Zesty Mushroom Chicken

Adapted from: http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/zesty-marinated-chicken-57837.aspx


Picture from Kraft.com

The Fixin's
2 lb Chicken
1 Packet Italian Seasoning Mix or 1/2 cup Italian Dressing
1 Package Fresh Mushrooms
1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
Prepare Italian dressing per directions (skip this step if using premade dressing)
Toss chicken and mushrooms in dressing
Place in baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until chicken in done
Top with cheese and broil for 1-2 minutes

Buffalo Chicken Fingers

Adapted From: Stupid Easy Paleo
http://stupideasypaleo.com/2014/03/30/crispy-buffalo-chicken-fingers/

 

The Fixin's

2 lb Chicken Tenders

1 Bottle Frank's Red Hot Sauce or Buffalo Wing Sauce

2 Cups Almond Flour

2 Eggs

 

Let's Cook Dinner

Preheat to 400F

Heat oil or butter in frying pan

Whisk eggs into mixing bowl

Pour Almond Flour into mixing bowl

Coat each tender in eggs

Shake excess egg off

Coat in almond flour

Brown each chicken tender in the skillet. About one minute on each side

Place in baking dish

Cover with sauce

Bake for 10 minutes

Flip

Bake for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

 

 

Roasted Veggies and Turkey Sausage

Adapted from: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2013/03/roasted-peppers-onions-with-italian-sausage.html

This was great! I have never cooked sweet Italian sausage before and I really enjoyed it!

 
Picture from KalynsKitchen.com

The Fixin's
2 lb Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Links
3-6 Bell Peppers
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat Oven to 400F
Chop bell peppers into bite sized pieces
Toss bell peppers and sausage in oil and seasoning
Bake in a large baking dish for 35-40 minutes or until sausage is cooked through and veggies are roasted.

*** Adding other veggies would be great too, next time I'm considering mushrooms.

Honey Dijon Chicken

Adapted From: http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=1821363837&group=0&frame_type=l&blog=3883028&link=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRwcm94eS5nb29nbGUuY29tL35yL2Jsb2dzcG90L3dKSlRQL34zL0F3Y0RFZ0F3U2RnL2NyZW9sZS1ob25leS1tdXN0YXJkLWNoaWNrZW4tc2FuZHdpY2guaHRtbA&frame=1&click=0&user=0

These are so so good! We cooked them on the George Forman and I topped mine with extra Dijon mustard! They are perfect for a lettuce wrap or a burger bun!

The Fixin's
1-2 lbs Chicken
2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
1/2 Cup Dijon Mustard
1/2 Cup Honey
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
6-8 Slices of Provolone Cheese
Head of Lettuce

Let's Cook Dinner
Mix together seasoning, mustard, honey, and lemon juice
Pour cover chicken in plastic bag and let marinate for several hours
Bake chicken or use George Forman Grill
Top with cheese and broil for 3 minutes
Serve in lettuce wrap

Fried Egg Burger

Adapted From: Primal Eating Modern Table
 http://www.primaleatingmoderntable.com/2010/05/fried-egg-burger.html

You guys this was awesome! It was one of the best paleo meals I have ever had! Don't leave out the lettuce, it makes it so you can pick up the burger and it keeps it less messy. We topped our with mustard but you can experiment.

The Fixin's
2 lbs Ground Beef
4 Eggs
4 Slices of Bacon
Head of Lettuce
Salt/Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Form ground beef into burger patties
Season with salt and pepper
Cook on skillet or grill
In a separate skillet cook bacon and set aside
Fry eggs to desired level
On a piece of lettuce, place burger and top with bacon and egg
Serve with a condiment such as mustard if desired

Almond Flour Pork Chops

Adapted From: emeals.com

Remember Paleo Fried Chicken? Well I saw a similar recipe for pork and decided to mix the two recipes together. It turned out great and is a perfect sub for fried chicken!

This is the fried chicken but the pork looks the same!!

The Fixin's
1 lb Pork Chops
2 Eggs
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Cup Almond Flour
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
1/2 Teaspoon Basil
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat to 400F
Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl
In a large bowl combine almond flour, paprika, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper
Dip pork into egg mixture and then into dry mixture
Heat olive oil in large pan
Brown pork on both sides in the frying pan for about 3 minutes each side
Place in greased baking dish
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until pork in no longer pink

Chicken Sausage Cacciatore

Adapted From: Emeals
www.emeals.com

This was super yummy and the perfect weeknight meal. I love coming home at lunch and throwing something in the Crockpot. I also loved the idea of combining chicken and sausage, it gave the meal and wonderful flavor! We used green bell peppers but next time I am going to splurge for multi-colored. I had to take a picture of the left overs as the Mr. was eating because we ate dinner so fast!

