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Chicken Tortilla Crockpot Soup
Ingredients:
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 15.5 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 15.25 oz can corn, drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups mexican blend cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup heavy creamtortilla chipscilantro for garnish
Instructions:
  • Place chicken breast in bottom of a slow cooker and top with taco seasoning.
  • Spread green chiles, drained black beans, tomatoes with juice, and corn over chicken.
  • Carefully add chicken broth to slow cooker.
  • Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove chicken breast and shred, then return to slow cooker.
  • Add cheese and cream to the slow cooker, stirring occasionally, and cooking an additional 30-60 minutes.
  • Serve soup, stirring in tortilla chips, and top with cilantro.
Chia Jam
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen fruit (berries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, or plums)
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 Tbsp honey
Instructions:
  • Place fruit in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir occasionally until fruit begins to soften and boil.
  • With a fork or a potato masher, crush the fruit to your desired consistency.
  • Stir in the chia seeds and honey until well combined.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.*Store in a tightly sealed container, refrigerated, for up to one week.*If you prefer a smoother jam, blend before storing.
Caramelized Bananas
Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 bananas, peeled and split in half lengthwise
Instructions:
  • Melt the butter in a nonstick or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sugar and let it melt into the butter for about 2 minutes.
  • Stir once to create a smooth mixture.
  • Place the bananas flat-side down in the butter-sugar mixture, then cook until they become brown and sticky, about 2 minutes.
  • Carefully flip them over and do the same on the other side.
  • Serve them as is or cut them into quarters.
  • Drizzle any caramel left in the pan over the bananas.
  • Enjoy with Greek yogurt.
  • Source: Good and Cheap by Leanne Brown
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Canned Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients:
  • 5 oz canned chicken, drained
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes
Instructions:
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine canned chicken, egg, flour, cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Scoop out a small portion and shape into nuggets.
  • Dip each nugget into crushed corn flakes, coating all sides.
  • Place the nuggets onto a baking sheet lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway though.
Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a great source of: Vitamins A & C - help our bodies heal and stay healthy. Fiber - helps with healthy digestion and keeps us feeling full.  Eating enough fiber has been shown to keep our hearts healthy too. Potassium - a type of electrolyte, helps build muscle and keeps your heart healthy.  Lycopene - gives tomatoes their red color. It keeps our eyes healthy and protects our cells from damage caused by normal body functions and environmental factors.

Instructions:
  • Choose tomatoes with bright red color and smooth skin.
  • Store in a cool, dark place, stem-side down.
  • Storing tomatoes in the refrigerator will change the flavor and texture.
  • Best left on counter.
  • When ripe, will keep for several days.
  • Rinse well in clean water before eating or cooking.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut; remove the core and stem.
  • Eat raw, baked, broiled, grilled, or sauteed; microwave covered for 3-4 minutes.
Summer Squash

Summer Squash is a great source of: B Vitamins help our cells grow and stay healthy - Vitamin C keeps our immune system strong and helps our bodies heal quickly - Riboflavin is a B vitamin that helps our body change carbohydrates into energy and is important for body growth and eye health.

Instructions:
  • Choose squash small to medium in size with shiny, tight skin.
  • Comes in many varieties and can be substituted for each other in cooking.
  • Unlike winter squash, you can eat the skin and seeds in summer squash.
  • Store at room temperature on the counter, rather than in the refrigerator.
  • Will stay good for 1-4 days.
  • Wash and trim ends when ready to eat.
  • Squash can be eaten raw, grilled, boiled, steamed, sautéd, or roasted.
  • Just toss lightly in canola or olive oil, salt, pepper & enjoy!
Stone Fruit

Stone fruits are great sources of: Vitamin A keeps our eyes working, our immune system strong, and our cells growing - Vitamin C keeps our immune system strong and helps our bodies heal quickly. - Fiber helps with healthy digestion and keeps us feeling full. Eating enough fiber has been shown to keep our hearts healthy too. - Potassium, a type of electrolyte, helps build muscle and keeps your heart healthy.

Instructions:
  • What are Stone Fruits? How to StoreLet firm fruit ripen on the counter.
  • Once fruit is ripe, store in refrigerator for 1 week.
  • Wash before eating.
  • Can be eaten raw.
  • Remove or avoid pit.
  • Roast in oven at 350˚ for 15-20 minutes and top with cinnamon and vanilla yogurt for a delicious dessert.
  • How to Eat
Spaghetti Squash
Instructions:
  • How to Cook (Oven):
    • Prep it: Wash squash, cut it in half longways, and scoop out seeds with a spoon.
    • Season: Drizzle inside with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    • Bake: Place halves cut-side down on a baking sheet.
    • Roast in a 400°F oven for about 30-45 minutes until tender.
    • Check: A fork should slide in easily-but don't overcook or it gets soggy.
    • Shred: Once it cools a bit, use a fork to gently pull out the spaghetti-like strands.
  • A winter squash with flesh turns into long, noodle-like strands when cooked -like spaghetti!
  • How to Cook (Microwave):Cut in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds.
  • Place cut side down in microwave safe dish with 1/2 cup water.
  • Microwave for 15 minutes or until flesh is tender.
  • Use fork to shred into strands.
  • High in Fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins, beta-carotene, potassium, and manganese.
  • Use it in place of pasta: serve with tomato sauce, pesto, cheese, or meatballs.
  • Stuff the squash shell with cheese, veggies, or chicken and bake again.