Thursday, June 14, 2012

Eat Clean {Round 2}


Why the lists after the link?? - b/c you know whats in your pantry better then i do. I usually wipe off what i know i have in the pantry as far as spices. minimizing my grocery list significantly. 

Sweet Potato Chili Fries
2 sweet potatoes – made into Sweet Potato French Fries

For the chili:
1/2lb Grass Fed Beef ( i double)
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon red pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can of tomato paste
1-1.5 cups vegetable broth
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fat of choice (I used bacon fat)

Frou Frou Cobb Salad
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 greedy handfuls baby spinach, chopped
3 oz prosciutto, sliced into strips
3 eggs, hard boiled and chopped
1 ripe pear, chopped
goat cheese, optional
For the Dressing
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 T dijon mustard
2 T olive oil
3 sprigs fresh thyme, finely minced

Salisbury Steak
2 pounds of ground beef
1 cup spinach, finely diced
1 egg
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon rubbed sage
¼ teaspoon ground marjoram
¼ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grass fed butter, ghee, or coconut oil
Gravy
4 tablespoons butter
1 red onion thinly sliced
½ red bell pepper thinly sliced
2 cups sliced crimini mushrooms
1 cup beef broth
¼ cup coconut milk
Black pepper to taste

Deer Steak and
Bacon Avocado Salad with Bacon Dripping Dressing
1 Avocado, cut into 2-inch chunks
4 Slices Uncured Apple-Smoked Bacon
1 Tomato, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 Cucumber, peeled and sliced
2 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Salt &Pepper


Buffalo Chicken Tenders
1-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenders
1/4 cup coconut oil or grass fed butter, melted
1/4 cup Franks Red Hot
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Spicy Okra {Take to Comm Group}
1 bag frozen cut okra
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil

Grilled Lemon Herb Rubbed Chicken
3 skinless, boneless chicken cutlets
5 teaspoons grated lemon rind (about 2 medium lemons)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pizza seasoning
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon wedge

Kelp Spaghetti
1 bag kelp noodles {sea tangles in our local Asian market}
1 28 oz crush tomatoes
ground beef


Fish Tacos
1 pound fish, bones and skins removed{ i use catfish}
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup shredded reduced fat coconut + 1 teaspoon sea salt
1 egg, beaten


WOD's
1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 fist-sized sweet potato, finely diced
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup tomato paste (add more if desired)
High heat cooking oil (e.g., coconut oil)

*Comfort Noodles{ new lunch dish}
Makes enough for one slightly tired, fairly hungry  girl; adjust amounts accordingly.
Ingredients:
2 small zucchini, julienned (about 2 cups) [Julienne peeler is essential.]
generous 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon almond flour or almond meal
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 eggs, scrambled
a handful of fresh parsley, minced for garnish (optional)
salt & pepper, to taste

Broccoflower with Spicy Italian Sausage
1 lb hot Italian sausage
1 broccoflower floret (you can substitute cauliflower – but it won’t be quite as gorgeous!)
1 cup diced red bell pepper (about 1/2 a large pepper)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

BBQ Chicken
Healthy Mama BBQ Chicken
3 medium unpeeled sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, about 2 cups.
2 large green pepper, cut into strips or cubes, about 2 cups.
1 large red pepper, cut into strips or cubes, about 1 cup.
2 zucchini, chopped, about 2 cups.
2 cups chopped onion.
2 tablespoon quick cooking tapioca (or flour, or some other thickening agent).( i skip this)
2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks.
2 15-ounce can of tomato sauce.
4 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon ground yellow mustard.
2 clove garlic, finely minced, about 2 tablespoons.
1 teaspoon salt