Turkey Chili Taco Soup and Cornbread Muffins

This was a good recipe when you need are pressed for time or have a group to feed.  Similar to the Crockpot Chicken Chili that I made, but a different taste and consistency to be sure...

• 1 1/4 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 10 oz can rotel tomatoes w/green chilies
• 15 oz canned or frozen corn, drained
• 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 16 oz fat free refried beans
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 2 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth

In a large pot, brown turkey.  When cooked, add onion and pepper and cook 2-3 minutes.  Add tomatoes, corn, beans, tomato sauce, refried beans, taco seasoning, and chicken broth.  Bring to a boil and simmer about 10-15 minutes

Made for me about 8 -1 1/2 cup servings at 6 points each

The cornbread muffins were different, but I think the taste was good.  I have a feeling that I didn't cook them long enough... they probably needed about 5 more minutes...  (I only left them in for 20)

• 1 cup canned cream-style corn
• 2.3 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 fat free egg substitute
• 1/2 fat free sour cream
• 1/2 cup fat free shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup shopped scallions
• 2 Tbsp Splenda (granulated)
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Optional: 1/4 tsp hot sauce

Preheat oven to 375

Combine flour, cornmeal, splenda, baking powder, and salt in large bowl.  In separate small bowl, mix together all other ingredients, then add the contents of the smaller bowl to the large one, and stir until well mixed.

Spray 12 cup muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with baking cups.  Evenly distribute muffin batter among the cups.  Bake for 15-20 minutes (until firm and light golden brown) Allow to cool and enjoy!

2.5 points each and boy... are they filling.

Day Forty-four and Forty-five

Day Forty-five

Coffee with Creamer
Bagel Thin with 1Tbsp reduced fat Peanut Butter
leftvoer Baked ziti with Spinach
Turkey Taco Soup and Cheesy Cornbread muffin
Multigrain snack bag
honey-nut cheerios 1/2 cup nonfat milk


Day Forty-four

Special K fruit and yogurt with nonfat milk
coffee with creamer
leftover Baked Ziti with Spinach
Taco Bell Steak Burrito Fresco Supreme with Mexican Rice and Pepsi One
Banana

Day Forty-three

Coffee with creamer
Special K with berries cereal with nonfat milk
Leftover Baked Ziti w/Spinach
banana
Leftover Chicken Parmesan
rice crispy treats

Day Forty-two

Coffee with creamer and a banana
leftover veggie packed goolash
Baked Ziti with Beef and Spinach
rice crispy treats

Baked Ziti with Spinach

Now this one was good... and filling!  Best Spinach recipe so far (out of a total of three!).  I've always thought Cooked Spinach had an earthy taste that I've never been fond of, but I am finding out how wrong I have been.

This recipe would work great with a nice salad and some garlic bread if you must...  produces 8 pretty good size servings...

• 1 box rozoni smart pasta (I used penne)
• 1 lb ground beef, 90% or leaner
• 28 oz crushed tomatos
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 Tbsp basil
• 3 tsp garlic, minced
• 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed
• 16 oz fat-free cottage cheese
• 2 packets splenda
• 1/4 cups grated parmesan
• 1 cup fat free mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 375 - spray 9x13 casserole dish
boil noodles to al dente
Saute garlic and brown meat
Add crushed tomato, spinach, splenda, seasonings, and salt/pepper
In large mixing bowl combine noodles, meat sauce, and cheeses
Bake for 30 minutes

Serves 8 for 8 points each...

Can top with more cheese if you like...

bad hostes cupcakes.....

OK... someone come to my office and get these creme filled cupcakes out of my cabinet!!!  They are calling my name today something aweful and I am struggling not to eat them.  I want to take them out and step on them but I am afraid if I get near them I'll just eat them.....  must.... resist!

*AAAAHHHhhhhhh!*

Week 6 Weigh In

This weekend threw a few curve ball cravings at me and some temptations that I didn't pass up.  The sad thing is that they were things that I could have done more healthfully, but just decided NOT to.

This morning's weigh in brings me a pound lighter than last week (which is good of course), but I do not sound excited, cuz last week Wednesday I was down 2.5 pounds... so I gained some back over the weekend.  I know that I shouldn't get discouraged by that and that I am going in generally the right direction....  I just feel like I should know better.

Today is a new day!  I learned some valuable lessons this weekend.

Day Forty-one

Special K red berries cereal with nonfat milk
Baked Chicken Parmesan over noodles
strawberry creme jello with fresh strawberries
rice crispy treat

Day forty

HoneyNut cheerios with Non fat milk
6 inch wheat/turkey sub from subway with sweet onion sauce,
              spinach, cucumbers, onions, pickles, and tomatoes.
Veggie packed Goolash
1 laffy taffy
multigrain caramel snacks