Baked Thai Chicken Kabobs

2 boneless chicken breasts
12 fresh mushrooms
6 green onions, cut into two inch pieces
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1 T. olive oil
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 t. hot pepper sauce

1. Heat over to 450.
2. Thread chicken through 12 inch metal skewer. Then alternate with the mushrooms and onion.
3. In a small bowl, mix 2 T. of teriyaki and oil and brush on kabobs.
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
5. Turn half way through and reapply teriyaki/oil mixture.
6. Make a fresh bowl of remaining teriyaki, peanut butter and hot pepper sauce. Using a clean brush, cover kabobs and serve.

Serve over rice!

Chipolte Chicken Chili

2 yellow onions, diced
1 14.5 can diced tomatoes
1 T. tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups of chicken broth or homemade chicken stock
1 chipolte in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped plus 1 T. adobo sauce
1 t. ground coriander
1 t. salt
1.2 t. pepper
2 lb. of bone in chicken thighs, skin removed
1 15.5 ounce of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1. Combine onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, broth, chipolte and adobo, coriander, salt and pepper in base of slow cooker. Wedge chicken thighs into the mixture, submerging at least half of meat into the liquid.
2. Cover and cook for 6 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
3. Remove chicken bones and shred meat back into slow cooker. Stir in beans and corn and heat through.

Enjoy!

Winter has finally arrived and I have to say...I really enjoyed the past few weeks. Being able to go outside everyday has been a life saver for this SAHM to four! However, my husband has spent weeks preparing our ice rink and I am hoping for his sake, the weather holds out for a good skate so he/we can enjoy the fruits of his labor.

BatDADDY!

The things you do for your kids! :)

Join us!!!

Please join me (and a few others :)) in taking charge of my health in 2012!!! Grab a girlfriend and join the 2012 challenge!

I am so excited about improving my overall health in 2012. My first goal is to conquer my own inner food demons, one of which being a sugar addiction, and nourishing my body. It is time to make MY health a priority. I am hoping that my own mission to be healthier will also inspire my family and friends. I desperately want to be a role model for my children, demonstrating good physical and mental health. It is soooo much easier said than done!

I have solicited a few partners in this mission and hoping a collaborative effort will inspire me to push forward with my goals. I am setting monthly health goals which I believe will be helpful in being successful.

The January health goal is as follows:

1. Switch from fake processed foods to real/raw foods, primarily focusing on eliminating gluten products. A year ago I cut out gluten to combat an autoimmune disease coupled with other diet and supplement changes. After being told I need to radiate my thyroid because NOTHING would change my condition, I have now had normal thyroid activity for 7 months, WITHOUT medication. In addition to getting my thyroid condition under control, I felt amazing! Light, energetic, less bloated, etc.

The past holiday season took over my control and put me back in a place where I felt like my health was placed on the back burner. I am ready to take charge again and with support and goal setting, I am hoping to regain control and feel good again.

Currently, our group of 13 participants, are busy sharing recipes, tips, moments of weakness, etc. It is a full time job to be in charge of your health and it feels so good to be in control. Don't get me wrong, it is incredibly challenging. I always feel there is room for improvement. Good health is a continuous journey of education and improvement.

Every Monday we update our HSR (Health Status Report) which is a simple document keeping track of our over all health, digestion, weight, mood, energy, etc. Some of our participants are keeping food journals, too. This is a lot of work and will feel like a part time job, but in the end we will improve our quality of life and hopefully inspire our loved ones to do the same.

Stay tuned for February's health challenge! :)

Wishing everyone a HEALTHY & HAPPY 2012!