Chicken Cabbage Salad

There are many versions of this salad.  This one does not use the seasoning packet and is very light on the oil and sugar.  This is a wonderful summer salad, and it is always a big hit at potluch functions.  It is also easy to make!

Serves 4-5 as a main dish
1 lb. (16 oz) package tri color cole-slaw (you can also just cut your own cabbage)
1 cup cooked and diced chicken
1 c. toasted slivered almonds
2 TBS sesame seeds (optional--they can be hard to find sometimes)
1 c. shredded carrots
3-4 green onions, diced
1 package uncooked ramen, broken into pieces (discard seasoning packet)
-Combine all ingredients in large bowl.  Then toss with dressing (recipe below)
Dressing:
6 TBS seasoned rice vinegar
1 TBS white sugar
2 TBS sesame oil
2 TBS olive oil
1 TBS soy sauce
1/4 tsp salt
freshly ground pepper

Yogurt Fruit Salad

I'm sure you have all had this before...if not where have you been?  I personally hate to cover beautiful fresh fruit with anything, but my kids LOVE this simple fruit salad.  It isn't exactly the most "beautiful" fruit salad, but you can spruce it up if entertaining by putting individual servings in ramikins or some other small dish.

Directions:
Toss any combination of fresh fruit with some yogurt and you're good to go! 
(Pictured: pinapple, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, and apples covered in mixed berry yogurt)

No-Bake Strawberry Pies

I think it is so so so very wrong to bake fresh strawberries.  This is not a "healthy" recipe, but you should make it anyway!  Your family and friends will love diving into their individual FRESH strawberry pie!

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

I can't believe how many bananas my family goes through in a week.  And with this new recipe we are going through even more!

 

This cookie requires only TWO ingredients!!!  Mashed bananas and oats...How simple is that?  These are a dense healthy cookie that makes a great snack.  You can also stir in any add-ins you want.

Sweet Potato Burritos

This recipe (and picture) come from one of my favorite food blogs Mels Kitchen Cafe.  This recipe is VERY VERY good!!!  It is great at room temperature, so it makes a great take-a-long lunch or dinner.  I skipped step four on the directions, but you can do it that way too.  I've never been a fan of store bought flour tortillas since they have this weird taste, but my sister introduced me to Trader Joes homemade tortillas and they are very good (since I don't have access to the amazing uncooked ones from Costco here in  NC!).  You can also freeze the filling.