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Recipe from the Week

I love potatoes! Mashed, baked or any other way, I think potatoes are a key diet staple. This week we tried Jalapeño popper loaded potatoes! YUM. So good I wanted to make it again the next day. They are very easy to make. The hardest part is waiting for them to cook!

YEILDS:

4 Potatoes

TOTAL TIME:

1 hour + 40 mins.

Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 Large baking Potatoes
  • 5 pieces of Bacon, cooked + chopped
  • 3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Cream Cheese
  • 1 Jalapeños, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • Sour cream, optional

DIRECTIONS:

1) Preheat oven to 350°.

2) Poke potatoes a couple times with a fork. Place on baking sheet and drizzle potatoes with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

3) Place in oven for 60-70 mins.

4) Once cool enough to touch, slice off the top by turning potato on it’s side and cutting off a 1/4 of an inch.

5) Scoop out most of the insides (with a spoon) placing it into a large bowl, leaving a thin layer to help keep the sides of the potato up and sturdy.

6) In the large bowl combine the potato filling with cream cheese, garlic powder, butter, salt and pepper, 1/2 cup of cheese, and most of the bacon and jalapeño (saving some for the top).

7) Use a masher to mash it all together.

8) Evenly divide the filling among the potatoes. Packing the filling down, so the potato skins are full.

9) Add remaining 1/4 cup of cheese, bacon and jalapeños over the top of each potato.

10) Place back in oven at 425° for 15 mins, or until the cheese is nice and crispy,

11) Serve with sour cream and chives on top if you would like!

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Weekly Grocery Haul

Been a minute… Took a little time to go see my bff in Arizona, and then started a new job! But here is this week’s grocery list (:

This week on the menu ~

Tuscan Kale Soup

Chili w/ Grilled Cheese

Broccoli Cheddar Quiche and Salad

Chicken Pesto Sliders and Brussel Sprouts

Spaghetti Squash w/ Meat Sauce

Grocery List ~

Butter
Cinnamon Raisin Bagels
Chicken Breasts
Ground Turkey
Hawaiian Rolls
Pesto 
Salad Packet
Brussel Sprouts
Broccoli
Pie crust 9" 
Spaghetti Squash
Shredded Cheese
Carrots (X2)
Potato
Habenero Pepper
Italian Sausage
White Onion (X2)
Garlic
Chicken Stock
1 can White Cannelloni Beans
Eggs
Green Onion
Bacon
Heavy Cream
Tomato Paste 
2 can Diced Tomatoes
1 can Tomato Sauce
Sour Cream
Salsa

I love spaghetti squash (: I can’t wait to see whether my boyfriend Alex likes it or not! The texture can be a little different compared to pasta, but with the meat sauce it all takes the same to me. Comment below if you have made spaghetti squash before!

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Recipe from the Week

WOW! I am so excited to tell you about this recipe! It’s called Crispy Parmesan Garlic Chicken with Zucchini. I can’t decide which part was more delicious??? The chicken or the zucchini! I already put this recipe back on the grocery list again 😛 It’s seriously that good.

YIELDS:

4 Servings

TOTAL TIME:

1 Hour

Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 Chicken Breasts, sliced in half (making 4 thin breasts)
  • 8 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup + 1 Tablespoon Grated parmesan
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 2 Medium Zucchini’s, sliced
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bag of Mini Penne pasta

DIRECTIONS:

1) In a large pot boil water and cook pasta according to package.

2) In a shallow dish, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. In another shallow dish combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and flour.

3) In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.

4) Dip the chicken in the melted butter and then coat in the breadcrumb mixture and place in the skillet.

5) Cook the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the outside is crispy and the chicken is cooked throughout. Then set aside on a plate.

6) Add 2 tablespoons of butter back into the skillet and sauté the garlic for about a minute.

7) Add the zucchini to the skillet and cook until tender. Add salt and pepper to taste and 1 tablespoon of parmesan.

8) Move chicken back to the skillet and heat for about a minute. Then serve over pasta immediately!

