Do you need help putting the fork down? Do you struggle with what to eat? Do you want results without feeling deprived?
So if you’ve been following along on my journey you know that I am really trying to dial in on my nutrition much more strictly than ever before.
Why? You might ask. My answer, why not! I’ve asked my mind to go further than ever before with personal development and bible study. And sure, I’ve pushed my body and moved far more than ever before with my workouts. But nutrition is where it’s at! It is 90% of our results!
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Taylor Farms Chopped Kits
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I am a firm believer in teaching our children the importance of healthy eating and lifestyle. I also believe that getting them involved in the cooking process is just as important. I hope you guys enjoy this video. Hunter and I would like to make it a series if the feedback is good. Drop in the comments below what you would like to see Chef Hunter make next!!!
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This creation came about one night when I was craving tacos but we didn’t have our usual fresh veggie spread of toppings on hand so made this bad boy recipe up as I went along!
This masterpiece is stuffed full of sooo many vegetables you wouldn’t believe if I told you. As a matter of fact Justin came flying down the stairs for seconds with his mouth still full saying how incredible this meal turned out. But he absolutely did not believe me when I told him all it had in it! Definitely a new staple in the meal rotation for sure!!!
INGREDIENTS :
x1 TBS Grass Fed Butter
x1 7oz Container of Pre-Chopped Pico de Gallo
x1 Package Green Giant Riced Veggies Cauliflower and Broccoli Medley
x1 lb Grass Fed Beef
x2 TBS Penzeys Spices – Arizona Dreaming
x2 TBS Penzeys Spices – Salsa & Pico
x2 tsp Penzeys Spices – Cinnamon
x1 Cup Chopped Green Onions
x1 Can of Cream Style Sweet Corn
x1/2 Jar of Tostitos Salsa Con Queso
x1 Pkg Mission Gluten Free Soft Taco Shells
x1 Pkg Mission Corn Tortilla Shells
x1 8oz Pkg Follow Your Heart Dairy Free Cheddar Shreds
Salt
Pepper
Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. Sauté the Pico de Gallo and Riced Veggie Medley over butter with a sprinkle of S&P for approximately ten minutes or until all ingredients are warmed through. Add the Ground Beef with an additional sprinkle of S&P. When the meat is cooked completely through add the additional spices including, Arizona Dreaming, Salsa & Pico and the Cinnamon. Stir well and cook covered on simmer for about five to seven minutes or until most of the extra water from the Frozen Veggie Medley has boiled off. Add the Creamed Corn and Queso and stir thoroughly.
Spray the bottom of a 7 1/2 x 11 3/4 casserole dish with a cooking spray of your choice. Begin the layering process with the starting with the meat and veggie mixture first. Followed by a layer of Gluten Free Tortilla, sprinkle some cheese and green onion, then add a layer of corn tortilla and repeat until all the meat and veggies mixture is gone. Make sure your final layer is always cheese and be sure to save some green onion off to the side for topping after baking. Bake in the oven at 375 degrees for a half hour and serve!
Taco Pie
BONUS!!! This recipe is a two for one!!! If you are ever out of taco seasoning and need an extra yummy alternative simply brown your meat and add the following:
x2 TBS Penzeys Spices – Arizona Dreaming
x2 TBS Penzeys Spices – Salsa & Pico
x2 tsp Penzeys Spices – Cinnamon
Taco Seasoning Blend
I promise you it is life changing! The cinnamon adds an extra little hint of flavor that will not disappoint you! Sounds a bit out of the ordinary I know but trust me! Try it out and let me know in the comments below what you think.
They say that nutrition counts for upwards of 80% of your results. Well in my experience that number is more like 90%. My relationship with food sucked! I was eating all the wrong things for all the wrong reasons and sometimes for no reason at all!
I never had to ask myself HOW I became so over weight. I was lazy as hell and ate like shit! I was depressed, I hated my body and ate more in attempt to eat away my feelings. I drowned my sorrows in fast food, carbs and Marshmallow Dream bars.
But all of that changed when I decided to make the change. “Say no to anything that doesn’t get you a yes.” – Trent Shelton. The day I decided to say no to the fast food, carbs and abundance of Marshmallow Dream Bars was the day that I truly started to gain momentum and see changes in my body.
I am by no means perfect! I still slip up from time to time but this time around I have the support of my AMAZING team to back me up. I’ve also re-found my love for cooking! The foods I eat do NOT suck! If they did I would’ve given up ages ago. And you know it’s a damn good recipe when my husband and son demolish the entire meal!
