Delicious Cajun Sauteed Shrimp

Delicious Cajun Sauteed Shrimp

(Serves 4) Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tsp paprika 3⁄4 tsp dried thyme 3⁄4 tsp dried oregano 1⁄4 tsp garlic powder 1⁄4 tsp salt 1⁄4 tsp black pepper 1⁄4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil   Instructions: Combine first 8...
Rosemary Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Rosemary Garlic Butter Mushrooms

(Serves 4) Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter 1 ½ lbs of brown button mushrooms (or other of your choosing), sliced thickly or leave whole Salt to taste 2 fresh stalks of fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp chopped, or ½ tsp dried) 3 cloves garlic, pressed 4 tbsp finely...
Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup

(Serves 6-8) Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp of butter 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp oregano Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste 1 can dark kidney beans (or black beans) 14 oz of corn 7 oz can of diced green chilies 28 oz can of red...
Open California Omelet

Open California Omelet

Serves: 1 Ingredients: 3 large eggs (or 1 egg and ¼ cup of egg whites), at room temperature Sea salt, to taste 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon of olive oil 2 strips of chicken or turkey bacon 1 avocado (pitted and sliced or diced) ½ cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded) ½...
Refreshing Quinoa Salad

Refreshing Quinoa Salad

(Serves 2) Ingredients: ½ cup of dry quinoa, tri color or white 1 cup low sodium chicken broth 1 cup of chopped broccoli, cooked 1 cup of carrot, shredded 1 cup cucumber, diced 1 cup of celery, diced 1 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 3 tbsp...
Quick and Easy Spaghetti Sauce

Quick and Easy Spaghetti Sauce

(Serves 6) Ingredients: 1/2 cup minced onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup water or chicken broth 2 tablespoons of sugar substitute such as monk fruit or stevia 2 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt...
Chicken Broccoli Quesadilla with Buffalo Ranch

Chicken Broccoli Quesadilla with Buffalo Ranch

(Serves 1)  Ingredients: Pre-cooked breadless chicken (I use John Soules Flame Grilled Chicken) Steamed broccoli (frozen in the bag works great) ¼ cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese 1 low carb tortilla 1 tbsp fat-free ranch dressing 1 tbsp buffalo sauce Cooking...
Mini Zucchini Pizza Bites

Mini Zucchini Pizza Bites

(Serves 6)  Ingredients: 2 large zucchinis ½ cup low carb pizza or marinara sauce (I use Raos) 1 cup fat free or low-fat mozzarella cheese Cooking Spray ½ cup parmesan cheese Pepperoni slices (I prefer turkey pepperoni) Other topping such as black olives, spinach, red...
Easy Almond Tortilla Pizza

Easy Almond Tortilla Pizza

(Serves 1) Ingredients: 1 almond flour tortilla  2 tbsp sugar-free marinara sauce ¼ cup low-fat mozzarella Nonstick cooking spray Additional topping such as turkey pepperoni, spinach, mushrooms, olives, peppers, etc Red pepper flakes and grated parmesan cheese...
Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats

Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats

(Serves 2)  Ingredients: 2/3 cup rolled oats 2/3 cup almond milk (or milk of choice) ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional) ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon of sugar-free jam 1 tablespoon of peanut butter powder Chopped fresh fruit for...
Easy Butternut Squash Soup

Easy Butternut Squash Soup

(Serves 6) Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped ½ tsp sea salt 1 (3-4 pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed 3 garlic cloves, pressed 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tsp dried) ½ tbsp minced fresh rosemary (or ¼ tsp...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pudding

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pudding

(Serves 2-4)  Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or 2 cups low fat milk) 1 box Jell-o chocolate pudding mix 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 tablespoon peanut butter powder 1 small banana    Instructions: Add almond milk, pudding mix, protein...
Cilantro Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa

Cilantro Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa

(Serves 4-6) Ingredients Chicken Marinade: 2 ½  pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (can also use thighs) ¾  cup freshly squeezed orange juice ½  cup olive oil ⅓  cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tsp lime zest 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp cumin 2 ½  tablespoons soy sauce...
Easy and Delicious Wheat Bagels

Easy and Delicious Wheat Bagels

(Serves 4) Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 1 egg whitewash, for the top Toppings of your choice (my go-to is everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds)   Instructions: Preheat the...
Marinated Greek Steak Salad Bowl

Marinated Greek Steak Salad Bowl

(Feeds 3-4) Ingredients Salad: 1 pound Flat Iron (you can also use Ribeye but it’s fattier) 1 head lettuce 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 medium sized cucumber, seeded and diced ½ cup chickpeas 1 cup chopped red bell peppers 1 chopped avocado ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped ½...
Mouthwatering Fully Loaded Taco Soup

Mouthwatering Fully Loaded Taco Soup

(Serves 6-8) Ingredients: 1 lb of ground meat, prepared (I use ground chicken because it’s healthier and absorbs more flavor) Cooking spray Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 1 can rinsed black beans 1 bag of frozen white corn 1 can of original or hot Rotel 2 cups...
Carne Asada Tacos with Tomatillo Pico de Gallo

Carne Asada Tacos with Tomatillo Pico de Gallo

(Serves 4)   Ingredients Tacos: 2 pounds flank steak, trim fat 1 recipe Mojo, recipe follows Nonstick cooking spray Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 low carb tortillas Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese , for serving 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo, recipe...
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Taco (Wraps)

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Taco (Wraps)

(Serves 1)  Ingredients: 3 Mission Zero Net Carbs Tortillas 3 oz pre-cooked grilled chicken breast (Tyson, John Soules, etc) Lettuce 1 tablespoon fat-free ranch dressing 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce ¼ cup fat-free shredded mozzarella Pickles (optional)   Instructions:...
Fresh and Quick Tomato Soup with Cheese

Fresh and Quick Tomato Soup with Cheese

(Serves 6) Ingredients: 3 pounds fresh ripe tomatoes 4 large cloves garlic, peeled ½ yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, quartered 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt & pepper to taste ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried oregano 2 cups chicken broth 2...
Egg on Avocado Toast (Dill Optional)

Egg on Avocado Toast (Dill Optional)

(Serves 2) Ingredients: 2 large egg, cooked to your preference (fried, poached, scrambled, boiled) 2 slice whole grain or low carb bread, toasted ½  of a small Hass avocado, mashed Sea salt and black pepper to taste Hot sauce or red pepper flakes, optional (I LOVE...
Huevos Rancheros Over Quinoa

Huevos Rancheros Over Quinoa

(Serves 4) Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa 2 cups cooked black beans 1 lime, quartered Avocado, sliced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 large eggs 1/2 cup salsa verde, homemade or jarred 1/4 cup light sour cream, mixed with water to thin 1/2...
High Protein Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

High Protein Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

(Serves 4-6) Ingredients: 4 cups shredded roasted chicken 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth 1/2 cup shredded light mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, plus more for serving 12 romaine lettuce leaves, washed...
No Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bar

No Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bar

(Serves 12) Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut flour 3/4 cup protein powder (Vanilla or chocolate) 2 cups peanut butter (can sub for any nut or seed butter) 1/2 cup of raw honey or REAL maple syrup 2 cups sugar-free chocolate candies, similar to M&Ms (Optional)  ...
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars

(Serves 8) Ingredients: 2 cups large flake oats 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (about 1/2 cup) ½ cup natural peanut butter ( I prefer Skippy no sugar added OR reconstituted peanut butter powder) ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or a little more if the mixture still...