Breakfast Taco

6 corn tortillas
5 eggs
red pepper (sliced)
1/2 avocado (sliced)
salsa
3 Tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tablespoons milk (I use almond)
salt and pepper to taste

In a medium sized bowl whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Scramble eggs in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Place two corn tortillas together and then layer egg, avocado, sliced red pepper, cheese and salsa. Place in oven at 350 degrees until cheese is melted, approx 5 minutes. Makes 3 tacos.

Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Grilled Zucchini

This dish is so simple to make and sooo low in calories! Ideal for your last meal of the day including lean protein and veggies.

1/2 lb. shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 handful of cilantro
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 lime
1 zucchini (sliced or spiraled)
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Slice zucchini and grill with one teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. I used the tool that spirals veggies but any shape is perfect! Add salt and pepper to taste. Once tender remove from pan and set aside. Then add shrimp and garlic to pan and cook over medium heat until pink. Then add chopped cilantro and squeeze fresh lime over. Serve with the grilled zucchini.

Marinated Top Sirloin

This is one of the most flavorful marinades I've ever found. I got it from my sister Kathy who is one of the very best cooks I know!

1/4 cup soy sauce (I like the low sodium)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon and pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic powder
1 pound lean steak (any kind)

Marinate for 2 to 3 hours turning occasionally. Grill for about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn every five minutes until desired doneness.

Barbecue Chicken Salad

I love making this huge salad. It's such an easy meal to feed a big family!

1 lb. grilled chicken breast
6 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cucumber (sliced)
1 cup red kidney beans
1 cup canned corn
1 cup shredded carrots
3 roma tomatoes (sliced)
1/2 avocado (sliced)
1/4 cup bbq sauce
1 bunch of cilantro (chopped)
1 lime (juiced)
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Grill 1 lb. of chicken with 1/4 cup bbq sauce until cooked thru. Then build your salad with lettuce on bottom. I like to put the veggies in a row to present it. Then when ready to serve just toss it all up! I like to serve bbq chicken with a ranch but I didn't have any on hand so I made a cilantro vinaigrette. Combine olive oil, 1/2 cup cilantro, lime, salt and pepper. Yummy!

Delicious Homemade Salsa

I absolutely love making my own salsa. It's so easy and tastes so fresh! If you have tomatoes and onion you can pretty much make it. I look in my cupboards and just start adding things that I have on hand. These are the ingredients I used for this salsa but you certainly don't have to use all of these…

1 can fire roasted tomatoes
1 can diced green chilies
1/2 cup carrots
1/2 of a white onion
1 Tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 handful of fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 of a lime

Throw all the ingredients except for the lime in a blender. Blend until desired consistency. I like my salsa less chunky so I blend it really fine, but if you like it chunky just pulse quickly until mixed. Pour in a bowl and squeeze fresh lime juice over it.

Salsa is so full of nutrients and so low in calories. I don't even count calories from salsa. Serve with pita chips or tortilla chips. For a serving of chips this snack will be about 130 calories.

P.S. It's also a great way to sneak in healthy food that your picky eaters might not usually eat. I've also made salsa and added a handful of spinach and once blended my kids never even know! (wink, wink:)