Fish Taco's

This is a family favorite right now. Holy deliciousness!!!

4-5 Panko crusted Tilapia (I get them from costco)

Cook in oven for 20 mins at 450 degress

While that is cooking I put together the avocado salsa and spicy mayo (it's not that spicy).

Avocado Salsa  

1 large Avocado or 2 small
1-2 Roma tomatoes
1-2 Green Onions
Handful of Cilantro
Juice of 1/2 a Lime
Pinch of Salt


Spicy Mayo  

1/2 cup Light Mayo
1 tsp (or more if you desire) Sriracha sauce
pinch of salt
Juice of 1/2 a Lime
Add water till 'drizzling' consistency

Put together in a whole wheat tortilla and savor every bite!

Zucchini Lasagna

Another delicious dinner tonight! This one is low carb and high protein. A definite repeat!

INGREDIENTS
1 lbs ground organic beef (you could also use turkey or 2c shredded chicken)
1/2 chopped medium onion
3 cups spaghetti sauce (I used my homemade recipe Marina Sauce)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 large zucchini sliced length wise
2 cup cottage cheese
2 eggs
4 tbsp almond flour (or coconut or whole wheat flour)
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella

DIRECTIONS  

Bring a pot of water to boil. Salt water and add zucchini slices (these are your 'noodles') and boil for 3 mins. Drain, then lay zucchini on paper towels to cool and absorb extra moisture.

Cook ground beef and onions over medium heat until done. Drain grease. Add marina sauce and seasonings. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 5 mins to allow the seasonings to flavor the sauce.

In a small bowl, mix the cottage cheese with the beaten eggs.

Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray, lay half of the zucchini, and sprinkle with 2 Tbsp of flour. Top with some of the cottage cheese mixture and half of the meat sauce. Repeat the layer of zucchini, flour, cottage cheese & meat sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 375 for 40 mins or until heated through and the cheese is nice and bubbly.

Whole Wheat Gnocchi w/ Quinoa

Who says you have to have meat to have a high protein packed DELICIOUS meal??!!

I whipped this puppy up in a matter of 10 mins.

Ingredients
1 16 oz packaged Whole wheat gnocchi (found at Albertsons)
1/2 medium Yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves Garlic
1 15 oz can White beans, rinsed
1 15 oz can Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes
salt & pepper
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
1 packed Quinoa w/ kale (found at Costco)
1 TB EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

Heat EVOO in skillet over medium heat and add onion & garlic for about 2 mins.

Boil gnocchi for 3 mins as per packing instructions.

Place Quinoa in microwave for 4 mins as per instructions.

Add canned tomatoes, beans and salt & pepper to onions & garlic. Once the gnocchi & quinoa are ready add them in as well. Stir together until everything is heated. Add both Mozzarella & Parmesan cheese and stir. Serve and ENJOY!!

Thai Chicken Salad

This was so good & refreshing ... however, it does have a kick to it!

Chicken marinade
1/2 cup Coconut Oil
2 TB Rice vinegar
2 TB Agave
1 clove Garlic
2 TB Cilantro, chopped
1 Lime juice
dash of salt & pepper

Place4 boneless skinless chicken breast in a zip lock bag and pour in marinade. You can marinade from 30 minutes up to 4 hours. Place in refrigerator. When ready just grill up.

Salad
2 hearts of Romaine, chopped
2 cups Broccoli slaw
1 Cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped
1 Red bell pepper, chopped
2 Green onions, chopped
2 TB Cilantro, chopped
1 cup Cashews

Dressing
1/4 cup Rice vinegar
1/4 cup Sriracha sauce
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 TB Agave
pinch of salt & pepper

Pour over salad and toss

Peanut Sauce
1/4 cup Almond butter
2 TB Soy sauce
1 TB Rice vinegar
1 TB Sriracha sauce
2 TB Water

If the sauce is too thick you can use more water to thin. Drizzle over chicken.

Asian Ginger Salad

This is a very flavorful salad. I devoured it.

Dressing

4 Cloves of garlic
2 Tbsp ginger root
3/4 Cup EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
1/3 Cup rice vinegar
3 Tbsp honey 
1/2 Cup soy sauce (low sodium)

blend together in food processor.

Salad

Any kind of greens. I used a half/half mix of spring mix and spinach.
1 Cup cilantro
1 Cup currants
1 Cup coconut flakes
1 Cup cashews
1 Can of chickpeas

Toss with dressing.

Whole Wheat Pizza

My family is a pizza family. The fact that we can eat this pizza has helped us get through the rough patches when you really want to eat a pizza. Move over Little Caesars!!

Marinara Sauce

1 can stewed tomatoes (whole or chopped)
2 fresh roma tomatoes, cut into quarters
6 sundried tomatoes
2 dates (pits removed)
1/2 onion (white or yellow) cut into quarters
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 zucchini or yellow squash, cut into 1" pieces

Strain the stewed tomatoes into the food processor and set the tomatoes aside for now. Put all the other ingredients into the food processor and blend until mostly mixed. Add the stewed tomatoes and pulse until your desired consistency. I like mine a little chunky.


I buy the already made whole wheat pizza dough from Winco. Or you can buy the whole wheat pizza ready to make crust at Winco or Albertsons. Fred Meyer's might have it too.

Grease a pan and sprinkle whole wheat flour on the pan. Roll the dough out to desired thickness. Pour the marinara sauce over dough. Sprinkle some Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Place the turkey pepperoni over pizza. We also like to put olives on it too. Sprinkle some more mozzarella cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes depending on your oven.

Other variations we like is roasted tomatoes & basil. So good!!

Enjoy!!

Craisin Salad

I had this salad last night and I could seriously have it every night ... it's THAT good!

Dressing

1/2 C Honey (raw)
1/2 C Apple cider vinegar
1/2 C EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
1 Tbsp Mustard (I used honey mustard)
1 Tsp Salt
1/4 Red onion

Throw in food processor and puree. Then add 1 Tbsp Poppy Seeds and pulse a few times.

Salad

Organic spring mix & baby spinach (as much as you desire)
1 can Mandarin oranges
1 cup Craisins
1 cup Mozzarella cheese
1 cup Sliced almonds (toasted with 2 Tbsp of Agave)

I added 1 cup of shredded chicken but this is optional. Pour dressing over and toss.

Enjoy!