Snacks to get you through the hunger phase

I love popcorn. I don't think I know anyone that doesn't. Many people don't know that popcorn can actually help you when you want to cut back. Here are 2 hunger satisfying popcorn recipes.

 

 

What you will need:

 

100 calorie bag of popcorn

1 tablespoon honey

dash of cinnamon

pop your popcorn

 

Mix honey and Cinnamon

Microwave for 10-15 seconds

 

pour over popcorn & enjoy a sweet treat!

(MY FAVORITE)

 

160 Calories total

 

This next recipe is the savory

 

 

What you will Need:

 100 calorie bag of popcorn

1/2 Tablespoon Cajun Seasonings

1 Tablespoon Italian Seasonings

Dash of Pepper

Dash of Turmeric

Dash of dried ginger

 

 

 

Stir to combine & use a SMALL amount on your popcorn.

1/8 teaspoon per bag of popcorn
100 calories total

 



Fruit & Honey Compote

I've been trying to lose weight, cut back and stop baking. (Its harder than it sounds) I'm about to let you guys into a big secret... JUST BECAUSE IT'S GOOD FOR YOU, DOESN'T MEAN IT HAS TO TASTE BAD!! I prefer to eat this warm before the honey gets sticky. This is a super easy, quick recipe for when a craving hits and you want to jump the dieting bandwagon.

 

What you Will Need:

 

16 oz bag of all natural, no sugar added frozen fruit

1/2 cup Pure Raw Honey

1 Tsp Fresh lemon Juice

 

 

Start by adding the lemon juice to the fruit

 

 

 

Heat Honey until boiling

 

 

Add Bag of Frozen Fruit

 

 

 Cook for 2 minutes

Pour in a glass dish

 

 

 

I use this as a base for any dessert when trying to cut back on fat and calories.

This is 130 Calories per serving. Makes 4 servings

 

 

 

SO MANY OPTIONS!!

 

Cool fruit,Add yogurt and make a smoothie

OR

 Top with a crumble and bake for lowfat dessert option

OR

Eat over fat free icecream as a sweet topping

OR

Cool Fruit, Layer with granola  and yogurt

OR

Mix with Hot oatmeal for a special breakfast

OR

Top Pancakes

OR

enjoy alone when a sweet craving hits

Greek Couscous

 

I'm all about side dishes, This particular one is a favorite of mine. This is also great for summer time!

 

 

So before I go into this recipe, I'm sure some of you are asking "What is Couscous?"

Couscous is PASTA!  It is made with Semolina Flour just like Spaghetti or Macaroni. Since it is so tiny it literally cooks in minutes which is why I like it so much. I can make this meal in 10 minutes

 

 

What you will need

1 Cup Couscous

pepperoncinis

kalamata olives

Garlic

Frozen Corn

Feta Cheese

Greek Seasonings (I used dried garlic basil)

1 Cup Water

 

 

This is a TO TASTE recipe. Don't like olives? Dont add them! =)

 This is also great with fresh Tomatos! I just didn't have any on hand

 

I also season with salt, pepper, cajun seasonings and butter

but again, everyone has different tastes.

 

 

 

 

This goes by Quickly.

 Boil Water

Make sure to add a little salt

Add Couscous

Cut off the heat, Cover for 5 minutes

 

 

Slice kalamata olives

Slice pepperoncinis

Saute with Corn and Seasonings

 

by this time your couscous should be ready

Fluff with a fork like you would rice

Add Sauted Veggies

Season to taste

Add feta

(I also added parsley for freshness)

Enjoy!



Delectable Pasta Salad

Everyone has their favorite summertime sidedish. This one is mine! Super Simple, easy to eat and easy on the pockets! I can't tell you how many people i've given this recipe to.

What you will Need

 

2 bags Spiral Veggie Noodles

2 Cucumbers

2 Bottles Red Wine vinaigrette (I use the Wishbone Brand)

1 container Cherry or Grape Tomatoes

Shredded Parmesan or Mozzarella (to taste)

 

This is a boil,slice,dump recipe.

 

Boil your noodles in Salted Water until they are just slightly cooked

Slice Cucumbers

Dump tomatoes

Dump Red Wine Vinaigrette

(DO NOT USE THE ENTIRE 2 BOTTLES!!!)

Be Your Own Chef and add enough for your taste,

it can get strong and overwelming if overdressed

Let sit for an hour

Add Cheese on top

 

 

Taste before Serving to see if it needs more dressing

I usually make this the day before.

Taste so much better on the second day

 

ENJOY!

Erin's Famous Dry Rub

It's that time of the year! Grills all around the country will be firing up soon! Here is my absolute FAVORITE dry rub! I've already used it multiple times this year! I use it on pretty much anything and everything when my hubbs gets in the mood for a little smoke action! If you have any left, pour into a sealed container for up to 6 months!!

 

       Erin's Famous Dry Rub

 

2 Tablespoons cajun seasoning

1 Teaspoons salt

1 Tablespoon dried parsley

1/4 Teaspoon pepper

1/4 Teaspoon Granulated onion

1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

1 Teaspoon Paprika

1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar



Great on Chicken,Steaks,Ribs,Burgers and MORE!