On The Search

I am on the search for a low fat, high fiber brownie. I have a plan in mind that I think will work out, but I just need to experiment. I think I will do it next week while the kids are out for spring break. Sounds like a great way to spend a week, doesn't it? :)

Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread

Last night we had oven BBQ chicken thighs for dinner. I thought corn bread would be great with the chicken. As I was digging through the fridge for inspiration, I came across some jalapenos and cheddar cheese and decided to make Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread. It was fabulous. Even the little ones and hubby ate it, and they don't do spicy. I will definatley make it again. Here's the recipe.

Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup corn meal

1/4 cup sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1 cup skim milk

1/4 cup canola oil

3 TBSP egg substitute ( I used the All Whites brand which is obviously, all egg whites. LOL)

4 jalapenos, seeded and diced

1/2 cup Kraft 2% cheddar cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 400F. Spray an 8 or 9 inch pan with cooking spray. Put dry ingredients into a bowl. Mix the milk, egg substitute, and oil in a seperate bowl until well mixed. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Add jalapeno and cheese to bowl. Mix until just blended. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes until browned and tests done.


I baked this in the Pampered Chef Square Baker. I cut this into small pieces and got around 16 pieces out of the pan. It turned out really moist and yummy.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

I just made the best throw together pizza ever, so I thought I'd share the recipe.


Buffalo Chicken Pizza

1 pre made pizza crust-I used Gourmet Italia brand
Hot sauce
cooked chicken, diced or shredded-I used 1 tenderloin because that is all I had in the fridge, but it would have been better with more. This tenderloin had also been sitting the the fridge marinading in hot sauce for a couple of days.
margarine, melted-I only used 1 tsp, but I am trying to watch my fat and calorie intake.
Shredded cheese of your choice- I used some mozz and cheddar

Mix the margarine and hot sauce in a bowl and spread over pizza crust. Put the chicken on the crust and top with cheese. Bake at 450 until cheese is melted.




This has got to be the best throw together dinner I have made in a while. It was so good. :)

Easy Peasy Roasted Potatoes

I made these last night to go along with the meatloaf. YUM


Easy Peasy Roasted Potatoes

1-2 potatoes per person, depending on the size. I used about 8-10 for the 5 of us, but they were tangerine sized potatoes. :) Plus there were leftovers for Dave's lunch.

3-4 TBSP diced onion, I used the dried stuff because it was easier.

1-2 TBSP olive oil

seasoning of your choice- I have used fresh rosemary, chives, Ms. Dash, steak seasoning, etc. The possibilities are endless.


Wash and quarter the potatoes. If they are bigger ones, you might want to cut them smaller. Just make sure all the potato pieces are around the same size for even cooking. Put the potatoes in a large bowl with a lid. Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes. Add the seasoning to the potatoes. Put the lid on the bowl and shake until the olive oil and spices are evenly distributed among the potatoes. Pour into a baking dish. I used a Pampered Chef Square Baker. Bake at 350 for about an hour. I stirred them around about 30 min in to get them evenly browned. When the potatoes are tender, they are done. Of course, smaller pieces are going to cook faster.

This took me all of 10 minutes to assemble and get in the oven. Very easy. Very delicious. Always a hit.

Yummy Meatloaf

I don't know about you guys, but I have a hard time getting my family to eat their veggies. Well, let me clarify. They eat veggies, but it's basically corn, peas, and green beans. I can occasionally get the hubby to eat brussels sprouts ( he likes them, no one else does) and the kids will eat a floret or two of broc or cauli. They are not very adventurous when it comes to veggies. So, I have to come up with creative ways to get veggies in them. Last night I made this meatloaf. It was a hit, as meatloaf always is, and no one even noticed the veggies.


Yummy Meatloaf

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 eggs
4-5 carrots, shredded
1-2 zucchini, shredded
1 onion, shredded
salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste

To start off, I shredded the veggies in my food processor using the finest shredding blade I had. I put the veggie mixture into a large bowl with the ground beef. I added the eggs and the salt, pepper and garlic powder. You can use whatever spices your family likes. Mix everything together really well. I used my hands. I hate using my hands, but I think it works best and it doesn't dirty any dishes. LOL take mixture and put into a pan. I use a terra cotta lasagna pan. I don't know what size it is. Bake at 350 for about an hour.

This turned out great. Everyone loved it and, like I said, no one even noticed the veggies. Definitely a keeper.

Healthier Lifestyle

So, I am embarking on a healthier lifestyle. With this lifestyle change comes big food changes. So, I am going to use this blog to post new reicpes and food related stuff. :) Check back for more soon.