Honey lime enchiladas

I found this recipe on the Sister's cafe. I like that it comes together quickly and also makes enough to freeze the extra pan. Todd loved this recipe!
1.5 lbs pork or chicken, cooked and shredded
Sauce:
1/3 c honey
1/4 c lime juice
1 Tb chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder

2 (10 oz) cans green enchilada sauce
equal parts mixed together of:
mozzarella cheese, shredded
cheddar cheese, shredded
flour tortillas

Mix together sauce ingredients then add to shredded pork or chicken. Let the sauce soak into the meat for about 30 minutes.

Lightly spray 2 pans with non-stick baking spray. Pour 1 can of green enchilada sauce into each pan to coat the entire bottom. Fill tortillas with shredded meat and desired amount of cheese. Roll and place in dish.

Pour remainder of sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle more cheese on top - don't be stingy! Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Then turn on broiler and place enchiladas nearer the top of oven. Let it broil until cheese is slightly brown and crispy. Top with salsa and sour cream!

Cheeseburger Soup

A co-worker of mine gave this to me a few years ago. It is pure comfort in a bowl!

Ingredients
1/2 lbs ground beef
3/4 cups onion
3/4 cups carrots
3/4 cups celery
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
4 Tbsp butter, divided
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups diced and peeled potatoes
1/4 cup flour
8 oz velvetta cheese
1 1/2 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup sour cream (optional, I think it is fine without it)

Brown beef, drain and set aside. In the same saucepan saute veggies, spices in 1 T butter until veggies are tender(about 10 minutes). Add broth, potatoes, and beef and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile in another smaller skillet melt remaining 3 T butter. Add flour and cook 3-5 minutes until bubbly. Add to soup, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce to low and add cheese, milk, salt/pepper. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Add sour cream right before serving. Makes 8 servings.

Healthy homemade granola bars

I found this recipe here. I have been looking for good breakfast/snack items without added sugar. I used cashews for the nuts and whole flax seed(next time I will try milled). When I rolled them out they only took up about half of my baking dish so next time I think I will double the recipe.

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 c. flax seed, milled
1/4 c. quinoa
3/4 c. shelled sunflower seeds
1 c. chopped nuts (any kind or combination)
1 c. shredded coconut
1/2 to 1 tsp. cinnamon (desired amount)
1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. agave nectar
1/2 c. honey
2 tsp. molasses
4 T. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
4 T. peanut butter
1 c. dried, chopped fruit (optional)

1. Mix first 8 ingredients together and place on a rimmed baking sheet. toast in a 400 degree oven for 12 minutes. Stir and let cool at least 15 minutes.
2. Bring next 4 ingredients to a simmer, stirring continuously. stir in the vanilla and peanut butter and cool for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Put the toasted ingredients and dried fruit in a large bowl and pour the liquid ingredients over it. mix very well.
4. Place parchment or wax paper in the rimmed baking sheet and butter the top side, then place the granola bar mixture in the pan. put another butter sheet of paper, buttered side down, on top of the mixture and press down. roll with a rolling pin to make it very tight, smooth, and even.
5. Let set for 2-3 hours and cut into desired bar size. makes about 20-24 bars. package in snack size bags or an airtight container. if not using within next few days, store in freezer. they keep very well, and thaw quickly. (really yummy frozen, too!)

Italian Spinach Pie

This is easy, quick dinner I found on Kraft a few years ago. It is basically a crust free quiche. You can serve it with another veggie, fruit, bread/toast, salad or alone. You can also have it for breakfast or lunch too.

1 container (12 or 16 oz.) Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup cheddar or mozzarella cheese
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers(optional, but adds a lot of flavor)
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/2-1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mix all ingredients until well blended.

Pour into greased 9-inch pie plate.

Bake 40 min. or until center is set. It doesn't get much easier than this!