Skinny Taco Flatbread

Tonight I made a new recipe I found on Pinterest.  It was pretty easy and tasty too!  Here is the recipe and the link http://www.skinnymom.com/2013/06/23/skinny-taco-flatbread/  FYI-we were both STUFFED after eating this.

Ingredients

• ½ lb extra lean ground sirloin (look for 90% or less)--I used Organic Grass Fed Ground Beef
• 2 tomatoes, diced (1 cup)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• ½ can fat-free refried beans
• ¼ cup sliced black olives
• ¼ cup diced jalapeños
• ¼ cup green chillies, diced
• ½ onion, finely diced
• ½ cup reduced-fat, shredded Mexican cheese
• ½ cup tomato salsa
• Taco Seasoning or use store bought but look for low-sodium option and only use ½ of mix and ¼ cup water.
• 4 Flatout® Flatbread Soft 100% Whole Wheat Wraps (I used Flat Out Artisan Pizza Crust-Spicey Italian)
Optional Topping*:
• reduced-fat sour cream- I did not use sour cream
• *Optional ingredients are not included in nutritional calculations.
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ENJOY :)

ULTA Deal

For my birthday I got a few ULTA gift certificates!  Today ULTA had buy 2 get 2 free on their ULTA brand products!  I was with my family (hubby and kids)  so I had to hurry up sort of.....but it did not take me long to find something I could not live without ;)  I love it all!!!

These lotions were $9.50 each.....They were buy 2 get 2 free plus the Sunday ULTA ad had a 20% off purchase coupon!  These lotions were $3.80 each!  Score!

Publix Deals

Here are my few Publix Deals!  Publix had a $5 off $40 coupon in the Sunday paper (today) and a $10 off $50 Gas gift card which expired today which is a great deal especially with these low gas prices!  Why not get $10 of free gas!  I am always on board ;)  I got random things that I use regularly and only had a coupon or two.  Listed are the coupon/sale items I got:

UDI's Gluten Free Pizza BOGO $6.99 - $1 off each pizza Manuf Cpn = $4.99 for 2/$2.50 each pizza
Organicsville BBQ Sauce $4.99 (Reg $5.55)
Goldfish BOGO = $1.25 each
Think Thin Protein/Snack bars .83
Sweet baby peppers pack $2.49
$50 gas gift card = $40 ($10 in FREE gas)

Costco!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So..I have been debating over a Costco membership for months.  I know they carry amazing Organic good for you items and I finally made my first visit to my local Costco store today and I loved it!!!!  I have had a Sam's Club membership for many many years and rarely ever used it.  I shopped around Costco before joining and found that they offer so many more Organic items for a good price.  Yes I joined and I am so happy I did!  Wish I had joined sooner!  

Here are a few things I got today and the breakdown.  I also listed/compared what I normally pay for these exact same items at grocery stores.

Mostly ORGANIC Items:

Nature Made Organic mac n cheese 12 pack $11.99 -$3 Instant manuf cpn = $8.99 (.75 /box)

***Normally $1.50 a box)***

Organic Frozen Green Beans 5 lbs----$6.89 - $1.50 Instant manuc cpn = $5.39 ($1.08 lb)

24 ct-Cage Free Organic Brown Eggs $6.99 ($3.50 dozen)

Organic Grass Fed Beef $19.99 for 4 lbs = $4.99 per lb

***I usually pay $5.99/lb at ALDI***

Raw Unfiltered Honey 2.75 lbs = $14.89

38.5 oz Organic Pineapple, Coconut, Mango, Tequila Gourmet Sauce  $8.99 - $2.50 Instant Manuf Cpn = 6.49 (Great for fish, chops, etc)

1 lb Himalayan pink salt grinder $4.79

Organic Chicken Thighs $15.62 (6-7 pieces total)

Organic Chicken Breast $16.83 (6 pieces total)

Total $99.98

Seems like a lot of $$ at first, however, buying in bulk these items will last me a while!

