2017 Week 20 Apricot Pork Chops

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 1/2-inch-thick pork  chops Salt ground black pepper 4 apricots, pitted and cut in wedges 2 tablespoons honey 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 pound green beans, trimmed, if desired Directions  In an extra-large nonstick skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat; lower heat to medium. Lightly sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Cook chops…

2017 Week 20 Honey Orange Chicken

Ingredients  .5 cup orange juice  .25 cup honey  1 TBSP Italian seasoning  4 chicken breast  Directions  Whisk together all ingredients and pour over chicken.  Marinate for at least 1 hour, best overnight.  Grill chicken until cooked through.  Enjoy! 

2017 Week 20 Grilled Salmon, Chicken & Leeks

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds leeks 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 sprig rosemary 4 ounces skin-on salmon fillets, 3/4- to 1-inch thick 4 ounces chicken breast  1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard DIRECTIONS Trim dark green tops and root ends from leeks, leaving ends intact. Cut leeks in half lengthwise; peel…

2017 Week 20 Mason Jar Buffalo Chicken Salad

Serves 4 Ingredients  8 ounces blue cheese 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 4 medium), spiralized 2 poached boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large cubes  2/3 cup shredded carrots  2/3 cup celery  1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives Directions  Place…

2017 Week 20 Cherry Overnight Oatmeal

INGREDIENTS 1 6 ounce carton plain low fat greek yogurt 2/3 cup gluten free rolled oats 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup halved and pitted sweet cherries 2 tablespoons coconut sugar 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seed meal  1/2 teaspoon espresso powder DIRECTIONS   In a medium bowl combine yogurt, oats, milk, the 1/2 cup cherries, the sugar, chia seeds and…

2017 Week 20 Mason Jar Omelet

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 19 Chimichurri Chicken

INGREDIENTS 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3 tablespoons cooking oil 12 ounces green beans 3/4 cup packed Italian parsley 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 cloves garlic, halved 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 lemon, peel and juice DIRECTIONS   Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon of the oil; sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. On the grill, cook…

2017 Week 19 Creamy Buffalo Chicken Salad

Ingredients .5 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt ⅓ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced shallot 2 tablespoons Buffalo hot sauce 2 teaspoons lemon juice .5 teaspoon salt .5 teaspoon ground pepper 3 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken 3/4 cup chopped celery 3/4 cup chopped carrots • 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese Directions Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, shallot, hot sauce, lemon juice, salt…

2017 Week 19 Chicken with Parmesan Noodles

INGREDIENTS 6 servings of brown rice penne pasta  4 large carrots, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 6 tablespoons purchased or homemade basil pesto 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese Olive oil (optional) Fresh basil (optional) DIRECTIONS     Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet cook carrots…

2017 Week 19 Roast Chicken and Butternut Squash

Ingredients 2 tablespoons whole-grain or Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided .5 teaspoon salt, divided .5 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1.-2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges Directions 1 Position rack in lower third of…

2017 Week 19 Mason Jar Greek Salad

Makes 1 salad Ingredients 1 to 4 tablespoons vinaigrette 1 cup cooked chicken, from 1 medium chicken breast 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and seeded 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted 1/2 cup chopped tomato 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 cup salad greens, chopped For the vinaigrette: 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar…

2017 Week 19 No bake cinnamon bun protein squares

Ingredients 2 cups gluten free oat flour  .5 cup coconut flour, sifted (Can sub for almond or more oat flour) .5 cup No Whey pea protein powder 1 T Cinnamon 2 T coconut sugar  .5 cup almond butter  .5 cup brown rice syrup  1 tsp vanilla extract 1 T + unsweetened coconut milk Instructions Line a large baking dish with greased paper and…