Changes Changes Changes

I am sitting here typing and deleting, typing and deleting.  Where do I begin?  For anyone that does not know, the Boswell3 have moved to Springfield Missouri.  Life has been a whirlwind for a month.  Jeff was not thrilled with his job in Utah and we felt that it was time for a change.  Jeff sent a resume to a company in Missouri and we were really not expecting to move here but God started throwing doors open and here we are.  There was a 3 week time in which Jeff visited Missouri and we packed and moved here.  At this point we have been here a little over 2 weeks, Jeff is really enjoying his job, William is making friends and liking his school and I am wandering around trying to figure out what it is that God has planned for me here in Missouri. 


A little about Springfield.....Its NOT Tooele!  We are no longer stuck with Walmart and Applebees. It is hard to explain but, Springfield has a big city feel in a small town.  There are hundreds of restaurants and limitless places to shop.  I am really loving it.  The location could not be better, we are a half hour from Branson, 2 hours to Kansas City and 2 hours to St. Louis. 


I am not sure what direction to go with my blog since we no longer have our garden (very upsetting). I think maybe some changes are in order.  While I am working that out, here is a clean and very low fat meal for you.


SOUTHWEST MEATBALLS WITH WARM CORN-BLACK BEAN SALSA (Clean Eating October 2011)


Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey breast
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup frozen yellow or white corn
1 15oz BPA-Free can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups diced vine ripend tomatoes
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro


Instructions
One:  In a large bowl, combine turkey, egg whites, bread crumbs, salt and pepper and mix well.  Shape into 16 meatballs, each about the size of a golf ball.


Two:  In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high.  Add meatballs and cook for 3-5 minutes, turning frequently, until browned on all sides.  Add corn, beans, tomatoes, broth, lime juice, and cumin and mix well.  Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.  Stir in cilantro and serve.


The servings are suggested at 4 meatballs and 1 cup corn and bean mixture.  If followed only 320 calories and 4.5 grams of fat.

This was quick and easy however, not enough flavor for my family.   I added onions and if I make this again I think I will add more seasoning to the meatballs.  A packet of taco seasoning may do the trick.

Until Next Time....

So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34

It was a good afternoon for some cooking!

The bad news is that we failed the cauliflower.  Its just did not happen and its a bummer.  We pulled the plants an today I planted some cherry and grape tomatoes in their place.  It's a bit late in the season but we will see how it goes.

Alicia's Pasta Fagioli Soup

1 lb ground Italian turkey sausage, casings removed, crumbled

1 onion

1 garlic clove minced

2 cups of water
1 can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can 14.5 oz reduced sodium chicken broth

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (I prefer whole wheat pasta)

1 cup fresh spinach leaves, cut into strips

1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1 medium zucchini chopped - From the garden.

Parmesan cheese

Cook meat until no longer pink, drain and set aside.

Saute onion in oil until tender, add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

Add water, beans, tomatoes, broth, macaroni, zucchini and bring o a boil.

Cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Add sausage and spinach.  Cook additional 2-3 minutes and done!

Parmesan make a nice garnish

Until Next Time....

So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34

Super easy Taco Soup

This is for my cooking challenged friends;

Just made this and when it cools I am going to put it in to a couple of containers and freeze it.  When you need a fast meal pull it out, put in a pot on low....dinner in no time.

  

2 lbs ground beef, cooked and drained.

Diced green chilies, Whole Kernel Corn Drained, Pinto Beans Drained, Diced Tomatoes (I like the fire roasted), Stewed Tomatoes, Chili beans Not drained, Taco Seasoning, Package of Ranch Dressing. Mix it all in, bring to a boil and its ready to serve or freeze for later.



TA-DA!!!

Until Next Time....

So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34