My newest creation is 100% shred plan approved and so incredibly tasty! Justin and Hunter had no idea this dish was void of any carbs! It’s a protein and veggie packed powerhouse that will bust your lips with flavor!
One Pan Turkey with Veggies
INGREDIENTS :
x1 TBS Grass Fed Butter
x1 Large Sweet Onion Chopped
x1 TBS Minced Garlic
x1 lb Ground Turkey
x1 Package Green Giant Riced Veggies Cauliflower Medley
x1 Cup Frozen Peas
x3 TBS Penzeys Spices – Brady Street Sprinkle
Sauté the Onion and Garlic along with the butter and a sprinkle of S&P for approximately ten minutes or until the onions become soft and translucent. Add the Ground Turkey with an additional sprinkle of S&P and cook completely through. Add the package of Riced Cauliflower and frozen peas. Stir well and cook covered on simmer for about five to seven minutes or until the frozen veggies are warmed through. Turn stove off completely, add the Brady Street Sprinkle, stir completely through and serve!
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Yes it’s soup time again! For those of you who know me well, I know this won’t come as a surprise. I LOVE soup so so so much!!!
But in my defense it’s hot here in Arizona and people don’t typically eat hot soup when it’s hot outside. Hence why there aren’t many great soup places down here. Additionally with the pandemic the store shelves are empty when it comes to things such as canned goods. So a good old cup of Campbell’s isn’t an easy option for the soup obsessed.
With this recipe the Red Onion and Worcestershire Sauce are a powerhouse combo that tickle both the scent and flavor senses while the Beef Bouillon brings an extra depth of flavor not achieved by the Chicken Broth alone. The Yellow Carrots are far more mild in flavor for those of us (ahem, me) who do not prefer cooked carrots in general. I hate them actually but tolerate them in soups and casseroles. The hubby (who is not a fan of me cooking with ground turkey) likes this recipe so much he’s been begging that I duplicate the flavors in a casserole type version instead of a soup. So stay tuned for that in the near future.
What are some other ingredients you would add to this dish? Perhaps some corn or asparagus. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
INGREDIENTS :
x2 TBS Olive Oil
x1 Large Red Onion Chopped
x1 Cup Yellow Carrots Chopped
Half Bunch Celery Chopped
x4 Cloves Garlic Minced
x1 lb Ground Turkey
x1 TBS Penzeys Spices – French Thyme
x1 TBS Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
x1 tsp Garlic Powder
x4 TBS Worcestershire Sauce
x32 oz Low Sodium Chicken Broth
x24 oz Water
x1 TBS Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base
x1 Cup Whole Milk
x8oz Velveeta Cheese
x2 Cups Brown Rice
S&P
Sauté the Red Onion, Yellow Carrot, Celery and Garlic along with the Olive Oil and a sprinkle of S&P for approximately ten minutes or until the onions become translucent. Add the Ground Turkey with an additional sprinkle of S&P and cook completely. Add the French Thyme, Lawry’s Salt, Garlic Powder and Worcestershire Sauce. Give everything a good stir and sauté for another ten minutes or so.
Add one x32 oz box of Chicken Broth being sure to scrap the yummy brown bits from the bottom of the pan as you do so. Also add x3 additional cups of water and x1 TBS of Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base. Bring to a hard boil for ten minutes then reduce heat to a simmer.
Finally add the Milk, Velveeta Cheese and Rice. Leave the soup on a slow simmer for a minimum of an hour before serving to really let the flavors develop and melt together.
This recipe came about by complete chance and turned out to be an absolute hit! It was getting late on a Friday and I hadn’t been to the grocery store that week. But I desperately wanted something homemade as opposed to ordering take out.
Enter this delicious savory but slightly sweet concoction…Sweet and Savory Pot Roast. Thanks to some staple pantry items and always having carrots on hand for Hunter to snack on I was able to make a hearty homemade meal that would carry us thru the weekend with the leftovers. As a side note I would like to mention that I do not have a “Instant Pot”. I have the 8 Quart Nuwave Digital Pressure Cooker. So some of the terminology, buttons and settings mentioned below may be different depending on your device.