NOTE: Once the pasta is done cooking I added some butter, salt and pepper before serving.

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Weekly Grocery Haul

Grocery list in hand!

Back at cha with another grocery haul! My boyfriend and I have been trying to decide if we want to change our diet and eat only plant-based foods. We would be cutting out A LOT of things, which is why it’s so hard to just dive in and do it. We might start at a lower scale and begin by eating a “clean” diet. I’ll give you the rundown on eating clean in next week’s grocery haul! Since I didn’t grocery shop for a clean diet this week 😛

This week on the menu ~

Carrot Surprise

Chickpea Salad

Spaghetti no meat sauce

Lemon Garlic Orzo w/ Roasted Veggies

Vegetable Tortilla Stew

Grocery List ~

Carrots (x3)
Celery
Green Pepper
Orange Pepper
Jalapeños (x2)
15oz. Can of Diced Tomatoes (x2)
15oz. Black Beans
15oz. Kidney beans
Avocado (x2)
Iced Tea
French Bread
Tomatoes
Eggs
Bagels
Jalapeño Spread
Spaghetti 
Orzo
Eggplant (x2)
Russet Potatoes
Fresh Basil
Lemons (x3)
Asparagus
Kale
Mushrooms

This week we’re going to make a spaghetti with eggplant instead of meat sauce. I’ll let you know how it is! I don’t really like the texture of eggplant, so we shall see. Comment below with the veggie you like to use as a meat replacement! (:

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Recipe from the Week

Bacon Jalapeño Mac & Cheese. How can this not be delicious?!? I love spicy, so this recipe makes my taste buds tingle! This recipe is fairly simple but not very nutritious so keep that in mind when you want to eat it everyday! I like to enjoy a salad with this entree (:

YIELDS:

4 Servings

TOTAL TIME:

45 mins.

Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 bag of Large Elbow Pasta
  • 1 + 1/2 Jalapeños, chopped
  • 2 (8oz) bags of Shredded Cheese
  • As much Bacon as preferred- we use about 7 pieces
  • Himalayan Pink Salt
  • Black Ground Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1) Pre-heat oven to 400°.

2) Cook pasta according to directions on package.

3) Cook bacon as crispy as preferred then chop into bite size bits.

4) In a large baking dish add the cooked pasta, one entire bag of shredded cheese, the chopped jalapeño and bacon. Evenly combine.

5) Mix half of the second bag of cheese throughout, then place the rest of the cheese on top forming a cheesy layer.

6) Place dish into oven for 15 mins.

7) Be careful! It’s hot. Let sit for 3 mins. Scoop and Serve.

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Weekly Grocery Haul

Hi! Hello! After celebrating my birthday all weekend, it has been a slow start to the week. I’m so sorry my posts have been delayed. Back to eating home cooked meals this week, and I can’t wait! My stomach starts to freak out if I eat out for a lot of meals in a row. It’s been that way since I was a kid.

This week on the menu ~

Chicken Stir-Fry w/ Rice Noodles

Chili + Grilled Cheese w/ Side Salad

Crispy Parmesan Garlic Chicken w/ Zucchini + Butter Pasta

Burn it Bowl w/ Green Beans

Veggie Quesadilla w/ Side Salad

Grocery List ~

Broccoli
Red Pepper (x2)
Chicken Breast
Mushrooms
Soy Sauce
Potatoes
White Onion
Red Onion
Gravy
Tortillas
Shredded Cheese
Garlic
Zucchini
Pasta
Waffles
Apples
Strawberry Lemonade
Salad Mix
Green Beans

So excited to try out the Burn it Bowl! We got the idea from a restaurant called Lucy’s here in Austin. We tried it for brunch but I could totally have it for any meal! Let me know if you try any of the meals for this week (:

Tune in next week for another grocery haul!

