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Shrimp, Pepper, and Onion Quesadillas

Shrimp, Pepper, and Onion Quesadillas

Shrimp quesadillas are a quick and easy weeknight meal.  You can make them spicy or mild and use any seasoning you like on the shrimp.  I used lime zest and juice with chipotle lime seasoning on the shrimp and peppers and onions.  Ingredients: 1 pound 

Glazed Carrots and Turnips

Glazed Carrots and Turnips

I have been seeing lots of recipes using turnips in posts from my Beachbody friends, so I decided to try them.  This was the first time I cooked turnips.  I plan to experiment with many new turnip recipes in the weeks to come.  Recipe adapted 

Teriyaki Green Beans

Teriyaki Green Beans

Green beans can be quite tasty with a little seasoning.  This simple recipe tastes great and is a breeze to make.  You can substitute the teriyaki sauce for soy sauce if that better suits your main dish.

Ingredients:

12 ounces green beans cut into 2 inch segments

1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil

2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

Directions:

  1. Add coconut oil to a skillet.  Melt over high heat.
  2. Add green beans.  Let cook and blister for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir and let green beans cook another minute or so.
  4. Transfer to a bowl/dish.  Drizzle teriyaki sauce over green beans and mix to coat evenly.
  5. Enjoy!
Hawaiian Burgers

Hawaiian Burgers

Grilled pineapple, bell pepper, teriyaki, and ground turkey breast pair to make a tasty and healthy burger.  I served my burger on bibb lettuce, but you could use a bun too. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Burgers: 1 pound ground turkey breast (you can 

Chili Garlic Potato Wedges

Chili Garlic Potato Wedges

Potato wedges with different seasonings are a side dish my family enjoys at least once a week.  These air fried potato wedges are seasoned with chili powder and fresh garlic. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 large russet potatoes cut into wedges 1 tablespoon 

Asparagus and Roasted Pecan Salad

Asparagus and Roasted Pecan Salad

Fresh asparagus in the summer with a little lemon, roasted garlic pecans, and a sprinkle of fresh shaved parmesan cheese pairs with many entrees. 

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-3 inch sections

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

½ cup pecans

1 garlic clove minced

¼ cup shredded parmesan

1-2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and prepare an ice bath.
  2. Blanch asparagus by cooking for 1-2 minutes.  Drain and cool in an ice bath.
  3. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan.  Add garlic and pecans.  Cook tossing a few times for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Drain ice from asparagus.
  5. Transfer asparagus to a serving dish. Drizzle with lemon juice.   Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.  Top with pecan mixture.
  6. Enjoy!
Pork Loin with Rhubarb Glaze

Pork Loin with Rhubarb Glaze

Rhubarb in the summer always brightens up any dish.  This pork loin is moist, tender, and full of flavor.  If you love rhubarb too then you will delight in this dish. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 ¼ pound boneless pork loin 1 tablespoon 

Scallop Succotash with Pesto

Scallop Succotash with Pesto

Scallops are one of my favorite foods.  This dish is filled with vegetables and easy to prepare. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 pounds large sea scallops 3 ears of corn, shuck and cut off the cob. 12 ounces green beans trimmed 2 bell 

Sweet Potato Pie Energy Balls

Sweet Potato Pie Energy Balls

One morning I woke up with a craving for sweet potato pie.  These energy balls have the spices from sweet potato pie without all the sugar.

Ingredients:

1 cup old fashioned oats

1 cup pecans

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter

1 tablespoon flax seeds

3 large pitted medjool dates

1 cup roasted sweet potato

2 tablespoons butter pecan syrup

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

1/16 teaspoon ginger

1/8 teaspoon cloves

Directions:

  1. Add oats, pecans, protein powder, peanut butter, flax seeds, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.  Pulse to mix.
  2. Add dates, sweet potato, and syrup.  Pulse to mix.  Add more syrup if needed.
  3. Use a cookie scooper to form balls.
  4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  5. Enjoy!
Pesto Chicken Skillet

Pesto Chicken Skillet

This dinner was so good I was practically licking the plate.  If you need a one skillet meal, then you should definitely try this as it is insanely delicious and loaded with veggies. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breast 1