Spinach poppy seed salad

I got this recipe from ourbestbites, It's my absolute favorite all time salad. I love the blending of all these interesting flavors, sweet, salty, baconie, crunchy. It is only semi-healthy I would say. But still worth it.
8oz. (1/2 bag) of baby spinach

1/2-1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped

1/2 thinly sliced medium red onion

1 large avocado, cubed

8 oz. mozzarella or Swiss cheese, shredded

1 12-oz. package bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 large can Mandarin oranges, drained

Poppy seed dressing (see below) to taste

Combine all ingredients except dressing in a large bowl. When ready to serve, toss with desired amount of salad dressing and serve immediately. If you anticipate leftovers, just let your eaters dress their own salads because the dressing will make the greens wilt.


Poppy Seed Dressing
Poppy Seed Dressing
Recipe from Our Best Bites


1/3 c. white vinegar
1 tsp. Kosher salt
A few turns of freshly ground black pepper
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. mustard
1 green onion, ends removed (both the "hairy" end and where the green part starts to get floppy)
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. poppy seeds

In a blender, combine vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, and mustard. While the blender is running, add the green onion. Continue running the blender and add the oil in a steady stream and is fully incorporated into the dressing.

Pour the dressing into a serving or storage container and whisk in poppy seeds. Serve over leafy greens.

Pad Thai

This is the closest version of Pad Thai that I've had that I really really like. I absolutely LOVE this stuff. It's easy to make and it's pretty healthy for you. If you use whole wheat noodles it's actually gameon friendly. It's from Ourbestbites....LOVE THIS WEBSITE. I've changed like 1 thing, (making it not so hot)

In a sauce pan over low heat mix together the following until it's all melted together and saucy. Remove from heat when done.
1 c. chicken broth
6 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
1 tsp. Sriracha chili sauce (1 is mild with a bite, 1.5 is medium, 2 is hot)
3 Tbsp. honey
6 Tbsp. soy sauce
3 Tbsp. fresh minced ginger
3-4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced

Bring water to a boil and right before you are ready to serve add the noodles (the Udon cook in just 3minutes)
12 oz. Udon or linguine noodles

Have these ready and on the side to garnish your dish
Chopped green onions
Chopped cilantro
2 limes, cut into quarters
Chopped peanuts

That's it, the only change I make is I'll cook a couple of pieces of chicken breast and slice it up and add it to the meal.

C: pasta
P: Chicken
HF: peanut

Easy Cheesy Pasta Bake

A women from my Gameon diet posted this recipe, it's one of those recipes where you are like "this is diet food" it's so good. It's comfort food, it's super easy to make, my kids love it...well kid, Kate doesn't like anything these days except cheese and crackers, but one time I did make it and she did gobble it down.

8oz macaroni
1 can of tomato sauce
3/4 c. cheese any kind will do
1/4 c. Parmesan (optional or just use 1c. cheese)
2 eggs
1TBSP Italian seasoning
1/2 salt
1/2 lbs ground beef or turkey, already cooked (optional, I usually leave it out)

Preheat oven to 375.
Bring water to a boil, and cook half a box of macaroni for 7minutes. I use whole wheat since I can't tell the difference.
While that is cooking in a mixing bowl mix together eggs, tomato sauce, Italian seasonings, cheeses and meat.
Drain noodles, mix into the cheese sauce poor into a casserole dish (I sprayed with Pam first) and bake 15-20minutes.