Quick and Healthy | A 15-minute Dinner
So as a mother of three very active boys I am always looking for quick and healthy go-to meals, and man have I found one! Come and take a look and give it a Whirl! I dare ya! You might just like it.
Quick and Healthy: Music to my ears!
So as a mother of three very active boys I am always looking for quick and healthy go-to meals, and man have I found one!
This is not my personal recipe, though, I played with it a bit for my family’s likes and dislikes, but I did get it from The Primal Mom on Facebook. If you have not checked her stuff out yet you really should.
The first time I did one of her 30 day Challenges, not only did my waistline benefit, but my skin and hair, and my family benefited! BONUS! So you really should check her out if you are looking to transform your eating habits. I still cannot say we are strictly primal, but I can say we are much healthier, thanks in part to Primal Mom!
This recipe is perfect for those nights when you are so sick of the crockpot that you could bury it!
I don't know how I live without my crockpot, but their are days where I just want to kick that thing! Yesterday was one of those days! We had dance, acting, soccer, flag football and homework. So i pulled out this recipe and started cooking around 6:30 and was done by 6:45 and everyone got a health meal! So take a look at the recipe and see if it is something your family might enjoy. But like my mama always said:
"You won't know till you try it!"
Paleo Turkey Squash Recipe
Ingredients
1lb Ground Turkey
2-4 yellow squash (I usually do one zucchini and one squash, her recipe calls for 4 squash),
1 lb of bacon (Can I get an amen! Love me some Bacon)
8 Mushrooms (your choice)
2 small onions
2 celery stalks
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried cilantro
2 limes
Prep
Slice squash into thin medallions, chop bacon into small pieces, chop mushrooms, chop onion, chop celery (SECRET, you can buy your onion and celery already chopped and if you have an HEB near you they have them chopped and packaged together in the deli!)
Cooking Instructions
In a large skillet or large pot, cook bacon pieces. When done, remove bacon from the pan and set aside. (try not to eat it all! That is always our problem!) LEAVE THE BACON GREASE IN THE PAN.
Next using the same pan, on medium heat, add the squash slices, onion and celery (I add mushrooms here because my family is not crazy about mushrooms and if add them early they cook down and are smaller so harder to see :)
Saute 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside with the bacon.
Using the same pan, add ground turkey and cook 5-7 minutes, until no longer pink.
Once turkey is cooked, add mushrooms if you have not already, plus parsley, coriander, cumin, garlic powder and cilantro. Mix well.
Add squash and bacon mixture that you have set aside and mix well. Cover the pan and turn down heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
Plate turkey squash. Squeeze lime over the dish. Done! (Now with the lime, Will, Trey and I get the lime. JP and Graeme do not....you have to do what is best for your families tastebuds.)
Hope you enjoy this dish as much as my family does.
Easy Salad for An Outdoor Gathering - Marinated Cole Slaw Salad
I need an easy go-to salad and side dish that can feed a crowd. On top of the kids' soccer, acting and grocery shopping, plus whatever else life throws at me, I'm making a very simple Marinated Cole Slaw Salad. For 30. (Yes, you read that right.)
Today especially, I need an easy go-to salad and side dish that can feed a crowd. On top of soccer, acting and grocery shopping, plus whatever else life throws at me, I'm making a very simple Marinated Cole Slaw Salad. For 30. (Yes, you read that right.)
And no Karen, there is no Mayo!
The next event you have where they are cooking hamburgers or anything on the grill really, try this. I usually double it because I promise this is one that EVERYONE loves and you will too.
Amy's Marinated Cole Slaw Salad
Ingredients
(Double if you have a crowd)
1 bag of cabbage salad (I use Taylor Farms Asian Chopped Salad and I don't use the wonton noodles, sliced almonds, and seasame ginger dressing. You can throw away or use on a salad another day.)
1 (3 oz) pkg of chicken flavored ramen noodles (crumbled, use a spoon and before you open the packet pound out any frustrations you may or may not have. It's fun!) Reserve the seasoning package for the dressing.
2 Tablespoons Sugar
3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1/3 Cup Olive Oil
3 Green onions (there are green onions in the salad package, but I like to add more)
1 small package of Slivered almonds (you can use what is in the pre packaged salad or save those for another time)
1/2 cup to 1 cup sunflower seeds (whatever your family prefers)
Salt and pepper for taste
Salad Dressing:
In a coffee cup, mix the ramen packet, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and oil together. I do it in a coffee cup and then put in the microwave and stir occasionally until sugar dissolves. You can do this on the stove in a sauce pan as well, but I like to keep things simple and easy. Let cool and stir before pouring on your salad. You can use all the dressing or part.... your families taste buds will be different from my family so do you decide what is best for your family.
Salad Directions:
In a large bowl place your salad, almonds, sunflower seeds, green onion if you have extra like me and the crumbled ramen noodles. Toss together.
Once your dressing is cool stir and pour over your salad. You can serve immediately or allow to sit for a bit and marinate. The Berry's like it to marinate! So easy and oh so good! Bon appetit!
xo,
Amy
Chicken & Rice Soup - My Way (Paleo-ish)
About a year ago, I decided to change the way I ate. I am not a hardcore Paleo mama by any stretch of the imagination, but I do try. My motto in life is pretty much anything and everything in moderation. This would include my diet. You may or may not see me indulge in a coke here and there and you will FOR SURE see me indulge in Vino and Vodka and the list goes on and on. But, for the most part, I do try. Here is my take on her Chicken & Rice Soup. I make it and eat on it all week long!