Author: madison.helms

Drinks

Skinny Margarita

Ingredients: 1.5 oz (3 Tbsps) Trader Joe’s Jalapeño Limeade 1.5 oz (3 Tbsps) of Tequila or Mezcal 1 lime, juiced Trader Joe’s Chile Lime Seasoning Blend or Tajín Preparation: Mix a 1:1 ratio of the jalapeño limeade & your fave tequila. Recommend 1.5oz each Squeeze some lime juice onto a plate and rotate the glass so that the […]

Easy & Quick Meals, Healthy-ish

Easiest Coconut Cauliflower Adobo

This recipe is from The Half Baked Harvest Blog. I highly recommend making this on a night that you want something flavorful, but don’t want to put in a ton of effort.  ​Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets Black pepper 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup canned full fat coconut milk ¼ cup honey […]

Lunch, Soups & Salads, Easy & Quick Meals, Healthy-ish

Bottle-Cap Jalapeño Salad

This recipe is from The Defined Dish Blog. It was such an easy salad to throw together during the week! Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD: 2 cups baby arugula 2 cups baby spinach 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes ¼ small red onion thinly sliced in half moons ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese optional, omit for Paleo/Whole30 options 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp dijon mustard Salt and […]

Breakfast

Sausage Balls

This recipe is from The Defined Dish Blog. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten-Free Flour (or All-Purpose Flour) 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (you can sub 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese) 1.5 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped about 5 sprigs 4 Tbsp ghee (melted and cooled slightly) (to keep Dairy Free, sub vegan butter) 1 lb bulk pork […]

Beef, Special Occassion

Easy Steak Marinade

Ingredients: ½ cup Vegetable Oil ⅓ cup Soy Sauce   ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice 1 ½ Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ground black pepper   1 ½ pounds Steak Preparation: In a medium bowl mix the vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire Sauce, […]

Pork, Easy & Quick Meals, Healthy-ish

Honey-Orange Glazed Pork Stir Fry

Ingredients:For the Honey Orange Glaze 1/4 cup coconut aminos 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 Tbsp rice vinegar  1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated  Zest of half an orange  1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1 Tbsp sriracha hot sauce  1/4 cup Nature Nate’s 100% Pure, Raw & Unfiltered Organic Honey For the Pork 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes  1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 4 Tbsp avocado oil […]

Chicken, Healthy-ish, Family Sized, Pasta

Prosciutto Chicken Parmesan with Garlic Butter Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise (or 8 chicken tenders) 6 Tablespoons Salted Butter 1/2 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese kosher salt and pepper 8 slices thin prosciutto 3 cups cherry tomatoes 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 1/3 cup fresh chopped herbs, such as thyme, oregano, and dill 1 pound linguine pasta 1/3 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped Preparation: Preheat the oven to […]

Breakfast

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas, medium 1/3 cup melted butter cooled 2/3 cup sugar or sugar of choice 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda A pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (or Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Flour) 1 cup Mini Semisweet chocolate chips Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease your […]

Bread

Buttery Parker House Rolls

This recipe is from Half Baked Harvest. Ingredients: 3 cups All-Purpose Flour 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast (or active) 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup potato flour (can sub All-Purpose Flour) 3 Tablespoons butter 1 cup milk 1 large egg 3 1/2 Tablespoons to 4 butter, melted; for brushing on rolls Preparation In a large mixing bowl, or in the bowl of an electric mixer, combine all of the ingredients (except the […]