The Fixin's
.75 -1 lb Chicken
1 Package Italian Sausage Links
3 Bell Peppers
1 Package Sliced Mushrooms
2 Cups Tomato Sauce
1 Teaspoon Oregano
1 Teaspoon Basil
1 Teaspoon Parsley
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder

Let's Cook Dinner
Grease Crockpot
Place chicken and sausage on the bottom
Top with mushrooms and sliced bell peppers
In a bowl combine sauce and seasonings
Pour into crockpot
Cook on high for 4 hours
Remove meat and slice
Put back in Crockpot and stir
Serve

Ginger Garlic Turkey Patties

Adapted From: Weeknight Bite
http://www.weeknightbite.com/2/post/2013/06/ginger-garlic-chicken-patties.html

You guys...don't even get me started on my lack of blogging. Don't worry, we have still been eating in the Moore household, just not a whole lot of new recipes. This one was pretty great and a nice introduction back into cooking new things! I used ground turkey but you could use chicken too. It was easy and perfect for a last minute dinner!

The Fixin's
1 lb Ground Turkey or Chicken
1 Teaspoon Ginger
4 Cloves Garlic
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
2 Teaspoons Coconut Oil- for cooking
1 Cup Marinara Sauce- for dipping

Let's Cook Dinner
Combine meat and spices
Form 10 small patties
Melt coconut oil in a large skillet
Cook the patties over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side
Serve with Marinara Sauce

Crockpot Pesto Chicken

Adapted from: Picky Palate
http://picky-palate.com/2012/09/20/pesto-ranch-crock-pot-chicken-thighs/

Ever since I found crockpot lemon chicken, I have be keeping my eye out for easy crockpot recipes that can be served over a bed of spinach. Eating paleo and the crockpot don't often mix but I got lucky with one! As we finally get some summer like weather here in the mid-west, I'll be looking for ways to avoid using the oven and I think this meal will make a regular appearance! We topped ours with a little bit of grated parmesan cheese and served it over a bed of spinach. I'm thinking mash potatoes would be great too!

The Fixin's
1-2 lb Chicken Breasts
6 oz Pesto
1/2 Chicken Broth
1 Packet Ranch Dressing Seasoning (or 1/4 cup homemade)

Let's Cook Dinner
Grease crockpot
Add pesto, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning
Stir until well combined
Add chicken to pot and coat in sauce
Cook for high for 4 hours
Shred chicken and stir in sauce
Serve over spinach (or mash potatoes!)

Sausage Eggs Cups

I am in love with egg cups. Since finding them on pinterest I have made ham egg cups, turkey egg cups , and bacon egg cups but these might be my favorite! Egg cups are so awesome because you can eat them on the go and are the perfect single serving! I normally grab two on Monday morning and eat them after I get to work! Be creative, there are so many ways to serve these!

The Fixin's
1 lb Crumble Sausage
12 Eggs
1 Cup Fresh Spinach
Garlic Salt
Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
In a skillet cook the sausage and drain the fat
Grease a muffin tin
Preheat oven to 350
Chop spinach into small pieces
Place spinach in the bottom of each muffin tin
Spoon the sausage over the spinach
Crack one egg into each cup
Top with pepper and garlic salt
Bake for 25 minutes

Paleo Coco-Pumpkin Muffins

Adapted From: What Runs Lori
http://www.whatrunslori.com/2011/12/purely-paleo-pumpkin-muffins/

After my long run today I needed a snack and nothing was doing the trick. Sometimes I just really miss bread! We have had lots of success with other types of muffins (apple, sweet potato, banana) and I had a can of pumpkin the fridge that was screaming to be eaten. I added coco powder mainly because what I really wanted at that moment was a snickers bar but it did add a nice flavor. Next time I think chocolate chips would really do the trick! These are not too sweet and best served with some honey or almond butter on the side!

