Butternut Squash Hash

Ingredients:

1 bag chopped butternut squash
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp red pepper flake
1 onion chopped
2 bellpepper chopped (try using two different colored peppers)
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/4 to 1/2 cup chicken broth
black pepper
garlic powder
tony's seasoning
2tbs EVOO

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute squash in 1 tbs olive oil and season with parsley and red pepper flake. Cook till tender and remove from heat.

Saute onion and bellpepper in separate skillet for 3 to 5 mins. Add ground turkey and brown thoroughly. Add black pepper, garlic powder, and tony's seasoning to taste.

Combine all ingredients in casserole dish. Add chicken broth evenly. Cover with Parmesan cheese and bake covered for 30 mins.

Turkey Stroganoff

Ingredients:
1 Spaghetti Squash Shredded (Boiled for 10-20 mins depending on size)
1 tsb Extra virgin olive oil
1 Onion Chopped
1lb Lean Ground Turkey
2 to 3 Beef Bouillion Cubes
1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
Black Pepper to taste
Garlic Powder to taste
Tony's Seasoning to taste


Preheat Oven to 350 degrees. Boil Spaghetti Squash and shred with fork. Place in colander and set aside. Be sure to squeeze out excess water.

Saute Onion in olive oil and then add ground turkey. Once turkey is browned add beef cubes and 1/2 cup water and extra seasoning. Cook on low to med heat for 10 mins. Then remove from heat and add greek yogurt. Mix well.

Layer spaghetti squash and meat sauce in baking dish. Add parmesan cheese to top. Bake covered for 20 mins and enjoy!

Extra: I hear mushrooms are wonderful in this recipe.

Easy Roast Recipe

Ingredients:
1 Rump Roast or Eye of Round
1 packet McCormick Brown Gravy
1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning
1/4 cup Dale's Seasoning (optional)
Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder

Cut Fat off the bottom of the roast and place in crockpot. Rub seasoning on all sides of roast. I use lots of pepper and garlic powder... careful with the salt. Cover roast with both gravy and ranch packet.
Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours. Cook on low for 10 - 12. The time depends on the size of the roast. I usually just cook it till it falls apart when I stick a fork in it.

If you prefer... you can add vegetables. Onion, Celery, Carrots....
I normally like to steam vegetables with mine so they don't get mushy in the crockpot.

Turkey Vegetable Lasangna

This really isn't a lasagna but I'm not sure what else to call it, ha! My husband loves this meal and it's pretty easy to make so we have it often.

Ingreadients:
4 zucchini washed and chopped
4 squash washed and chopped
1 Onion chopped
1 lb lean ground turkey (97/3)
1 Jar Prego Marinara Sauce
1 Can tomato paste
Parmesan Cheese to taste (Don't go over board)
Tony's Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Heat Oven to 350 degrees. Placed chopped vegetables in baking dish and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and seasoning. Cover and bake for 25 mins.

While that is cooking heat 1 tbsp olive oil to medium heat and saute onion for 3 mins. Add ground turkey and brown till no longer pink. Add spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, and 2 tbsp parmesan cheese. Cook on low heat till vegetables are done. You can add more seasoning to meat sauce if you like. I use garlic powder and pepper.

Remove vegetables and strain off excess water. Return to baking dish and cover with meat sauce. I like to add more parmesan cheese to the top. Cover and cook for 15 - 20 mins. Let stand for 5-10 mins and enjoy!

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

This is a new staple in the McAlister home. So quick, easy and delicious! I love to eat this as a snack between meals. It makes 4 servings and its about 90 calories a serving!

Ingredients:
1 lb chicken tenderloins or 3 chicken breasts (I like to cook my chicken in the crockpot on high for 4 hours. I season it with Tony's Seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. No liquid is added but the chicken normally has some water in it from being washed.)
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green oinion
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 cup chopped red grapes
1/4 to 1/2 cup fat free greek yogurt (plain)
Salt and Pepper to taste

Chop or shred cooked chicken. Add all other ingredients. Eyeball the yogurt... I only add a little at a time till I get the right consistency. Chill for 30 mins and enjoy! :)

Sauteed Chicken for salads or snacks

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken tenderloins washed and trimmed of fat
2 small lemons or 1 large
Garlic Powder
Black Pepper
Tony's Seasoning
2 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Olive Oil Pam

Heat EVOO or Pam in large skillet to Med High heat. Once chicken has been washed and trimmed, season with garlic powder, black pepper and Tony's seasoning. Be sure to season both sides but dont over do it! Place chicken in skillet. While cooking roll both lemons on the counter top to get the juices flowing and then cut in halves. Squeeze all 4 halves over chicken in skillet. Chicken tenderloins need to cook about 4 to 5 mins on each side.  I tend to cook mine a little longer because I like it to have a charred look and cause I'm scared of under cooked meat, haha.

 These are great over a salad with cucumbers, black olives, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. The lemon really pumps up the flavor. Beware of most salad dressings. I like to mix 1 tbs lite or fat free ranch with salsa for my dressing.


I know this sounds easy but I understand some people just don't like to cook or have never been taught properly so hopefully this will be beneficial to some.

Turkey Chili

Ingredients:

2lbs ground turkey (breast/ all white meat)
1 onion chopped
1 bellpepper chopped
2 cans rotel
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup water (add as much or as little as needed)
1 Package McCormick Chili Seasoning

I like to add a little extra seasoning but this is optional:
Garlic Powder
Cummin
Chili Powder
Black Pepper

In a large skillet brown turkey and season with garlic powder and black pepper.  Once meat is browned evenly combine with all other ingredients in large pot or slow cooker.

On the stove:
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and let simmer for 1 to 3 hours. Or as long as you can wait..! Stirring periodically. 

Crockpot:
Be sure to have slow cooker already heated before adding hot ingredients. Cook on high for 30 mins and then low for 3 to 4hrs.

This makes a lot and should last for a few days. And it can make a great snack as well! Be sure to stay away from the cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chips!!!
I like to add a little parmesan or fat free cream cheese if I'm needed a little something extra! Jalapenos are yummy too if you like a little heat!

Coach Jamie's Flaxseed Muffin

Ingredients:

3 tbl milled or ground flaxseed
1 egg
2 tbl no sugar added applesauce
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 scoop of your favorite protein powder
1 stevia (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a coffee mug. Mix well. Cook in microwave for 45 second intervals. Checking between each interval. Cook until muffin has risen completely. Flip coffee mug over onto plate and the muffin should come right out.

I love to have this for breakfast with my banana scream protein powder, spray butter and 1 tbl sugar free syrup. It hits the spot when you're craving some yummy carbs.

Try adding blueberries or walnuts. Be creative! And thanks Coach Jambo!!!

Mexican Crockpot Chicken

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken tenderloins or 3 to 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 whole onion sliced
2 whole bellpepper sliced
1 can rotel
1 package McCormick Taco seasoning
Salsa (optional)
Avocado (optional)

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or cook on high for 4 hours.
Serve over lettuce with sliced avocado and salsa!
Amazing and easy!