Ingredients 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3/4 tsp salt, divided 1 lb grass fed beef 1/4 c ketchup 2 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tsp steak seasoning spice of your choice 1/2 c gluten free flour or fine almond flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp butter, cut into cubes…
Month: October 2018
2018 Week 42 Simple Mason Jar Salad
Ingredients Dressing 3 T. raw almond butter 1 T. unseasoned rice wine vinegar ⅛ tsp. salt 1 T. maple syrup 2 t. toasted sesame oil Salad 3 cups mixed greens 1 stalk celery, diced 2-3 radishes, thinly sliced 1 green apple, thinly sliced and soaked in salted water to prevent browning ⅓ cup walnuts 2…
2018 Week 44 Banana protein bars
Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if necessary) 1 scoop No Whey – golden pea protein powder 2 tablespoons ground flax 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup very ripe mashed bananas 1/4 cup honey (substitute with brown rice syrup if vegan) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped dates (or other add-ins…
2018 Week 42 Strawberry Protein Bars
Ingredients 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup No Whey – pea protein powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk 1 cup dark chocolate – I use Lily’s brand that is sweetened with Stevia Directions Place the strawberries in the bowl of a food processor and process until…
2018 Week 42 Ricotta, Tomato and Basil and Torte
Ingredients 2 cups ricotta .5 cup feta cheese, crumbled 3 eggs 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bunch fresh basil, finely chopped 1.5 cups grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half Directions Preheat oven to 360. Grease cast iron skillet or other baking dish that is oven safe. Beat ricotta, feta, eggs and garlic until smooth. …
2018 Week 43 Menu
2018 Week 43 – The menu for the coming week! @MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Paleo biscuit cups (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Mango protein bars (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Brown rice, spinach, butternut squash and blue cheese Mason jar salads (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Crockpot Chicken…
2018 Week 42 Menu
2018 Week 42 – The menu for the coming week! @MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday Breakfast – Ricotta, Tomato and Basil Torte (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Strawberry protein bars (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Simple Mason jar salads (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Cheeseburger Pie Tuesday Breakfast – Ricotta,…
2018 Week 41 Grilled Steak with Chive- Horseradish Butter
INGREDIENTS 5 teaspoons butter, softened 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until firm. 2. Sprinkle steaks evenly with salt and pepper. 3. Heat…
2018 Week 41 Grilled Pork Chops with Cherry Salsa
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup chopped red onion 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 1/2 pounds cherries, about 4 cups 4 pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick Salt Olive oil 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 heaping teaspoon coconut sugar INSTRUCTIONS 1 Mix the chopped onion with the lemon juice in a…
2018 Week 41 Southwest Chicken Mason Jar Salad
Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 red bell peppers, sliced 2 zucchini, sliced 1 yellow onion, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning blend (no added sodium) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 medium roasted butter nut squash, diced 3 cups greens of choice, such as spring mix Directions Preheat…
2018 Week 41 Pigs in a Pool
Ingredients Apple Gate Farms Chicken breakfast sausage 2 cups gluten free flour 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons honey Maple syrup, optional Instructions Preheat…
2018 Week 40 Grilled bacon wrapped stuffed hot dogs
INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon ketchup 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 4 large uncured organic hot dogs 1/2 ounce Gruyere cheese, cut into long sticks 4 slices uncured bacon extra virgin olive oil 4 long hot dog buns INSTRUCTIONS Prepare your grill for direct medium high heat. Mix together the ketchup and mustard in a small bowl. Slice…