It's the grand finale of one pan week! For Finales & for Fridays, I like to go FANCY! Once again, something that would generally mean me dirtying lots of pans is not only contained to a cuttin board & single pan, that pan in lined with foil. So chop up your favorites & enjoy this foil packet dinner. One Pan Steak + Veggies
Servings: 4 Ingredients 1-2 lb Steak (we use petite sirloin), cubed 2 cups Potatoes, chopped (we use Medley Potatoes) 1 cup Broccoli + Cauliflower, chopped 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced 1 cup Zucchini, chopped 1/2 cup Purple Onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup Multi Color Sweet Peters, sliced 1/4 cup Oil (I used Avocado oil) 4 cloves of Garlic, lightly smashed Salt + Pepper Parsley Rosemary Goat Cheese Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 425. In a rimmed baking sheet create bowls with 8-12 inch piece of aluminum foil. 2. Equally disperse the steak, potatoes & veggies in each foil bowl. The smaller you make the steak cubes, the more well done they will be. 3. In each foil bowl, drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil. Then throw in one smashed garlic clove and a pinch of each of the spices. 4. Gently mix each bowl by hand, coating the steak, potatoes & veggies. 5. Tightly roll up each foil bowl to seal it shut. Place baking sheet in the oven for 25 minutes. 6. After 25 minutes, open up each foil bowl & put it back under broil from 3-5 minutes. 7. Remove from heat & add in a tablespoon of goat cheese. 8. Try not to grab out pieces with your finger tips as you wait for it to cool.
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8/31/2017 0 Comments One Pan :: Greek to meThis may be my favorite one pan meal. It's flavorful. It's customizable. And it makes the house smell DIVINE! This is the kind of meal that makes you burn your mouth because you just can't wait for it to cool down to eat it. Or maybe I just cooked really late tonight. Either way it was delicious! One Pan :: Greek to Me
Ingredients 1 lb of Chicken (cubed) 1 cup chopped Multi-Color Peppers 1/2 chopped Purple Onion 1 cup chopped Broccoli 1/2 cup chopped Mushrooms 1 cup diced Potatoes (Red or Medley) 1 cup chopped Zucchini Greek Dressing 1/2 cup Avocado Oil or EVOO 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Juice of 1/2 a Lemon 1 Garlic Clove, minced 1 tablespoon Oregano 1 tablespoon Minced Onion 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Dill 1/2 teaspoon Rosemary 1.2 teaspoon Thyme Finishers Feta Cheese Naan Bread or Pita Pockets Romaine Lettuce Diced Cucumber Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. Lay out your diced/chopped/cubed veggies & protein on the foil. Feel free to get crazy here. You can put in any veggies you want. 3. Drizzle Greek Dressing over the chicken & veggies. You may want to save a smudge of dressing if you plan to have a salad. 4. Cook for 20-25 minutes. Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end to crisp everything up. 5. Remove from oven & top with feta cheese (3-5 tablespoons worth). 6. Serve on a bed of lettuce, in a pita pocket, over rice/quinoa, or just eat it straight off the pan. 8/30/2017 0 Comments One Pan :: Asian BlingEgg Roll in a Bowl. Crack Slaw. Shredded Stir Fry. Call it what you will, but in this house we call it Asian Bling. This one pan meal cooks up in under 30 minutes and is bursting with flavor. If you want an extra kick, add in some more Sriracha or toss in some Red Pepper Flakes. One Pan Asian Bling
Ingredients 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil 2 cloves of Garlic, chopped or 1 tsp pre-minced garlic 1 pound meat (I used ground turkey, but you could use ground chicken, beef, or pork) 1 tablespoon Sriracha 1 teaspoons ground Ginger Pinch of Salt + Pepper Broccoli Slaw (found in the refrigerated section near the pre-cut veggies 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded & diced 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) Coconut Aminos (or Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce) 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Instructions 1. Heat oil over medium heat. Once warm, add in garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. You could optionally add in 1/2 a red onion at this point. 2. Add in meat, srircha & ginger. Stir occasionally until meat is cooked. 3. Add in Broccoli Slaw, Red Pepper, Salt & Pepper. Sautee for 2-3 minutes or until slaw is slightly cooked, but not soggy. 4. Add in Coconut Aminos & Rice Vinegar. Cook for 2 minutes. 5. Remove from heat & add sesame seeds before serving. I'm a fan of taco, burritos, nachos, and any other variation of those using similar ingredients. One of the only downsides to these is that my counter top is generally littered with all the toppings that I have to clean up & store after we make out plates. Enter the foil packet burrito bowl. Technically, I don't even have to use a plate to eat it off of. I can just eat it straight out of the foil. And that right there is just another reason to love this meal. One Pan Burrito Bowls
