Tortilla Soup

Since I came upon this recipe at AllRecipes a couple of months ago, I've made it probably a half dozen times. All of the ingredients are found in my food storage, and it comes together in about 5 minutes. Plus, it tastes pretty darn good. So, when it's dinnertime and I haven't planned anything (ya, like that ever happens!), this is my 'go to' meal. Besides that, without the chips and cheese, it is quite healthy!

Tortilla Soup

1 15 oz. can whole kernel corn, drained

2 14 oz. cans chicken broth (or 28 oz. water and 5 chicken bouillon cubes)

1 10 oz. can chunk chicken, drained

1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained

Chili Powder according to your own taste - I use about 1/8 tsp. (because we're weak!)

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 Tbs. minced onion

Tortilla Chips

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Pour all the ingredients into a large pot. Simmer until chicken is heated through. Serve with tortilla chips and cheese.

Green Bean Cassarole

I took a lot of different recipes and made my own version and we all LOVED it! Of course, bacon makes everything yummy!

Green Bean Casserole

4 can green beans, drained (about 60oz.)

10.75oz. can cream of mushroom soup

3/4 cup sour cream

3/4 cup bacon bits, plus 1/4 cup for topping

6 oz. fried onions

1 cup cheese shredded

Combine soup, sour cream and bacon bits.

Add green beans and stir carefully.

Place into a greased casserole dish and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

Top with onions, cheese and bacon bits and bake 10 minutes more.

(In the picture above, I didn't add the toppings and it was still delicious.)

Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce

OK, so the butter in this makes it not quite "healthy", but it is so very yummy, and so very easy, that I say I'm allowed to eat it! It is asparagus, after all! Try it, you won't be disappointed. The Balsamic vinegar isn't overpowering - I thought it might be!

Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce

1 bunch fresh asparagus

2 Tbs butter

1 Tbs soy sauce

1 tsp. balsamic vinegar

Preheat oven to 400.

Snap ends off asparagus and place on a cookie sheet. Spray asparagus with cooking spray and season with a little salt and pepper.

Bake for 12 minutes or until tender.

Melt butter in the microwave. Stir in soy sauce and vinegar. Pour over baked asparagus and serve.