Mushroom & Chicken Fajitas Flatout Wrap

1 Flatout® Light Flatbread

1/2 tsp olive oil

4 oz fresh white button mushrooms, sliced

1 Tbs onion, diced

1/2 cup cooked chicken, shredded

1 tsp salsa

In large skillet, heat olive oil over med-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions. Saute until mushroom liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Divide salsa over each Flatout. Layer chicken, mushrooms and onions at one rounded end of Flatout. Roll, cut and enjoy!

260 Calories ● 32g Protein ● 21g Carbs ● 10.4g Fiber ● 9g Fat

-from: http://www.flatoutbread.com/mushroom-chicken-fajitas-flatout-wrap/

Tuna Flatout Wrap

1 Flatout® Light Flatbread

3 oz low fat tuna salad

2 tsp shredded carrots

3/4 oz red pepper, thinly sliced

1 Romaine leaf

On one rounded end of Flatout, layer the tuna salad, carrots, peppers and Romaine. Roll, cut and enjoy!

206 Calories ● 25g Protein ● 24g Carbs ● 10.8g Fiber ● 5g Fat

-from: http://www.flatoutbread.com/tuna-flatout-wrap/

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Perfect Turkey & Cheese Flatout Wrap

1 Flatout® Light Flatbread

1 oz fat free ranch dressing

2 oz reduced sodium Applegate Farms No Salt Turkey

1 slice of 2% Cheddar cheese

2 tomato slices

1 Romaine leaf

Spread dressing over entire Flatout. 

On one rounded end, layer the turkey, cheese, tomatoes and Romaine. Roll, cut and enjoy!

273 Calories ● 30g Protein ● 27g Carbs ● 10.3g Fiber ● 8g Fat

-From: http://www.flatoutbread.com/perfect-turkey-cheese-flatout-wrap/

Watermelon Lips and Love Basket

Materials

1-2 long oval shaped seedless watermelons

Strawberries

Kitchen & paring knives

Cutting board

Green dry erase marker

Large bowl & spoon

Melon baller

Toothpicks

Wooden skewers

Fruits to make the fruit salad for filling

Assorted cookie cutters (X, O, and Hearts), if desired

-from: http://www.watermelon.org/Carvings/Lips-and-Love-Basket-54.aspx

Watermelon Tiki Mask Table Decoration

Materials

1 oblong seedless watermelon

Pencil or green dry erase marker

Melon baller

Paring and kitchen knives

Spoon

Channel knife

Toothpick

-From: http://www.watermelon.org/Carvings/Tiki-Mask-Table-Decoration-42.aspx

Watermelon NASCAR® Race Car

Materials

1 large oblong seeded or seedless watermelon

Racecar template

Kitchen knife & paring knife

Cutting board

Green dry erase marker

Channel knife

Large bowl & spoon or scoop

Dowels & toothpicks

Decorations (optional)- Tires playing cards or photocopies, racing stickers, racing

flags, assorted cookie cutters

Hot glue gun

Download the Nascar Outline Picture

Watermelon Angry Birds

Materials

1 large oblong seeded red watermelon

1 yellow watermelon

1 honeydew melon

Daikon radish

Carrot

Watermelon seeds

Black licorice rope

Diced melons

Slingshot

Kitchen knife & paring knife

Cutting board

Green dry erase marker

Large bowl & spoon

Large ice cream scoop

Melon baller

Watermelon Pirate Girl Skull

Materials

1 small-to-medium round seedless watermelon

Skull template

Kitchen knife & paring knife

Cutting board

Green dry erase marker

Large bowl & melon baller

Channel knife & Cut all knife (X-Acto knife is a cut all knife)

Decorations: black licorice rope disk for eye patch, bandana, hoop earring,

flameless candles, etc.

Toothpicks or straight pins

Pirate Skull Outline

-from: http://www.watermelon.org/Carvings/Pirate-Girl-Skull-70.aspx

Watermelon Turtle

Instructions

1. Choose an oblong seedless watermelon for carving.
2. Wash watermelon and pat dry.
3. Cut in half lengthwise.
4. Hollow out both sides, using a melon baller.
5. Carve out block design in the bottom side, using a channel knife. (Copy from photo).
6. Use a dry erase marker to trace turtle shell, legs, and head on top side of watermelon.
7. Carve shapes with knife, and add designs with channel knife.
8. Add peppercorns to the eye holes to fill.
9. Fill bottom with fruit salad.
10. Attach legs and head to shell, using strong toothpicks or skewers, and put on top of salad.  Add accents around base with leaves and plants.

Watermelon Shark

Materials

1 oblong, seeded watermelon

Dry erase marker

Large knife

Smaller utility knife

Large spoon

Paring knife (you can use the tip of a vegetable peeler)

2 large marbles, or other (cherry, blueberry, red grape, etc)

Toothpicks or wooden skewers

Swedish fish candies for garnish

• Wash and dry the watermelon.
• Cut off 1/3 of the watermelon at a diagonal angle.
• Stand the remaining 2/3 upright on your work surface and use a dry erase marker to draw the mouth line and eye sockets.
• Cut out the mouth. Trim back a ½" line of the green part of the rind for the teeth area.
• Use a large spoon to scoop out the watermelon flesh, leaving 3" intact at the base.
• Cut out the teeth, using a smaller utility knife.
• Use melon baller to cut out the eye sockets that match the size of large marbles. Then use a paring knife to trim the green area around the eyes. Insert marbles.
• Use the carved out rind from the mouth to make the dorsal fin, shape as shown in the picture. Attach the fin using toothpicks.
• Fill the mouth with triangle shapes of watermelon, accented with Swedish fish.

