2017 Week 44 – The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Salmon egg cups (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Chocolate protein bars (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Peach/Oat Mason Jar Salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Crockpot Chicken Piccata Tuesday Breakfast – Salmon egg cups (make…
Month: October 2017
Week 43 Crockpot Tacos
Ingredients 1 white onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons achiote paste 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, skins reserved (from 6 oranges) 1/3 cup pineapple juice 2 1/2 pounds pork butt Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 bay leaves For servings Ezekiel tortillas Pickled Habaneros 5 habanero chiles, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped…
Week 43 Spicy Shrimp and Pesto
Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons yuzu kosho 1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1 large stalk of fresh lemongrass, pale inner bulb only, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 12 jumbo shrimp (about 3/4 pound) Instructions In a small bowl, combine the yuzu kosho with the ginger, garlic, cilantro and olive oil. Spread half of the pesto on the shrimp and…
Week 43 Grilled Chicken and 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 extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all) Directions Light the grill. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, grapefruit zest, grapefruit juice, oil, honey, salt, and…
Week 43 Stove top Macaroni and Cheese
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups dried brown rice elbow (gluten free) macaroni (6 ounces) 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 6 1/2 ounce package light semisoft cheese with garlic and herb 1 2/3 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon gluten free flour 3/4 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese (3 ounces) 2 cups baby spinach 1…
Week 43 Crockpot Chicken Thighs
Ingredients 6 boneless chicken thighs sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 c. ketchup 1/4 c. honey 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 oz. freshly chopped ginger 2 tbsp. sriracha Juice of 1 lime Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish Directions Layer chicken in the bottom of crockpot. Whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, ginger, Sriracha, and lime juice….
Week 43 Crockpot Balsamic Chicken
Ingredients 2 c. Brussels sprouts 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1/3 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 c. honey 2 tbsp. grainy Dijon mustard 1 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish Directions …
Week 43 Quinoa Mason Jar Salad
Ingredients 1 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 cup black currants (soaked in warm water and drained) 1/2 cup hazelnuts 1/4 cup green onions sliced 1/4 cup blue cheese 2 grilled chicken breast 2 cups mixed greens Directions Layer ingredients into 4 mason jars in the following order. 1/4 cup quinoa, 1 TBSP currants, 2 TBSP hazelnuts,…
Week 43 Tahini protein balls
Ingredients: 1 cup Pea Protein powder 2 tbsp. chia seeds 1 tbsp. coconut oil, melted 3 tbsp. Tahini Paste 3/4 tsp of liquid Stevia 3 tbsp. cacao powder 3 tbsp. water Directions: 1. Combine protein powder, chia seeds, stevia, and cacao powder and mix well. 2. Add melted coconut oil and tahini paste and combine….
Week 43 Salami egg cups
Ingredients: 12 large slices Genoa salami 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 12 whole organic eggs 1/4 red onion, minced Crushed black pepper and sea salt, for taste Directions: 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F, and spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. 2. Place 1 slice of salami into each muffin cup,…
2017 Week 43 Menu
2017 Week 43 – The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Salami egg cups (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Tahini protein balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Quinoa Mason Jar Salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Stove top Macaroni and Cheese Tuesday Breakfast – Salami…
Week 42 Honey Garlic Steaks
Ingredients 2 steaks (sirloin or ribeye work the best!) 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon soy sauce 4 tablespoons honey 1 clove garlic, minced Directions Combine all ingredients except water in a freezer bag. Turn to coat chicken. Freeze or refrigerate overnight. Grill or bake in a 425 degree oven for 20-30 or until chicken…