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Weekly Grocery Haul

Welcome back! This week is my birthday week… Yes I celebrate all week. Actually all month! lol October is my favorite month because my birthday (duh), the weather starts to get chilly, it’s acceptable to eat more soup and Halloween! This week we went a little light on the groceries because I like to trick-or-treat myself by eating out (:

This week on the menu ~

Turkey Burgers w/ Side Salad

Bacon Jalapeño Mac + Cheese

Chipotle Bowls w/ Chips

Blackened Chicken w/ Quinoa + Corn

Grocery List ~

Salad Kit
Turkey Burgers
Lettuce 
Red Onion
Bacon
Large Elbow Pasta
Shredded Cheese
Jalapeños
Chicken Breasts
Tortilla Chips
Green Pepper
Black Beans
Rice Cakes
Orange Juice
Edamame

Enjoy some quick and simple meals this week. I’ll post where we decide to go eat for my birthday or would you want a birthday vlog? Let me know in the comments!

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Recipe from the Week

After a week of more delicious meals, I would have to say the Sesame Chicken dish won my heart. The chicken came out so perfectly tender, I couldn’t help but mmm mMm mm the entire time I was eating it.

YIELDS:

4 Servings

TOTAL TIME:

4 hours 10 mins

Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp & 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic- minced
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb skinless chicken breasts- cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper- thinly sliced
  • optional: sesame seeds, thinly sliced green onion, steamed broccoli florets and cooked rice.

DIRECTIONS:

1) In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth.

2) Add honey, tomato paste, diced onion, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix all together.

3) Add chicken and bell pepper to the sauce. Toss sauce to coat all.

4) Transfer to slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.

5) Serve over rice and add steamed broccoli. Top with green onion if desired.

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Weekly Grocery Haul

Hello again! Happy Monday (: I’m sorry I didn’t get around to posting this grocery haul yesterday… we ended up getting a PUPPY! So the day slipped away from me, trying to get the little guy settled. We haven’t decided a name yet so if you have any ideas for a red doberman, drop them in the comments! Anyway, back to food!

This week on the menu ~

Old Bay Chicken Burritos

Thai Red Curry

Sesame Chicken

Creamy Cauliflower Garlic Rice w/ Blackened Chicken

Soup, Salad & Grilled Cheese

Grocery List ~

English Muffins
Limes
Mayo
Old Bay Seasoning 
Green Pepper
Red Pepper
Yellow Pepper
Chicken Breasts (x2)
Large Tortillas
Shredded Cheese 
Avocado
Ginger
Broccoli
Carrots (x2)
Onion
Tomato Paste
Green Onion
Cauliflower
Garlic
Eggs
Soup
Salad 
Cereal
Iced Tea
Tortilla Chips
Peaches
Vanilla Ice cream

Enjoy eating some delicious meals this week. I’ll be posting some photos of the new pup so stay tuned!

Come back Sunday for the next grocery haul!

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Weekly Grocery Haul

Hello! Another week, another 5 delicious meals coming your way! In case you didn’t see the last grocery haul, don’t forget I’m only shopping for two!

This week on the menu ~

Personal Pizzas w/ side salad

Chicken Stir-fry

Tortellini w/ Pesto & Brussel Sprouts

Blackened Chicken & Broccoli

Chop Salad (Bacon, Egg, Tomato & Avocado)

Grocery list ~

Chicken Breasts
Eggs
Peppered Bacon
Unsweetened Tea
Waffles
Pesto Sauce
Magic Blackened Seasoning 
Avocados
Chips
Salsa
Coffee Pods - Breakfast Blend
Sugar Snap Peas
Carrots
Broccoli
Popcorn
Almond Milk
Stir-Fry sauce - I like one called Spicy Szechuan 
Pizza Dough 
Green Bell Pepper
Garlic
Red Bell Pepper 
Brussel Sprouts
Yellow onion
Raspberry Preserve
Zucchinis
Cucumber
Tortellini - Chicken and Roasted Garlic
Croutons
Strawberries

Hopefully this list can make your shopping a little easier! After tasting this week’s home cooked meals I’ll post the recipe of my favorite one under the Tasty tab (:

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Tune in Sunday for the next grocery haul!

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