American Sheperd's Pie

This is an American variation of traditional shepherd's pie that is sure to please any meat and potatoes fan. The ground beef has a natural rich mushroom gravy and the potatoes are loaded with cheese.

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 pound ground chuck beef

* 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped

* 1/2 cup chopped onion

* 2 large cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced

* 1 teaspoon kosher salt

* Freshly ground pepper to taste

* 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

* 1 Tablespoon flour

* 1/2 cup beef broth

* 1/2 cup heavy cream

* 1/2 cup frozen peas, unthawed

* 2 cups shredded hash brown potatoes (frozen or deli-packed), packed

* 1/8 cup chopped chives (or finely sliced green onions with tops)

* 2 cups finely-shredded cheddar cheese or cheese blend, divided use

* 1 teaspoon kosher salt

* 1/4 cup mayonnaise

* Sweet Hungarian paprika

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Tex-Mex Sheperd's Pie

A twist an a classic. This makes a lot; it fills a 13" x 9" pan to the rim! Prep time includes the browning meat/boiling potatoes (to be done simultaneously).

by *Parsley*

10 servings click to change U.S./Metric measurement system or number of servings

time to make 1¼ hours 35 min prep

First Layer

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onions

1 small green bell pepper, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

2 cups frozen corn, thawed

8 ounces tomato sauce

1-2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

salt, if needed to taste

Middle Layer

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Top Layer

8 medium yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed' peeled, and cut into chunks

3 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup milk

1 cup low-fat sour cream

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, DIVIDED (or cheddar-jack)

1 tablespoon diced green chilies

1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1 teaspoon chives

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. In a skillet over med-high heat, crumble and brown beef with onion, green peppers and garlic, until no longer pink. Drain.

2. In the same empty skillet, add tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce and spices; stir well.

3. Return the hot drained beef mixture to the skillet and mix well. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Pour into the bottom of a 13" x 9" (or larger) baking pan. Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup cheese; set aside.

4. While beef is browning, etc -- in a large pot, boil potato chunks in salted water until tender; drain.

5. Return to hot pot and mash with butter, milk, and sour cream.

6. Add 1 cup ONLY of the cheese, green chilies, and the salt, pepper and chives. Mash to desired consistancy.

7. Evenly spread potatoes over cheese layer in the pan.

8. Evenly sprinkle potatoes with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

9. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

-From: http://www.recipezaar.com/156224

Turkey & Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie 

A twist on the shepherds pie. AHHHHHHHHH Sweet Comfort food! This is made with sweet potatoes and ground turkey and a good hint of curry!Good to make with your leftover Thanksgiving sweet potatoes and turkey. You can even put a layer of stuffing in, top with some pecans.....

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 sage leaves, chopped

1-2 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 tablespoon flour

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey

1 cup frozen peas

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 cup buttermilk

2 tablespoon butter

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

salt and pepper

1. Boil sweet potatoes till tender add honey, buttermik, butter,cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste.

2. Mashing till smooth.

3. Set aside.

4. Saute in oil the onions, garlic, and turkey till just under done.

5. Add curry, salt, pepper, sage, sprinkle flour over turkey mix and pour in the milk.

6. Add the peas.

7. In a butter 8x8 casserole pan lay meat mixture then place potatoes over meat covering all to seal.

8. Top with dabs of butter.

9. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes just to slightly brown top.

4-6 servings

prep time: 45 min 15 min

by ~Rita~ http://www.recipezaar.com/member/58104

Using ground turkey meat, this variation of the traditional English favorite is a complete meal filled with meat, potatoes, and vegetables.

2 pounds ground turkey

1 large sweet onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced or chopped

1 teaspoon (each) dried thyme, dried sage, cumin

1/3 cup all purpose flour

2 cups chicken broth

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, drained

8 to 10 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon butter

1 egg, beaten

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

Directions

Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

 Shepherd's Pie is an English dish, traditionally made with lamb or mutton. Americans typically make Shepherd's Pie with beef. The English (and Australians and New Zealanders) call the beef dish a "cottage pie". Naming conventions aside, Shepherd's Pie is essentially a casserole, lined with cooked meat and vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes, and baked. 

 Here is a basic recipe for a simple ground beef Shepherd's Pie. The original recipe comes from my friend Frances Hochschild and her mother (thanks Frannie!). We dressed it up a bit with some veggies and Worcestershire sauce. 

1 1/2 lbs ground round beef

1 onion chopped

1-2 cups vegetables - chopped carrots, corn, peas

1 1/2 - 2 lbs potatoes (3 big ones)

8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)

1/2 cup beef broth

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Salt, pepper, other seasonings of choice

1 Peel and quarter potatoes, boil in salted water until tender (about 20 minutes).

2 While the potatoes are cooking, melt 4 Tablespoons butter (1/2 a stick) in large frying pan.

3 Sauté onions in butter until tender over medium heat (10 mins). If you are adding vegetables, add them according to cooking time. Put any carrots in with the onions. Add corn or peas either at the end of the cooking of the onions, or after the meat has initially cooked.

4 Add ground beef and sauté until no longer pink. Add salt and pepper. Add worcesterchire sauce. Add half a cup of beef broth and cook, uncovered, over low heat for 10 minutes, adding more beef broth as necessary to keep moist. 

 5 Mash potatoes in bowl with remainder of butter, season to taste. 

6 Place beef and onions in baking dish. Distribute mashed potatoes on top. Rough up with a fork so that there are peaks that will brown nicely. You can use the fork to make some designs in the potatoes as well. 

 7 Cook in 400 degree oven until bubbling and brown (about 30 minutes). Broil for last few minutes if necessary to brown. Serves four. 

-From: http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000216easy_shepherds_pie.php[/center]