2017 Week 12 One Skillet Garlic Chicken

INGREDIENTS: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts  salt and pepper 1 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, sliced ⅓ cup finely diced shallots (or red onions) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup greek yogurt  2 tablespoons chopped parsley …

2017 Week 12 Pesto Mason Jar Salad

Serves 4  Ingredients  3 TBSP Extra virgin olive oil  2 TBSP Balsamic vinegar  4 Grilled Chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces.  16 slices of uncured pepperoni, chopped into bite size pieces  12 slices Fresh sliced mozzarella  16 Grape tomatoes  4 TBSP chopped red onion  4 TBSP Homemade or store bought (gluten free) pesto  Spinach …

2017 Week 12 Crockpot Chicken Pesto

Ingredients 1/2-3/4 cup basil pesto 4 chicken breasts (thawed) 1.5 cups zucchini (cut into 1/2 inch slices) 1 cup yellow squash (cut into 1/2 inch slices) 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved) 1 cup red onion (about 1 small, cut into 1 inch slices) 1 green pepper (cut into 1 inch slices) 1 yellow peppers (cut…

2017 Week 12 Almond Butter Protein Balls

Ingredients  1 cup almond meal/flour 1/2 cup flax meal 1/2 cup No Whey Pea Protein Powder  1 Tbsp. chia seeds 1 ripe banana, mashed 1/2  cup almond butter  1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 cup chopped almonds (or chopped peanuts if using peanut butter) 1/4 cup mini-chocolate chips Optional add-in: 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes Instructions…

2017 Week 12 Italian Chicken

Serves 2  Ingredients  2 6oz Chicken Breasts  2 tsp dried italian seasoning  4 cups Arugula  .50 Buffalo Mozzarella ball  2 cups Asparagus  1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil  Instructions  Season Chicken breasts with Italian seasoning and bake or grill until done.  Top with each chicken breast with .25 buffalo Mozzarella ball.  Drizzle olive oil on asparagus…

2017 Week 12 Weekly Menu

2017 Week 12 – The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Egg in the hole (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Almond Butter Protein Balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Pesto Mason Jar Salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Crockpot Chicken pesto Tuesday Breakfast – Egg in…

2017 Week 11 Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 2 stalks celery, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 or 3 sprigs fresh thyme One 4-pound piece corned beef brisket, rinsed 12 ounces beef broth 2 tablespoons pickling spice 1/2 small head green cabbage, core intact and cut into thick wedges (If on BIL or HCL…

2017 Week 11 Crockpot Dijon Pork Chops

Ingredients 1 carton condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup whole grain Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 6 medium red potatoes (BIL) or turnips (PAN or HCL), sliced  1 medium onion, thinly sliced 6 boneless pork loin chops (about 1-inch thick)…

2017 Week 11 Almond Butter Protein Balls

Ingredients  1 cup almond meal/flour 1/2 cup flax meal 1/2 cup No Whey Pea Protein Powder  1 Tbsp. chia seeds 1 ripe banana, mashed 1/2  cup almond butter  1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 cup chopped almonds (or chopped peanuts if using peanut butter) 1/4 cup mini-chocolate chips Optional add-in: 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes Instructions…

2017 Week 11 Shrimp Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients 1.5 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp  1/8 tsp sea salt  1/8 tsp pepper  1/4 cup chopped celery  2 TBSP finely chopped red onion  2 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro  3 TBSP Greek Yogurt  1 TBSP chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce  2 tsp fresh lime juice  1/2 tsp cumin  Greens of your choice …

2017 Week 11 Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches

  Ingredients  1 Ezekiel English Muffin 1 Slice of AppleGate Cheddar Cheese 1 Baked Egg 1 Piece of Turkey or Chicken Sausage Instructions  Bake the egg to your liking. I use my hamburger pan and lightly beat the egg. Assemble the sandwich with all ingredients. Make enough for the week! Enjoy this make ahead grab…