Krista's Top Secret Taco/Burrito Filling

Krista's Top Secret Taco/Burrito Filling
5 lbs ground beef or turkey 
2 white onions, chopped 
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 packets taco seasoning (I used home-made but use your favorite)
2 T beef Better than Bouillon
12 ounces water 
28 ounces diced tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced

Brown beef or turkey and drain. Add all ingredients and simmer until almost all the liquid is cooked off.

Some notes - I make this in big batches and freeze it for later use.

Mrs. D's 10 minute Soup

2 1 lb bags frozen California Mix (broccoli, cauliflower and carrots)
2 cans chicken broth (It should cover the vegetables)
1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
10 oz Velveeta Light cheese

Defrost California Mix and chop in to smaller pieces. Put in saucepan and cover with chicken broth. Add Rotel and bring to a boil. When everything is warm, add the cheese and stir until melted. You can add more or less chicken broth, depending on how thick you want the soup.

Some notes: I have not had this soup, but it was shared with me today at Weight Watchers and is the go-to of one of the Lifetime members. Serve it with a salad and crusty bread and I think it would be a cheap, filling meal perfect for a cold night.

Italian Pasta Salad with Chicken

2 large chicken breasts, broiled or grilled, diced
1 box of bow-tie pasta, cooked
1 bottle of creamy Caesar salad dressing
1 bag of baby spinach
1 cup of shredded Parmesan (not the can stuff)

Mix everything except the Parmesan. Can serve immediately or chill until ready to eat. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top right before serving.

Some notes: Yeah... I got nothing.