Clean Eating Chicken Stew
Grain free and gluten free, this is perfect for just about anyone. Are you a vegetarian? Just take out the chicken and try it with tofu! Do you like noodles in your soup? Add some egg noodles in for the last 20 minutes! This is a great recipe to add to your clean eating diet, with enough protein and vegetable servings to satisfy anyone using nothing processed or artifical. What is so wonderful about this recipe is that you just throw everything in a dish, cover it with tin foil and let it be. After an hour, shred the chicken, add it back in and cook for another 30 minutes for the most flavorful dinner with minimal effort. I use whatever veggies I have lying around so it's one of those "everything but the kitchen sink" kind of dishes.
Italian Chicken & Arugula Sandwiches
Italian Chicken & Arugula Sandwiches are full of flavor, with parmesan shavings, proscuitto and a balsamic glaze. The arugula has a peppery, herby taste to it while the parmesan gives it a sharp and nutty twist of flavor, and with the saltiness of the prosciutto and the sweetness of the balsamic glaze, you've got yourself one heck of a sandwich. These ingredients are so versatile too. Read on to discover two more ways to turn this sandwich into something new.
Cinnamon-Apple Banana Pancakes
I could have made the title of these so much longer, because these pancakes aren't your typical pancake. These are made with only mashed bananas, eggs, oats, vanilla and cinnamon - no flour! The warm chopped apples paired with real VT maple syrup pair perfectly with these wholesome pancakes.
Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad
A fresh take on a summer salad and a classic southern staple, this will quickly become a regular at your BBQ's. Black eyed peas, chopped red onion, celery and a light lemon vinaigrette pair perfectly with the brown rice with the summery taste of freshly chopped mint. Easy & Delicious!
Baked Shrimp & Feta
Tomatoes simmered with white wine, onions, garlic and oregano, then baked with shrimp and feta with a crispy top layer of bread crumbs, parsley and lemon zest. The surprise of lemon zest paired with the feta gives it a fresh flavor and tones down that saltiness from the cheese. Try it over spaghetti squash as a pasta alternative or just plain with a big hunk of french bread for sopping up all of that good tomato sauce.
Southern Fried Okra
The real way of making these is with cornmeal, so for anyone that's a true southerner, I know, I know! I just prefer them this way with seasoned breadcrumbs, and trust me, they're still darn good, especially dipped in some BBQ sauce or baked beans. This lightened up version uses less oil and you can either bake or fry them for a deliciously perfect side dish.
Peanut & Wasabi Broccoli-Slaw
No sugar, no salt, no mayo and nothing artificial. You've just got to try this!
Shredded Beef Carnitas Quesadillas
Made in the crockpot, simmered for hours, seasoned with spices, citrus and beer. Hello, carnitas! I think I've again been successful in convincing Ryan he should stick around a little while longer...
Almond Beef
Are you ready for this?! Picture beef tenderloin marinated in a sweet sauce of ginger and hoisen sauce, then baked in a blanket of crispy panko and crushed almonds, drizzled with a sauce combining fresh lemon juice, rice vinegar, soy and hoisen sauce, honey and red pepper flakes....yep, it's pretty delicious.