Thelma's A Healthier You

Slow Cooker Full Chicken Dinner‼️

Ingredients
4 bone-in chicken thighs cooking oil
1.5 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, diced
1 pound green beans, ends snipped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce (not paste)
1½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
½ tsp. dried thyme
½ tsp. dried rosemary

Directions
Set a pan on the stove top and set to medium high heat. Add enough cooking oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, brown the chicken on both sides, you don’t need to cook the meat through.

Add the diced potatoes and green beans to the bottom of the slow cooker, toss them together to combine them. Add the chicken thighs on top of the potatoes and green beans. Add the garlic. Drizzle over the tomato sauce, then sprinkle over the salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary. Take a spatula and smear around the sauce trying to combine the seasoning into the sauce.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 4.5 hours. Do no open the lid during the cooking time or the potatoes will not get tender.
Enjoy 😉

A great recipe for hot summer days!

Anti-Pasta Salad

Keto Friendly & So delicious. You can use any veggies that you want but these keep it low-carb 😀

Ingredients:
2 mini cucumbers
1 cup cherry tomato cut in halves
1 can drained black olives
I cup each chopped broccoli and cauliflower
I cup cubed cheese
1 cup diced salami
1/2 cups Italian dressing

Instructions:
Mix all together, refrigerate over night to let all the flavors settle together.
Enjoy 😉

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Yum!!! 🍪🍪🍪🍪

Ingredients -
1 cup flour
1 cup old fashioned oats
1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup sugar
1⁄2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1⁄2 cup butter, softened
1⁄2 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped

Instructions -
Preheat oven to 375. Mix flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
Beat sugars, butter and peanut butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until well blended after each addition. Stir in chopped chocolate. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2" apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 12-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; remove from baking sheets to wire rackes. cool completely.

Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies 🍪
Enjoy 😉

Cream Cheese Lemon Bars‼️

Whatever Cookies

Use whatever you have on hand.

1c butter
1c shortening
2c sugar
1c brown sugar
2 lg eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 1/2 c ap flour
1 tsp each of baking powder and baking soda

Then add whatever you want.
Ideas:
coconut
different kinds of M&M's, mini pretzels
nuts
chopped Kit Kat candy bars, etc...

Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes
Enjoy 😉

8 layer salad 🥗

Chopped baby spinach
Chopped spring mix
Cherry tomatoes
Pepperoni
Cucumber
Mandarin oranges (optional)
Diced ham chunks
Sharp cheddar cheese/Colby jack
Chopped bacon
Enjoy 😉

SO GOOD and super simple!
It’s like a party in your mouth! 🤩

Eckrich Smoked Sausage with pineapple chunks

Baked on 350° for 25 minutes.
Delicious flavor combo!

Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole 🤩

INGREDIENTS-
1 lb of ground beef
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
8 oz of cream cheese
¼ cup sour cream
½ lb cottage cheese (equals 1 cup)
½ cup butter (1 stick)
1 pkg spaghetti 16 oz
Grated cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS-
Preheat your oven to 350°. Boil your spaghetti noodles until al dente (firm). Drain and set aside until ready to assemble.
Combine the cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese until well blended.
Brown your hamburger and when done, drain well. Combine the hamburger with your spaghetti sauce.
Put a few slices of butter into a 9×13 pan then pour half of your spaghetti noodles on top.
Take your cream cheese mixture and pour on top of the noodles. Spread well over noodles.
Pour the rest of the noodles on top of the cream cheese mixture. Put a few more slices of butter on top of the noodles.
Pour your spaghetti and meat sauce on top of your noodles.
Now it is ready to put into the oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, pour the desired amount of grated cheese on top and return to the oven for 15 minutes to allow cheese to melt.
Enjoy. 😉

A sweet and savory side dish that’s perfect for any meal! This Honey Butter Skillet Corn is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. 🧈 🌽

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter (I use salted)
2 tablespoons honey
1 bag (16 oz) frozen corn
2 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:
Melt Butter and Honey:
In a skillet pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and honey together.
Cook Corn:
Once melted, add the frozen corn. Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is cooked through.
Add Cream Cheese and Seasoning:
Add the cream cheese, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
Stir together and let it cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese is melted and well incorporated.

Serve immediately. Leftovers can be kept covered in a container and stored in the fridge.

Notes:
The recipe yields 6 side dish servings. If serving to young children, you might get closer to 8 servings.
Gold n’ white corn works great for this recipe, but any frozen corn will do. Make sure to use a 1 lb (16 oz) bag.
Enjoy. 😃

EASY CARAMEL BROWNIES🥳

Ingredients
• 1 box brownie mix (any brand)
• Ingredients listed on the brownie box (usually eggs, oil, water)
• ½ cup caramel sauce (thick ice-cream topping works best)
• Pinch of salt (optional, but recommended)

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 baking pan.
2. Prepare the brownie batter according to the package directions.
3. Pour batter into the pan and gently swirl the caramel sauce over the top using a knife.
4. Sprinkle lightly with salt if using.
5. Bake according to box instructions, checking near the end for doneness.
6. Cool slightly before cutting for the best gooey texture.
Enjoy. 🥰