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8/29/2017 0 Comments Always ready Taco SeasoningWhen we began moving away from the amount of processed foods we purchased, taco seasoning was one of the first trade outs I made. I loved that it was something we used often that can easily be created with the items we already had in our cabinet. Generally I just glance at my handy index card on the cabinet shelf when I need to make a new batch, but since that doesn't look as cute on a blog, I will type it up just for you. Always Ready Taco Seasoning
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8/29/2017 0 Comments The Very Best Standard SalsaThere are a handful of recipes that I can make from memory-- partly because they are super easy & partly because it doesn't matter if you mess up a few measurements, it is still pretty much right every time. This standard salsa meets those requirements So bust out your food processor & in 5 minutes, you will have more than a quart of salsa. The Very Best Standard Salsa
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Instructions 1. Add ingredients into the food processor in the order above. 2. Blend for 1-2 minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency 3. Tell all your friends that you just made the best standard salsa. One of the first meals that I shared in an online group was Sweet Potato Hash. I loved it because it was a twist on breakfast for dinner (which is one of my very favorite types of dinner) and I could pretty much clean out the fridge as I made it. When I started working on one pan dinners, I knew there was a way to turn this favorite into an even easier meal. Rather than having to dice & roast the potatoes, cook the veggies, meat, & eggs separately before putting them all together, this version takes place in one pan... you just have to add the ingredients in every few minutes due to varying cook times. Preheat your oven to 400 & wash 2 medium sized sweet potatoes (or in my case, one HUGE sweet potato). Then with the skin still on, begin shredding it. I do this directly on the rimmed baking sheet that I will cook the entire meal in. You could also purchase a bag of preshredded sweet potatoes, but then you would miss out on the daring game of "don't cut your knuckles on the shredder." I'm pretty much 50/50 on whether I win that game. Once the potatoes are shredded, drizzle on 2 tablespoons of avocado oil (or any other cooking oil you prefer- EVOO & coconut oil would work just as well.) Next add in a generous pinch (1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon) of salt, pepper, paprika, cinnamon, oregano & chili powder. And for good measure you can throw in some nutritional yeast if you have it on hand. If you don't, just keep trucking along. Use your washed hands or a spatula to mix together the oil and seasoning in the shredded sweet potatoes and spread them out evenly-ish on your lined baking sheet. Put them in the oven for 7-10 minutes. While they begin cooking, you can start washing & cooking your other add ins. I like a sweet and savory profile for my hash, so I opt for apples, sweet peppers & chicken apple sausage for my add ins. Then I have to throw in something green to make me feel better about getting my veggies in. Tonight I chose broccoli & zucchini. Wash & dice all of the add ins. How much you add in is totally up to you. But if you like to have something to go off of, I had about a cup of apples, broccoli and zucchini. The sweet peppers were about half a cup. For the protein, I like Aidell's Chicken Apple Sausage. They are pre-cooked, so it takes some of the guess work out of cook time. I like to quarter each of the 4 links that come in the package, so I have 16 long strips. Then I dice them up. Once the first 7-10 minutes of solo cooking the sweet potatoes ends, pull the rimmed backing sheet out of the oven and add on your fruits, veggies & protein. You can add another tablespoon of oil for good roasting measure. Put the pan back in the oven for another 7-10 minutes. Once that time is up, pull out the pan & create 4-6 wells in the hash using a spatula. Carefully crack one egg into each well (or if you much have them scrambled, gently whisk in a separate bowl before pouring into the well.) Place the hash back in the oven for 7-10 more minutes. And there you have it! A one pan, breakfast for dinner wonder! Serve it up in your favorite bowl & feel free to toss some avocado chunks on top of it. Bonus: This reheats like a dream, so you could make a little extra and have a great breakfast or lunch option for later in the week. One Pan Sweet Potato Hash
Kristi Sullivan @ Makingmefull.com Serves: 4 Time: 35 minutes Ingredients 2 Medium Sweet Potatoes 2-3 tablespoons Avocado Oil (can sub other oils) Generous pinch (1/4-1/2 teaspoon)
