Berries On The Bottom Yogurt

Who doesn't love yogurt.

The ones in the store can be so full of sugar.

This recipe is an easy alternative.

I've use blueberries for this but you can also use sliced strawberries or even raspberries.

2 - 3 c. light greek yogurt

1 - 2 tsp. sweetner (optional)
1/2 c. blueberries
1 - 2 drops vanilla extract (optional)

Rinse berries through a strainer under running cold water.

If using strawberries, rinse strawberries, remove stem and cut into 3rds.

In a bowl place yogurt, desired amount of sweetener and vanilla extract.

To serve:

Place some berries in the bottom of a small serving dish.

Top with yogurt mixture and stir to mix.

Serves 4.

Easy Chocolate Milk

Today is National Chocolate Milk Day but you can enjoy this anytime.

1/ 8 c. cocoa powder
2 - 4 c. lowfat milk
1 T. sugar

In a jar combine cocoa powder and sugar.

Put lid on jar tightly and shake to mix well.

In the bottom of a clean glass place a  1 - 2 tsp. cocoa mixture.

Pour milk over cocoa mixture, stir with a clean spoon to mix.

Makes 4 servings.

Easy Brussel Sprouts

This is great for dinner or anytime.

1 lb. package brussel sprouts
non stick cooking spray
1/8 c. each: cold water, melted butter
1/8 tsp. each: black pepper, salt

Preheat oven to 350' F.

Spray baking pan with non stick cooking spray.

Rinse brussel sprouts under cold running water, pat brussel sprouts dry with a clean paper towel.

Spread sprouts on baking pan, add cold water to pan. 

Place pan in oven and bake for 30 - 40 min. 

While brussel sprouts are cooking, put butter in a microwave safe bowl. 

Microwave butter for 10 seconds or melted.

Halfway through cooking, take baking pan out of the oven carefully with oven mitts.

Carefully take bowl with butter out of the microwave,  pour butter over the brussel sprouts. Toss brussel sprouts with a clean fork to coat.

Put baking pan back in the oven and cook for 15 - 20 minutes more.

Serves 4.

Out The Door Fast Eggs

This is great for those crazy days when you want a good breakfast but want it quick.

Enjoy!

2 eggs
1/2  - 3/4 c water
1/8 tsp. each: pepper, salt, lemon juice (optional)

Put water in a clean microwave safe bowl.

Crack 1 to 2 eggs in bowl. Add salt, lemon juice.

Place the bowl in microwave, cover bowl with a small plate.

Cook eggs 1  1/2  - 3 min.

Remove  plate and bowl from microwave carefully.

Remove eggs with slotted spoon and transfer onto a clean plate.

Sprinkle pepper over eggs if desired. 

Serves 1.

Recipe To Help Hurricane Dorian Survivors

Prayers, peace for all affected by Hurricane Dorian.

On the left side of the website are links under Pay It Forward.

These are some organizations that are helping with relief. 

Whatever you can do to help will be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you for caring.

Back To School Bento Box Wrap

This week and next millions of students are going back to school.

This is a great idea for lunch or anytime.

You can find Bento boxes at grocery stores, office supply stores, Meijer or Amazon.

I've used lavash wraps, ham, sliced cheddar cheese, mustard for this.

You can use flour tortillas, the cheeses, lunch meats and condiments that you like.

4 slices each: lean ham, cheddar cheese
4 romaine lettuce leaves
4 lavash wraps
1 - 2 tsp. Mustard

Rinse, pat dry romaine lettuce leaves.

Lay lavash on a clean work surface.

Arrange lunch meat, cheese, lettuce on top of the lavash.

Spread a thin layer of mustard on the lavash.

Roll wraps up. 

Put wraps in wax paper.

Place in refrigerator for several hours or overnight to chill. 

Serves 4.

Mediterranean Chicken

This is perfect for summer or anytime.

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 lemon cut in half, juiced and zested
1/4 tsp. each: pepper,  salt (optional)
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 - 3 T. oil (olive or canola)
1/2 - 1 tsp. each: basil, parsley, oregano (fresh or dried)
1 clove fresh garlic crushed, chopped

Peal, rinse and chop garlic.

Zest, cut lemon in half.  

Combine chicken, herbs, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes in shallow dish.

Squeeze some of the lemon juice over both sides of the chicken. 

Cover dish in plastic wrap, and put in refrigerator to marinate chicken for several hours or overnight.

Heat grill or grill pan on medium high heat.

Reduce heat to medium to medium low, add oil.

Add chicken and cook on one side for 8 - 11 min. or until done.

Flip chicken over and repeat cooking process on other side 8 - 11 min. more or until done.

Serves 4