Chili Mac

Pleasing my husband and kids (2 1/2 & 4 1/2) is not an easy task when it comes to food. I am proud of the changes my husband has made with some of his eating habits, and impressed by the girls' willingness to try new things.

This recipe requires very little time, so that is one reason I really enjoyed it. :) I was able to have it cooking on the stove top while cleaning up some dishes that were used.

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 lb of ground turkey

* 2 teaspoons of coconut oil

*1 tablespoon of onion powder

*1 tablespoon of cumin

* 1 tablespoon of garlic powder

* 1 tablespoon of chili powder ( I actually forgot to add this :) 

* 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

* 1 tsp of coriander

* 15 oz can of tomato sauce (low sodium preferred)

* Whole grain/wheat elbow macaroni, cooked ( I used about 3/4-1 cup uncooked)

*sea salt to taste

* parmesan cheese to garnish if you desire

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add oil to large pot and cook ground turkey until it is about halfway cooked.

2.  Add all the spices. 

3. When meat is fully cooked, add the other ingredients. 

4. Garish with parmesan cheese if desired (we didn't)

**The sweetness of the cinnamon is just perfect in this recipe! 

FIXERS: I counted it as 2 yellows and 1 red :)

I asked Kynsten what she wanted for dinner tonight, and she pointed to this! Win in my book! 

I am sort of in this phase of just adding stuff on top of my salad. No need for dressing that way and makes plain old romaine lettuce that much better!

Happy Eating!

XoXo

Kynslee

Fixate Chicken Noodle Soup

There is just something really comforting about soup. Perhaps I attach soup to when I was sick as a kid, and my mom would "make" me some. (aka that box crap) Soup can be such a healthy & fulfilling meal, especially when you KNOW what is being put into it. :)

I am all about SIMPLE recipes! I don't like a million steps. This recipe from Autumn Calabrese's Fixate cookbook (Have you gotten yours yet?! Order Here! ) only has a few steps.  We've enjoyed various recipes from this cookbook. I've been following the 21 Day Fix Meal Plan since it came out in February 2014. It is so nice to have recipes for various meals, including dessert, on hand with container equivalents. :)

INGREDIENTS:

*2 tsp. olive oil

* 1/2 cup chopped onion

*2 cups of sliced celery

* 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth (Have more on hand in case you or your family prefers a more liquid consistency --I also added some water to help with that)

*3 cups of COOKED , chopped chicken breast

* 1 1/2 cups of sliced carrots

* 1 tsp of oregano 

* 1/2 tsp of sea salt

*1/2 tsp. of pepper

* 1 1/4 cups DRY whole wheat pasta (We used rotini.)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook your chicken and cut it. I actually boiled the chicken breast that were seasoned with sea salt & pepper and cut it. I did this before I left for work and put it in a container in the refrigerator. 

2. Add the onion and celery. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes.

3. Add broth, chicken, carrots, oregano, salt, & pepper. Bring to a boil. Add  DRY pasta & reduce heat to low; gently bowl for about 10 minutes. 

My husband took care of preparing it for dinner! I DID NOT want to do anything when I came home from work on Sunday, SO I was so HAPPY when I walked into seeing this! 

He had 2 bowls of it the first night AND even ate leftovers, which he NEVER does! I actually ate it for dinner 3 nights in a row, LOL!  Pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich for added deliciousness. 

FIXERS: 1.5 cups is the serving size 2 GREENS, 1.5 YELLOWS, 1 RED

My grilled cheese = 1/2 YELLOW 1 BLUE