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Spicy Broccoli & Almond Side Dish

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Spicy Broccoli & Almond Side Dish

First off I must say how much I love zip lock steam bags. Not only are they fast but no dirty pan to clean at the end. So I suggest when they are on sale stock up. I use them for everything and so will you 

Bunch of fresh broccoli
Bag of Almond Accents Garlic flavored
Pinch of Mandy’s blackened spice
Pinch of fresh grated parmesan

Well that’s about it. In case I left anything out here it goes. Trim the fresh broccoli to desired length. I leave only about ¼” of the steam. Rinse and place into the zip lock steam bag. Add a dash of Mandy’s blackened, seal and shake. Place in the microwave for the amount of time that is on the bag. Mine calls for about 3.5 minutes. As soon as they are down add as much Almonds as you like. I put in about ¼ of the bag of Almonds. Add a few pinches of parmesan and resell the bag and shake. Serve quickly thereafter. AWESOME.
Time 5 minutes tops

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Broccoli $2.00
Fresh parmesan $3.00
Almonds Accents $2.00
Pinch of Mandy’s blackened on hand

Blackened Spice

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Blackened Spice

This is perfect on Chicken, Seafood, Pork and even vegetables! I have shared this with friends and family and they all love it. Simple ingredient list so everyone at all skill levels can tweak it till their delight. Enjoy!

Garlic Powder
Black Pepper
Old Bay Spice
Cayenne Pepper

I use equal portions of Garlic, Pepper, & Old Bay. I then add about 3 tablespoons of Cayenne Pepper. However, I adjust the amount of the cayenne pepper depending on the container that I have. We like it a bit spicy.

I put this on before I cook and while it’s cooking. My husband can be a bit heavy handed… Enjoy.

BBQ Pork Sandwiches Crock Pot Recipe

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BBQ Pork Sandwiches- Crock Pot Recipe

1 Pork Tenderloin Center cut filet fat trimmed
Vidalia onion
Whole wheat buns
Store bought BBQ sauce

In the am before work I put the frozen tenderloin in the crock pot on top of the whole onion sliced. Sprinkle with Mandy’s Blackeon spice. Add two to three glops of the bbq sauce. Put the pot on low for as long as you will be gone. When you get home put your collider in the sink pour the entire contents into the colanders and keep the pot near. Begin the schred the pork with forks it should break up rather easy. Place back in the pot and add more bbq sauce. If you are going to serve right away no need to turn the pot back on. If you are going to be serving within the hour you should put the pot on warm. While the flavors are setting up I get out the buns and spray with organic cooking spray place in the broiler just a minute or two until browned. Serve as sandwich. Maybe with some organic veggie chips and hummus.

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When pork tenderloins are on sale I stock up. (I sometimes have a hard time finding organic pork tenerloins. See if your grocery carries the Natural Hormel line.) This is such a yummy easy meal that we have it often. Days I know I will be late coming home from work my husband can finish the meal and enjoy without waiting for me. It is healthy alternative to the bbq fast food.

$4.00 pork (hopefully you have in the freezer from a great buy one get one sale)
$.15 onion
$3.00 whole wheat buns
$3.00 BBQ Sauce

Baked Ziti Crock Pot Recipe

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Baked Ziti- Crock Pot Recipe

1pound organic beef
1 jar store bought sauce

1-2 zucchini
1-2 yellow squash
Fresh Italian herbs
Vidalia onion
3 cloves of garlic
pasta
At the beginning of the day place the frozen organic beef in the crock pot with the onion sliced, fresh herbs, sliced garlic, shredded zucchini and squash along with the jar of sauce.  Add another 1/2 of the jar of water. Turn on low and let cook all day.
When you get home use forks to break up the beef.
Boil a pot of water and add your favorite pasta. We love the veggie spirals made from an assort of veggies. Once pasta is al dente strain and place in a large casserole glass dish with meat sauce and low-fat organic cheese place in the oven on 350 until cheese melts. Serve with a salad or burnt beans.
Or once you get home you can turn your crock pot to high. Add in your box of Ziti noodles and let them cook for about 30 min. Stir and top the crock pot off with cheese and enjoy.
You’ll see a picture below where I added all the ingredients except the pasta and frozen it. Makes for a super simple week night dinner.
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Beef $6.00
Sauce $2.50
Onion $.15
Pasta $3.50 (if you try the veggie spirals) if not $1.00
Garlic (I buy when on sale the large jar of peeled fresh garlic cloves. Be sure to read the ingredients and make sure no preservatives. You can put them in the freezer and use them as need.)
Fresh herbs (I have a new herb garden and love it! We have had so many great meals with just a pinch of fresh herbs.)

 

Burnt Beans

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Burnt Beans

Organic is great if you have the extra money. I am ok with buying fresh from a local farmers market if possible.

2 pounds of fresh string beans
1/4 of a Red onion (not necessary just great if you have it on hand)
Balsamic Vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
Olive oil
Salt and Pepper (Fresh Cracked if you have it)

Snap ends off beans. Rinse and place in a deep large fry pan that has a lid. Cover with water and boil until andante. You should be able to bite them rather easily just be sure to keep them firm or else they will start to fall apart in the next step. Pour beans from pan into a colander. With beans in the sink in colander put the same pan back on the stove then drizzle a bit of olive oil in the pan. Put the heat on high and put the beans back in the pan add onion if you wish salt and pepper and toss well. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar have the lid ready, they will steam up quickly. Put the lid on them and let them sizzle for a few minutes. When you feel the steam has lifted give them a good toss. They should start to brown a bit. The beans are getting their final steam with this process. They are ready to serve when you feel they are tasty. My husband has learned to love my burning technique so we burn them a bit longer. This technique can use with asparagus, pepper and onions, zucchini and squash (zucchini and squash only need a minute or two with the boiling techniques).

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$2.50 Fresh Bean
$1.00 Red Onion
Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, salt & pepper should have on hand.

Enjoy!