2019 Week 24 Grilled Fajita Chicken

Ingredients  1/3 cup lime juice 1/3 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper 1 lb chicken breast or thighs.  Instructions Place all ingredients in a food safe bag to freeze for future use. Gill chicken over medium heat until done. Enjoy!

Grilled Mustard Pork Chops

INGREDIENTS 2 table spoons dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar (or other fruit flavour) 1 tablespoon herbes de provence 1 tablespoon water 4 (5 ounce) boneless pork loin chops, each about 3/4 inch thick INSTRUCTIONS  Place all ingredients in a food safe bag to freeze for future use. Gill…

2019 Week 24 Pepper Nachos

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 1 pound mini sweet bell peppers, sliced lengthwise and deseeded 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese 1 avocado 1 lime, juiced 1/4 cup greek yogurt  1 jalapeno (optional) 1/4 cup red onion, minced 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped Instructions  Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a…

2019 Week 24 Caprese Chicken

INGREDIENTS 3 chicken breasts 2 roma tomatoes 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or goat cheese) 1/2 cup balsamic syrup 1/2 cup basil INSTRUCTIONS  Start by pounding your chicken breasts thin between two pieces of plastic wrap. Trim off any fat. 2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high. 3. Salt and pepper chicken breasts on both sides…

2019 Week 24 Grilled Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients  1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari) 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon each: garlic powder and freshly-cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Instructions Place all ingredients in a food safe bag to freeze for future…

2019 Week 25 Menu

2019 Week 25 – The menu for the coming week! @MyTrainerMelissa @FoothillsWellnessCenter Monday 
Breakfast – Bagel sandwiches (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Coconut lime protein balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Gluten free sandwiches (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Grilled Pineapple Ginger Chicken   Tuesday Breakfast – Bagel sandwiches (make ahead…

2019 Week 24 Healthy Mason Jar Salad

To view how to make this wonderful salad, click here.   Ingredients  2 ounces grilled chicken breast 1 TBSP sunflower seeds &/or pumpkin seeds 1 hard-boiled egg 1-2 cups mixed veggies 2 cups of mixed salad greens 2 TBSP dressing   Dressing ingredients 3 TBSP Extra virgin olive oil 1 TBSP Balsamic vinegar Directions  Layer…

2019 Week 24 Coconut Lime Protein Balls

To view how to make these protein balls click here. Ingredients: 3/4 cup Almonds 1/4 cup Cashews 1.5 cups pitted medjool dates 3 limes, zest 3 limes, juice 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes pinch of salt  Directions: Place the almonds and cashews into a blender or food processor and pulse to finely chop. Add the…

2019 Week 24 English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches

Ingredients Food for Life – Gluten free English muffin Sausage, cooked – I use chicken sausage patties  Eggs – cooked   Cheese – I use Apple Gate Farms White Cheddar  Instructions Toast English Muffins Put together.  Enjoy grab and go breakfast all week. 

2019 Week 23 Grilled Balsamic-Mustard Steaks

INGREDIENTS: 2/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard Steaks of your choice  INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine vinaigrette and mustard in small bowl. Place steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak(s) to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours for tender steaks; or freezer for future use.  2. Remove steak(s) from…

2019 Week 23 BBQ Chicken

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup ketchup 1/3 cup coconut sugar 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper INSTRUCTIONS  1. Combine all ingredients in small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove 1 cup to use as marinade. Bring remaining marinade to a boil. Reduce heat;…

2019 Week 23 Garlic-Thyme Rubbed Steaks

INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds beef Tenderloin Steaks, cut 1-inch thick Rub: 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves 2 tablespoons sweet paprika 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper INSTRUCTIONS:  1. Combine rub ingredients; press evenly onto beef steaks. 2. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals or over medium heat…