I hope everyone is staying cool in this hot weather! Please be sure to drink plenty of water and be careful with outdoor exercise.

At the centers we are running a bring a friend promotion. If you bring a friend, and they join, you both receive a backpack type of bag.

I tried a new recipe tonight, a chicken casserole. It was very good and the whole family liked it. I will post it later this week. Below are some favorites I hope you enjoy.

Taco Soup
1 cup = 2 points

1 lb. ground beef (I use turkey)
1 onion chopped
1 16 oz whole kernel corn,undrained
1 16 oz can tomatoes, undrained
1 16 oz can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 4oz can green chili peppers
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 10 oz pkg ranch style salad dressing
3 16 oz cans mexican chili beans, undrained

Brown ground beef, drain grease, add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.

Chocolate Muffins 24 muffins at 2 pt each

3 cups Kelloggs Extra Fiber All Bran Cereal
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 box low fat brownie mix

Soak cereal in water for 15 min. Add baking powder and brownie mix to cereal/water mixture. Stir until mixed together. Spray muffin tins with vegetable cooking spray. Fill muffin tins about 1/2 full.
Bake 350 degrees about 20 minutes