Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Veggie

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So a while ago Chad and I went on a health challenge with a bunch of other people.  Chad lost 26 pounds in 8 weeks, I lost 9 pounds in 5 weeks and then got pregnant :)  But we tried a bunch on healthy recipes and so I am going to start posting again on here and I'll start with the healthy stuff we liked. 


Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Veggies




Cook some spaghetti noodles, we used wheat ones.  We really liked the ronzoni ones because they tasted very similar to regular noodles.  My kids couldn't tell the difference.  Set the noodles aside


In a bowl mix this sauce together
1/4 cup soy sauce (we used lite)
2 T sugar
1 T minced garlic
2 T rice vinegar
I T sesame oil
1 t hot chili sauce (use more for Josh)
2 T olive oil


Add what you want, we did chicken, red peppers, mushrooms and broccoli. But you could add anything, it would be good with snap peas or cabbage or what ever... anyhow cook your meat and saute your veggies and then dump the noodles and sauce in a hot skillet and mix, cooking for maybe 3 to 5 minutes until all mixed and warm. Then eat and enjoy!

BBQ Grilled Shrimp Tostadas

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I found these on http://janedeereblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/bbq-grilled-shrimp-tostadas.html

 So incredibly yummy!  As mentioned before I do not eat seafood, but lately I am liking shrimp.  I loved these.  But if you hate seafood I really think the seasoning would be great on chicken and then substituting the shrimp for chicken on the tostada's would be so yummy!

BBQ Grilled Shrimp Tostadas

3 cups shredded cole slaw

1 lime

2 T fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & diced

½ cup mayonnaise

1 clove garlic, minced & mashed

12 tostada shells

1 cup crumbled Queso Fresco

3 tomatoes

4 avocados

3 limes, cut into wedges

Prepare shrimp and grill according to recipe (see below).  Toast tostada shells in oven according to package directions. 

Cut avocados in half, remove seeds and scoop out pulp.  In a small bowl, coarsely mash avocados and season with salt and pepper to taste.

In another medium bowl, combine slaw, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, mayonnaise, garlic and juice of 1 lime.  Set aside.

Chop tomato and set aside.

When ready to serve, each person can build their tostada as they wish.  Serve with lime wedges.    Calories:  445 ▪ Fat: 23g ▪  Carbs: 30g ▪ Dietary Fiber: 6g ▪ Protein: 30g

Bbque Shrimp

3 pounds (21 to 24 count) large shrimp, peeled & deveined, tail on

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons Lawry’s Season Salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 cloves coarsely chopped fresh garlic

Whisk together the chipotle chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, season salt and pepper in a small bowl. 

Place the shrimp in a large bowl, toss with olive oil and garlic.  Add the spice rub and stir well to coat; set aside.

Heat grill to high. 

Skewer shrimp with 2 skewers to prevent difficulty in turning shrimp.

Place on a grill to cook until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Spicy Honey Shrimp

So here is the deal, my hubby LOVES shrimp, me not so much.  But I saw a couple recipes out there for grilling shrimp and I thought I'd give it a try.  I combined and changed a few recipes and came up with this.  Now like I said I don't like shrimp, but I like these.  Weird but true.  They have this sweet taste, yet a little kick or spice and they aren't way fishy tasting.  Try them, you won't be disappointed!

Sweet Honey Shrimp

1lb Shrimp (deveined)
1 Tbsp. minced or pressed garlic
3 T ginger (fresh is great but the dried stuff works too)
1/4 c. hot chili garlic paste
1 1/4 c. honey
1/2 c. fresh-squeezed lime juice
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
1 c. canola oil

Mix all ingredients together to make marinade. Marinate the shrimp in marinade for as long as possible.. 24 hours preferably but at least 4 hours.  Put shrimp on Skewers and place on the grill.  Cook about 2-3 minutes on each side.. don't cook them too long.