Ingredients 2 tablespoons chills powder 1 tablespoon ground cucmin 2 teaspoon ground kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Tacos in a mason jar 1 tbsp EVOO 1 1/4 lb ground turkey 2 tbsp taco seasoning 1 cup shredded lettuce, shredded 1 cup salsa 1/3 cup greek yogurt guacamole Directions Combine everything…
Month: April 2021
2021 Week 11 Beef Skillet
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lb medium sized red potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick, about 6 cups 2 medium sized zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick (optional) – great substitution for potatoes! 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 tbsp water 1 1/2 lb ground beef 1 tsp ground cumin 1…
2021 Week 11 Cajun Chicken
Ingredients 3 – 3.5 lbs chicken breasts, boneless & skinless 1 tsp cumin, ground 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp oregano or thyme 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper…
2021 Week 11 Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken
Ingredients 2 lbs chicken thighs or breast, skinless 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 lime, juice of 1/4 red onion, medium Handful cilantro 1/2 tsp salt Jalapeño to taste (I used 1/2 of one) Directions 1. To make marinade: In a food processor (Magic Bullet) combine all ingredients except chicken and process until smooth mixture is formed….
2021 Week 11 Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 pounds chicken breasts, skinless 1 head broccoli, stems removed 3 carrots, peeled and julienned 1/4 pound green beans, diced 1 head bok choy, chopped 2 to 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce Directions Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir. Place…
2021 Week 11 Pork Chops Pizzailoa
Ingredients 4 (1 1/2-inch thick) pork chops Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 cup red wine 2 cups chicken stock Directions…
2021 Week 11 Crockpot Orange Chicken
Ingredients 3-4 Boneless Chicken Breasts, chopped into small pieces 3 Tablespoons Arrowroot 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 3/4 cup orange marmalade 3 Tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt pinch of pepper Instructions 1. In a bowl mix the rice wine vinegar, soy sauce,…
2021 Week 11 Menu
Week 11 – The menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa Monday Breakfast – Protein waffles (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Baked ginger and pear oatmeal (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Taco Mason Jar Salad (make ahead on Sunday) Dinner – Beef Skillet Tuesday Breakfast – Lunch – same Dinner –…