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Bring it Monday, I got BEETZ...

Posted on Monday, March 11, 2013

I had such a great weekend with friends and family. The decision to make Sundays a "rest" day was the best idea EVER! After I worked out with my favorite Ironkid Saturday we went down to the Destin Harborwalk to enjoy the 8th annual Chili Cookoff and Relay for Life benefit. I have to admit not everything was Paleo friendly, I might be in need of a little detox. For the record: I was completely unsuccessful in consuming that giant beer. Without that pesky bedtime looming I stayed out way past my beddie and spent some QT with my bestie "Thelma".  Sunday was great lazy morning, followed by a yummy brunch. We even got a lovely kitten from the local feline rescue (name to be determined)
I like "ryder", but that was quickly over ruled by the heads of household  lil peeps 1 & 2.
Now I realize that making Sunday a rest day means I will have some EARLY am rides alone. Friday is a 4 hour ride/75 min run, so I'm out the door by 4am or I ride immediately after work, I guess Mother Nature will have a big part in how that plays out. However, I think it will worth the wicked wake-ups for a day of FUN with my favorite people. Sunday is also my prep day in 90 minutes I managed to pre-make 8-lil-peep brekky's, crock pot carribean pork, chicken curry w/ cauli rice, Sirloin w/ Marinated roasted veggies, bento's and chicken & roasted beet salads for lunch and 6 loads of laundry (not in 90 minutes)! 


There are no words for how much I LOVE Beets. Raw beets were almost impossible to find in Okinawa so I feel like I have to make up for six years of not eating them. Fresh Market had BOGO Chicken breasts and they are massive so one went into the freezer and the other became lunch for the week. Super easy lunch eats

Chicken & Roasted Beet salad
1 chicken breast
1 raw beet
1 lime-juiced
assorted raw veggies ie cucumbers, carrots, bell pepper, red onion... get creative and add your favs. 
4-6 cups baby spinach
*4 slices of bacon cooked
*1/2 cup Feta
*optional

First I seasoned seasoned the chicken with pepper and lime juice. Baked it in the oven at 425 for 13 min each side, flipping half through so I would get the grill texture on both side. I love my oven grilling pan, just makes life simple. You can get one here https://www.google.com/shopping/product/10194606286974947720?q=grilling%20pan&hl=en&sqi=2&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.43287494,d.b2U&biw=1295&bih=630&sa=X&ei=Hfg9UcSoJ8y8qAGxzYGYDw&ved=0CIABEPMCMAA
While the chicken was baking I peeled and chopped up the beets, lightly salted and placed them in the oven with the chicken about 20 min or until tender. I also had some left over brussel sprouts so I cut them in half and steamed them. While the chicken,sprouts and beets cooled, I chopped up up the cucumber, red onion,carrots, bell pepper and bacon. I put 1-11/4 cup of baby spinach in each container and topped with veggies. Once cooled I chopped up the chicken and beets placed them on with the sprouts on top of the spinach and sprinkled on the bacon FETA (oh, it's an affair I have with Feta). 


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Paleo Pesto Chicken

Posted on Friday, March 1, 2013

I bought a Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker a few years ago. Once I started eating Paleo it became an obsolete gadget in my repertoire. After unpacking and staring at in the cupboard for a few weeks I was on the verge of deeming it clutter. I have a very strict clutter-free policy. Before making any rash decisions I decided to flip through the book and saw Pesto. That little Baker had me at Pesto. The Fresh Market had a BOGO sale on Organic Chicken Cutlets (yes I'm a FM addict). The recipe called for butter, flour, milk and fettuccine. Not so Paleo friendly.

Fettuccine was easy, Zoodles. Zoodles are simply Julienne Peeled zuchini. The only gadget you need is a Julienne peeler or a mandoline. After you peel your zoodles toss them in a collander throw in some salt and let sit for 15-20, this help remove excess water. BTW I've skipped this step many times and still found them to be yummy, a little soggy, yet yummy. You can either saute them for 3-4 minutes or nuke for 2:30.

Now the chicken- instead of butter I used Ghee, I think coconut oil would work and it's easier to obtain. Instead of cow's mile I used coconut milk. Almond Flour is always a great thickening sub for white flour.


2 Tbs. of Ghee or Coconut oil
2 Tbs. of Almond Flour
1 Cup Cocnut Milk
2 Garlic cloves
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or you can use chicken thighs.
1 TBS of any Lemon Herb seasoning you have in the pantry
4-5 cherry tomato diced

Combine the Ghee, Almond Flour and Lemon Seasoning in a microwave safe dish and mix until smooth. Press your garlic, toss it in and stir. Place in the microwave for 3:30-4 minutes or until the sauce thickens. I recommend stirring every minute or so. Place chicken in the Baker pour the sauce over the chicken and microwave on high for 14 minutes. remove and let stand for 8-10 minutes.

While you are letting your chicken cool, here is a quick and easy Pesto.

2 cups fresh basil.
1/2 of Cocnut or Olive Oil
1/4 cup Pine Nuts (Cashew, Almond and Walnuts will work too)
5 Cloves of garlic or 3 if you aren't a garlic lover.

I used the handy dandy Magic Bullet. You can also used a Blender, Food Processor, Vita Mix, or what ever other doohickey use have laying about the kitchen.  I still think the Bullet is one of the best things I've ever bought, quick, easy, dishwasher safe. Target even gave me a gift card for buying it!

Plate your Zoodles and Chicken cover with Pesto, sprinkle tomatoes and dinner is Served. Total time about 30-40 minutes.

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