Tortellini w/ Alfredo & Peas

This is a great meal when you need to put something together last minute!  It is really yummy and great for kids too :)

1. Prepare tortellini according to the package instructions
2. Prepare Wildtree's Alfredo sauce according to instructions in separate saucepan (Just need butter, milk, and Alfredo powder mix).
3.  I steam peas in the microwave
4.  Add all three together and enjoy!!!

Shrimp Scampi

This meal is so yummy, and so easy to make! It serves 4, so my husband and I have leftovers for lunch the next day (as long as we don't destroy the other 2 portions :).

Shrimp Scampi:

~1 lb. shrimp, uncooked, peeled and de-veined (I used a frozen package of shrimp and thawed it in water)
~5 T Natural Grapeseed Oil (or Garlic GSO)
~4 t Wildtree Scampi Blend
~1/2 lb. linguine or other type pasta, cooked according to package directions and reserve 1/2 c pasta water

Place shrimp, 1 1/2 t Scampi Blend and 3 T Natural Grapeseed Oil in a cold skillet. Toss and bring to a low heat cooking until shrimp are pink, turning often.  Remove shrimp from pan leaving cooking juices behind.  Add the remaining oil, 1/4 c pasta water, and 2 1/2 t Scampi Blend to the skillet.  Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss until the juices are absorbed.  Add shrimp and serve.

I have also made Shrimp Scampi with a TWIST! See below...

This time I added red pepper, garlic, onion, grape tomatoes, and mushrooms with the shrimp and sauteed them together.  We loved it!!!!  Enjoying the leftovers as I type this :)

My Adventures in Meal Planning

Alright.  I sat down and planned meals (for days we are actually home) for the next two weeks.

Here it is ladies and gentlemen!!!

Tonight: Shrimp Scampi
Wednesday: Cheesy Garlic & Herby Stuffed Chicken
Thursday: Ranch Chicken Wings w/Seasoned Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Saturday: Fresh Tomato Pizza
Sunday: Shrimp & Shells
Tuesday: Mustard Crusted Chicken Breasts
Thursday: Crock Pot Beef Roast w/Veggies
Sunday: Crock Pot Chicken Wings

Recipes/Pictures/Opinions to Come!

Steak & Asparagus

This meal was actually a freezer meal!  We bought the meat fresh a few weeks ago, split it up into our family portions, put it in a freezer zip lock bag, added Wildtree's Wicked Good Slow Cooker sauce and froze it!  Yesterday I took it out in the morning and stuck it in the fridge.  By dinner time it was marinated and ready to grill! Yum Yummy!  Asparagus was steamed and I added a little salt and Natural Butter Grapeseed Oil.

SO EASY and SO GOOD! :)

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Soft Tacos w/Homemade Guacamole

These turned out so yummy and very easy to make!! Husband approved :)

Tacos:

~ 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
~ 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes w/chilies
~ 1 1/2 T Wildtree Fajita Seasoning
~ 1 1/2 T Wildtree Taco Seasoning
~ 1 cup fresh salsa of your choice
~ Tortillas (I used corn toritillas)
~ Shredded cheese of choice to top tacos
~ Diced fresh tomatoes and lettuce for toppings

Place chicken in crock pot and sprinkle the fajita and taco seasoning on top.  Pour tomatoes/chilies and salsa on top.  Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.  Shred chicken and stir up mixture.  Serve on tortillas with salsa mixture and preferred toppings.

Guacamole:

~ 2 large avacados
~ Sour Cream (A "dollop" of Daisy! :)
~ Chopped Onion
~ Lime juice
~ Tomatoes
~ Salt/Pepper

Mix ingredients and serve over tacos (and with chips of course)!

Yummy!!

Potato Gnocchi with Wildtree's Alfredo Extraordinaire