Crockpot Cheeseburgers

*These have about 15 minutes of prep and 3-4 hours cooktime in the crockpot, so you will have to cook this on a day off or weekend :)


1 lb ground sirloin
1/2 lb ground chuck
1 medium onion(diced)
3 cloves garlic(minced)
1/2 cup relish
1 tsp montreal steak seasoning
1 tsp seasoned salt
1/8 cup ketchup
1 tsp yellow mustard
5 oz velveeta cheese(cubed)
1/2 cup water

-Season your meat with seasoned salt and cook with your onion and garlic over medium heat on stove until browned.  Drain liquid and pour meat mixture into slow cooker.  Add your condiments and water.  Put on low for 3-4 hours checking occasionally and giving a little stir...Also taste and adjust as you go through.  I added a little xtra condiments.  The last half hour of cooking time put your cubed velveeta on top.  Serve as soon as the cheese is melted.  Serve with some hamburger buns...I also put some sliced tomatoes on mine...Enjoy!

Cream Cheesey Chicken

I started making this recipe off another recipe, but wasn't happy with it so I tweaked a bunch and it turned out delish.

3-4 thawed boneless chicken breasts(larger)
1 can cream of chicken soup
4-5 cloves of garlic
      -I buy the pre-minced larger jar, about a spoonful or more depending on how much garlic flavor you like)
1/2 cup dry white wine(I used cheap unoaked chardonnay)
    -Using white wine in white creamy sauces and red wine in marinara sauces bring out so many flavors you should try it!
2 packages italian seasoning packets
     -If you don't want to use the pre packaged seasoning you can make a blend of garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt and pepper
S&P to taste
1 cup fresh spinach chopped(optional)
1 small container mushrooms, diced(optional)
2 drizzles of olive oil
2 packages reduced fat cream cheese




This recipe is so easy...Just spray your slow cooker with non stick spray and put your chicken breasts in...Sprinkle the italian seasoning on top and the rest of your ingredients.  Mix a little....Low for 8 hours or high for 4-6...Taste and tweak some seasonings if you would like throughout the day or right before you serve when your rice is cooking.  Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to let cream cheese sauce thicken....Serve over white rice...I also made a small side salad to go with it as well...Enjoy!

ABC's! Yay!!

Joseph knew the ABC's right when he was 2 because he was around so many daycare kids...I was starting to worry about Dominick, but he just said it perfectly...Hurray for a milestone!!

Panko Parmesan Fish Nuggets

* I am absolutely awful with measuring ingredients while I'm cooking so please bear with me until I start tweaking my recipes more...:)

1.5 lbs of your choice of fish( I would recommend cod or another whitefish)
    *This amount of fish fed four adults, so you can change the amount to feed your size family :)
Panko bread crumbs
2-3 eggs
1 TBSP of milk
Flour
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Parsley & Garlic Powder


Preheat oven to 375.  Cut your fish fillets into sticks, about 2-3 inches long. Season with salt and pepper. 
Set up your breading station.  You will need three different plates.  1st is flour, 2nd will be your eggs and milk mixed together, 3rd will be your Panko(I didn't measure it, but make sure you cover the entire plate)...Mix the Panko with your parmesan cheese and season with parsley, garlic powder and s&P....

Coat each stick with flour first, egg mixture, then Panko and place them on a greased sheet.  Cook for about 15-20, flipping them over half way to brown both sides :)


This recipe will be updated next time I make it with pictures and more measurements :)

Healthy mama

In April of this year I was in the best shape of my life....I wasn't self conscious when i was wearing clothes because I knew they fit well....I got a foot injury in August and am still recovering. I used that as an excuse because I was in so much pain and I couldn't run and do heavy cardio on my feet.  I should have never given up..I completely lost all my muscle mass.  I refuse to make any excuses..  Today is a brand new day and I'm going back to my healthy lifestyle.  I want to make a good example for my children and be proud of myself

Happy Holidays from the Stallones!

        My beautiful boys and I would love to wish everyone a very merry Christmas..Have a wonderful happy holiday with your families.  I cannot wait to see my boys Christmas morning.  Its the most fullfilling feeling seeing their faces when they first wake up.  Enjoy every moment you can with them...Love you all!

Jalapeno Popper Dip

2 packages reduced fat cream cheese(softened)
1 cup light mayo
1 can chopped green chilies
2 ounces canned jalapeno peppers(If you prefer more spicier, use 4 oz)
1 cup parmesan cheese


Stir first two ingredients together.  When fully mixed, add chilies and jalapenos.  Pour mixture into a microwaveable dish and top with parmesan cheese.  Cook in microwave for 3-4 minutes.  Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, etc..:)