Pasta Shells with Peas and Ham

For this speeding fast recipe, I used a small turkey ham. I cooked it in the oven the night before. Today I cut it up into cubes. Pancetta or turkey bacon is fast and easy to use too. I didn't have fresh dill, but used some from my spice cabinet. Kids will love it!

Pasta Shells with Peas and Ham
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pasta-shells-with-peas-and-ham

Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina

My wonderful neighbor Christine made this and gave me the recipe. It has now been a family favorite. The kids love it! I do add a little jarred pasta sauce and use curly elbow macaroni. Great for leftovers too!

Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/italian-baked-chicken-and-pastina-recipe/index.html

3 Bean Chili

This is my very favorite chili. It tastes so good and it is loaded with fiber and everything healthy. I do add some chili powder to it because I like the taste with it. So fast and easy to make.

3 Bean Chili
http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/flat-belly-foods-beans

Lemony Broccoli Pasta with Chicken

This is great for a weeknight dish. You can add toasted pine nuts instead or omit nuts altogether. Precooked chicken strips or using chicken tenders makes it easier. If you hadn't noticed already, I love cooking with lemons!!


Lemony Broccoli Pasta with Chicken
http://family.go.com/food/recipe-779170-lemony-broccoli-pasta-with-chicken-t/#memberViews

Pasta with Asparagus and Peas

This pasta dish I love. It is a springtime "Chic" dish. I like to use gorgonzola cheese and flower shaped pasta in this. It is so refreshing with the fresh dill herb and great with a little crumbled pancetta or bacon in it. This will taste like spring!

Pasta with Asparagus and Peas
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/creamy-racchette-pasta-with-asparagus-and-peas

Chicken Scallopine with Basil Sauce

I remember the first time I made this recipe years ago for Dave & I on our date night together. He couldn't get enough of the basil cream sauce and tender chicken.

Chicken Scallopine with Basil Sauce
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1939,147170-235206,00.html
* I add 3 Tbsp. of butter*

Mango Salsa

This is so fresh tasting. I serve this over my Chicken Burritos. Everyone will love the sweetness of the mangos with a little spice in the burritos.  *If you don't have time to make the salsa, use mango or pineapple salsa pre-made in the produce section of the grocery store to serve over burritos* Enjoy!

Mango Salsa 
http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/mango_salsa/

Cheesy Chicken Burritos
3-4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts boiled for 20 min. then shred with 2 forks (or my favorite: pressure cook breasts for 10 min. and add chicken broth instead of water to the seasoning packet and mix)
2 packets (or more) Goya Sazon Low Sodium Seasoning Mix
3 Tbsp. Water
8 oz. Bag of Shredded Colby Jack and Monterey Jack cheese, or any shredded cheese of liking
1 10.5 oz. bag Flour Tortillas
Low-Fat Sour Cream

1. In a large bowl mix chicken, seasoning mix packets to taste and water or chicken broth together (add more water/broth to fully coat seasoning if needed).
2. Add 1/2 bag of shredded cheese & mix well.
3. Fill tortillas with 2 heaping tablespoons of chicken, roll burrito style, place tortilla in large casserole pan coated with cooking spray
4. Repeat step 3 until all tortillas are used. Spray tops of tortillas with cooking spray. Top tortillas with the rest of shredded cheese.
5. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve with sour cream and Mango salsa on top of burritos.