November 1st is almost here~you know what that means...

Halloween!  Reeces, Kit Kats, Milky Ways, Snickers.  You stop into CVS for a quick bottle of shampoo and you find yourself staring at the front display.  Do you really have so many trick-or-treaters?  I know, I know, it may get the best of you--but remember we're all in this together!  Stay strong!  Save the Reeces for the kids and nibble on some dark chocolate….  Don't let those ghosts and goblins scare you!

November 1st also means the start of later Fall.  Dark mornings, darker evenings…and you want a cozy meal when you arrive home after a long day.  How do you fit in the healthy eating component to your life?  Time management, my friends.

Here are some crock pot or slow cooker meals for you:

Pulled Pork:  Put a whole pork roast, 2 chopped onions and a bottle of BBQ sauce.  Cook slowly all day and serve with mixed greens.

Beef Stew:  Put a package of steak tips, (this is not your Mother's beef stew), and pour a mixture of onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup (healthy request), and 1 cup of red wine.  Serve with roasted vegetables.

Chicken Quesadillas:  Mix together fat-free Greek yogurt, reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, and a little chick broth.  Spoon into whole grain tortillas and cook at 375 for 10 minutes.  You can also freeze this and bring up for a ski trip.  Serve with brown rice and salsa.

Stay warm,
Moira