Food Prep Sunday needed to happen! It does take 2-3 hours to complete, BUT the entire week ahead is 10x easier! Put on some music, have the kids help, after a few weeks you’ll be a PRO! This week: I made a large batch of White Chicken Chili that will be great for 3 meals. Read More!
Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, & Garlic Where are my Brussels Fans? This quick recipe will quickly become a favorite go-to side dish for weeknights AND holiday get-togethers! Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 slices nitrate free bacon such as Applegate brand, cooked, oil patted off, and crumbled 2 tsp extra virgin olive, or avocado oil 1/2 small Read More!
Ham n’ Egg cups Weekend Brunch or Food Prep idea! Ingredients: Fresh eggs Applegate uncured ham Cherry tomatoes, sliced Asparagus tops Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Optional: fresh herbs such as scallions, basil, or oregano Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees f Spray or coat regular size muffin tins with olive Read More!
I had a ridiculously busy day, and now find myself alone for an hour, and hungry! This was such a quick meal for 1 or 2 people, and surprisingly filling. I really believe simple is best 2 servings Ingredients: 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb cherry tomatoes Sea salt Read More!
Autumn Salad with Raspberry Walnut Dressing Ready for Autumn Salad inspo? Fresh salads are the perfect companion to our roasted meats in the Fall…endless variety to keep the season bright & healthy! This particular salad goes very well with a roasted Turkey, right out of the oven. Ingredients: Autumn Salad Options: chopped roasted walnuts roasted Read More!
15 minute Taco Dinner Skillet {Another QUICK weeknight idea!} Serves 4-6 What I did: Brown 1 lb grass fed beef (or ground Turkey) on medium high heat with 1 small diced onion. Drain well. Ingredients: 1/4 cup water, 1, 7 oz can fire roasted, diced green chillies. 2 cloves garlic minced, A good sprinkle of Read More!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Balls I just made a HUGE batch of these to keep in the freezer for the week! Swap caffeine and/or candy for THESE in the afternoons, and see how you feel. OR, Try eating 1 or 2, a half hour before your workout…#PoweredByPumpkin Serving Size: 1 or 2 balls Recipe makes: Read More!
Feta & Chickpea Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing I was thinking very seriously about life tonight, and realized that we would all eat salads more often if we had someone to make them for us…? Creamy Garlic Dressing {Perfect with this feta & chickpea salad} Makes about 1 cup Serving size is 2 tbsp Ingredients: Read More!
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes BEST weekend pancakes! Make an extra batch to freeze for the week. This recipe is sooo filling & nutritious! Makes 3-4 medium pancakes. Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground oat flour (oatmeal processed in blender or food processor until it becomes flour) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder a good Read More!
Supreme Pizza Inspired Salad! {This Salad is DIFFERENT & DELICIOUS, which makes it a winner!} I needed a salad for a party today, and just started adding stuff…until this happened. fyi: The pepperoni is Applegate brand and it’s nitrate free. That being said, we eat pepperoni only 4-6 times per year. ☺ Ingredients: 4 English cucumbers, Read More!