2017 Week 22 Menu

2017 Week 22 – The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Mozzarella, Tomato Basil Frittata (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Quinoa Protein Balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Shrimp & Broccoli Noodle Mason Jar Salad (make ahead on Sunday) 
 Dinner – Memorial Day Party!                
 Tuesday…

2017 Week 21 Chipotle Chicken

Ingredients  2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers) 1/2 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Instructions Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty freezer bag. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat in marinade. Freeze or refrigerate.  Grill or bake….

2017 Week 21 Jerk Pork and Fish

Ingredients  Pork chops &/or Salmon 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon ground allspice 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice Instructions Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty freezer bag. Add meat and turn to coat in marinade….

2017 Week 21 Garlic Steak

Ingredients  2 tablespoons olive oil 2 NY strip or sirloin steaks  2 tablespoons soy sauce  1/4 cup honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup water (add just before baking) Instructions Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty freezer bag. Add meat and turn to coat in marinade. Freeze or refrigerate. Grill or bake.  If baking, bake…

2017 Week 21 Crockpot Thai Steak Salad

Ingredients  For the steak 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons honey 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound stew beef or boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 2-inch pieces For the dressing 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoon creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup…

2017 Week 21 Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken

Ingredients 4 boneless chicken breasts salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup honey 2 Tbsp tomato paste 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Garnish 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds 1 green…

2017 Week 21 Crockpot Balsamic Pork Roast

INGREDIENTS: 2 pound boneless pork roast  sea salt, to taste 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon honey DIRECTIONS: Place pork roast in the bottom of the crockpot.  Mix all ingredients in a bowl.  Pour over roast and cook…

2017 Week 21 Kale Bistro Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients  4 large hard boiled eggs 1 pound thick-cut uncured turkey bacon, cooked 6 cups thinly sliced kale leaves Dressing  2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil  1 TBSP Balsamic vinegar  Directions  Layer mason jars in the following order, dressing, turkey bacon, sliced egg and fill to top with kale.  

2017 Week 21 Overnight Oatmeal with Salted Date Caramel

Ingredients Dry 1 cup gluten free rolled oats 1 tablespoon chia seeds pinch of sea salt Wet 3/4 cup almond milk, unsweetened 1/2 cup strong cold press OR brewed coffee 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Date Caramel 4 medjool dates, pitted (the softer the better!) pinch of salt **Water Instructions For Oats 1. First,…

2017 Week 21 Mason Jar Omelete

Ingredients  2 eggs  1/2 cup mix ins (i.e. uncured turkey bacon, cheese, veggies or chicken) salt and ground black pepper to taste  Directions  Lightly coat a pint jar.  Add eggs, mix ins, salt and pepper.   Cover with lid and chill overnight.  When ready to eat shake jar and microwave for 2 minutes or until…

2017 Week 20 Whiskey Burgers

Ingredients Crispy Onions 1 large white onions 2 cups buttermilk 2 cups gluten free flour 1 tablespoon kosher salt pinch of pepper + cayenne pepper Extra virgin olive oil for frying  Whiskey Glaze 1/4 cup whiskey 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon…

2017 Week 21 Menu

2017 Week 21 – The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Mason Jar Omelet (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Espresso Overnight Oatmeal (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – kale Bistro Mason Jar Salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Crockpot Balsamic Pork Tuesday Breakfast – Mason Jar Omelet…