Potato Chowder

-3 large Baking Potatoes
-1 box fat free Cream Cheese
-3 1/2 cups skim milk
-shredded 2% milk Sharp Cheddar Cheese

I use my Pampered chef deep covered baker (bold)... I am going to put the instructions for if you have one and if you don't (italics) :)

-Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and place then in your deep covered baker pouring 1/2 cup of the skim milk over them then microwaving for 11 minutes (while the potatoes are cooking.. mix your cream cheese and milk by whisking together to make it as creamy as possible... i have to melt my cream cheese sometimes)


-dice potatoes and place is pot to boil.. get to a rolling boil then cover.. boil until tender (NOT MUSH like mashed potatoes just tender) (while the potatoes are cooking.. mix your cream cheese and milk by whisking together to make it as creamy as possible... i have to melt my cream cheese sometimes

-Remove from microwave and move potatoes around.. Place back in microwave for 7 minutes

-boil until tender

-mush potatoes somewhat and top with the cream cheese and milk mixture.. return to microwave for 8 minutes

- drain.. then mush potatoes add cream cheese mixture cheese to taste..(My husband loves this with Bacon and chives added) ENJOY :)

-remove from microwave, contiune to mush potatoes as you add cheese to your liking.(My husband loves this with Bacon and chives added) and ENJOY

Turkey Gyros

Gyros:
1/2 small onion
2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley
2 garlic cloves; pressed
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper (grinders taste better)
2 tsp Olive oil
4 flat pita bread rounds (I use fresh Naan)

Toppings:
Sliced Cucumbers and tomatoes
Mozzarella cheese

Cucumber Sauce:
1/2 cup Plain non fat yogurt
2 garlic cloves pressed
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 fresh cucumbers finely chopped

Preheat oven to 500. Mix onion, parsley,garlic cloves, turkey, thyme, salt
and pepper separate into 4 rectangle small loaves.In a skillet warm the olive oil and brown each side of each loaf. place in a shallow casserole dish and bake at 500* until the center is brown.. (About 20 minutes or so)

While these are cooking make the cucumber sauce by combining all the ingredients place in the refrigerator

Microwave the naan (25 seconds).. thinly slice the turkey loaves placing the slices on each naan. Top with mozzarella cheese cucumber sauce tomato and cucumbers.. ENJOY

(Each Gyro is about 400 calories :)

Peach Tarts

Tart:

3 cups Flour (I use whole wheat)
2 Eggs (I use egg substitute)
1 dash salt
1 1/2 sticks melted butter (I use smart balance)

Filling
1 can Peaches
3 Tbsp Sugar (i use truvia)

OPTIONAL TOPPING: Nuts, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Honey

Preheat Oven to 400 mix ingredients for tart.. until soft dough forms (I like to use my hands) roll small balls and place in mini muffin pan tin. Using a tart shaper push down center and bake for 12 minutes.

Mix Peaches and sugar place mixture on each cooked tart then bake for an additional 5 minutes remove from muffin pan and let cool.ENJOY

Yummy Italian mini meatloaves

Before I start... I STOLE THIS FROM A FRIEND Love you Jess.. Then tweeked it a bit :)

What you need:
1 lb Turkey
Italian Bread Crumbs 2 cups
Egg Substitute (for 2 eggs) (1/2 a container of egg beaters)
5 skim mozzarella string cheese
1/2 an onion diced
1/2 bell pepper diced
Spaghetti sauce (your choice) section into thirds


Directions:

Preheat oven to 350... Mix Turkey bread crumbs egg substitute onion bell pepper and 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce in a bowl once all mixed section into 5's. Take each section and wrap it around each of the string cheese.. kind of like the cheese is a hot dog and the meat is the bun. Make sure it covers it completely no edges sticking out. Pour another third of the spaghetti sauce on top of each loaf once its positioned on the baking sheet. Put in the oven on 350 for about 30 minutes. Keep an eye on them.. once they brown they are ready... remove and serve with the remaining spaghetti sauce on the side. add 1 red potato and 2 cups of green beans and your meal is about 320 calories :P