Monday, November 30, 2015

General Tso's 21 Day Fix Chicken


General Tso's 21 Day Fix Chicken
Ingredients:
1 lb. raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. cornstarch, divided use
¼ tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 thin slice fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. tomato paste, no added sugar
2 tsp. hoisin sauce
1 tsp. pure maple syrup
2 Tbsp. cold water
1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
3. Place chicken, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl; toss until well coated.
4. Place chicken in a single layer on prepared baking sheet; bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. While chicken is baking, heat oil, garlic, and ginger in large skillet over medium heat; cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add soy sauce, broth, vinegar, tomato paste, hoisin sauce, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
7. Dissolve remaining 1 tsp. cornstarch in cold water; add to soy sauce mixture. Gently boil, stirring frequently, for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
8. Add cooked chicken to sauce, coating thoroughly.
9. Serve chicken sprinkled with ground sesame seeds and serve with steamed broccoli and brown rice.
1 red, 1/2 orange, 1 tsp.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Apple Crisp Recipe

Delicious Healthy Apple Crisp

Ingredients:
4 cups peeled, sliced apples
3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup, divided use
1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided use
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if desired)
¼ cup finely chopped raw walnuts
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Combine apples, 2 Tbsp. maple syrup, and ½ tsp. cinnamon in a medium baking dish; mix well. Set aside.
3. Combine oats, walnuts, remaining 1 Tbsp. maple syrup, and remaining ½ tsp.cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well.
4. Top apple mixture with oat mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until apples are soft.


Sunday, October 25, 2015

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Monday, September 7, 2015

Shakeology No Bake Cookies

Shakeology No Bake Cookies:

Ingredients:
2 scoops of Chocolate Shakeology
1 cup of all natural peanut butter
1/2 cup of peanuts (optional)
1 cup of quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup of honey

Directions:
1. Melt peanut butter and honey in a medium saucepan.
2. Add Shakeology, rolled oats, and peanuts- mix well with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
3. Scoop mixture into 1 inch balls (pampered chef cookie scoop works well).
4. Flatten each ball so it is shaped like a cookie.
5. Enjoy- we usually put some in the fridge and some in the freezer (to save for later)

DELICIOUS!!!



Friday, August 21, 2015

Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry on the Grill (adapted from the FIXATE Cookbook)

Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry on the Grill
Makes 8 servings- divide equally into two 1 gallon freezer bags- place in fridge the night before you are ready to have it.
Per Serving- 1/2 green, 1/2 purple, 1 red


Ingredients:
2 lbs. raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 16 one inch pieces
1/2 reduced sodium tamari soy sauce, gluten-free
4 tsp. sesame oil
4 tsp. grated fresh ginger
2 (8oz) cans of pineapple chunks in juice, drained
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 16 chunks
2 large red onions, cut into 1 inch chunks

Directions:
1. Place all ingredients evenly into 2 separate 1 gallon freezer bags- Label Bag, and place in freezer.
2. Place in fridge the night before you are going to grilled up this delicious dinner
3. Turn on grill, place ingredients in bag into a "Stir-fry" grill pan- stir and cook for approximately 8 minutes.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew:
Servings - 6
1 red, 1 green , 1 1/2 yellow cups (if you add wine)

Ingredients:
1 lb. steak cubes
2 tbs. olive oil (could be flavored- rosemary, basil, or garlic)
sea salt or pepper to taste
1 large white onion
4 tsp. of minced garlic
2 cups potatoes, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
4 celery sticks, cleaned and choppped
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme or 1 tbs. or fresh thyme
3 bay leaves
1 cup red wine (optional- adds a nice flavor)
1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes

Directions:
1. Rub the meat with oil, salt, and pepper. Let it sit at room temperature while preparing the other veggies.

2. You will probably have leftovers, or you can divide ingredients into 2 bags (2 gallon sized because of the broth) and plan for 2 dinners. Place ingredients into bag in this order (veggies, broth and spices, and meat). Label bag and pop in freezer.