Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great one-pan wonder!  How good does this look?

One Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Yield: About 3 - 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp Italian salad dressing )
• 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp honey
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
• 1 1/4 lbs chicken breast tenderloins
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed of tough ends, chopped into 2-inch pieces (look for thinner stalks. Green beans are another good option)
• 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Directions

• In a mixing bowl whisk together salad dressing, balsamic vinegar, honey and red pepper flakes, set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste, then place chicken evenly in skillet. Cook about 6 - 7 minutes, rotating once halfway through cooking, until chicken has cooked through (meanwhile, chop asparagus and tomatoes). Add half the dressing mixture to skillet and rotate chicken to evenly coat. Transfer chicken to a large plate or a serving platter while leaving sauce in skillet. Add asparagus and carrots to skillet, season with salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring frequently, until crisp tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer veggies to plate or platter with chicken.
• Add remaining dressing mixture to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes to chicken and veggies and drizzle dressing mixture in pan over top (or return chicken and veggies to pan and toss to coat).
• Recipe source: adapted from BHG
• Source:  Here

Motivation Monday

I couldn't agree with this saying more!!! :-)

Fit Friday

Here is a great Tabata workout you can do anywhere--no equipment needed but it will give you a great workout!






Source:  Here

Topic Thursday

Ahhh...a dieters 'dream'...Diet soda...no calories AND I still get my 'soda fix'...I hate to say it, but diet is far worse than regular...here's why:

Wellness Wednesday

Here is a list of great food sources that will give you doses of antioxidants.  How many of these do you currently take in?

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great way to swap out pasta for spaghetti squash!  This yummy dish is big on flavor but not on your waistline.

Roasted Shrimp Over Spaghetti Squash

INGREDIENTS

1 large spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Season the squash with salt and pepper. Place cut side down in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add 3/4 cup water, and roast until tender when pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes. Let cool.
2. When about 25 minutes have passed, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Scoop out the seeds from the squash and discard. With a fork, scrape the flesh into a large bowl. Add the shrimp and any cooking juices, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Serves 2.

Source:  Here

Motivation Monday

Fit Friday

Here is a great workout that targets those Glutes!  No equipment needed!  Woo Hoo!







Source:  Here

Topic Thursday

Have you ever wanted to try Yoga but not sure what 'kind' of Yoga you should be doing?  Or you probably know you should do Yoga but don't know where to start.  Here is a great breakdown for the different styles of Yoga and which would best capture what you're looking for!





Source: Here

Wellness Wednesday

Do you know the difference between store bought 'Honey' and Raw Honey?  There are quite a few differences!




Source:  Here

Tasty Tuesday

Yay for grilling season!  Break out those BBQ's and try this yummy recipe to kick up your chicken!

GRILLED HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN

Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup of any Whole Grain Mustard

1/2 cup of Honey

Juice of 1/2 a Lemon

1 Garlic Clove, smashed and minced

1/2 teaspoon Paprika

1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt

1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

DIRECTIONS:

Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl.

Reserve 4 tablespoons of sauce and then pour the rest over the chicken, toss and cover with plastic wrap and let it sit for about 30-45 minutes at room temp.

Preheat the grill on medium- medium high heat, grill chicken for about 6 to 7 minutes per side or until chicken is done.

Pour the reserved 4 tablespoons of honey-mustard sauce over chicken and let rest under foil for about 5 minutes.
Serve.

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This delicious recipe brought to you by Simply Scratch
http://www.simplyscratch.com/2010/05/grilled-honey-mustard-chicken.html

Motivation Monday

Always!

Fit Friday

Here is a great workout that will torch some calories in just 20 minutes!

Topic Thursday

Fruits aren't just delicious snacks--they are loaded with vitamins and minerals that help with many ailments...do you get in your daily dose of fruit?

Wellness Wednesday

Where do you usually fall on the Hunger Scale and can you make yourself stop when you hit 5?

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great spin on nachos...these make a great snack!

Ingredients: 

2-3 apples

4 TBSP Peanut Butter

1 TBSP of honey

Shredded Coconut

Peanut Butter Chips

Chocolate Chips

other toppings as desired…

Thinly slice your apples and lay your apples on top of a platter.  Mix together peanut butter and honey until it reaches a drizzle type consistency.  I put mine in the microwave for a few seconds.  You may also need to add more honey to your peanut butter.  Drizzle on top of your apples.  Add your desired toppings.  Serve immediately and enjoy! 

Read more: http://www.madetobeamomma.com/2014/08/peanut-butter-apple-nachos.html#ixzz3TKr6U3vX

Motivation Monday

So true and applicable to every aspect of your life!

Fit Friday

Here is a workout sure to make those legs SORE!

Topic Thursday

Here are some great snack ideas that are all natural and will keep you going throughout the day!

Wellness Wednesday

Today, let's focus on Financial Wellness.  Often a forgotten about topic but oh so important!

Tasty Tuesday

Here is a great way to make Mexican a bit healthier (and heartier).  And it only requires one pot!  Woo Hoo for easy clean-up!  You could always add some grilled chicken to it to up the protein power!

This was found on a blog called Damn Delicious (see below for link to this recipe on her blog as well)

One Pan Mexican Quinoa

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapenos, minced
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and jalapeno, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Stir in avocado, lime juice and cilantro.
• Serve immediately.

Source:  Damn Delicious

Motivation Monday

Love this!