Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos

These are a cleaned up version of cream cheese, bacon wrapped jalapenos. They are also a good alternative to jalapeno poppers. you can grill them or broil them.

4 jalapeno peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeds/membranes scraped out
4 slices Oscar Meyer turkey bacon , cut in half
4 wedges Laughing Cow Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle flavor

Fill each jalapeno half with half a wedge of cheese, then either wrap the half pepper with 1/2 slice turkey bacon (or if the peppers are too wide to wrap, lay it on top. it depends on the size of the peppers) use a toothpick to secure the bacon if it wraps around.

Place on a hot grill (Or place under broiler), and cover, cook about 5-8 minutes, until pepper is browned on bottom and bacon is warm/crisp.

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Whole recipe:
calories 296.8
fat 18.3g
carbohydrates 11.3g
protein 16.8g

per half pepper:
calories 37.1
fat 2.28g
carbohydrates 1.41g
protein 2.1g

Tuna Bean Salad

A quick and healthy lunch, full of good-for-you fats and fiber.

1-30z can tuna, drained
1/2 c kidney beans
1/2c canned corn
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 thick slice red onion, chopped
1 tbsp Udo's oil/flax oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp splenda
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried cilantro, or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped
a few grinds of black pepper, a sprinkle of coarse sea salt

Mix well and enjoy - great for packed lunches.

Per serving

1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories		427.1
Total Fat		15.7 g
	Saturated Fat	1.7 g
	Polyunsaturated Fat	9.9 g
	Monounsaturated Fat	3.2 g
Cholesterol		25.5 mg
Sodium		940.8 mg
Potassium		881.1 mg
Total Carbohydrate		43.9 g
	Dietary Fiber	11.3 g
	Sugars	1.0 g
Protein		31.5 g

Vitamin A	5.0 %
Vitamin B-12	42.4 %
Vitamin B-6	23.9 %
Vitamin C	24.5 %
Vitamin D	0.0 %
Vitamin E	4.3 %
Calcium	7.4 %
Copper	16.6 %
Folate	32.1 %
Iron	21.9 %
Magnesium	21.0 %
Manganese	30.2 %
Niacin	65.4 %
Pantothenic Acid	10.6 %
Phosphorus	33.9 %
Riboflavin	16.0 %
Selenium	102.1 %
Thiamin	15.3 %
Zinc	12.3 %

Baked Orange Chicken

The whole family liked this one.

1c orange juice
3tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
2tbsp prepared yellow mustard
1/3c sherry cooking wine
1tsp ground ginger

Whole recipe (sauce only):
calories 189
fat 1g
carbohydrates 35g
protein 7g

5-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (however many fit in 9x13 baking dish)

Preheat oven to 350. Mix all sauce ingredients, pour over chicken breasts and bake for 45 minutes (or until done)

Healthy Yellow Peanut Sauce

This is my favorite marinade, made into peanut sauce. :)

1 tsp coconut oil,
2 tbsp soy sauce (use low sodium if desired)
3 tbsp minced ginger (in MN the grocery store had jars of minced ginger, here I can't find it so I run ginger root through the food processor)
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp sugar (you can use splenda but the sugar is minimal and it kind of caramelizes..mm)
2 tsp ground turmeric (the magical fluorescent spice, also supposed to have anti-cancer properties)
1 tsp 5-spice powder
1/2 tbsp sea salt
1 cup chunky peanut butter
chicken broth (about 2 cups, maybe more depending on desired consistency)


Heat coconut oil in a med. saucepan, add turmeric, saute a minute, helps remove overly earthy flavor, add the 5-spice powder, garlic, ginger, salt and sugar or splenda. saute a minute to meld flavors. Add soy sauce, stir, then add peanut butter, stir and let it get bubbly and blended. Then gradually add chicken broth, stirring and heating until it is desired consistency. about 2 tbsp is a good serving. Good with chicken :) well, I would eat it with just about anything... :)

Sazon (Puerto Rican Pig Powder)

Another from Raichlen's book of rubs and marinades. My daughter loves this one on oven roasted chicken, cut the chicken up, sprinkle with this, drizzle with olive oil and squeeze the juice of a lemon over the top - yummy! it can be used on pretty much anything!


1/3 c coarse salt (sea salt or kosher)
2 tbsp freshly ground white pepper
2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp dried parsley
1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder

combine in a bowl and stir to mix. transfer to a jar, cover and store away from heat and light. Will keep several months.
Makes 3/4 cup

Central Asian Seasoned Salt

This is from Steve Raichlen's BBQ Bible Sauces, Rubs and Marinades. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with Raichlen :)

The spices in this mix are traditional Afghan seasonings for grilling. I love this seasoned salt on steak. he says "generously sprinkle on lamb, beef, chicken or seafood before grilling".

1/4c coarse salt (kosher or sea, I think sea salt tastes better)
1 tbsp cracked black pepper
1 tbsp freeze-dried chives
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 tbsp dried mint
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp hot paprika
2 tsp dried garlic flakes
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to mix. Transfer to a jar, cover, and store away from heat and light. The salt will keep for several months.
makes 1/2 cup.

Protein Berry Fage (strained Greek, nonfat yogurt)

This is my new favorite treat meal when I am craving a dessert like pudding or ice cream. The benefits of Greek yogurt are many - live active cultures that help make your digestive system healthier, calcium for your bones (and some tout dairy as a waist whittler), berries full of disease fighting nutrients and a 3g of fiber, and muscle milk to bring up the protein content. muscle milk is a little too sweet for my taste, but since the Fage is tart, is makes it perfect.

Another bonus, these are all Costco items, so its a cheap snack ;)

1/2c Fage , strained Greek Yogurt
1 scoop Vanilla Muscle Milk 100% whey protein Powder
1c frozen mixed berries

Mix all thoroughly, let berries melt a bit and enjoy :) It is also good mixed in the blender, if you want a smoother consistency.

Nutrition per serving:
Calories 265
Fat 2g
Protein 39.5g
Carbohydrates 17g
Fiber 3g

This would be good as a parfait, too, with some toasted oats or healthy granola on top for breakfast.