15 easy choose over Recipes

big shrimp (clean very well and drain), butter (the more the better-choose the low fat), olives or 1 tbsp vegetable oil, minced garlic cloves, sugar, ketchup, chili peppers (the small pointed ones are the hottest)

ground chicken (i use ground turkey), taco sauce (you choose the heat), shredded mexican blend cheese, taco shells, shredded lettuce, sour cream, sliced black olives, chopped tomato

boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 pack boneless or skinless winn-dixie), barbecue sauce (hickory, winn-dixie, or any brand of your choosing), red onions (diced winn-dixie), green peppers (diced winn-dixie), jalapenos (diced jar or fresh ), hot sauce (cajun chef green chili sauce), liquid smoke, seasoning (kevin s bayou blend dry seasoning )

potatoes , well scrubbed, olive oil, parmesan cheese, fresh chives, barbecue seasoning, garlic powder, taco seasoning

five ways to stay positive in negativity, by julie fuimano, easy to be positive in a positive environment. it s when things are emotionally draining and negative that you re challenged to behave differently. but you have the opportunity to be the beacon of light for others around you. by your actions and responses, you can demonstrate and teach others how to behave in an appropriate, positive and professional manner., positive energy catches on just as quickly as negative energy. sometimes people are simply stuck in a habit or pattern of behavior and are accustomed to acting a certain way. if the environment is really caustic, then it s what people are used to and may be all they know., it takes some time and effort as well as a commitment to do something differently to create sustainable change. you must be willing to identify and stop tolerating what s not working, do the right thing even if it s initially unpopular and then teach others to do the same., here are five ways you can be a positive force in your workplace ., first step is awareness, recognize the negativity around you. sometimes you can even feel your energy being drained by the words being spoken. if it feels bad or uncomfortable, then it s negative. these feelings are a form of intelligence similar to a tap on the shoulder letting you know something is not right. if you can identify what is happening, you can make good choices about handling it., it all starts with you, in what ways are you contributing to the negativity around you are you listening to gossip or participating in conversations where the only focus is to denigrate, diminish or criticize language matters. everything you say has an impact; saying something negative not only dishonors the person you re speaking about and the person you re speaking with, but it also makes you feel bad even if you don tsp realize it. learn to respect people s humanity and their right to be themselves. complaining without end does not focus on creating solutions; rather, it perpetuates and magnifies the problem, wasting everyone s precious time and energy., speak up, tell the other person how you feel by saying , this doesn tsp work for me. it s nonjudgmental, since you re making it about you, not them. also, people often don tsp realize they are being negative. point it out in a gentle, caring way: do you realize you are complaining just bringing it to their attention can be enough to shift the conversation. over time, people will learn what they can and cannot discuss with you, and it will stop being an issue. if you say nothing, your silence conveys permission to continue., be constructive , positive, meaningful and beneficial, what is the point or purpose of what you re saying is it to hurt or help and at the end of the conversation, is there an action step to take constructive conversations are empowering and leave people a little better off from having participated in them. become the kind of person who takes your time and words seriously., praise and acknowledge, amazing what a few words of praise and acknowledgement can do. you want to be the kind of person people gravitate to because they know they will be uplifted by you, not put down or drained of life-sustaining energy. in short, you want people to feel good after being in your presence., no matter what is going on around you , you control your inner environment and how you choose to respond to external events and situations. it s your responsibility to become the kind of person you enjoy being and with whom others enjoy being around., it takes a true leader to walk a path different from the crowd. so when others are negative, stretch your boldness muscles and be positive in spite of what others do or think. it s the only way to create a ripple of change. and if we all do our part, then slowly but surely, we will make a difference in our work environment and the larger community.

fruit yogurt (choose your own flavor), cool whip, graham cracker pie crust

peach pie filling, pineapple chunks, drained, mandarin oranges, drained, apples - red, yellow , green - choose your favorite or mix it up, strawberries, grapes , seedless - choose your favorite of mix it up, bananas

boneless skinless chicken breasts, flour, seasoned with, salt and pepper, if you choose, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, onion, chopped, chicken broth, dried parsley, fresh parsley, for garnish, lemon, sliced

cream of chicken soup, sour cream, picante sauce (i use mild , but you can choose the heat to your tastes), chili powder, chopped cooked chicken, colby &montereyjack cheese, shredded, flour tortillas (warmed so they don tsp break when rolling), tomato, chopped, green onion, sliced

butter pecan cake mix, eggs (or as called for by your cake mix), oil (or as called for by your cake mix), water (or as called for by your cake mix), vanilla instant pudding mix, milk (i use skim, but you can use what you like), cool whip (i use fat-free, but you choose), chopped pecans (i toast them for a few minutes-which is optional), vanilla

tortillas (we use corn or sandwich petals, as we eat gluten free), ground beef, cooked and drained, salsa , choose your heat, monterey jack cheese or 1 (8 oz) bag cheddar cheese or 1 (8 oz) bag mexican cheese

ground beef, onion, chopped (optional), garlic clove, chopped fine, olive oil, tomatoes, chopped (recommended to make 1 can rotel brand), chili powder, beans, rinsed and drained (choose your favorite alice uses 1 can cannelini beans and 1 of kidney beans)

water, brown sugar or 4 cups date sugar, orange juice, from concentrate, grated fresh lemon rind, coconut (grated or shredded ), crushed pineapple in juice, pre-baked pie crust , of your choice (optional), plastic wrap (if you choose squares)