawberries and blueberries)

1/4 cup silken tofu

2 cups fresh baby spinach

2 T milled flax seed

2T agave nectar (or honey, or 1 pack low cal sweetener, if you are watching calories)

1 cup almond milk (more or less depending on how thick you like it)

put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!