1 cup diced Apple 1 cup diced Broccoli 1 cup diced Zuchinni 1/2 cup diced Sweet Peppers 4-6 Eggs Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400. 2. On a rimmed baking sheet, shred sweet potatoes to create a hash brown. 3. Add in 2 tablespoons of oil (save the last tablespoon for your veggies) & all of the seasonings. 4. Bake for 7-10 minutes. 5. Remove pan from oven & add in apple, broccoli, zucchini, sweet peppers & chicken apple sausage. 6. Optional: Drizzle on additional tablespoon of oil. 7. Bake for 7-10 minutes. 8. Remove pan from oven & create wells with a spatula. Crack eggs directly into wells. 9. Bake for 7-10 minutes. 10. Plate it up & enjoy! 3/9/2017 0 Comments Honeydew SaladI did something a few weeks ago that I'm fairly certain I have NEVER done before. I purchased a Honeydew Melon. Even though those green chunks at the bottom of every fruit salad & fruit cup are often left untouched in my household, I was certain that I could turn the tide. Maybe it was just a self fulfilling prophecy. Perhaps we just didn't eat them because we have been told we don't eat them... not because we don't like them. Once home I peeled & diced the honeydew. It's pale green chunks were nestled between pineapples & blueberries on my children's rainbow fruit kabobs. I was certain that this would be a win. What toddler doesn't want to eat a rainbow fruit kabob in its entirety. My children. That would be who. As my husband asked why I had included honeydew, I tried to shush him so as to not pass on this bad rap as a lesser fruit that this melon has in my home. Whether it was the whispers or the actual melon, we may never know, but now I was stuck with a whole honeydew melon. And I am not a food waster, so I needed a way to use it. After flipping through Pinterest, I noticed a theme of honeydew salads. They were fresh, light, and utilized lots of items I had on hand, so I scanned my fridge, merged a few ideas together, & gave it a go. And it was as perfect as a honeydew melon could get. So whether you truly love honeydew melon, find yourself stuck with a tupperware of it, or just want to grab those last few chunks out of your next fruit cup, this is the way to turn it into a starring side. Ingredients for Mason Jar Single Serving Salad
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If you are missing an ingredient, just peak in your fridge. This is a fresh, clean tasting salad. It would pair well with almost any grilled meat or would be an amazing side dish at a barbeque. If you want to make it in advance, you could easily mix the salad components first & refrigerate them together. Just add in the dressing before serving. 1/25/2017 0 Comments Not Chicken & Broccoli LunchesI really don't mean to pick at chicken & broccoli. It is just the most basic clean eating lunch I can think of. I have made it & eaten it. There is no shame in chicken & broccoli.
But... I would much rather have something else for my cleanish lunches. Here are the ones that I shared in my online group this past week: + Veggie Packed Salmon Patties :: If I half this recipes & pair it with quinoa, I can have 4-6 meals. + Flank Greek Lettuce Wraps :: This just makes me feel fancy. + Quick Chicken Salad :: There are so many ways to make this your own (and clean out the fridge in the process.) + Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes :: Crockpot friendly prep makes this even easier. + Quinoa + Kale Salad :: After hitting a salad wall, this rejuvenated my ability to eat a leafy lunch with a smile. Bonus: Restaurant Style Salsa :: Sugar free & as organic as you want it to be 1/25/2017 4 Comments 24 Day Challenge MealsIn February 2011, my husband & I embarked on our first 24 Day Challenge. I thought that clean eating meant lots of lemon flavored fish, overcooked grilled chicken, & steamed broccoli. I cried. I literally remember staring at a piece of bland salmon on day 3 & crying because I hated what I was eating. As I began learning more about what healthy eating looked like I discovered that it wasn't bland, repetitive, & horrible. It could be fun and FLAVORFUL. This week marks day 24 for our latest group of challengers. And with that I wanted to share my 24 favorite fall & winter entrées that we have for dinner during the cleanse & max phase. A new group is right around the corner :) 1. Sweet Potato & Chicken Apple Sausage Hash
2. Crockpot Chicken Burritos 3. Butternut Squash Turkey Chili (my favorite recipe is in this e-book, but a similar one is here) 4. Peppercorn Stir Fry (Serve over Brown Rice or in Lettuce Wrap) 5. Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash 6. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wrap 7. Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash 8. Turkey Taco Soup 9. Turkey Burgers :: Just the burger. 10. Pineapple Verde Chicken 11. Asian Lettuce Wraps 12. Perfect Salmon + Fruit Salsa 13. Grilled Fish Tacos 14. Winter Kale Salad :: Add in some chicken 15. Spinach Pancakes :: I will add in a some Muscle Gain & serve with nitrate free bacon. 16. Turkey Power Meatballs :: Add in some chopped spinach or broccoli. 17. Sweet Potato, Quinoa, Black Bean Chili 18. Greek Chicken Wraps 19. Salmon Cakes 20. White Chicken Chili 21. Meatball Veggie Soup :: I like to make extra of the Turkey Power Meatballs to use here. 22. Mexican Sweet Potato Bake :: I add in grilled, diced chicken seasoned with taco seasoning. 23. Pear Tenderloin (my favorite recipe is in this e-book, but a similar one is here) 24. Chicken Shwarma |
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