More delicious brace-friendly recipe ideas

Need a couple more delicious brace-friendly recipes? Look no further...
(Today's recipes courtesy of: thepioneerwoman.com Ree is a phenomenal cook!)

Fruit Smoothie-
Ingredients
Blueberries
Raspberries
Sweet Grapes
Strawberries
Sliced Apple
½ banana
Yogurt of your choice (vanilla Greek or regular is delicious)
OPTIONAL: supplement powder (protein, instant breakfast, etc.)

Preparation Instructions
Layer fruit in blender, add yogurt, a little milk, and supplement powder (if preferred). Top all with some ice, throw on lid and Blend!

There is no limit to the combinations you can add: mangos, blackberries, peaches…the list goes on. But things can get really interesting when you add vegetables with the fruit. Anything from spinach to carrots add not just extra nutrition, but some very interesting color results. Have fun with it!


Simple, Perfect Enchiladas!

Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE:
• 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
• 1 Tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 1 can (28 Ounce) Enchilada Or Red Sauce
• 2 cups Chicken Broth
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro

FOR THE MEAT:
• 1-1/2 pound Ground Beef
• 1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
• 2 cans (4 Ounce) Diced Green Chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt

FOR THE TORTILLAS:
• 10 whole (to 14) Corn Tortillas
• 1/2 cup Canola Oil
TO ASSEMBLE:
• 3 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 cup Chopped Black Olives
• 1 cup Chopped Green Onions
• 1/2 cup Chopped Cilantro

Preparation Instructions
Step #1 – The Sauce
In a large saucepan over medium heat, add oil and flour and whisk together to make a paste, cooking for one minute. Pour in the red sauce, chicken broth, cilantro, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30-45 minutes.

Step #2 – The Meat
Brown the meat with onions in a skillet. Drain off fat. Stir in 2 cans diced green chilies and seasoned salt. Set aside.

Step #3 – Tortillas
Heat canola oil in a small skillet over medium heat. One by one, using tongs, fry tortillas in oil until soft, not crisp – about 30 seconds per side. Remove to a paper—towel lined plate. Repeat until all tortillas have been fried.

Step #4 – Assembly
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour ½ cup red sauce in bottom of baking pan. Spread to even out. Dip each tortilla into red sauce, then remove to work surface. Spoon meat, a little grated cheese, a little black olives, and green onions in the center of tortilla. Roll up and place, seam down, in baking pan. Repeat until pan is filled. Pour extra red sauce over enchiladas. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.

Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle cilantro over enchiladas before serving.


Mushroom and Swiss Sliders with Spicy Fry Sauce
Let me just say these little burgers are absolutely delicious! They may clog your arteries but it is worth it. Plus, your kids will love them!

Ingredients
■1/3 cup Mayonnaise
■2 Tablespoons Ketchup
■1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (less If You're Sensitive To Spice!)
■4 Tablespoons Butter
■1/2 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
■8 ounces, weight White Mushrooms, Chopped Finely
■1/2 cup White Or Red Wine (optional)
■4 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
■Kosher Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
■2 pounds Ground Beef
■4 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
■4 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
■1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
■Freshly Ground Black Pepper
■4 slices Swiss Cheese, Cut Into Four Squares
■8 whole Dinner (or Slider) Rolls, Split

Preparation Instructions
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and cayenne. Stir together until totally combined. Set aside. (This is the spicy fry sauce.)

Melt butter in a large skillet. Add onions and cook over medium heat for five minutes, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms and toss around, then add wine (if using), Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Cook for several minute over medium heat, or until all liquid has evaporated. Transfer mushroom mixture to a separate bowl, scraping all contents from the skillet.

Mix ground beef, heavy cream, Worcestershire, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly mix ingredients. Form 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the meat mixture into patties, making an indentation with your thumb to keep the patties from plumping too much when they cook. In the same skillet as the one used to cook the mushrooms, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium to medium-high heat. Add four patties at a time, indented side face up. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip. Spoon generous portion of mushroom mixture on each patty, then top with one or two squares of Swiss, depending on your preference. Place lid on skillet and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until burgers are cooked through and cheese is melted. Remove to a place and keep warm while you repeat with the rest of the meat mixture.

Toast halved buns under the oven broiler. Spread generously with spicy fry sauce. Place patties between buns and serve immediately with fried onion strings.