From the Active Mom Recipe File...

Feeding my family a good meal is an important part of my day. But there are times when I either don’t feel like cooking have a crazy schedule or have had a long day…whatever the reason there are times when I must open…The Active Mom Recipe File. These recipes are not cop-outs; in fact they help you to prepare a quick meal for your family and stay away from the fast food lines-that is a good thing. So look at the Active Mom recipes as a way to simplify your busy life.

Favorites from the file:

Two-Step Guacamole:

Directions:
1. Chop two ripe avocados in small pieces
2. Add salsa
3. Add salt
4. Add lime (optional)
5. Mix together until well blended

Ingredients:
• Two ripe organic avocados
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ cup salsa (any type…chunky works best)
• Juice from ½ a lime (optional)

I love to serve with Guiltless Gourmet Bake Blue Corn Chips. They are awesome and made with Organic Corn.

Thai Peanut (Butter) Chicken and Vegetables

Directions:
1. Using a large skillet sauté chicken in Extra Virgin Olive Oil until cooked through, if using rotisserie chicken sauté chicken for 5 minutes
2. In small saucepan combine peanut butter, soy sauce and garlic. Heat on low until mixture is smooth (you can also microwave for 1 minute)
3. Pour mixture into skillet and mix well. It will be quite thick
4. Add bag of frozen vegetables and mix.
5. Pour in chicken broth. Stir.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes
7. Serve over rice or noodles

Ingredients:
• One rotisserie chicken (all natural) cut or torn into small pieces OR 4 chicken breasts cut into small pieces
• 2 table spoons of all natural, unsweetened peanut butter (organic)
• 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 clove garlic, chopped or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• One 16oz bag of frozen organic stir fry vegetables or any frozen vegetables you have on hand-My kids love peas and carrots.
• 2 cups organic/free range chicken broth
• Rice or noodles (optional)
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil