A little humor for your Monday.......
Ha! We have got you covered here.... at least with some ideas for what to cook. Sorry I can't come and personally cook for you! Refill that coffee, grab a pen and jot down your list for the week.
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Asian Salmon Bowls are a quick dinner and similar to a stirfry. I have shared stirfry recipes before, and I love them for a couple reasons. They come together quickly, you can use nearly any veggies you have on hand and it's a great way to get in lots of veggies at dinner. For these salmon bowls I make a quick glaze, by whisking together 1/4 cup liquid aminos, 1/8 cup honey, t sp ginger,and the juice & zest of 1/2 an orange. Use about a third of the glaze to brush the salmon fillets and grill for about 5-6 minutes per side (you can also roast in the oven at 425 for 15 minute).. Heat up a few tablespoons of coconut oil in a wok over high heat and saute your veggies. I love to use onions, peppers, spinach, mushrooms and baby bok choy and use about 4-5 cups of fresh vegetables. Once your vegetables have softened (about 5 minutes) add the remaining glaze and toss to coat. Layer your vegetable mixture over some brown rice or cauliflower rice and top with the salmon.
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Almond Crusted Chicken with Smashed Baby Potatoes & of course something green! And this chicken?? Oh my gosh... so good! Now I will tell you...I have only made this recipe with organic chicken breasts. It's not in our grocery budget to buy everything organic, but I make a dent where I can. Organic chicken tastes so much better.... I will never go back!
For the chicken, use 1 lb of boneless chicken breasts and pound each until they are about 1/4" thick. (I also cut each in half lengthwise before I pound, so I have 6 pieces). Set up two large, shallow bowls or pie plates work well too. In one place 3 egg whites & 2 TBSP of water and whisk. In the other place 1 cup almond flour, zest of 1 lemon and 1 TSP salt and 1/2 TSP pepper. Heat a few tablespoons of coconut oil in a pan over medium- high heat. Dip each piece in the egg, then the flour and put in the pan. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side, transfer to a foil lined baking sheet and bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. I top mine with a very simple lemon dijon sauce , that I have shared before . Take 6oz plain Greek yogurt, 1-2 TBSP dijon mustard, juice of half a lemon and salt & pepper to taste. Mix together and add a little water to thin it out. It's a perfect topping for seafood or chicken and without all the additives of a pre-made sauce. You can grab the recipe for the the smashed potatoes and sprouts here.
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This is one of my favorite ways to make meatloaf. This Sundried Tomato & Feta Meatloaf with Greek Salad is so good. I found this recipe from Giada years ago. I follow all steps in the recipe, however I substitute oats for the breadcrumbs. We make a quick salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives & feta to go along with it.
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This is a simple meal we had last week and it was delicious! Grilled Halibut topped with bruschetta. Our local grocery store has an olive bar, so I just grabbed some fresh bruschetta there. Drizzle the halibut fillets with a little EVOO, sprinkle with salt & pepper and grill for 10-12 minutes. Top with the bruschetta once they come off the grill. We paired ours with some cauliflower rice and sauteed spinach.
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It's the end of the week and we all need something simple. These BBQ chicken pizzas are so full of flavor and are easy to throw on the grill. Spread about 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce (try to find one with low sugar, simple ingredients). Top with 3/4 shredded mozzarella & 1 cup shredded chicken. Now you can get creative... we like green onions, sauteed red onions, a little bit of smoked gouda cheese and sometimes black olives.
The kids don't love onions, so I leave some without. Grill for 5-7 minutes. I put foil underneath, to help prevent the bottom from burning. And during grilling season... grilled romaine is my favorite! Drizzle the romaine with a little EVOO, sprinkle with salt and pepper and grill for just a few minutes...soooo good!
Have a great week friends! See you tomorrow for Show & Tell Tuesday...Favorite Grown Up Parties! There's always room for one more at our family table!
xoxo
Genevieve
Halibut with bruschetta sounds AMAZING! Def going to give that a try.
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