INGREDIENTS:
x3lb Chuck Roast
x2 tsp Lawrey’s Seasoned Salt
x1 tsp Garlic Powder
x1 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
x2 TBS Dried Parsley
x1 TBS Canola Oil
x1 tsp Better Than Bouillon Beef
x1 tsp Better Than Bouillon Roasted Garlic
x2 TBS Worcestershire Sauce
x2 TBS Balsamic Vinegar
x2 TBS Ketchup
3/4 cup Water
1/2 Red Onion –
x1 Jalapeño – Diced
x1lb Red Potatoes – Chopped
x4 Large Carrots – Peeled and Chopped
x1 TBS Cornstarch
x1 TBS Water
In a small bowl mix together the Seasoned Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Black Pepper and Dried Parsley. Rub mixture evenly over the entire roast. Add the Canola Oil to your pot and turn on the “Sear” setting. Sear all sides of the roast for a minimum of three minutes each side or until browned. While browning the roast, in a measuring cup mix together the Beef and Roast Garlic Bouillon along with the Worcestershire, Balsamic, Ketchup and Water.
As soon as the roast is browned on all sides slowly pour the sauce into the pan being sure to scrap any brown bits from the bottom. Add the diced onion and jalapeño. Close and seal the pot. Cook on manual for 1 hour and 15 minutes. As soon as the time is up allow the pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes before switching the pressure valve to “Open”.
Once the pressure pin drops open the pot and add your chopped Potatoes and Carrots. Close pot and pressure valve and cook on manual for 3 minutes. Again, allow a natural release for 10 minutes before opening the pressure valve and the pot. Thoroughly mix the Cornstarch and Water. Once the pot is open slowly stir in the slurry until the sauce thickens. Serve along side some crusty bread and enjoy!!!
What are some of your favorite pressure cooker/Instant Pot roast recipes? Share them in the comments below.
Why soup? Because I am OBSESSED with soup!!! I can eat soup any time anywhere, even when it’s 120 degrees out! I love all soups…Chicken Noodle, Loaded Baked Potato, Tomato Basil, Lobster Bisque, Italian Wedding…you name it, I’ll eat it! I seriously LOVE soup!
Why noodle-less? Because I like to cook up a big pot to have over a couple of days but I do not like it when the noodles and/or rice in a soup because mush. So I created this recipe in order to avoid said mush. You can always cook up some rice or noodles at serving time and add it to each individual bowl if you wish and simply spoon the soup over the top.
I love this recipe because it’s so versatile! Simply add x12 oz of Velveeta cheese and make it a creamy/cheesy version (definitely a family favorite). Or swap the chicken thighs out for ground turkey and also include a bunch of spinach and you have a mock Italian Wedding type creation. The sky is the limit with this one making it my go-to soup recipe. I like to pair this soup with a slice of crusty bread. But a good old fashioned grilled cheese always goes well with a bowl of soup.
How about you? What are some different variations of this recipe you would try? I’m always looking for some new flavor combination inspiration. Let me know in the comments below!
INGREDIENTS :
x2 TBS Ghee
x1 Large Onion Chopped
x1 Cup Carrots Chopped
Half Bunch Celery Chopped
x4 Cloves Garlic Minced
x1 lb Chicken Thighs
x1 TBS Penzeys Spices – French Thyme
x32 oz Chicken Broth
x16 oz Water
x2 TBS Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base
S&P
Sauté the above ingredients with a sprinkle of S&P for approximately ten minutes or until the onions become translucent. Add x1 lb of lightly S&P’d chicken thighs skin side down to the pot and brown on each side. Then add x1 TBS Penzeys Spices – French Thyme and give everything a good stir. Sauté for another ten minutes or so.
Add one x32 oz box of Chicken Broth being sure to scrap the yummy brown bits from the bottom of the pan as you do so. Also add x2 additional cups of water and x2 TBS of Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base. Bring to a hard boil for ten minutes then reduce heat to a simmer.
Remove chicken thighs and set aside to cool slightly. Once the chicken has cooled enough to handle shred it into bite sized pieces and return to pot. Let the soup simmer for a minimum of an hour before serving.
Chicken Noodle-less Soup served over Jasmine Rice alongside Jalapeño Artisan Bread
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year! But man does the time from Halloween thru year’s end seem to fly by at a rate much faster than the rest of the year! Just me? Perhaps. But one thing I do know for certain is the food is bountiful and amazing and I want to enjoy it all!
However, the food served at our annual Friendsgiving celebration is enjoyed by our guests as it should be while Justin and I as hosts typically only taste as we cook and snack here and there. We never get to really enjoy the meal in the same manner our guests do. Which is the very reason behind this creation. No cooking experience necessary on this one folks! It also does not require a baker’s brain or a rocket science degree. But man does it turn out uniquely fantastic each and every time!
