Ingredients 2 chickens (3 pounds each), cut in 8 serving pieces 1 quart buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose gluten free flour 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper Extra virgin olive oil Directions Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees…
Month: May 2021
2021 Week 20 Grilled Jerk Chicken
Ingredients 2 tablespoons dried minced onion 2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 teaspoons ground allspice 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Directions In a small bowl, stir together the dried onion, thyme, allspice, ground black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne…
2021 Week 20 Grilled Marinated Chicken
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup liquid aminos 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced fresh parsley Directions In a medium bowl, mix together oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce,…
2021 Week 20 Balsamic Glazed Mediterranean Chicken Bake
Ingredients 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs salt and pepper to taste 1 14oz can or jar of marinated artichoke hearts 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, left whole 3/4 cup whole salted cashews 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup…
2021 Week 20 Grilled Pork Loin
Ingredients 2 cups apple cider vinegar 1 cup sea salt 1 cup coconut sugar 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon mustard powder 1 tray ice cubes 2 pounds boneless pork chops Directions Measure the vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a boil. In a sealable plastic container, combine the salt, coconut sugar, peppercorns,…
2021 Week 20 Grocery Shopping List
Produce Red Onion Yellow onion Button mushrooms Cherry tomatoes Cashews Macadamia nuts 4 sprigs of fresh oregano Almond butter Fresh parsley 4 cups mixed greens 2 garlic cloves Deli Mozzarella pearls ½ lb. fontina or cheddar, grated Grocery Balsamic vinegar Extra virgin olive oil 14 oz. jar marinated artichokes 14 oz. white beans Chicken broth…
2021 Week 20 Grilled marinated chicken Kabobs
Ingredients 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup liquid aminos 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup prepared mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced Directions In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ground black pepper, and…
2021 Week 20 Mushroom and Herb Strata
INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the baking dish 1 medium onion, chopped 1 8- to 10-ounce package button mushrooms, trimmed and quartered 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 6 large eggs 2 cups unsweetened almond milk kosher salt and black pepper 1/2 pound of Anna’s gluten free bread, cut into 1-inch pieces…
2021 Week 20 Green Garden Mason Jar Salad
Ingredients Dressing – EVOO/Balsamic/Peppercorn spices Cucumbers Diced tomatoes Arugula + baby spinach raw pistachios edible flowers diced plums Directions 1. Place dressing in the bottom of the mason jar. Layer in the following order; tomatoes, cucumber, plums, pistachios, (shown in the picture left over broccoli) edible flowers, arugula and baby spinach. 2. Enjoy!
2021 Week 20 Coconut Macadamia Protein Balls
Ingredients ½ cup shredded coconut 2 scoops No Whey, pea protein powder 1 cup almond butter ½ cup crushed macadamia nuts stevia to taste Directions 1. Place all ingredients in the food processor and pulse until all is combined. 2. Save the stevia for last and add one drop at a time for taste. Should…
2021 Week 20 Menu
Week # 20 Melissa’s menu for the coming week! #MyTrainerMelissa Monday Breakfast – Mushroom and Herb Strata (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Snack – Coconut Macadamia Protein Balls (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Lunch – Green garden Mason jar salad (make ahead on Sunday afternoon) Dinner – Grilled Pork marinated in a pork brine Tuesday …
2021 Week 13 Chicken and Medjool Date Mason Jar Salad
Ingredients Dressing: 1/2 cup light olive oil vinaigrette 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted Natural Delights Medjool Dates (about 4 dates) 1 to 2 cloves garlic Salad: 2 1/2 cups 1/4-inch cubes cold, cooked chicken 2/3 cup 1/4-inch cubes pitted Natural Delights Medjool Dates 2/3 cup 1/4-inch cubes red bell pepper 1/2 cup sliced green onions…