Joanne Roasted Acorn Squash

Got this recipe and a nice acorn squash from my trainer - had never bought one. It was outstanding!!  

Ingredients

1 acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise

1 Tb. Coconut oil

1 Tb. Raw honey

1/2 tsp. sea salt (optional)

1/4 c. Walnuts, lightly toasted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 deg. F

2. Place squash cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet or shallow baking dish.

3. Add 1/4" water to the baking dish. 

4. Bake for 45 minutes or until peel is soft to touch.

5. Remove from oven and carefully turn over. Remove squash from peel and add coconut oil, honey, and sea salt. 

6. Top with toasted walnuts to serve.

7. To cook squash in microwave, place squash flesh side down in a microwave dish. Add 1/2" of water and microwave 8-12 minutes. Check often, as each microwave will vary on cooking time. 

8. Optionally top dish with dried fruit, other nuts, and cinnamon.

Pinterest inspired chicken taco filling

I read multiple chicken filling crockpot recipes that I decided to combine what I liked. I was not disappointed. Is it perfect. No. Is it good? Yes! Was it easy? Yes!! Note: I forgot to take a picture of the chicken for the ingredients, and of the final food before I put it away. 

Ingredients:

1lb. Boneless chicken breasts

1 jar salsa, I used medium red gold

I can black beans, drained

Taco seasoning to taste

Chicken broth or water if needed

Directions:

1. Add salsa, beans, and taco seasoning to crockpot. Mix to combine. Add broth or water if your salsa isn't wet enough.

2. Add chicken. Turn on low for 8 hours. 

3. Shred chicken. 

4. Serve as chicken taco filling, burrito filling, chimichanga filling.