2018 Week 18 – The menu for the coming week! @MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Cauliflower & Kale Frittata (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Orange overnight oatmeal (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Cajun Shrimp mason jar salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Grilled Cilantro-Lime Pork Tuesday Breakfast – Cauliflower &…
Month: April 2018
2018 Week 17 Fig & Goat Cheese Mason Jar Salad
Ingredients 2 cups mixed salad greens 4 dried figs, stemmed and sliced 2 oz. cooked chicken chopped 1 ounce fresh goat cheese, crumbled 1.5 tablespoons slivered almonds, preferably toasted Dressing 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar .5 teaspoon honey Pinch of sea salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Directions Layer ingredients in the following order…
2018 Week 17 Crockpot Orange Chicken
Ingredients 4-6 Chicken Breasts 1 jar of gluten free BBQ sauce 1 jar or orange marmalade (low sugar) Directions Lay chicken breast in the bottom of crockpot. Pour BBQ sauce and marmalade on top. Cook on keep warm all day. Enjoy!
2018 Week 17 Crockpot Pesto Chicken
Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 cup jarred pesto 1/4 cup ghee 1/2 lemon These items don’t get added until the end 1 lb. brown rice rotini cooked and drained 1/2 cup parmesan 2 cups shredded mozzarella 1/4 tsp. dried basil to garnish Instructions 1. Add the…
2018 Week 17 Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/3 pounds chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces Salt and pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 shallots, chopped 2 tablespoons gluten free flour 1/2 cup white wine 1 lemon, juiced 1 cup chicken broth or stock 3 tablespoons capers, drained 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley,…
2018 Week 17 Steak Fried Rice
Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 large eggs sea salt and freshly ground pepper 12 ounces sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 leek (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced and well rinsed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced…
2018 Week 17 Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
Ingredients 4-6 Chicken breasts 1 can organic crushed pineapple 1 jar Hawaiian (gluten free) BBQ sauce Directions Place chicken in the bottom of the crockpot and pour BBQ sauce and pineapple over. Cook on keep warm all day. Serve over brown rice.
2018 Week 17 Breakfast Balls
INGREDIENTS 2 lbs bulk turkey sausage 1 lb ground beef 3 eggs 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded DIRECTIONS Mix all the ingredients together until thoroughly blended (it is best to use your hands or an electric mixer). Form into about 4 dozen 1 to 1…
2018 Week 17 Coconut Snowball Protein Balls
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut, divided 2 teaspoons melted coconut oil 1 scoop No Whey protein powder 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Directions Place 1 cup of shredded coconut in a food processor along with the coconut…
2018 Week 16 Crockpot Pepperoncini Roast
INGREDIENTS 2-lb boneless beef chuck shoulder roast 12oz jar of pepperoncinis 6 cloves of garlic, peeled 1/2 teaspoon pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Label your freezer bag. 2. To your freezer bag, add all ingredients (including juice from pepperoncinis). 3. Remove as much air from the freezer bag as possible, seal, and lay flat in your freezer. 4….
2018 Week 16 Ground Chicken Tacos with Creamy Salsa
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp or minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon coriander 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound ground chicken 2 teaspoons gluten…
2018 Week 16 Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients 3 tablespoons fig jam 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme sea salt and freshly ground pepper 4 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese 8 slices of uncured turkey bacon 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar Directions Mix the jam, thyme, and…