PEANUT BUTTER SPICE PIE

Peanut Butter Spice Pie!!
I did 12 servings and PP value depends on the ingredients you use.

• 2/3 C. Peanut Butter (smooth or chunky)
• 1/2 C. Cream Cheese
• 1 pkg. Instant Pumpkin Spice Pudding Mix (you can also just use Vanilla or Cheescake pudding if you just want a good Peanut Butter Pie)
• 1 C. Fat Free Milk
• 1/3 C. Brown Sugar
• 6 sheets (24 crackers) Graham Crackers
• 2 T. Light Butter
• 2 1/4 Servings (36 chips) Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Bittersweet Chips (bigger than normal chips) 

A take on a yummy Amish country treat!

Blend peanut butter and cream cheese in a large bowl.  Beat pudding mix into peanut butter mixture with an electric mixer on low speed, gradually adding milk.  Add brown sugar and mix well.

Take 6 sheets of graham crackers (24 crackers) and crumble and mash them up.  Then add 2 T. of light butter and mix together until you get a crumble texture.

Then spread into pie pan and pour peanut butter mixture over the top. 

Freeze until firm.  Then put the chocolate chips on top.  (I put them down the middle of each peace so I could see where to cut and make sure to have even slices.)

If pie has been frozen for more than 2 hours, thaw for 30 to 45 minutes before serving or if you like it really cold you can just eat.

TILAPIA & VEGGIES

This was a last minute.....throw it together quick, dinner and we really enjoyed it!

Tilapia & Veggies:

2 Servings at 4 PP each

• 6 oz. Tilapia
• 1/2 C. Sugar Snap Peas, cut
• 1 Large Mushroom, sliced
• 1 C. Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 C. Sweet Red Pepper, chopped
• about 10 Baby Carrots
• 1 Onion, diced
• 2 t. Garlic Salt
• 2 t. Fresh Thyme, chopped
• 2 t. Fresh Basil, chopped
• 2 t. Fresh Rosemary, chopped
• Tomatoes
• Parsley and Cilantro, chopped

In a skillet, start steaming your tilapia with the garlic salt.  In another skillet put all your veggies in to cook them, but don't cook until mushy, just soft.  Add the thyme, basil, and rosemary into the veggies while cooking.  When finished, put the veggies on the plate with the fish on top.  Top with fresh tomatoes, parsley and cilantro.

TURKEY TACO'S

These were so yummy to our family.....my kiddos had seconds!

 Turkey Taco Filling
1/3 C. Serving Size at 3 PP each 

• 25 oz. Canned Turkey
• Onion, chopped
• 7 oz. Canned Green Chilies
• 2 t. Cumin
• 2 t. Garlic Salt
• 4 Wedges - Laughing Cow - Queso, Fresco, and Chipotle

Saute the Onions and Green Chilies with the Seasonings.  Then add the Turkey and the LC wedges.


Then fill your favorite Tortilla Shell.  We added cheese on ours along with homemade Pico de Gallo.  Made for a yummy dinner!

 

T.S. CUPCAKES

What does the T.S. stand for...........Tomato Soup.  I know....it sounds weird, but it tastes good!!

T.S. Cupcakes

• 1 pgk. of Carrot Cake or Spice Cake
• 1 10 3/4 oz can of Tomato Soup
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2 C. Water 

Mix all ingredients together and then bake according to the package.  Makes 24 cupcakes if you use an ice-cream scoop.



Cream Cheese Icing

• 3-6 oz Cream Cheese (depends on how runny you want it)
• 1/2 t. Vanilla
• 2 C. Powdered Sugar

Mix all ingredients together until well blended and then frost cupcakes when cool.

CHIPS & BEAN DIP

I made homemade Chips and Bean Dip that we thought was really yummy!

Bean Dip: 

1/3 C. Serving Size at 3 PP each.

• 1 Small Onion
• 7 oz. Canned Green Chilies
•  32 oz. Refried Beans
• 2 Wedges - Laughing Cow - Queso, Fresco, & Chipotle
• 1 C. Frozen Corn
• 1 1/2 C. Salsa
• 1 T. Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Seasoning
• 1 T. Fresh Cilantro, cut
• 1 T. Fresh Parsley, cut
• 2 t. Garlic Salt

Just combine all ingredients except for the corn and heat through.  Add corn towards the end.  Also, save some cilantro and parsley for the top.  


Homemade Chips:


Points depend on what ingredients you use.

• 2 Corn Tortilla's
• 1-2 t. Olive Oil
• Sea Salt

Cut your tortilla's into 8 pieces each and cook in olive oil in pan until done.  Then put sea salt on before serving.

Mexican Seasoning

I like to make burritos, tacos, and fajitas and I've always just bought the little seasoning packets at the store each time I needed one but last time I bought one I couldn't believe how expensive they've gotten! I just can't handle the idea of paying so much for something I could do for probably much cheaper myself.

I found this recipe which works for burritos, tacos, or fajitas and tried it today and it was good. Thought I'd share in case anyone else wants to make their own and doesn't already have a recipe!

Mexican Seasoning

Recipe for single batch (good for 1- 1 1/2 lbs. of meat or vegetables):

1 T Chili powder
1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
1/4 tsp. Onion powder
1/4 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. Oregano flakes
1/2 tsp. Paprika
1 1/2 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Black pepper

Mix with 3/4 cup water for 1- 1 1/2 lb. of meat or vegetables.

Recipe for large batch (to keep some ready for next time):

1/2 C Chili powder
2 tsp. Garlic powder
2 tsp. Onion powder
2 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
2 tsp. Oregano flakes
4 tsp. Paprika
1/4 C Cumin
8 tsp. Salt
4 tsp. Black Pepper

Use 3 T of mix with 3/4 C water for 1- 1 1/2 lb. of meat or vegetables. Store in an airtight container.

Tip: When I have used the store-bought seasoning packets they have dissolved very easily and quickly in the water with the meat. This mix didn't dissolve as well so I think it might work better to take the meat out, add the water and seasoning and let them heat up and combine well, and then put the meat back in and keep cooking to desired thickness.