INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Juice of 1 lemon 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 lb. chicken thighs kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 lb. asparagus, ends removed 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons 1 lemon, sliced INSTRUCTIONS In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Whisk until combined then add chicken…
Month: February 2018
2018 Week 7 Deep Dish Cauliflower Pizza
Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, grated (about 3 cups), squeezed dry of excess liquid 2 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided 2 large eggs 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided 1 tsp. garlic powder kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. pizza sauce 1/3 c. uncured natural pepperoni Torn fresh basil, for garnish Instructions Preheat oven to 425º and grease a cast-iron skillet with…
2018 Week 7 Garlic Salmon and Chicken
Ingredients 3 tbsp. ghee, divided 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 4-oz. salmon fillets 2 4-oz. chicken breast kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish Instructions In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon ghee and olive oil. Add chicken and season…
2018 Week 7 Skillet Balsamic Chicken and Asparagus
INGREDIENTS 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 2 lb. chicken breast tenders kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. asparagus, woody ends trimmed 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved DIRECTIONS Make vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic, 2 tablespoons oil, honey, mustard,…
2018 Week 7 Chicken, rice and grape mason jar salad
Ingredients 3 cups store-bought frozen precooked or leftover brown rice 1/2 cup walnut pieces 1/2 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded (about 3 cups) 2 cups small seedless red grapes 1/2 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves 4 cups loosely packed baby spinach Dressing ingredients 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon…
2018 Week 7 Vanilla Protein Bars
Ingredients 1/2 cup all natural nut butter (I used cashew butter) 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 cup honey or coconut nectar 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder 2 sheets of wax or parchment paper Instructions 1. Add all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. 2. Stir ingredients together with a spoon until well-combined and a…
2018 Week 7 Egg Rollup
Ingredients 10 large eggs 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk pinch of salt dash of pepper 1 tsp of mustard 8 slices of uncured turkey bacon 1 cup cup chives 2 handfuls fresh, whole basil leaves 1 cup fresh arugula and/or spinach 3 tbsp paleo mayo Ingredients 10 large eggs 1/2 cup nut milk (I like…
2018 Week 7 Menu
2018 Week 7 – The menu for the coming week! @MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Egg roll ups (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Vanilla protein bars (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Chicken, rice and grape mason jar salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Skillet Balsamic Chicken and Asparagus …
2018 Week 6 Menu
2018 Week 6 – The menu for the coming week! @MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Note due to a Carolina Kitchen taping error and limited time, I am repeating week 5 recipes! Monday Breakfast – Cauliflower Breakfast sandwich (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Blueberry almond protein balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Chicken Avocado…
2018 Week 5 Asian grilled chicken wings
INGREDIENTS 4 lbs chicken wings MARINADE 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup gin 2 tablespoons garlic cloves, mashed 1/4 cup gluten free, sugar free ketchup 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 cup oyster sauce 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce INSTRUCTIONS 1. Mix up the marinade ingredients. Toss in the chicken wings, stir and then…
2018 Week 5 Greek stuffed chicken
INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. chopped dill, plus more for garnish 1 tbsp. chopped parsley, plus more for garnish 2 cloves garlic, minced sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts 1 zucchini, halved and thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes, halved 1/2 red onion, sliced into half moons 2 lemons, thinly sliced…
2018 Week 5 Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients 1 lb chicken breast 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 4 teaspoons honey 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty freezer bag. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat in marinade. Marinate the chicken in the fridge for…