Marinated Brussel Sprouts

2 10 oz packages frozen Brussel sprouts (or cook fresh)
1 ½ C sugar
1 C cider vinegar
5 Tbsp horseradish
½ tsp salt
2 Tbsp dry mustard

Cook sprouts until tender, then drain. Heat vinegar, add sugar to dissolve. Add remaining ingredients, and pour over sprouts (sprouts can be cut in half before marinating, if desired). Refrigerate at least 6 hours, or overnight. Drain, and put in bowl, reserving some of the liquid in case any are left over. Enjoy! Diana Miller

Peaches & Cream Refrigerator Oatmeal

Don't let the name fool you!  This breakfast is one of my new favorites, and it's super healthy.

The night before, combine, cover, and refrigerate:
1/2 c. old fashioned (uncooked) oats (not quick cook)
1 TBSP chia seeds
1/2 c. light vanilla soy milk (You may want more in the morning to thin the oatmeal.)
1 small container (5-6 oz.) peach yogurt (If you use Greek yogurt, you may want to add a little more milk.)
1 diced peach (I used canned.)

In the morning, stir and enjoy!  Again, if the oatmeal is too thick for your liking, add in a little more milk.

Spinach Apple Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
• 1 medium apple, chopped
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped Diamond of California® Walnuts

Directions

• In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, apple, onion, blue cheese and walnuts. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings.

(From Taste of Home)

Chicken Taco Chili

8 Servings, about 200 calories each 1 can black beans 1 can kidney beans 1 can corn kernels 1 small can diced tomatoes with green chilies 16 oz tomato sauce 28 oz diced tomatoes packet taco seasoning 1 Tbsp chili powder 3 boneless chicken breasts Cook 6 hours high or 10 hours low in the crock pot. Note: I used mild chilies. Choose your own hotness. A dollop of sour cream on top is quite tasty.

Zucchini Oven Crisps

1/4 c. bread crumbs [Italian Seasoned are delicious!]
1/4 c. grated fresh parmesan
1/4 tsp. salt*
1/4 tsp. garlic powder*
1/8 tsp. pepper*
        *Or about 1/2 tsp. Paula Deen's House Seasoning
2 TBSP. skim milk [I used 1%.]
2-1/2 c. zucchini slices (about 2 small)
cooking spray

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Combine first five ingredients in a small bowl.  Pour milk into another bowl.  Dip the zucchini slices in the milk, coat in the bread crumbs, and place on a well-sprayed baking sheet.  Bake for 20-30 minutes.

[This recipe is one that I pinned on Pinterest and am so glad that I tried.]

Hobo Packets

Here is a fun meal to make while camping, but you can also bake them in the oven for an easy meal that's also easy to clean up!

2 lbs. ground beef (the leaner the better) [Or whatever meat you'd like: chicken tenders, kielbasa, etc.!]
1 onion
4-8 potatoes
1 lb. baby carrots
optional: sliced mushrooms, squash, peppers, etc.
salt & pepper to taste
optional: Dale's or Moore's seasoning sauce

Form beef into 6-8 patties.  Place each patty into a large square of foil.  (This part could easily be done ahead!)  Slice up your onion and potatoes (I like to leave the skins on).  Place onions onto the patty, then potatoes, and then carrots.  Add mushrooms too if you like.  Season with salt & pepper or drizzle on a tablespoon or two of the steak sauce.

Wrap up the packets and seal tightly.  (A second layer is probably a good idea.)  Place on a hot grill (med-high heat) and cook for 30-45 minutes.  (If you're making them at home, cook in a preheated 350 deg. oven for 45-60 min.)

Here's a link I found to all kinds of packet meals- even grilled s'mores!

Greek Chicken Salad

2 cucumbers
1/2 lb. carrots
3 oz. feta
3 cooked chicken breasts, diced
Italian dressing

Cube cucumbers and slice carrots into thin rounds.  Add chicken and crumble feta into salad.  Pour salad dressing (one small bottle or about half a large bottle) over everything and stir.  Marinate at least one hour to overnight.