INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pork tenderloin, about 1 pound INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a small bowl, combine the onion powder, chili powder, kosher salt, black pepper, thyme, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle the…
Month: July 2017
Week 30 Mason Jar Salad with Asian Sesame Dressing
Ingredients: 1 Bag of Cruciferous Crunch mix (from Trader Joe’s) or approximately 4 cups of crunchy vegetable mix of choice 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup sliced zucchini 1/4 cup almonds 4 grilled chicken breasts, cubed 1 cup brown rice, cooked Dressing 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce…
Week 30 Crockpot Garlic Chicken
INGREDIENTS 2 lb. chicken thighs sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. baby red potatoes, quartered 5 cloves Garlic, Chopped 2 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme Grated Parmesan, for serving Chopped fresh parsley, for serving DIRECTIONS In a large crockpot, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, and thyme. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add…
2017 Week 31 Menu
2017 Week 31 – The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Butternut squash wraps (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Almond Butter and Banana overnight oats (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Quinoa Mason Jar Salads (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Crockpot Pulled Chicken Tostadas Tuesday Breakfast –…
Week 30 Breakfast cheese toast
INGREDIENTS 8 Alvarado sprouted sourdough bread 1/2 8 ounce package peeled fresh whole baby carrots, halved lengthwise 1 8 ounce package button mushrooms, halved 4 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 small red onion, cut in thin wedges 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces so! goat cheese (chevre) Fresh basil (optional) DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat broiler. Place bread on baking…
Week 29 Grilled Hot Dogs and Croissants
INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar 6 cups finely shredded green cabbage (from 1/2 small head) 3 fresh red chiles such as Fresno, seeded and thinly sliced Salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 4 croissants, split but still attached on one side –…
Week 29 Foil-Pack Grilled Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings
Ingredients 1/4 cup chili powder 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 pounds chicken wings (about 24) 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 lime, cut into wedges Directions Special equipment: 18-inch-wide heavy duty non-stick aluminum foil Whisk together the chili powder,…
Week 29 Crockpot Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients 1 pound chicken breast .5 cup chicken broth 1 TBSP minced garlic 1 TBSP dried oregano 1 package (6 slices) Canadian bacon, cut into squares .5 cup Yogurt .5 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese Directions Layer chicken in the bottom of the crockpot. Top with bacon. Mix broth, garlic and oregano together and pour…
Week 29 Grilled Chicken with Grapefruit Glaze
INGREDIENTS 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grapefruit zest (from about 1/2 grapefruit) 1/2 cup grapefruit juice (from 1 grapefruit) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper 4 chicken breasts INSTRUCTIONS Light the grill. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, grapefruit zest, grapefruit juice, oil, honey,…
Week 29 Buffalo Mason Jar Chicken Salad
Ingredients 8 ounces blue cheese 1 tsp – 1 TBSP hot sauce 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…
Week 29 Crockpot Pulled BBQ Chicken and Rice
Ingredients 2 Chicken breasts 8 Tbs of Barbecue sauce 2 Cups Long grain brown rice Directions Cut chicken breasts into strips. Place them in crockpot. Add 1/2 cup or 8 Tbs. of Barbecue sauce and cook for 4 hours or until tender and juices run clear from chicken. Cook rice according to directions on package….
Week 29 Fudge Protein Balls
Ingredients 1/2 cup No Whey protein powder 1 can drained and rinsed black beans 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 3 TSP Coco powder 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 tsp liquid stevia 2 TBSP water Directions Place all ingredients in the food processor and process until combined and smooth. Roll into 12 balls. Coat with additional…