MY HEALTHY TURKEY TACO SALAD


ONE LARGE HEAD LETTUCE CHOPPED
1 LB GR. LEAN TURKEY COOKED AND CRUMBLED OR GR. SIRLOIN COOKED, CRUMBLED
1 PKG TACO SEASONING MIX
1 PKG OF SHREDDED LOW FAT SHARP CHEDDAR OR MONTERREY JACK CHEESE
2 CHOPPED FRESH TOMATOES
1 CAN PINTO BEANS DRAINED
1 CAN KERNEL CORN DRAINED
1 SMALL CAN SLICES DRAINED BLACK OLIVES
1 MED SIZED BAG OF BAKED DORITOS NACHO CHIPS


MIX TACO SEASONING MIX WITH COOKED GROUND TURKEY OR GR. SIRLOIN ADDING 1/2 CUP WATER SIMMER 10 MINUTES AND COOL.


IN GLASS BOWL LAYER THE FOLLOWING:

ONE LG CHOPPED HEAD LETTUCE
LAYER OF CORN
LAYER OF PINTO BEANS
LAYER OF COOLED GR. TURKEY/SIRLOIN W/TACO MIX COOLED
LAYER OF CHEESE
LAYER OF TOMATOES
LAYER OF OLIVES IN CENTER

POUR CUP OF LITE WESTERN DRESSING OR CATALINA DRESSING OVER SALAD AND MIX. SERVE ON PLATES OR IN BOWLS ADDING
CRUSHED BACKED DORITOS NACHO CHIPS. CAN ADD CRUSHED CHIPS TO SALAD AFTER MIXING AND SLIGHTLY MIX AGAIN OR
SPRINKLE HANDFUL OF CHIPS OVER SERVING BOWL/PLATES AND LET GUESTS MIX INTO SALAD. SERVE EXTRA DRESSING ON
THE SIDE IF NEEDED.

THIS ALSO TASTES GREAT USING SLICED CHICKEN BREAST PIECES GRILLED OR COOKED/SLICED CHUNKS AND LIGHTHOUSE BRAND
SOUTHWEST DRESSING. BE IMAGINATIVE AND SUBSTITUTE OR ADD AVACADO, GREEN CHILIS, BLACK BEANS

Broccoli Spinach Casserole

1 lg. 16 oz. broccoli frozen chopped
8 oz spinach frozen chopped
2 cans cream chicken or mushroom soup (healthy option)
1 sm. onion chopped saute in 1 Tab. lite butter
1 cup cooked brown rice
16 oz light cheeze whiz type cheese or 16 oz. light cheddar cheese
1 large package of sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
sprinkle of crushed red pepper
grated fresh nutmeg to taste

Thaw broccoli and spinach, drain well and squeeze dry spinach. In lg. bowel mix together
spinach, broccoli, soups, onion, brown rice. Add cheese.
Pour in large crock pot.
Add a very light dash of cayenne red pepper (very hot, careful)
sprinkle fresh grated nutmeg. Stir in these seasonings. Heat on high
in crock for 2 hours, check frequently, stir slightly, till heated thru and cheese
is melted.

My sister-in-law Deb created this recipe one day--had run out of broccoli and added the
spinach to substitute when to our surprise it was so delicious and unique. I've added the
spices. This dish is great to bring as a side dish to a party---I am always asked to bring it...
best of all kids love it and adults can't seem to get enough....also freezes well.

7 Layer Salad

In crystal bowl add:

3/4 of head of chopped iceberg lettuce
2 stalks sliced celery
8 thin carrots sliced very thinly (I use processor)
1 can drained sliced water chestnuts (line bowl for appearance along sides)
can add another layer of veggies or hard-boiled sliced eggs, chopped cooked chicken, etc..
1 layer of 16 oz bag thawed frozen peas
2 cups low fat mayo mixed with lite 1 cup light sour cream or fat free greek yogurt
sprinkle with couple of Tablespoons of sugar or sugar sub like Nevelle
1 16 oz pkg of fat free shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb lower salt bacon cooked and crumbled

Cover and chill till serving.

Spiced Peach Rum Glazed Ham

1 spiral sliced ham

2 cups spiced rum
1 jar of peach or apricot preserves
(I used low sugar)
1/2 lb brown sugar
spiced packed from ham

Combine sauce ingredients, simmer and pour over ham placed in crockpot on low.
Heat on low few hours and turn to warm till serving.