Other Items I bought..............

48 count-String Cheese  $10.29-$2.20 Instant Manuf Cpn = $8.09 (.17 a piece or $2.02 a 12 pack)

**I usually pay $2.79 a 12 pack at ALDI)

Jimmy Dean Egg White Delights $12.79 - $3.25 Instant Manuf Cpn = $9.54 (.80 each or  $3.20 a 4 pack) ***Publix price 4 pack $6.71***

40 count Capri Sun $6.79 - $1.50 Instant Manuf Cpn = $5.49 ($1.30 a box of 10 ct)

**Usually pay $1.99 --best sale price at Publix**

9-Pork chops (thick) $16.05 - $3.50 Instant Manuf Cpn = $12.55 

5 pack Sirloin Steaks (thick cuts) $25.24

Salmon $17.18 (5 servings)

Total $78.09

Publix Deals

Here are the Publix deals I got last week...............most of these coupons were in the Publix coupon/magazine ad near customer service :)

4-Capri Sun $3.99 - $2 Publix Coupon = $1.99 each

4-Kraft Mac n Cheese 4 packs $3.33 - $2 Publix Coupon = $1.33 each

2-Gevalia Mocha pods and Coffee pods $8.49 - $3 Publix Coupon = $5.49

10-Yoplait Yogurt $1.20 each - $1 off  5 yogurts Publix coupon - $1 Blinkie off 5 = .80 each

2-Chicken Breast BOGO $8.77 for 2 packs

1-4pack Boneless Pork Chops $5.79

2-Chips a Hoy $3.29 BOGO - .75 off 2 = $1.27 each pack

2-Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts $2.00 - $1 Publix Coupon = 1.00 each

2-Crystal Light $3.45 - $1 off Publix Coupon - $1 off Manuf Coupon = $1.45 each

4-Steamfresh Risotto/Veggies 50% off = $1.15 each

Shell Gas Gift Card $50 - $10 off Publix Coupon = $40 (Great deal with these low gas prices)

$58.86 in Grocery Items

$40-Gas Gift Card

TOTAL $98.86

Target Deals

Here are some deals I scored at Target!  I had not planned to do any grocery type shopping but could not pass up these finds :)

Yoplait Greek .71 each

Siggi's Greek Yogurt $1.11

Grassfed Steaks $8.49-$3 off Target Coupon = $5.49 each

Chicken Breast pack $6.99 - $3 Target Coupon = $3.99

Josh Chard Wine $12.99 on sale for $10.99 - $3 off when you purchase any meat item = $7.99

Enjoy Life Bars $2.44

Swiss Miss $1.38

TOTAL $31.53

Paleo Fried Chicken

I have posted this recipe before and it is very good!  In fact I make this 1-2 times per week for our family...the kids love it!  I recently made it for my inlaws while they were here visiting and they also loved it!  It's pretty easy and super tasty!  Thought I would share the recipe again :)

Here is the recipe:

http://paleocomfortfoods.com/in-the-kitchen/fried-chicken-worth-a-cover-shot/

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup coconut oil
2 large eggs
1 cup (150 g) almond flour1 tsp. paprika1 tsp. garlic powder1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. black pepper1/2 tsp. dried thyme1 tsp. chipotle powder (optional)2 pounds (900 g) chicken- thighs, drums, breasts (I use breasts and cut them in half length wise)

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Heat oil in large frying pan to 350F (175C) and preheat oven to 400F (205C)
2. Whisk eggs in medium sized bowl
 3.  Combine all dry ingredients in large bowl and mix well.
4. Dip chicken in whisked eggs.
5. Coat/cover chicken in dry mixture and place in hot oil.  Allow both sides to brown (about 2 minutes each side)

6.  PLace drying rack on sheet pan
and assemble check on the rack so ther is space between all pieces.(I just throw them on a baking sheet lined with alum foil).
7. Put chicken in oven for 10-15 minutes.  Remove and serve.