Ingredients For the dressing: 2 scallions, minced (white and light green parts only) 1 large ripe avocado, flesh only 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 to 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 to 4 tablespoon water 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh basil, chopped 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped sea salt to…
Month: October 2018
2018 Week 44 Chicken Bacon Ranch Frittata
Ingredients: 1 small Onion, chopped 1 Chicken breast, cooked and cubed or shredded 6-8 slices Bacon, cooked and chopped 8 large Eggs 1/4 c full-fat Coconut milk 1 tbsp Coconut oil 2 tbsp organic ranch seasoning mix 1 medium Tomato, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp Garlic powder 1/2 tsp Sea salt freshly cracked Pepper to taste…
2018 Week 43 Queso Chicken Soup
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb chicken breast 3 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon avocado oil 2 (10 oz) cans Rotel with diced green chiles 1 tablespoon taco seasoning 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup greek yogurt INSTRUCTIONS In a cast iron dutch oven (or normal pot) heat the oil over medium heat. Stir in the Rotel and…
2018 Week 43 Sweet & Savory Grilled Chicken
Ingredients 2 teaspoons light coconut sugar 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or freshly ground black pepper 1-1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast Directions Combine sugar, dry mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Coat both sides of chicken with the rub up to…
2018 Week 43 Crockpot Jerk Chicken
Ingredients 4 lbs. chicken breast 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 4 garlic cloves 2 tbsp fresh thyme 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 1 tbsp coconut sugar 1 tsp ground allspice 4 green onions 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp white vinegar 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped 2 habanero peppers…
2018 Week 43 Grilled Pork Chops with Peach BBQ Sauce
Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided 1/4 cup firmly coconut sugar 2 cups boiling water 3 cups ice cubes 4 bone-in, or center-cut pork chops, 1/2-3/4 inch thick (1 3/4-2 pounds), trimmed 2 ripe but firm peaches, pitted and quartered, or 3 cups frozen sliced peaches 1 medium tomato, quartered and seeded 2 tablespoons cider…
2018 Week 43 Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Pesto
Ingredients • 1/4 cup lime juice • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 teaspoon chili powder • 1 pound chicken tenders • 2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, (1-2 bunches) • 2 scallions, sliced • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds Directions Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, oil and chili…
2018 Week 43 Crockpot Chicken Burrito Bowl
Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 large breasts 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3 teaspoons of onion powder 2 teaspoons of garlic powder 3 teaspoons of chili powder 2 teaspoons of cumin 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 3 cups of low-sodium chicken broth 1 15 oz…
2018 Week 43 Brown Rice, spinach, butternut squash and blue cheese mason jar salad
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash (1/4-inch cubes) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup cooked brown rice 2 cups shredded spinach 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles Cooked or grilled chicken sliced Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss butternut…
2018 Week 43 Mango/Date Protein ball
Ingredients 2 cups pitted whole dates 1 cup raw cashews 1 cup dried mango or other dried fruit 1/4 cup No Whey – pea protein powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Process dates, cashews, mango (or other fruit) and salt in a food processor until finely chopped. Form into about 20 balls, using 2 tablespoons each….
2018 Week 44 Menu
2018 Week 44 – The menu for the coming week! @MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Chicken Bacon Ranch Frittata (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Banana protein bars (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Green goddess Mason jar salads (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Crockpot balsamic glazed chicken Tuesday Breakfast…
2018 Week 43 Paleo Biscuit Cups
Ingredients Biscuit I use Bob’s Red Mill biscuit and baking mix. Follow the recipe on the back. Filling 2 large eggs, raw Any assortment of cooked veggies, cheese, meat, etc. – I use cooked chicken sausage and cut them into bite size pieces. Instructions 1. Mix, prepare and roll the dough out between two sheets…