Turkey Wrap with Cucumber

REALLY easy lunch!!! I had some leftover cream cheese spread from Panera. I had asked for one little container of cream cheese, and they gave me this big huge whooping container. I said, I didn't order this, but they said, take it... I'm not sure if they had pity on me when they saw my 4 kiddos or not...? Or if they were really just being nice! ;) I just smiled and said thank you, and walked away with my big huge whooping container of cream cheese, 5 bagels and 4 kids! ;)

Now that I am getting back to the recipe... I know, you really wanted that little story! ;) I used my left over cream cheese, then cut up half a cucumber, stir that up, spread it on a tortilla, (you can use any kind you want, I used white, it's what I had... ;)), then slap a piece of turkey or ham or whatever floats your boat, then roll it up, cut it in half, serve with veggie or fruit and EAT!

I'm thinking pretty much any type of meat you want would work for this. I don't normally buy or have lunch meat on hand, but the kids love Lunchables...

I don't buy lunchables... A few reasons... There is NOT enough food in one to satisfy my kids... I would seriously prob have to get 3 of them to make them even somewhat satisfied... Two: I am not a big fan of processed lunch meat, but I do feed it to my kids, not all the time, but on occasion... Three: they are to stinkin' expensive!

So, we buy lunch meat, and I always have crackers and cheese on hand... so we make our own, and then I had all kinds of other healthy stuff to it, fruit, veggies, you name it...

So, that's why I have meat, In a nut shell, that's why I have lunch meat... ;)

This isn't the most healthiest meals, but there is some veggies in it, so take it for what it's worth! If you are looking for something different and fast and easy, then give this a try! :)

Cream cheese and cut up cucumber

Spread it out on a tortilla

Place a piece of turkey on top

Roll it up, cut in half and enjoy!

Turkey Wrap with Cucumber

4-6 oz cream cheese

half a cucumber, diced, and peeled

4-6 tortillas (I made 8 of these, so it just depends on much cream cheese filling you put in them and how much cream cheese you use...  ;))

turkey slices (one per tortilla)

Make sure the cream cheese is softened, then peel and dice the cucumbers and stir it in the cream cheese. Spread some cream cheese on a tortilla, then place a piece of meat on top.  Roll it up and cut in half and enjoy!

See, easy peasy!  Doesn't get much easier than that!  :)

Try it and let me know how you like it! :D

Hamburger

Saturdays I will either post a tip or an easy recipe, or I may just forget altogether! So hang in there with me!
It seems like there just aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done that I want too!

Teach my kiddos, take care of them, clean the house, get them breakfast, lunch and dinner, and did I mention take care of all 4 of them? :) As crazy as it can get, I wouldn't trade it for ANYTHING!!!

So.... When I buy hamburger or turkey, I buy it in BIG packages. I mean anywhere from a 5 pound package to a 10 pound package. Yes, it is a bit pricey, but I make my meat last a LONG time, unless it's sloppy joes or hamburger/turkey burgers!

After I get the meat home and the gazillion other things that I got put away, I brown that whole package of meat. Drain off the fat and let it cool down. Then I will either do 2 things, I will fill up a gallon size baggie and stuff it in the freezer, OR I will put how much I will use in a recipe in a sandwich baggie and then place all those baggies in a gallon size one and stick it in the freezer.

Like I said, it's a bit pricey, but usually the more you buy you save more per pound for buying bigger packages.

Plus, when you need browned beef or turkey for a recipe, all you have to do it pull it out of the freezer and defrost it! The great thing is if you forget to pull it out in the morning for your recipe, it doesn't take very long to defrost! :)

When I have meatballs on my menu I will go ahead and make them, put them on a cookie sheet to freeze, then place them in a gallon ziploc freezer safe ziploc baggie. That way all I have to do it cook them! If you want to get adventurous, you could even cook the meatballs and cool them, then place in a baggie then all you would have to do it re-heat it! :)

Chicken/Turkey Avocado Wraps

These are SUPER delish and SUPER easy! I don't know about you, but we STILL have left over turkey! I will be putting some in the freezer for a later. It's GREAT to have on hand in your freezer, so you can just add some to your casserole, or have turkey tacos, this recipe! :)

This recipe made 7 (SMALL) tortillas. The kids each ate 2, except for the little one, he had a 3/4 and I ate the other 1/4... Yep, that's all I got, 1/4 of this super delish wrap! Sigh, oh well...

