NYBNY Challenge October (closed group)

My recipe for the day is quick and easy, and tasty.

I bake tilapia filets in the oven at 350º with copious amounts of fresh squeezed lemon juice, pepper, and garlic powder. By far my favorite dinner ever.

Hey all. I have a question for the fresh meal what is considered a "packaged" food? I am having a tough time with this challenge for sure.

Thanks, Kathy.

You need to look at the ingredients, basically I look at the ingredients. for example, my diet pepsi, has caramel color, potassium benzoate, phosphoric acid, etc. That is not natural, but my can of beans last night had beans, water, and salt. that would be all natural. Does that help?

Yes that helps tremendously!! I thought so but wasn't sure. ;c) Now I get my point for a fresh meal. thank you.

Here's one of my fave recipes!

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 1 Hour
Servings: 6

Ingredients:
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast
halves
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup prepared mustard
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and parsley. Mix well. Pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 232

Total Fat: 3.7g
Cholesterol: 67mg
Sodium: 296mg
Total Carbs: 24.8g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25.6g

Low Fat Spinach Dip

Ingredients:

10 ounces fresh baby spinach, steamed until wilted
1 cup plain fat-free yogurt, drained of excess water
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Preparation:

Place wilted spinach in a colander and squeeze out excess water. Chop finely and place in a medium bowl. Stir yogurt and cream cheese together until smooth. Add to spinach. Stir in remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes about 2 cups.

Per serving (1/4 cup): Calories 55, Calories from Fat 11, Total Fat 1.3g (sat 0.7g), Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 186mg, Carbohydrate 4.7g, Fiber 1.1g, Protein 6.2g


A co-worker told me about this recipe a couple of weeks ago. I think I will attempt to make it this weekend. Wish me luck!

Great challenge idea.

hmm i paid for my co-workers coffee this morning. Would that count?

I looked up a recipe for a friend that she has been looking for but just couldn't find.

I went above and beyond my job limitations to help a patient try to figure out what two charges on her bank statement were for. Does that count? Lol. Otherwise, I held the door open for two of my coworkers after work.

I'm generally a generous person so this challenge should be simple for me.

Made coffee for the girls at work today and took it to there office to them.

I sent an e-mail to my future sister-in-law about hosting a shower for her. Trust me, this is kindness. Plus I will deal with this part so my mother-in-law doesn't have to.

Today I went out of my way to make sure someone woke up for an important meeting.

I don't know if this counts but I woke my son up this morning with kisses and cuddles instead of frustration at him not getting up when I ask him to.

He's not a morning person just like his mama.

Called my sister and told her I would take her to a Sunday School class dinner tomorrow, then told a friend I would pick her up so she wouldnn't have to drive her car.

I don't call them random acts of kindness i call them being a good christian. lol Just trying to get into heaven I was going to pick up a hitchhiker on the way home today but changed my mind (pretty sure that goes above and beyond what you are asking) When i talked to my grammy this afternoon she sounded down so i decided on a quick trip just to give her a hug (she only lives 30 minutes away). A quick trip turned into the whole afternoon and i can't think of any other way i would rather spend my day.. Missed the gym but she is 91 and i cherish everyday i get to spend with her

Melissa-there are more important things in life than going to the gym and spending time with people you love is one of them. I'm glad you were able to go see your grammy. I miss mine everyday and wish I could spend just a little more time with her.

My thoughts exactly She has burried a husband, cat , and 3 children (a three kids were within the past year).. She still lives on her own.. I still look forward to sleepovers at her house just like i did when i was a little kid She is the best!!