Recipe of the Week – Boneless Pork Chops and Veggies
Boneless Pork Chops and Veggies
You’re going to love these delicious pork chops!
What You Need:
- olive oil
- 3-4 cups small potatoes or chopped potatoes
- 3-4 cups green beans, trimmed and cleaned
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 2 lbs. boneless thin cut pork chops
- Smokehouse Maple seasoning or other seasoning blend
How To Make It:
- Brush one large or two small rimmed baking sheets with olive oil.
- Toss potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Add them to a section of the pan.
- Toss green beans with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Add them to a section of the pan.
- Brush pork chops with olive oil and place in the remaining space on the pan. Sprinkle chops with seasoning.
- Place pan in a 425 degree oven for 25-30 minutes until meat is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
*Recipe Source: http://eatathomecooks.com/2015/08/boneless-pork-chops-and-veggies-sheet-pan-dinner/
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Recipe of the Week – Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
Show off your grill master skills with this delicious grilled chicken recipe.
What You Need:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness (1 inch or less)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (OR ¼ teaspoon each dried basil, dried oregano, and dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 3 roma tomatoes, diced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
How To Make It:
- In a large bowl combine chicken, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir to combine and coat chicken evenly with the seasonings.
- Grill chicken over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- While chicken is cooking, prepare the topping. In a medium bowl combine tomatoes, salt and pepper, lemon juice, and basil and stir well.
- Once chicken is cooked through, top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook for about 1 minute longer until cheese is melty.
- Top chicken with tomato basil topping and serve immediately.
*Recipe Source: https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/grilled-bruschetta-chicken/
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Recipe of the Week – Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
Impress your family with this tasty meal!
What You Need:
- 3 small or 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup onion, diced
- ½ cup mozzarella, shredded
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
How To Make It:
- In a large cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute and then add ground turkey. Use a wooden spoon to break apart meat and continue cooking approximately 8 minutes until browned.
- Add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir well to incorporate.
- Add onion and bell pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add diced sweet potato and water. Stir and cover with a lid for approximately 6-8 minutes until the sweet potatoes soften. Add additional water during this process if needed to keep the meat from drying out.
- Remove lid and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Top with shredded mozzarella and allow it to melt. Remove skillet from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
*Recipe Source: http://www.lifeloveliz.com/2017/05/15/ground-turkey-sweet-potato-skillet/#_a5y_p=6338506
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Recipe of the Week – One Pot Red Lentil and Butternut Squash Chili
One Pot Red Lentil and Butternut Squash Chili
Give this delicious chili a try!
INGREDIENTS
For the chili:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, de-seeded and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups dry red lentils, rinsed
- 1.5 lb. (24 oz.) butternut squash, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
- 540 ml (19 fl. oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2½ cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1½ cups vegetable broth
For the chili seasoning:
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked (or sweet) paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional topping ideas:
- green onions, cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, avocado, tortilla chips
INSTRUCTIONS
- Using a large pot on medium-high heat, add olive oil and saute the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent and the peppers begin to soften (about 3-4 minutes).
- Then stir in the garlic and chili seasoning, allowing the spices become to become fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add the red lentil, butternut squash, black beans, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth and stir until well-combined.
- Bring the chili to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the butternut squash and lentils are tender and cooked through. Top with optional ingredients of your choice. Best served warm.
*Recipe source: https://www.yayforfood.com/recipes/one-pot-lentil-butternut-squash-chili#recipe-start
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Weekend Warrior Workout #5
Weekend Warrior Workout…
This workout takes away all your excuses.
Can’t make it the gym? No problem.
No gym at the hotel? No problem.
On vacation? No problem.
Not much time? No problem.
Too tired? No problem.
Whether you have a busy day, are traveling for work, on vacation, short on time, or just plain tired this workout takes away all your excuses and will having you feeling fantastic.
All you need is yourself and 10-15 minutes.
Here is how you do it:
- 50 to 100 High Knees
- 10 Push Ups
- 10 Squats
- 20 Plank Toe Taps
- 10 Burpees
- 10 Jump Squats
- Repeat 3-5 times.
Enjoy!
Dead Bug with Core Engagement
Dead Bug with Core Engagement
What It Works:
Core anti-flexion, Core anti-rotation, Lumbar stability
How To Do It:
Start laying on your back about 1 foot from a wall. Press your arms into the wall. Lock down your core by pressing your low back into the floor. Maintain this position throughout the entire movement. Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. As you exhale lower one leg down, do not lose low back contact with floor and do not let foot touch the floor. Inhale as you return the leg to the starting position. Repeat on opposite side.
Progressions:
- Sandbag Dead Bug
- Alternating Dead Bug
- MB Dead Bug