Chicken Tortilla Less Soup

I make this soup all of the time and each time it is made differently!  Just depending on what I have on hand!  As long as you have chicken breasts, chicken stock, and some various veggies you are good to go!  This time Ihad yellow peppers, green peppers, onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, and lots of tomatoes!

This recipe calls for canned tomatoes but I always use FRESH!  Usually I can find them at the "sale" table at the farmers market! 

Recipe I used tonight:

3 chicken breasts cooked by oven or crock pot seasoned with Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.  This is also a great home made taco seasoning!

Oil (coconut or olive oil)

1 large onion chopped

2-3 cloves of garlic

1 green bell pepper

1 yellow pepper

(Usually I use jalepeno peppers or Pablano peppers but I was out)

6 cups chicken stock

2-3 large tomatoes diced

Juice of 1 lime

Cilantro (as much as you'd like)

Avocado and Cilantro for garnish

Bake or crock pot chicken breast, cool and shred

Saute onion, peppers, garlic in oil (coconut oil or olive oil) in large pot

Add chicken stock, shredded chicken, tomatoes, and lime juice

Bring to a boil & cook for 1 hour on med heat

Add salt and pepper to taste

Top with Cilantro and Avocado

ENJOY!

Chicken Avocado Salad

I saw this recipe on Pinterest and just happen to be broiling some chicken so I went ahead and made it!  It was quick and easy! 

There are no "exact" measurements...but this is what I did:

2 chicken breasts cooked and pulled/shredded (this made 2 servings so cook more for leftovers)
1 Avocado (use as many as you like)
Juice of 1 lime
chopped green onion
Cilantro
salt to taste

Mix well and enjoy!

Farmers Market Deals!

Today I hit the farmers market for some veggies and of course I got some great deals!  Not everything is cheaper at the market compared to Publix....but Cilantro is at .79  bunch!  Now my green onion I got at Publix today at .60 each bunch compared to 1.99 a bunch at the market.  Once you go a few times you know what to buy at the market and what to buy at Publix and since I go to both places each week (since they are right across the street from each other) it's not out of my way!

These finds were a total is $7.06!

Paleo Raspberry Vinaigarette Dressing

This dressing is pretty simple, yet amazing!  I got it off of a Paleo website back in January.  It's a must try!

3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp raspberry vinegar
1/4 c. fresh raspberries, crushed to a puree (I used my blender)
Salt and pepper to taste

Blend these items together.

Serve on top of salad (spinach blend) with sliced red onion and walnuts!

My Publix deals of the week

Here are my Publix deals with coupons!  Total $19.38 on these great finds!

Cereal $1.67 each ( my kids love cereal..BOGO + $2 off manuf cpn if I bought 4 boxes)
Milk $0.89 (since I bought 3 + boxes of cereal, I got $3 off milk)
Yogurt 4 packs $1.69
Maries dressing $1.00
Lunchables for the pool $1.00
Oreo's  FREE (since I bought an 8 pack of coke which was on sale for $3)
Sliced Cheese $.01 (Penny item of the week)
Almonds (my fav) $.69 each (I had .50 coupon for each, they were BOGO, + Publix doubled my coupons to $1.00 off each can
Yardley Organic Soap .60 on clearance table
Speedstick deod $0.40 ( I had  .50 coupons which doubled to $1.00 off each + Bogo)
Listerine $1.64 (3.99 - 1.85 Manuf cpn + .50 Target Store cpn)

Back to school

So...today I was headed into AE to pick up some pants and on my way I had to go through Belks.  Let me mention that everything on sale was an add'l 50% off at Belks.  That's a big deal!  I had no intention of "back to school" shopping for the kids but after browsing through several super cute outfits for Kendra, I just had to get them.  Sure I could wait until August to shop but I would have ended up paying full price and would have to shop with large crowds : (  Here are a few items I found for Kendra!

This super cute DKNY dress was $ 42.50 and I paid $10.49!  It's so girly!

These cute cotton dresses were $26.00 and I paid $6.49!

This super cute butterfly dress was $60.00 and I paid $7.49.  Kendra has not seen any of the clothing yet but when she does in a few months she is gonna LOVE this one....that's if I can hold out until school starts....I may have to let her have this for church this summer!

Now this outfit is adorable!  DKNY top is super trendy!  Was $26 and I paid $6.49.  The white denim crops were $30 and I paid $7.49.  This is my fav outfit!

This OSHKOSH outfit is a great school outfit!  Top was $ 20 and I paid $4.99, the shorts were $28 and I paid $6.99.

Publix deals w/ coupons

So.....today I finally went through my coupons and tried to save a lil bit of cash during my Publix run.  I have not clipped coupons nor used them in quite a while so I am trying to get back at it.  Mostly I am clipping for household, personal use items and a few "bad for you/not healthy food items" per the kids request!  Today I spent $11.83 on these items!

Tyson app' s $3.25
Glass Cleaner .01
Bob Evans Mac n cheese $1.80
Ketchup $1.00
BIC lighters .75
Mustard .38
Vanity Fair Napkins .85
4 grain eggs $1.99
Total toothpaste .34