The Fixin's
1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
1/2 Cup Coconut Flour
4 Eggs
1/4 Cup Honey
2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
1 Tablespoon Coco Powder
1 Tablespoon Flax Seed
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
In a mixing bowl whisk eggs
Melt coconut oil and add to eggs
Stir in pumpkin and all dry fixins
Mix until well blended and there are no clumps
Grease 12 muffin tins
Spoon mixture into pan
Bake for 20 minutes

Sweet Potato Muffins

Adapted From: TGI Paleo
http://www.tgipaleo.com/2012/07/28/sweet-potato-muffins-2/

The other night we both had a sweet tooth and really wanted to make sweet potato brownies...but we didn't have enough coco powder or any chocolate chips! So if we were going to keep ourselves from going to store and buying ice cream, we needed to be creative! These are super yummy and best when topped with nut butter or honey. They are sweet but not too sweet and totally could be eaten for breakfast! Next time I am going to try adding chocolate chips or raisins!

The Fixin's
2 Large Sweet Potatoes (cooked & peeled)
1/2 Cup Coconut Flour
1/2 Cup Ground Flaxseed
1/4 Cup Honey
1 Tablespoon Nut Butter (almond or sunflower)
6 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
2 Teaspoons Vanilla
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 350F
Whisk eggs
Add in sweet potatoes and mash together
Add in all other fixins
Grease the muffin cups and spoon mixture into the pan
Bake for 30 minutes

Spicy Turkey Burgers

Adapted From: Homemade By Holman
 http://homeiswheretheholmansare.blogspot.com/2010/06/spicy-hawaiian-burgers.html

This was yummy! I am always looking for burger recipes because it is so easy to just drop the bun and call it paleo! I'm sure it would be good with a bun too though! I am really looking forward to the summer when we can make these on the grill and not in the oven!

The Fixin's
1 lb Ground Turkey or Chicken
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Seasoning Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Clove Mined Garlic
1 Pineapple or Can Pineapple Slices
4 Slices Pepper Jack Cheese

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
In a mixing bowl combine meat, soy sauce, paprika, chili powder, seasoning salt, cumin, and garlic
Mix until well blended
Form into 4 burger patties
Place on a baking sheet
Bake for 10 minutes
Flip
Bake of 10 minutes
Top each with a slice of cheese
Bake until cheese is melted
Serve with pineapple on top

Ham and Egg Cups

Adapted From: Fit Sugar
http://www.fitsugar.com/Baked-Eggs-Ham-Cups-21616192

Do you still need a quick Easter breakfast? Or are you wondering what you are going to do with all that left over ham? These are awesome! We have made egg cups with turkey and bacon but this week in honor of Easter I broke down and made them with ham! Easter is my yearly holiday shift at the hospital but I will gladly be snacking on these babies before work!

The Fixin's
12 Slices of Deli Ham
12 Eggs
Garlic Salt
Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Grease muffin baking sheet
Preheat oven to 350
Place one slice of ham on the bottom of each muffin cup
Crack one egg into each cup
Top with pepper and garlic salt
Bake for 20 minutes

Avocado Chicken Salad

Adapted From: Your World: healthy and Natural
http://yourworldnatural.blogspot.com/2013/01/whole30-challenge-day-26-and-chicken.html

This was so so so good! I am not a huge chicken salad but after hearing how awesome this recipe was I knew I needed to try it. This would be perfect to make for lunch and eat all week. It's full of protein and so much better for you than normal chicken salad. I ate mine with carrots and also plain. I am also considering adding some chopped tomatoes next time. Before you start this recipe you need to shred the chicken, I like to boil mine with water and seasonings. Check out this site for some great photos and instructions.

The Fixin's
3 Chicken Breasts
3 Avocado's
6 Tablespoons Lime Juice
1/4 Cup Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Parsley
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Cook and shred chicken
Peal and slice avocado's
Place avocado's, lime juice, yogurt, olive oil, and spices in a blender or food processor
Blend until well mixed
Combine with chicken in a large mixing bowl
Chill and serve with veggies

Turkey Taco Burgers

Adapted From: http://peaceloveandlowcarb.blogspot.com/2012/07/turkey-taco-burgers.html

Ok I will be totally honest and agree with you that these look and sound pretty weird BUT just trust me on this one. I was so nervous, I started eating mine before I decided I wanted to take a pictures and share it with you guys! Lucky for me, they are great! As you can see, I had a hard time getting the veggies to stay on top of my burger, so I ended up serving it on a bed of greens and veggies!

