Recipes

Cast Iron Chicken, Broccoli and Carrots

August 9, 2018 by Meg Leave a Comment

Chicken, Broccoli, Carrots and Red Pepper cooked together in a Cast Iron Skillet! Sheet Pan dinner are all the rage right now but a meal cooked in a Cast Iron Skillet is even better! Cooking in a Cast Iron is so versatile and easy. It is super easy to come home through everything together in 10 mins, put it in the oven and let it cook. This dinner is really easy. I use frozen broccoli and shredded carrots to simplify the prep. Then I just have to dice the peppers while the chicken is searing. Why sear the chicken? I think that it helps to lock in the flavor and juices while cooking.

How to make:

Heat the Cast Iron with some oil over medium low. While its cut the Chicken Breast in have and season. Once the skillet is hot add the chicken, cook for 3 minutes, flip, cook for another 3 minutes. While the chicken is cooking dice up the red pepper, get out some shredded carrots (or chop the up) and grab a bag of frozen broccoli out of the freezer. You can use fresh broccoli if you rather. After cooking the chicken add the remaining ingredients. Put the skillet in the oven and cook for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes pull out and let cool.

This dinner is really easy. I use frozen broccoli and shredded carrots to simplify the prep. Then I just have to dice the peppers while the chicken is searing. Why sear the chicken? I think that it helps to lock in the flavor and juices while cooking. I hope you enjoy this twist to a sheet pan dinner!

Cast Iron Chicken Broccoli Carrots and Red Pepper

Author: Meg
Prep Time: 10 - 15 minutes
Cook Time: 34 minutes
Total Time: 45-50 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

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Description

Cast Iron meals, a twist to the classic Sheet Pan Dinner

Ingredients

1 1/2 – 2 pounds (3) Chicken Breast, cut in half and seasoned:
- 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
2 1/2 cup Broccoli Florets
1 1/2 Shredded Carrots
1 cup Diced Red Pepper
1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Bone Broth

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degree
Tenderize your 6 pieces of Chicken, seasoning both sides with the spices listed above
Heat Cast Iron over medium heat
Place Chicken in Cast Iron cook for 2 minutes, flip and cook another 2 minutes
Add Broccoli, Carrots, Red Pepper and Chicken/Bone Broth over Chicken Breast
Put into the oven and cook for 30 minutes
Remove from Oven and allow to cool
ENJOY!!

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Perfectly Roasted Red Onions

August 4, 2018 by Meg Leave a Comment

Perfectly Roasted Red Onion go great with absolutely everything! This will be a new meal prep staple. Red Onions perfectly roasted in olive oil, seasoned with minced garlic, oregano salt and pepper. They are absolutely amazing. I love to roast up veggies and use them on my salad. It makes it easier when they are ready. Not to mention roasting veggies just adds a ton more flavor!

I came up with this recipe when I had a few onions to use up. I was meal prepping for the week I figured I could roast them up and use them on salads with chicken and pork. As I roasted the onions up I decided to give them a little extra flavor so I added minced garlic and oregano (my go to spice lately). All I can say is WOW!

How I make them:

First start by slicing the onion. I preferred sliced, but you can cut them anyway you want to. Add the Olive Oil to a sauté pan and heat it over medium low heat. Once heated add the onion and sauté for about six minutes stirring at least every two. Next add the Minced Garlic, Dried Oregano, Black Pepper and Sea Salt. Cook for another 4 minutes stirring occasionally. Make sure to watch it because the garlic roast up quick. Let cool and ENJOY!

Perfectly Roasted Red Onion are perfect on Salads, Savory Ranch Burgers, Balsamic Marinated Steak and anything else you like Roasted Onion with! ENJOY!

Perfectly Roasted Onions

Author: Meg
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Description

Perfectly Roasted Red Onion will be you new meal prep staple. Red Onion roasted in olive oil seasoned with minced garlic, oregano salt and pepper.

Ingredients

1 small-medium Red Onion, sliced
2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions

Heat Sauté Pan over medium low heat, add EVOO and sliced Onions
Cook for 6 minutes, stirring every two minutes
Add Dried Oregano, Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Continue cooking for 4 minutes, stirring every two minutes
ENJOY!!

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Roasted Pepper and Dill Potato Salad

August 1, 2018 by Meg 1 Comment

Potato Salad is a go to for any summer cookout… it is even better when you add Roasted Peppers and fresh Dill! This is an amazing twist to your favorite classic potato salad. Not to mention, it is extremely easy to make! The combination of fresh Dill and Roasted Potatoes make an amazing flavor. What’s even better is that this potato salad can be easily made Whole30 compliant, is dairy and gluten free!!

How to make:

First, you start by cubing the potatoes into about 3/4 to 1 inch cubes. Then, add 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt and Cubed Potatoes to a pot filling with water till all potatoes are covered. Bring water to a low boil and reduce the heat, allowing the potatoes to cook. While the potatoes are cooking dice you some yellow, orange and red bell peppers. Add them to a sauté pan with olive oil and cook them on low for about 10 mins. Don’t forget to stir them around. Once the potatoes are done drain out the excess water. In a large bowl add the potatoes, roasted peppers and remaining ingredients. Mix everything together evenly and cover. Stick the potato salad in the fridge and allow for all those amazing flavors to combine. Before serving make sure to stir it up again.

This Potato Salad is the perfect way to change up the same old potato salad you always make. You can easily switch out the Potatoes for White Sweet Potatoes if you choose. If you don’t have fresh dill don’t worry, it works just as well with dried dill. No matter how you make it I guarantee you will ENJOY it!

Roasted Pepper and Dill Potato Salad

Author: Meg
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6-8 servings

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Description

Roasted Peppers add a great twist to the classic Potato Salad, not to mention its Whole30!

Ingredients

2 pounds potato, diced
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
6-8 cups Water
1 cup Red, Yellow and Orange Peppers Diced
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 cup Mayonaise **
1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (or 2 teaspoon Dried Dill)
2 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/8 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

Add Water to Pot and bring to Boil
Add 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt and Cubed Potatoes, reduce heat to low boil cooking for about 15 minutes until Potatoes are soft when you stick them with a Fork
Heat Oil in Sauté Pan over medium-low heat, add diced peppers, cook for 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, allow to cool
In a large mixing bowl, add cooked potatoes, roasted peppers and remaining ingredients
Stir so that everything is well mixed
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving allowing to chill and let the ingredients mix
ENJOY!

Notes

**make sure Whole30 complaint

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Crispy Brussel Sprouts with a Dijon Aioli

July 10, 2018 by Meg Leave a Comment

Brussel Sprouts cooked until they are perfectly crispy with a little Dijon Aioli will be your new favorite side dish. Recently, we went out to dinner for my Birthday and as an appetizer ordered roasted Brussel sprouts with a Dijon dressing with them. What a great pairing, we devoured the dish immediately and wanted more! I have made Brussel Sprouts countless different ways pairing them with different dressing and sauces. This combination has become my go when I make this delicious dish.

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How to Make:

Start by shredding your Brussel Sprouts. I use the attachment on my food processor to shred them. You can also shred them but cutting them into thin slices. Either way you end up with the same results, perfectly shredded Sprouts. Mix shredded Brussel Sprouts with the rest of the ingredients. Place parchment paper onto a baking sheet and place the Brussel Sprout mixture on-top. Spread out as best you can to allow it to evenly cook. While cooking make the Dijon Aioli. Get a small mixing bowl and mix all the Dijon Aioli ingredients together. Place in the refrigerator to chill while the Brussel Sprouts to finish cooking. Once they are done top with the Aioli or just use it as a dip.

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I guarantee that if you make this, there will be no leftovers. It is that good! If you want to use it to make a delicious one dish meal add some chopped grilled chicken and done! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Crispy Brussel Sprouts with a Dijon Aioli

Author: Meg

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Ingredients

Brussel Sprouts:

3 tablespoons Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Coconut Amino
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper

Dijon Aioli:

1/4 cup Mayonaise
2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 tablespoon Coconut Amino
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
Clean the Brussel Sprouts, Remove the Ends and Shred
Mix Shredded Brussel Sprouts with the remaining ingredients listed under Brussel Spouts
Place onto a sheet pan, spreading apart as best you can
Place it in the over to cook for 20 minutes, stir/flip halfway through.
In a separate little bowl mix all the Dijon Aioli ingredients together and put in the refrigerator to chill.
When the Brussel Sprouts are done, serve and top with the Dijon Aioli

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“Cheesy” Bacon Kale Scramble

June 19, 2018 by Meg 1 Comment

Bacon, Eggs, and Kale mixed with some Nutritional Yeast makes the perfect breakfast. Nothing is better than “Cheesy” breakfast dishes that don’t actually contain cheese. You can make it on a Sunday and have breakfast ready every day of the week. It makes your mornings so much more simple waking up, having to get ready for work, and already having breakfast ready to go.

This dish is super easy to make.

First, you take the bacon, slice it into 1 inch slices, and throw it into a 12 inch frying/sauté pan. Cover with the lid and allow to simmer over medium/medium low, stirring about every two minutes, until cooked. Once crispy remove the bacon from the grease spreading it out onto a paper towel. Add the kale to the bacon grease in the pale. cover and cook, stirring every few minutes. You want the Kale to be slightly wilted, crispy on the edges and slightly browning.

While cooking the Kale, mix up the eggs and remaining ingredients. Once the Kale is done cooking add the Bacon Egg mixture to the Kale. Cook and enjoy!!

Bacon, Eggs, and Kale mixed with some Nutritional Yeast makes the perfect breakfast. Nothing is better than “Cheesy” breakfast dishes that don’t actually contain cheese. You can make this on a Sunday to have breakfast ready for the remainder of the week. Nothing makes your mornings so much more simple waking up, having to get ready for work, and already having breakfast ready to go.

“Cheesy” Bacon Kale Scramble

Author: Meg

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Description

“Cheesy” Bacon Kale Scramble using Nutritional Yeast to give it a great cheesy flavor.

Whole30, Paleo and Delicious!

Ingredients

6 Pieces of Bacon
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
2 1/2 cups Chopped Kale
8 Large Eggs
3 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
2 tablespoons Cashew Milk (Almond will work)
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
1/8 teaspoon Cayanne

Instructions

Slice it into 1 inch slices, and put it into a 12 inch frying/sauté pan
Cover with the lid and allow to simmer over medium/medium low, stirring about every two minutes, until cooked
Once crispy remove the bacon from the grease spreading it out onto a paper towel.
Add the kale to the bacon grease in the pan, cover and cook.
Stir the Kale every few minutes. You want the Kale to be slightly wilted, crispy on the edges and slightly browning
While the Kale is cooking mix up the eggs and remaining ingredients
Once the Kale is done cooking add the Bacon Egg mixture to the Kale
Cook till eggs are cooked through (7-10 minutes) and enjoy!!

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Pork Bites

June 1, 2018 by Meg 1 Comment

Anytime you go to a party, whether it’s for a celebration or to watch a game, you are always plagued with the same problem…. WHAT TO TAKE? The age-old dilemma everyone faces. It is especially a problem if you are currently following a specific diet. This could just be clean eating, Whole30, Paleo, or Keto. Whatever your preference is, I have the appetizer for you. PORK BITES, clean easy and delicious!

How to make:

Mix the marinade ingredients in a mason jar, measuring cup or whatever you prefer. Cut the pork into 1 inch squares. (Anything bigger won’t work as they won’t be bite size) Put the pork squares and marinade into a seal-able container. Place that sealed container in the fridge for at least 30 minutes but up to two days. I usually do it for about a day. Once ready to cook pull out of fridge, spread them out on a broil pan or baking sheet with a rack. You want to use something that allows air to get underneath while they cook. Cook for about 10 minutes on each side till fully cooked (145° f). Remove from oven and serve hot or serve cold. Either way they are delicious.

These little bites of deliciousness go perfectly with my Paleo Mustard Sauce! You could also dip them in Coconut Amino or any dip you prefer. No matter what you dip them in, you will love them. Did I mention that they are not only a great appetizer but go perfect on any salad. They are also perfect to make at the beginning of the week and use all week-long for different lunches and dinners. However you eat them, you will ENJOY them!

Pork Bites

Author: Meg
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Description

Perfect for anyone who is Whole30, Keto, Paleo, Clean Eating or just loves good food

Ingredients

Marinade:

2/3 cup Coconut Amino
1/3 cup Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, minced (1/2 teaspoon dried ginger)
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Honey**see note
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt

Pork:

1 pound Boneless Pork
Seasoning to sprinkle on:
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

Prep:

Combine all the Marinade ingredients into a Mason Jar, Measuring Cup or Bowl
Cut the pork into 1 inch squares
Rub Pork Seasoning onto the Pork Squares
Put the Seasoned Pork Squares and Marinade into a seal-able container.
Put in the fridge for 30 minutes – 2 days (make sure you check the date on you pork before putting it in for longer then a day)

Cooking:

Pre-heat the Oven to 350 degrees f
Put the pork bites onto broiling pan or cooking sheet with a rack
Cook for 10 minutes, flip, cook for another 10 minutes, or till fully cooked, 145 degrees f
Serve hot or cold, ENJOY!

Notes

**omit honey to make Whole30 compliant

Some of the items I use:

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Balsamic Marinated Steak

May 23, 2018 by Meg Leave a Comment

Balsamic Marinated Steak, this will be your new go to Steak Marinade. It is packed full of delicious flavors and I promise, you will love it. Balsamic Vinegar paired with perfect a blend of seasoning to include Oregano and Basil. It is perfect on the Grill, cooked in a Cast Iron skillet or broiled in the Oven. It doesn’t matter how you cook it, it matters how you marinade it! A perfectly marinated steak can make your meal.

How to make:

It is super easy to make the marinade, which is something I love with my busy schedule. You just mix all the marinade ingredients together in a mason jar, measuring cup or bowl. Give it a good shake or mix and let sit while you prepare the meat. I have found that tenderized meat also allows it to better soak in the marinade. Also stabbing it with a fork helps. Not only does it help the flavor but it is also a great way to take out the frustrations of the day. Yes, I tend to do this with all the proteins I make and it makes a difference.

Put the Steak into a seal-able container, cover with the marinade and seal. Put in the fridge from one hour to a day or two. I usually let it marinade for one day, I think it is the perfect amount of time but it is also good if you can only marinade it for an hour.

I love to pair my Steak with a baked potato topped with my favorite lactose free sour cream. Ok let’s face it, sometimes its more like sour cream topped with baked potato. Don’t judge, I know I am not the only one. With summer coming I love to pair my steak with balsamic marinated tomato, basil and feta cheese. When not eating it with a sour cream smothered baked potato or feta and tomatoes I love to slice it up and put it on top of a salad paired with seasonal veggies. In spring time its strawberries, summer time roasted peppers and in the fall it a slaw with broccoli cabbage and radishes. You honestly can’t go wrong with what your pair it with.

Balsamic Marinated Steak

Author: Meg
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10-20
Total Time: 20-30
Yield: 4

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Description

Flank Steak in a Balsamic Marinade. Whole30, Paleo and Keto Complaint.

Ingredients

Marinade

1/2 cup Avocado Oil
1/4 Balsamic Vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper

Steak:

1 pound Flank Steak
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
1/8 teaspoon Garlic

Instructions

Gather all of your ingredients and a measuring cup or bowl to make the marinade and seal-able container to marinade
Combine all the Marinade ingredients in a mason jar, measuring cup or bowl
Now for the Steak, coat both sides in the Sea Salt, Black Pepper and Garlic
Cover the steak in the marinade and close the seal-able container
Allow to marinade in the fridge for an hour to a day or two
After you allow it marinade cook it how you choose, cast iron, grill or broil in the oven.

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Paleo Mustard Sauce Dipping Sauce

April 24, 2018 by Meg Leave a Comment

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This Paleo Mustard Sauce is a twist on one of my favorite recipes from my grandmother. It is perfect dipping sauce Chicken, Pork, Ham and Steak, not to mention works as a great dressing for Salads. With a great sauce the different possibilities of what you can create with it are endless.Nothing beats a good Paleo Mustard Sauce; This sauce is a twist on one of my favorite recipes from my grandmother. It is the perfect dipping sauce Chicken, Pork, Ham and Steak, not to mention it works great as a salad dressing. This sauce is great to make at the beginning Sunday and enjoy with you favorite meats/salads all week long. It works great for dipping, but it is not to thick that you can’t use it as a dressing. Having this sauce on hand provides the perfect pop of flavor to any quick weeknight dinner. With a great sauce the different possibilities of what you can create with it are endless.During the holidays a family staple to go with the ham is my grandmothers mustard sauce and it is amazing. The original recipe whipping cream, flour, sugar and distilled vinegar along with a few other items. While this sauce is amazing the ingredient list wasn’t so stellar, so I set out to make a dairy free, grain free, sugar free paleo version of this sauce with great success. After substituting ingredients out one by one, I was finally able to come up with the perfect combination of ingredients that kept the great taste that I love and thickness the makes it perfect for dipping.

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How to make:

You start with Nutpods creamer. Why Nutpods you ask? The creamer is thick enough to make it a good substitute to the heavy whipping cream without affecting the taste of the sauce. I have tried all the nut milks and combinations of them and this is what worked the best. If you cant get Nutpods you could substitute out a sugar free plain cashew milk, while still good it wont have quite the same consistency and taste. You heat the creamer over low heat until hot, but not boiling.Next you add honey, stirring until dissolved. Honey works great to naturally sweeten the mustard without altering the taste of it. Using maple syrup or coconut sugar, both work, but don’t give it the same taste. Then, you add Apple Cider Vinegar. Apple Cider Vinegar is the perfect substitute for white distilled vinegar, though it does provide a stronger taste. When using it to substitute out white vinegar I suggest cutting in half then increasing it in increments till you get the desired flavor.

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Once you have those ingredients incorporated, you are going to use it to make your past. Combine the Arrowroot/Dry Mustard some of the sauce, making it into a paste. This will allow you to smoothly incorporate it into the sauce without getting chunks. Once you added the Mustard/Arrowroot paste and stirred it in completely you add the two egg yolks. Give it a good stir and let it simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to sit until it reaches room temperature. Store in an air-tight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.Print

Paleo Mustard Sauce

Author: Meg
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 12-14
Total Time: -25846210.433333 minute

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Description

A Paleo Mustard Dipping Sauce that goes great with Chicken, Pork, or a dressing on your favorite Salad.

Ingredients

1 cup Nutpods plain creamer
1/2 cup Honey (omit for Whole30, see note)
2 tablespoons Dry Mustard
1 tablespoon Arrowroot
1/4 cup Vinegar
1 Egg Yolk

Instructions

Heat cream over medium low heat for 3-4 minutes and add Honey, stirring until it is dissolved.
In a separate bowl mix Dry Mustard and Arrowroot.
Add 2 tablespoons of the Cream and Honey to the Dry Mix , stirring until everything is smooth and add to the pot with the Cream and Honey.
Allow to heat for 1-2 minutes.
Add the Apple Cider Vinegar and Egg Yolk, stirring until everything is combined.
Turn the heat down to low and let simmer for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
ENJOY!

Notes

To make Whole30 compliant soak 6 dates in a 1/2 cup hot water. Allow to sit for 5 minutes and soak. Use an inversion blender to blend the dates and water.

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Sausage Kale and Sweet Potato Hash

April 3, 2018 by Meg Leave a Comment

Sausage Kale and Sweet Potato Hash will change your life. Are you sick of the same thing for breakfast every day? Are you looking for something you can meal prep for breakfast all week long? Can’t stand to look at another egg? Then, THIS IS YOUR DISH and IT IS AMAZING! Not only is it amazing but it is Whole30 and Keto Compliant. It is also extremely easy to make. I took my Breakfast Sausage Recipe and added Sweet Potato and Kale. It is that simple!

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how to make:

You start with your protein/meat of choice. I prefer ground Pork but Chicken or Turkey work just as well. In a bowl add the the protein and Sausage Seasoning together. Add the mixture to a pre-heated pot, cover and cook. Add the chicken broth or water and give it a good stir. You could also you Bone Broth to add extra nutrients. Next you add the Sweet Potatoes and Kale. Again, give it a good stir making sure everything is mixed, cover and cook. What is great about this dish is you can’t taste the Kale. Cooking the Kale in the juices of the Sausage gives it an Amazing flavor. The sweet potatoes add a little bit of sweetness without adding any sweetener.

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This twist to a Breakfast Hash is perfect to prep at the beginning of the week and have all week long. This recipe can easily be doubled for meal prep. I usually make a double batch and it provides breakfast for two throughout the week. As with any recipe take this and make it work for you. If you like it a little hotter add extra Crusted Red Pepper. Don’t like it hot, add less. You can’t go wrong. As always, Enjoy!

Sausage Kale and Sweet Potato Hash

Author: Meg
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Total Time: 40-50 minutes

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon Avocado/Olive Oil
1 pound Ground Pork or Ground Turkey or Chicken
Sausage Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Sage
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 3/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon Thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Celery Seed
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/4 cup Chicken Broth or Water
1 pound Sweet Potato cut into 1 inch cubes
1 1/2 cups de-stemmed and chopped Kale
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions

Add the Oil to a pan and heat over medium-low heat
Add the Meat and Sausage Seasoning stirring until combined
Cover, stirring every few minutes until Meat is cooked
Once meat is cooked add the remaining ingredients, stirring so everything is combined.
Cover and allow to cook over low/medium-low for 35-40 minutes stirring occasionally
Once cooked, remove from heat and allow to sit covered

Enjoy!

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Chicken Walnut and Grape Salad

March 14, 2018 by Meg Leave a Comment

Nothing can be more satisfying lunch then a plate of mixed greens topped with delicious homemade Chicken Salad. What makes it even better is to load up the Chicken Salad with juicy Red Grapes, heart healthy Walnuts and crispy crunchy Celery. The twist that helps to give this Chicken Salad its amazing taste is Tarragon and Paprika. Tarragon can add a bit of sweetness while the Paprika adds a bit of zest!

Chicken Salad is definitely a go to for a quick and satisfying lunch. By making it yourself it allows you to control what ingredients goes into it. Therefore, you can use chicken of your choice, homemade mayonnaise or your favorite prepared mayonnaise. Thus, allowing you to make it egg free Whole30 or Paleo. Also, if you like more of something you can add a little extra, not a huge fan of something you can add less or none. Not to mention it is a great source of not only protein but healthy fats that also taste delicious.

Not only is it a great twist to the protein for your salad, but it is also perfect in a wrap or sandwich. What is even better is that you can make a big batch of it and use it for lunches throughout the week. Consequently, making it at home will allow you to be able to enjoy it an extra day or two since you know exactly when it was made. I hope you enjoy Chicken Walnut and Grape Salad as much as we do!!

Chicken Salad

Author: Meg
Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 35
Total Time: 55
Yield: 6
Category: Servings

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Description

Hearty Chicken Salad with Grapes, Walnuts and Celery

Ingredients

Chicken

1 pound boneless chicken breast
6 cups of water

Salad

Chopped/Shredded Chicken
1 cup of Mayo
1 1/2 Red Grapes, quartered
1 cup Celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup Red onion, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon Tarragon
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
1/8 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

Bring the 6 cups of water to a boil on the stovetop
Add the Chicken, allowing to cook for about 35 mins till the chicken is 165 degrees
Remove the Chicken from the water and either chop or shred (whatever your preference is)
Add the Chicken and remaining Salad ingredients to a bowl and mix until combined
Store in the fridge for up to three days
ENJOY!

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Gammy’s BBQ Sauce

March 1, 2018 by Meg 1 Comment

Sweet and Savory BBQ Sauce that contains no added sugar or artificial ingredients. My grandmother had a lot of recipes that we grew up loving and this is definitely one of them. The twist is that it is sweetened naturally with either Dates/Honey/Natural Sweetener instead of sugar. At first I was very hesitant to use something besides sugar to flavor food. After some trial and error when attempting creating healthier twist to my favorite food I learned to love them. I have come to discover they add great flavor and the perfect amount of sweetness to a spectacular BBQ sauce

There are a lot of great tasting BBQ sauces out there. The problem is most of them are loaded with refined sugars, or artificial ingredients. If you find a BBQ that no added sugar clean ingredients chance are it is not going to taste like your favorite sauce. There are some BBQ sauces that are sugar-free, but usually when they remove the sugar, they remove the taste.

How to make:

I love my grandmother’s BBQ sauce and would load it on when she made it. So, I set out to find a clean version that is also Paleo. I substituted the white vinegar out for Apple Cider Vinegar and the Sugar out for dates. There were many trial and error, with more error than success. I found the perfect combination of a little bit of zing from the Apple Cider Vinegar and sweetness with the dates. Apple Cider Vinegar can have a distinct taste which can easily overpower the taste of other foods.

I usually make it in the blender because it’s quick, easy and gets you sauce super smooth and not chunky. In order to get the dates to blend well soak them in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes to soften them. Add all your ingredients to your blender and blend away. If you don’t have a blender you can add the dates, onion and water to a food processor.

What is great about making your own BBQ sauce, like many other things, is you can make it your own. If you like your sauce with a little more zing you can add more Vinegar, is you like it sweeter add more dates, if you like a little kick add some cayenne or other pepper to taste. This is great to make a big batch off to keep in the refrigerator to pair with your favorite burger, chicken, or my Savory Ranch Burgers. The possibilities are endless!

Gammy’s BBQ Sauce

Author: Meg
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 5
Total Time: 15
Yield: 10-12

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Description

Amazing BBQ Sauce that is Clean, Paleo and Whole30

Ingredients

1 cup water
Sweetener (6 dates pitted and softened, 2 tablespoons or honey)*see note
1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup Chopped Onion
5 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tablespoons Coconut Amino or Worcestershire Sauce (**see note)
2 tablespoons Water
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

Heat 1 cup of Water in until lightly boiling and add Dates and allow to sit for 5 minutes
Remove the dates from the water, remove the pits and chop the dates
Add the chopped dates and remaining ingredients to a blender and blend until liquified, about a minute
Store in a sealed container in the refridgerator
ENJOY

Notes

*If you are using a sweetener besides Dates or Honey then sweeten to taste adding a bit of your favorite sweetener at a time.

**Make sure Worcestershire is compliant or use Coconut Amino

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Ranch Seasoning Mix

February 27, 2018 by Meg Leave a Comment

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Ranch Seasoning Mix might be one of the most versatile seasoning mixes you use. This seasoning is definitely a go-to seasoning when making a quick easy dinner. My twist on a classic seasoning is the same seasoning use in the Savory Ranch Burger. You can use it to season chicken, pork chops and making Ranch Meatballs. Ranch Seasoning is great for sprinkling on your vegetables or baked potato for a great pop of flavor. Quiet possibly the greatest use for this seasoning is to add it to sour cream and make a delicious Ranch Dip! Ranch Dip is perfect for dipping your vegetables, cheese and crackers thus creating a fun clean appetizer.

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We have been using Ranch Seasoning Mix for well over a year now. Therefore, it has been tested continuously on a wide variety of dishes and tweaked to reach perfection. Many Ranch Mixes contain a wide variety of spices and additives to preserve freshness that are not clean. Making your own mix ensures that it is pure and clean.

Ranch Seasoning Mix:

As with anything on A Twisted Plate, the least and most common seasonings are used to create maximum flavor. Combining Parsley, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Sea Salt and Black Pepper as a seasoning is very commonly used when cooking. Together they pack a great punch of flavor. The best thing is that by changing the measurements you can create endless great flavors for any dish.

As with anything feel free to take this and make it your own. When you like one flavor a little more than another increase it. On the other hand, if you aren’t a huge fan of a spice then use a little less of it. You can vary this seasoning to make it work for any dish. As with anything he possibilities are endless. I suggest storing keeping it in a small Mason Jar in your spice cabinet. Enjoy the possibilities!

Ranch Seasoning

Author: Meg
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

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Description

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons Dried Chives
2 tablespoons Dried Parsley
2 tablespoons Onion Powder
1 1/2 tablespoons Dried Dill
1 1/2 tablespoons Garlic Powder
1/2 tablespoons Sea Salt
1/2 tablespoons Black Pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients
Store in a sealed container, Mason Jars work great
Enjoy!

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