1 pound pork tenderloin 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tbsp coconut aminos 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil 2 eggs 7 ounces shiitake mushrooms stems removed and cut into thin slices 1 large carrot* shredded or julienned 2 1/2 cups shredded savoy cabbage* 1 cup shredded red cabbage* 1/3 cup sliced scallions 1 tbsp chopped ginger 4 cloves garlic finely diced saucee 4 large medjool dates soaked in hot water for 10 minutes 1 tbsp chopped ginger 1 tbsp almond butter 2 tbsp coconut aminos 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar […]

Chicken with Cauliflower and Olives
Chicken with Cauliflower and Olives (adapted from Elenas Pantry) Serves:4 Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs 1 bunch fresh thyme sprigs 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 shallot, finely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper zest of 1 lemon ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Instructions Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with a paper […]
One Skillet Greek Chicken – oh my!
1 to 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp oregano Salt and Pepper 6 to 8 boneless, skin on chicken thighs* 3 cloves garlic, pressed/minced 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked 14oz. chicken broth 1 cup kalmata olives, halved 1 tsp fresh dill weed 1 tsp lemon zest 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup feta cheese […]

Vegetable Chicken Paleo Soup
Warm Up With a High-Protein Crockpot Soup Either cook for three hours on your slow cooker’s high setting or six hours on low. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock 2 cups peeled […]

Chili Shrimp stir fry
Ingredients 2 to 3 cups snap peas, trimmed 2 red bell peppers, cut into strips about 1 inch long 3 tbsp sesame oil 1 large sweet onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 lbs. raw shrimp, peeled and tails removed 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce Instructions Heat a medium size pot of water […]

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
Make this and freeze in batches – use for lettuce wrap “sandwiches”, tacos, soups, chili – yummmmm and so easy YIELD Makes about 6 cups ACTIVE TIME 10 minutes TOTAL TIME 6 hours, 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 medium onions, peeled, halved with root intact 1 head of garlic, unpeeled, […]
Butterflied Chicken with Olives
YIELD 8 servings INGREDIENTS 2 (3 1/2–4)-pound chickens, backbones removed Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 6 garlic cloves, finely grated 1/4 cup Aleppo-style pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped rosemary 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 1 cup Castelvetrano or other green olives, pitted, torn 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped oregano 1/2 cup chopped […]

Low Carb Zuppa Toscana Soup
OMG – this is so good – I also added some chicken to the sausage to give it some more protein – a great meal to make and freeze for easy to grab lunches or dinners during the week when you are too tired to cook! Ingredients 1 lb. ground Italian sausage 4 slices thick […]

Chicken Parmesean
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced and divided 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 pound heirloom tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup), […]

Salad in a Jar – so easy and so convenient!
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup rinsed and drained canned lower-sodium chickpeas 1/2 cup sliced orange bell pepper 1/2 cup sliced hearts of palm 1/2 cup halved cherry […]