My kids LOVE pretty much ANYTHING that is in a taco! I don't know what it is about the tortillas that they love so much... I have a recipe to make gluten free/wheat free tortillas and want to try those and have them on hand for the next time I make these! which will probably be later this week or next, and I'll be making MORE so I am sure to have some for me!

I served this for a really quick supper for my kids, but would be great for lunches as well. I served this with some fruit and veggies. Carrots, cucumbers, apples and a clementine. :)

Let me know what you think!


Right about 2 cups cut up, diced, or shredded cooked chicken or turkey


I sliced up 2 small baby dill pickles


2 HEAPING tablespoons (I used a soup spoon) of mayo, or miracle whip, whatever is your fav


1 avocado mashed (getting ready to dump it in the chicken/turkey mixture) You can either mash it really fine, or keep it lumpy.. You can even just dice it, whatever you like!
I also added a bit of lemon juice to my avocado


Combine all ingredients in a bowl

And MIX!!!!


Put a tablespoon of the mixture on a tortilla


And roll it up!


I just cut this so you could see the middle, but you don't have too!


Chicken/Turkey Avocado Wraps

2 cups cut up, diced or shredded chicken or turkey
2 baby dills cut up, sliced
2 HEAPING tablespoons (like a soup spoon) mayo, or miracle whip
1 avocado, mashed, or diced, how ever you like it!
1 teaspoon lemon juice
tortillas

Combine, chicken or turkey, baby dills, mayo, together.
In a separate bowl mash up your avocado and lemon juice, stir to combine
Dump the avocado in with the meat mixture and stir to combine.
Place on heaping spoonful on a tortilla and roll up!
ENJOY!!!!

*It's really easy and really yummy! Something different to do with all your left over turkey, or chicken! :)

Easy Mac and Cheese Dinner

Yes, I am on a mac and cheese kick! It's easy and fast... Ok, maybe not the most healthy, but I got the whole wheat noodles, so that makes it somewhat healthy, right? And again, I'm gonna say it again, sometimes you need something fast and easy! ;)

For this, I just added a few extra things to make it more, um, filling I guess you could say! ;)

Most of these things you will have on hand... And if you don't have one of something, don't add it, it's ok! It will still turn out!


Ok, I kinda take that back, if you don't have the milk to make the mac and cheese, then that might be a fail! Know what I mean? ;)


(ok, maybe I stop thinking and just start writing out the recipe?)


Make the mac and cheese like it says on the box

Yummy, cheese fried onions!! :) LOVE Aldi's!!! :)

Then regular too!!! :)

No, I didn't open the can upside down! I should get some money from Del Monte!!! heeheee!!! I just added some Italian seasoning to the tomatoes. I am cheap, so I just add my own spices instead of buying the Italian kind! ;)

There is the mac and cheese ready to go....

Add 1 pound ground beef, 1 small onion

I can diced tomatoes with the Italian seasoning

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Stir it all up!

Add 1/2 cup french fried onions, I added the cheese ones first....

Put it in an 8x8 baking dish, cover and bake for 30 minutes


When done, sprinkle regular french fried onions over the top and serve! YUMMY!!!!!!! :)

Easy Mac and Cheese Dinner

2 boxes Mac and Cheese (and ingredients to make it)
1 pound ground beef (or turkey) browned and drained
1 small red onion
1 can diced tomatoes with Italian Seasoning (about 1-2 teaspoons)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
About 1 cup french fried onions (can be cheese or regular or both!), divided

Make mac and cheese according to the box. When done, add the ground beef, onion, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup french fried onions. Mix all together, place into an 8x8 backing dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350degrees for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with the remaining french fried onions and serve!

*You don't have to add that much meat, or omit it if you want.
You don't need to use 1 cup shredded cheese, you can add half that, or add a different kind of cheese.
Also, I used cheddar friend onions inside the casserole and sprinkled regular ones over the top when done baking.
I served this with green beans. It was a HIT!!! We all loved it!! If you double this, you can place half of it in a freezer safe container and reheat when needed! :)