The Fixin's
1 lb Ground Turkey or Chicken
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Shredded Cheese
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Crush Red Pepper
2 Tomatoes
1 Bell Pepper
2 Cups Fresh Spinach

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 350F
Whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl
Add 2 tablespoons of cheese, turkey, and all spices
Mix with your hands until well blended
Four 4 burger patties
Place on a baking sheet lined with greased tin foil
Bake for 15 minutes
Flip
Bake for 15 minutes
Top with slices tomato, bell pepper, and spinach
Top with cheese
Bake for an additional 5 minutes

Stove Top Salmon Patties

Adapted from: Moore Family Food
http://moorefamilyfood.blogspot.com/2012/09/tuna-cakes.html

Remember the salmon cakes that I made a few weeks ago? Well I had planned on making them today for lunch but my muffin pan was not cooperating, so I made these babies instead! I combined a few recipes to adjust from my traditional tuna cakes and I am in LOVE. After a crazy crossfit workout this morning, a protein packed lunch was just what I needed. I topped mine with dill relish and a bit of ketchup and mustard!

The Fixin's
1 14oz Can Salmon
2 Eggs
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Yellow Mustard
6 Tablespoons Almond Flour
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning

Let's Cook Dinner
Beat eggs
Drain salmon
Mix all the "fixin's" together into a mixing bowl
Form 8 patties and place on a plate
Heat olive oil in a large skillet
Cook patties for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown

Cajun Stuffed Chicken

Adapted: Cooking Creation
 http://cuckooking.blogspot.com/2010/08/cajun-chicken-with-pepper-jack-cheese.html

This was soooo amazing and a nice way to change it up. I don't bake chicken too often but it was so cold outside that having the oven on was a nice way to make the apartment nice and warm. I will warn you this is pretty spicy so you might want to cut down the Cajun seasoning.

The Fixin's
3-4 Chicken Breasts
4 Cups of Fresh Spinach
3/4 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Almond Flour or Breadcrumbs
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 350F
In a mixing bowl combine olive oil, Cajun seasoning, almond flour, salt, and pepper
Toss chicken in the mixture
Line a baking sheet with tin foil and grease it with olive oil or cooking spray
Place chicken on the baking sheet
Make a deep cut in the center of each chicken breast
In a skillet cook down spinach until it is soft
Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted
Stuff the mixture into the chicken, letting the extra spill onto the sides
Bake for 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through

Sausage Meatza Pizza

Adapted From: Moore Family Food
http://moorefamilyfood.blogspot.com/2013/01/mexican-meatza.html

Remember the mexican meatza I made a few months ago? It is the best paleo pizza "crust" that I have made to date. We had a pound of sausage laying around and I thought maybe I could make a more traditional pizza using the same recipe! This was just as awesome and a great way to mix it up!

The Fixin's
1 lb Sausage
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Basil
1 Teaspoon Oregano
1 Teaspoon Parsley
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
2 Cloves Minced Garlic
1/2 Cup Marinna Sauce
1/2 Cup Cheese
10-12 Pepperonis

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
In a mixing bowl combine ground sausage and all seasonings
Form sausage into a ball and cut in half into two balls
Spray two 8 inch cake pans with cooking spray
Press sausage into the bottom of the cake pans to form an even, thin crust
Bake for 15 minutes
Remove from oven
Top with sauce, pepperoni, and cheese
Bake for 10- 15 more minutes

Baked Parmesan Chicken

Adapted From: Classy Cluter
http://www.classyclutter.net/2012/09/baked-parmesan-garlic-chicken.html

This was awesome chicken. It was tasty, juicy, and so so yummy! I put the chicken into a plastic bad to marinate before I left for work and the Mr. had it baking when I came home. It was such a yummy smell! It may look like fried chicken but it's totally baked and has NO butter or oil! This one is a keeper!

The Fixin's
1 lb Chicken Breasts
1 Egg
1/2 Cup Milk
1 Package Italian Seasoning Mix
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 Cup Almond Flour
1/2 Grated Parmesan Cheese

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven for 400F
Whisk eggs and milk together in a large mixing bowl
Add Italian seasoning, lime juice, and garlic powder
Marinate chicken in this mixture for a few hours
***I put mine in a plastic bag
In a mixing bowl combine almond flour and grated Parmesan cheese
Toss chicken in the mixture
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink