Life in the Worthen House

It has been a crazy summer but a fun one!!  We were so excited that school was out and we enjoyed the first couple of weeks of sleeping in and really not having much of a schedule!!  Then Upward Bound started for Josie and it was weeks full of getting her to school by 7!  Bailee and Reganne enjoyed sleeping in  and playing xbox!  We also had a fun filled summer of swimming!!  Josie and Mark finished Upward Bound with a trip to St Joseph, MO then their summer started!  We went to Nashville Tennessee for my Beachbody Coach Summit and then off to Disney World!!  We had so much fun!  We visited Star Wars at Hollywood Studios and Mickey and Minnie at Magic Kingdom!!  Reganne loved meeting the princesses!   I rode the Tower of Terror and oh my goodness it has been a a long time since I rode a amusement park ride.  I had forgot about the thrill and the panic that comes with it lol  All I could think was this is it I am flying out the window when it goes to the top before it drops because my seat belt was so loose and I just felt like I was flying out!! lol I suppose that is what is suppose to happen but boy had I forgotten what the lose your stomach feeling felt like!!!  I think I peed my pants at one part ha ha!!!  Would I ride it again?  yeah probably but I would probably sit further in the back we was in the front row!!!!  The picture they took was me looking at Bailee as she is telling me to hold on we are going down and I have a panic look and I am saying WHAT!! I totally should of bought the pic it was priceless lol

I will add more photos but we had a blast!! The kids already want to go back but I am thinking like during a cooler time period! It was so hot!

Flank Steak

I have used flank steak for fajitas and roll ups!!  It is an awesome meat choice for cooking quick!!  Sometimes too quick if you don't watch it!!  I found this one on Melanie Mitro's blog!  If I find a recipe and sometimes i tweak it to fit my family and sometimes it is perfect!!  This one other than the Mrs Dash seasoning I have made before I found it on Pinterest. It was really good but I am curious to try the Mrs Dash!!

Flank Steak:  This is one of the leanest red meats that you can buy.  We buy our flank steak at Costco and have been very pleased.

Ingredients:  

Flank Steak

Fiesta Lime No Salt Added Mrs Dash Seasoning

Extra Virgin olive oil

Garlic Cloves Minced

Directions:

Take the fresh Flank Steak and place in Ziplok bag, drizzle with EVOO, Sprinkle with Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime Seasoning and add 2 minced garlic cloves and massage into the Steak.  Let sit for 15 minutes.  Then, place on grill or stove top pan on Medium High until it reaches the desired doneness.  Slice and serve.

Green Beans:  Place fresh green beans in a steamer and steam until tender to your liking.  Add a drizzle of EVOO and sea salt and pepper.

Potatoes:  I take the small potatoes and slice them down to potato chip size. Then I drizzle with EVOO and Low Sodium Taco Seasoning and toss to coat.  Place in oven at 350 degrees until chips reach their desired doneness!

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

This is a new dish that I have not tried!!  I found it on another blog Melanie Mitro and it looks like it will be delicious!!!  Let me know if you try before i do Thursday!!!

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 cup / 240 ml black beans

• 1 cup / 240 ml corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

• 1 small jar salsa (your favorite variety)

• 1 Tbsp / 15 ml cumin

• 1 Tbsp / 15 ml chili powder

• 2 cups / 480 ml cooked brown rice

Preparation

1. Add to slow cooker: chicken breast, beans, corn, salsa, cumin and chili powder. Mix and cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Serve with cooked brown rice.

To make a creamier version, add ½ cup / 120 ml plain Greek yogurt the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Oven Baked BBQ Pork Steaks

This is hands down my favorite way to make pork steaks!  I have tried them in the crockpot but my kids were not thrilled with it!!  This is super easy and delicious!!  

Ingredients

• Package of Pork Steaks ( i got for one with 5-6)
• BBQ Sauce (we love Sweet Baby Rays)
• Sea Salt, Pepper, Steak Seasoning (I use weber) & garlic

Directions

Preheat oven to 375

Season both sides of the pork steaks and brush BBQ sauce on both sides as well

Place on baking sheets ( you can line them with whatever you like to use) bake for 1 hour in the oven and TaDa!!!  Delish and tender!!

I will serve these with baked beans, baked potatoes, green beans or salad!!

Kid and Husband approved!!!!

Chili

Ingredients

• 3 Cans of Red Kidney Beans
• Pound of lean ground beef or ground chicken
• Chili powder
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 cup of water/tomato juice
• 1 Onion
• Shredded Cheese for garnish and crackers

Directions

Cook your ground beef/chicken with the onion chunked up.  I season my meat with Sea Salt/Pink Himalayan salt, pepper, and garlic.  Then combine the kidney beans, meat, tomatoes and water/tomato juice all in a big pot.  Simmer on low for 20-30 minutes.

Garnish with cheese and crackers.  My kids love pb sandwiches or cheese sandwiches with their chili and sometimes a hot dog!  You could also combine everything in your slow cooker and cook on low all day and have it ready to go when you get home!!!!  

Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 4-5 Steaks cubed up ( I usually try to leave the steak kinda frozen when I cube it up it makes it easier to cut up)
• 2-3 peppers chunked up ( I like to use a mix of colors)
• 1 onion chunked up
• Mushrooms 2-3 cans or a container of fresh mushrooms
• Worcestershire sauce
• Country Bobs
• Minced Garlic
• Sea Salt and pepper
• Olive Oil

Directions

Drizzle olive oil in your pan and heat it up on medium.  Place steak in the pan and drizzle with worcestershire sauce and Country bobs.  Put a teaspoon full of minced garlic in with the meat and season with sea salt and pepper.  Place cooked steak in a bowl and drizzle the pan again with olive oil add your veggies into the pan and saute them for a good 10 minutes (till desired tenderness is reached). Then add the meat in with veggies and simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.

I usually make rice or baked potatoes to go along with it!!  My family loves this dish and I love it because I can cut the meat and veggies up the night before place in put into zip lock bags!!  Easy clean up, prepped ahead, and family approved!!!

Enjoy!!!!

Weekly Meal Plan

Monday- Stir Fry with rice

Tuesday- Chili

Wednesday-Left Overs

Thursday-Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken 

Friday-Flank Steak with potatoes and green beans