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Healthy Options for the Fam: Pot Pie!!!

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Jun 23, 2008 by Amy B.

Are you tired of the same old meals? Wouldn't you love to make something creative? Well, then it's time you stuffed it. Pizza dough, pie crust, puff pastry, it doesn't matter. All of these options can be stuffed with savory ingredients to create a quick meal.

Are you tired of the same old meals? Wouldn't you love to make something creative? Well, then it's time you stuffed it. Pizza dough, pie crust, puff pastry, it doesn't matter. All of these options can be stuffed with savory ingredients to create a quick meal. Best of all, they're a fun way to sneak in vegetables. It's even a meal where the kids can get involved. Last, but not least, meat pies and calzones are a great way to use up leftovers.

Hearty Chicken Pie Pockets
Serves 4

  • 1 pound of leftover white-meat chicken, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup of frozen carrots slices
  • 1 cup of frozen peas
  • 1 cup of frozen chopped onions
  • 12 ounce jar of chicken gravy
  • Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1 package of refrigerated pie crust
  • 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 egg whites, beaten

1. In a large saucepan, combine the chicken, vegetables, and gravy. Bring to a boil and season with the fresh cracked pepper.

2. In the meantime, place the two rounds of pie dough on a floured surface and allow them to come to room temperature. Then sprinkle each round with a half cup of the shredded cheese and press it into the dough.

3. Flip the dough over and place half of the chicken mixture on each round. You will only want to place the filling on one half of the dough, making sure to leave room to crimp the edges.

4. Fold the dough over and crimp the edges with a fork. Carefully place the pockets on a nonstick cookie sheet and brush with the egg whites.

5. Cut slits into the top of each pocket and bake in a 425 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Of course, you can't forget dessert.

Dark Rocky Road Turnovers
Serves 4

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 cup of dark chocolate, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup of toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups of miniature marshmallows
  • 2 egg whites, beaten
  • Coarse sugar

1. Cut the puff pastry into four pieces.
2. Place a quarter of the dark chocolate, walnuts, and marshmallows onto each piece of puff pastry.
3. Fold over the pastry, crimp the edges, brush with the egg whites, and top with coarse sugar.
4. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Healthy Options/Recipes for the Family!

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May 28, 2008 by Amy B.

How many times a week do you find yourself in a fast food drive-thru? How often do you feel guilty about it? This is something that parents face on an everyday basis as they rush home from work, and then off to the next recreational activity. It's no wonder that parents think a home cooked meal is simply out of the question. Thankfully there are ways you can enjoy a home cooked meal, while still keeping it quick and healthy.

Every household needs a slow cooker. A slow cooker allows you to prepare quick and healthy meals, without all the work. In fact, you can throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker and place the removable pot in the refrigerator before going to bed. All you need to do the next day is place the removable pot into the slow cooker and turn it on low. When you get home, you'll have that quick and healthy meal you've been dreaming of. Here is an easy recipe to get your started.

Slow Cooked Barbequed Pork and Vegetables:

  • 2 pound of lean pork, cubed
  • 1 pound of baby carrots
  • 2 large onions cut into wedges
  • 8 small, red potatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • Salt, to taste, Pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups barbeque sauce \\ -Combine the first 5 ingredients in your slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.


  1. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  2. Ten minutes before serving, stir in the barbeque sauce and allow to heat through.
  3. Serve with a side salad and whole wheat rolls.

Of course, many parents turn to fast food because they don't even have time for a quick meal at home. That's when you need a quick and healthy meal that can be eaten on the go. Meals that can be cooked and assembled the night before are the perfect choice for such an occasion.

Fruit and Honey Chicken Wraps:

  • 1 pound of chicken tenders
  • Olive oil
  • Salt, to taste, Pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup honey, Whole wheat tortillas
  • 4 slices of honeydew
  • 1/2 pound of sliced strawberries

Sauté the seasoned chicken tenders in the olive oil until cooked through.

  1. Drizzle the honey over the cooked chicken tenders and cook until the honey creates a glaze on the chicken.
  2. Allow the chicken tenders to cool completely. Once the chicken has cooled, place two chicken tenders on a tortilla along with a slice of honeydew and 1/4 of the strawberries.
  3. Tightly roll the tortilla around the chicken and fruit and slice the wrap into two pieces.
  4. Place each wrap in a disposable container and store in the refrigerator.
  5. Serve with grapes and baked potato chips.

Both of these recipes allow you to stop the fast food madness. Best of all, these recipes are just a starting point. There are thousands of slow cooker recipes available online and the type of wraps you prepare is only limited to your level of creativity.

If you have any recipes ideas, improvements, suggestions, please
comment below and let us know! Let us in on some of your secret recipes!

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