Ya’ll know the drill. There isn’t an exact recipe. Only instructions; suggestions really, to help guide you and inspire you to create your own masterpiece.
Skip the tupperware!!!
Grab the largest casserole dish you have.
Layer each and every bit of your leftovers in said casserole dish. I usually begin with the turkey, then the veggies, a layer of mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, stuffing, applesauce, cranberry sauce, corn bread pudding, etc. You name it, you have it, you add it!
Top off with some extra French’s Fried Onions (optional).
Cover in tinfoil and either freeze or refrigerate depending on when you plan on eating it. If you have decided to freeze your casserole be sure to remove it from the freezer and let it thaw completely in the fridge before proceeding to the next step.
Bake/reheat at 375 degrees covered for an hour or until bubbling.
If/when bubbling remove tinfoil and continue to bake until golden brown on top (could take up to an additional half hour depending on your oven). If you are confident enough to use the broil feature on your oven go for it! I am not, and burn everything when I do, so I do not use broil ever!
Let the casserole cool for 15-20 minutes or so before serving (a burnt tongue will ruin the flavor explosion experience).
Pour yourself a glass of “leftover” wine and enjoy!!!
The flavors come together nicely but in a unique way each and every time depending on both how you layer and what your layers consist of. The final result is a savory but sweet flavor bomb that best captures each and every flavor from the holiday season all rolled into one single bite. It’s an experience for sure! Share your leftover holiday casserole recipes in the comments below and be sure to tag me in your pictures on IG.
“Cooking with kids is about harnessing imagination, empowerment and creativity.” – Guy Fieri
I am a firm believer that cooking with your kids is a must. Aside from the skills it instills in them to be able to “adult” later in life, you’re teaching them things like math and reading, practice and patience and let’s not forget about creativity and imagination. You’re making learning fun and creating memories that will last a lifetime. We are starting to introduce safe knife handling skills to Hunter via a serrated butter knife. He was very excited and full of pride as he carefully maneuvered that butter knife slowly chopping the steamed and cooled broccoli florets. Then when it came time to mix everything together into the baking dish all bets were off as he quickly stirred the ingredients together splashing food everywhere. It gave us a good giggle and also provided a learning opportunity as he then had to help clean up the mess he made.
Tonight’s master piece…”Chicken and Trees” as Hunter so appropriately named it. There is so much veg shoved in this casserole it’s insane! I’m a make it up as I go type cook but the rough recipe is as follows:
Stir together some Grilled Chicken Breast, one box of Banaza Noodles (cooked per the directions on the box), Steamed Broccoli Florets, Riced Broccoli and Cauliflower and Shredded Carrots, Chopped and Sautéed Onion and Garlic, Mix together with one can of Cream of Chicken Soup and half a can of Whole Milk, pour into a large baking dish and top with Cheddar Cheese. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes.
My all time favorite go to meal…Beef and Rice!!! It is so quick and easy and can be made so many different ways. The possibilities are endless. This version you see here has red bell pepper and onion and is flavored with the absolutely amazing Northwoods Seasoning blend from Penzeys Spices and just a smidge of smoked paprika. I’ve also swapped some to all of the rice out with cauliflower rice on many occasions and have had it turn out just as tasty if not better! This meal hits the spot time and again that’s for sure!!! It just never gets old! Try it out for yourselves and let me know how it turned out. Share your own variation in the comments below.
Pour one TBS oil of your choice (olive, canola, vegetable) into sauté pan and sweat the onion and bell pepper. Add ground beef (typically 3/4 – 1lb.) and cook through. If the ground beef yields a lot of grease, remove as much as possible so it’s not swimming but leave enough to coat the pan. Then I add rice (typically x3 cups). Stir dry rice and meat/veggie mixture thoroughly and often until the rice is coated and begins to brown ever so slightly (similar to what you would do when following the instructions on a Rice A Roni package). The rice may begin to stick to the pan and that’s ok once you add the liquid it will be easier to stir without sticking. Add liquids. I usually replace one cup of water with a beef or chicken broth for added flavor. So one cup broth and x2 cups water. Season at this point with your favorite seasoning(s). I also add any additional veggies at this point too (i.e. broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, whatever you wish). Cover the pan and let simmer stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes or until the rice is cooked through. Add a couple pats of butter and viola!
