Crunchy Cold Gazpacho

Okay, this recipe is actually from Aunt Shirlene, that I got a few years ago (way back when Kollin was still a first degree black belt *wink*). I keep meaning to make it and I haven't yet but I remember that it tasted so good. So, I thought I'd pass it on to you who might make it and enjoy it sooner than I have, ha. Just make it up in the morning when you're making your green smoothies, and let it chill in the fridge until dinner time. Easy 'nuf. Its a great dinner idea for a hot day!

Crunchy Cold Gazpacho

*2 large cloves of garlic, peeled
*1 bell pepper, chopped
*1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
*1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
*2 carrots, chopped
*1&1/2 teaspoon salt
*6 drops (or more) Tabasco Sauce
*1 large can tomato juice
*2 large tomatoes, chopped
*1 zucchini, chopped
*2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
*2 tablespoons or more red wine vinegar
*A few grains of pepper

Directions:
Impale garlic cloves on a wooden toothpick. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl or large jar. Taste, add more vinegar, salt or Tabasco if desired. Add garlic. Cover and chill for several hours. Stir soup before serving, and discard garlic. Serve!

"green" pina colada

So let me preface, I almost never follow a recipe to the T, but don't even try to measure with smoothies. But here's what we've really enjoyed this summer...

Bananas
Strawberries
Spinach
Extra virgin coconut oil
Chia seed

Add each to taste in your blender/VitaMix and puree to desired consistency.

My family LOVES 'em! :)

Creamy Italian Chicken

This has become one of my favorite recipes. It's easy (works great in the crock pot) and freezes well. When I was pregnant with Megs I made a big batch of this and frozea bunch of it - then on those days, after she was born, when I didn't want to make dinner I'd warm some of this up, boil some noodles and shebang! one delicous meal! Enjoy :)



1/2 cup Butter

1 can Cream of Chicken Soup

1 envelope Italian Salad Dressing Mix

8 oz. Cream Cheese

6 boneless/skinless chicken breasts



Mix all together in crock pot and cook on high for 4-5 hours.

OR

Bake in 350 degree oven for 45-50 minutes.

Serve with rice or pasta.