Just a Little Update

Since I started my new doctor enforced diet/lifestyle change a few weeks ago I have lost close to 6lbs. already! :) And, while I am not following it as strict as I should be, I am working my way up to it. It has been a process cutting out as much bad stuff as I have, but it keeps getting easier. :) I have been having fun trying out new recipes and foods, not to mention sharing them with you!

Like I previously mentioned although I have to change my diet, I do not plan on cutting my favorite foods out, I plan on making them healthier and altering them to fit my diet.

My #1 FAVORITE food on the planet is Chicken Alfredo, which we all know has like a zillion calories. :(
So I played around and experimented a little and made mine a lot healthier and just as tasty!

 "Skinny" Chicken Alfredo 

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tbsp. coconut or olive oil

1 cup almond milk

1 cup chicken broth

3 tbsp. gluten-free all purpose flour

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper for seasoning

1 package whole wheat pasta (gluten-free pasta would be ideal, but I didn't have any on hand)

Chopped tomatoes for garnish (optional)

In a large pot cook pasta until al dente. Drain Water and place in large bowl. In large pan sautee garlic using 12 tbsp. oil for 1-2 minutes over medium high heat. Add in chicken and cook thoroughly. In medium pot with remaining 1/2 tbsp. oil brown flour. Add in chicken broth and mix out any lumps of flour. Slowly pour in almond milk and simmer for about 5 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Mix in grated parmesan. Pour sauce over pasta and toss in chicken. Serve and enjoy! :)

Sugar-Free Berry Compote Recipe

So, I've already shared my new favorite almond flour waffle recipe with you, so today I am going to share my NEW favorite waffle topping! 

Mixed Berry Compote:
(This recipe is enough for 1-2 waffles, but can easily be adjusted)1 cup frozen mixed berries1 1/2 tsp. Truvia Baking Blend

Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add your berries to the pan and coat evenly with Truvia, bringing them to a boil. Stir until all the Truvia dissolves and bubbles start to appear on the sides of the pan.

Recipe for Chicken Stir-Fry

Chicken Stir Fry:
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast (Chopped into small strips)
1 package frozen stir fry vegetables
3 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp. corn starch
salt
pepper
coconut or olive oil

In large skillet heat 1 tbsp. oil on medium-high heat. Throw in chicken and season with salt and pepper. Stir fry. When chicken is thoroughly cooked and slightly browned add in frozen vegetables and lower heat to medium. cook for about 5 minutes. Mix together soy sauce and corn starch. pour over chicken and vegetables and mix. Cook for about 3 more minutes. Serve

Serve over rice and enjoy! :)

Recipe for Garlic Parmesan Quinoa

Garlic Parmesan Quinoa:

1 tbsp coconut or olive oil
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese


In a medium sized pan, sautee  garlic in coconut or olive oil over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low.

Add the chicken broth and quinoa. Cover, and allow to simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed and quinoa is cooked, about fifteen minutes.

Remove from heat, and gently mix quinoa to distribute any excess moisture. Season with salt to taste, and top with Parmesan cheese.

Recipe for Carne Asada Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos:

For Meat-
1tbsp. Olive Oil
1lb. Steak of your choice
2 limes
salt
pepper
garlic

For Tortillas- 

2 cups Corn Flour (Harina de Maiz)
1 1/3 cups water
1/4 tsp. salt

For Guacamole-
3 Avocados
1 jalapeno
1 tomato
1 lime
onion (optional)

garlic salt to season

                                                 

Sour Cream and Salsa for tacos (optional)

For tortillas, heat medium pan on medium heat on stove top. In a Medium Size bowl mix together Corn Flour, salt, and water. Mix with hands until masa resembles play-doh. Separate masa into 12 balls. Cover bowl with a damp dish cloth to hold moisture in. Essentially you should use a tortilla press, but I don't have one so this is what I did: Place one ball of masa between 2 pieces of wax paper. Roll out masa, trying to keep it as round as possible. Remove top piece of wax paper, then place back on top, but so it doesn't stick. Flip tortilla over and remove bottom piece of wax paper. Carefully place tortilla on pan and quickly remove wax paper from tortilla. Cook for about 30 seconds then flip tortilla and cook the other side for 30 seconds. Place in tortilla warmer or between a clean dish towel in a ziplock. Repeat with the other 11 balls of masa.

For Guacamole, you need to cut open the avocados and remove the seed. Remove peeling from avocados and mash them in a small bowl. Chop tomatoes, jalapeno, and onion (optional) into small pieces and mix into avocado. Season with garlic salt. Sprinkle with juice from 1 lime. Place one avocado seed back into bowl to avoid browning.

For Carne Asada, heat olive oil in large pan on medium to high heat. Place meat in pan and sprinkle with juice of two limes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook until meat is cooked thoroughly.

Assemble Tacos and enjoy! :)

Recipe for BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches:
(This is an easy Crockpot recipe)

1 Pork Roast (mine was about 2lbs.)
Garlic Salt
Your Favorite BBQ Sauce (about 1/4 cup)
Cooking Oil
Buns of your choice (I used whole wheat)

Lightly Grease bowl of Crockpot with oil.
Place Roast in crockpot and sprinkle with about 1-2 tbsp. Garlic Salt. Pour about 1/4 cup BBQ sauce over Roast. Cover with lid and cook on low for about 2 1/2 hours or until roast starts to pull apart. Pour remainder of BBQ Sauce on Roast and mix well. You can also season with other seasonings if you'd like. Roast will be done when it completely Pulls apart.