Rockin' Recipes

Sunday, February 12, 2012

This week's menu. feb 12-18

Sunday

M : Scrambled eggs or Oatmeal

Sn: Tabouli salad

L : Taco Salad w/ Stew Meat -

D: Asian Stir Fry - tofu, bok choy, green beans, sesame seeds, etc.. With Cooked Millet

Ds: Cinnamon/Truvia Bread; probiotics

Monday

M : grapefruit, Yogurt Probiotic Berry Smoothie

Sn: Leftovers, Tabouli

L : Chicken/Egg Salad “sandwich”, saurkraut

D : Bison, Cabbage stew, simple salad, crockpot

Tuesday - Valentines Day - we're cheating on 'the diet'

M : GF Pancakes with Berrie Probiotic Milk Drink

Sn : Beef Jerky, Leftovers

L : Chicken Tortilla Soup,, saurkraut

D : Pizza GF crust

Ds: Soy Butter Cookies, Chocolate Fondue w/ apples and berries

Wednesday :

M : Egg scramble with sausage, spinach and zucchini

Sn : Kefir drink

L : Salmon, Zucchini spears in Tamari broiled, frozen corn, saurkraut

D : French Fries with loaded salad - boiled egg, bean sprouts, etc..., saurkraut

Thursday

M: Green apples and Kefir; Cold Cereal

Sn: Sweet Potatoes

L: Chili - bison/bean

D: Fried Zucchini/Shitake Mushrooms , Shrimp Scampi , cooked Creamed Spinach

Ds: Berry Ice Cream

Friday

M: Eggs,

Sn: Popcorn

L : Chicken Nuggets, veggies with dip -yogurt/garlic pwdr

D : Lamb with asparagus and frozen green peas

Saturday:

M: Cold Cereal (make salsa p.66)

L: Steak Fajitas

D: Black bean/corn “burritos” p48 and simple salad

Ds: Berry Ice Cream

Friday, February 10, 2012

15 minute Skillet Chili ~ Bison (or Beef) and Bean

2 Tbsp Oil
1 C Onion chopped
1/2 C Bell Peppers chopped
1 lb. Bison
Salt and Pepper
1 can Tomatoes ( We use Fresh)
1 can Green Beans (We used Corn)
2 can Organic Chili Beans
1/2 C Ketchup (we excluded because of B.E.Diet)
1 1/2 chili seasoning mix ( Used Meister Mix)
red pepper flakes to taste
2/3 C Water
1 C Cheddar Cheese (excluded because of diet)

1. In a large heavy bottom skillet heat oil, add 1/2 onion and bell pepeprs
2. Add Meat and brown well. Season Salt and Pepper
3. Add all ingredients. ( You are suppose to add seasoning and ketchup together then add after )
4.Cook Ryder Cries bye

Shiitake Mushroom/Asparagus and a Self Serve Tuna Lunch

I marinated shitake mushrooms in a homemade teriyaki sauce for 2 days then cooked them with asparagus with a little Tamari. BOMB! Served with plain quinoa!

Boil water, set to the side and Soak mushrooms 20 minutes. Cut up in smaller bite size pieces ~ Marinate in Teriyaki sauce.

Another lunch we did that was a hit:

Self Serve Tuna wrap in romaine lettuce ~
Filling Choices: Tomato spears ~ Cucumber ~ Avocado ~ Arugula ~ Spinach ~ Goat Cheese ~ Sunflower Seeds W/ homemade mayo (not the greatest)

Thursday, January 26, 2012

All Babies (and kids) should drink this "Acidophilus Milk"

Tehya went nuts when she tasted this. I have not been able to get her interested in anything in a bottle but when she tasted this she was sitting in her walker and it was like a little piranha frenzy. Too Funny!

Her tummy has always been sensitive...did you know that as the baby passes through the birth canal she receives 'beneficial bacteria from the birth canal' ;that is unless the momma is unhealthy; so babies who are c-section have a lower immunity and weakened digestion with gas, bloating, recurrent colds, sore throats, etc...interesting!

This probiotic drink will help build up a healthy inside ~

Drum Roll Please..........

1 C water
1-3 drops of stevia ( I used a sprinkle of stevia in the raw)
1 Tbsp probiotic --LifeStart by Natren
1 tsp. vanilla (non alcoholic)
1 tsp. lecithin granules (optional) -- I didn't include this - honestly I don't even know what the heck it is.

We love this Homemade Italian Dressing!

1 cup organic unrefined olive oil
1/2 cup braggs apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp. Italian blend seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced

Harvest Soup : Candida Free Recipes

Harvest soup - Got 10 stars from every kid and the man.
1-2 Tbsp organic unrefined coconut oil, ghee or butter
1 large onion chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
4-5 medium carrots, chopped
3 medium red potatoes, chopped
1 medium fennel bulb --I did NOT use fennel
Stems from 1 bunch of brocoli ( I didn't only use stems)
Sea sale to taste

1. Saute onion in oil/butter/ghee
2. Saute potatoes and vegetables for a few minutes
3. OK as I'm copying the recipe I didn't follow it. Ha You are suppose to just cover it with water, cook till tender, then blend it up. ~ We ate it in big chunks more like a stew and everyone loved it.

I also added ground bison. Which goes against the Body Ecology Diet's Food Combining rules.
* No starchy food with meat Only Vegetables.

Bad Guys ~ Good Guys Diet! Journey through a candida cleanse.

I wanted to track what we're ACTUALLY eating. So hopefully this will continue to be updated! I'm missing the first day in there somewhere and it's funny how quickly I forget what we ate. "What did we eat for breakfast?" oh brother...maybe my "brain fog" will go away after this diet.

B: Eggs, Spinach, Ham
L: Harvest Soup w/ Bison
D: Millet puff cereal

B: Hot buckwheat cereal w/ soy milk -- stevia and cinnamon
L: Butter/Garlic/Lemon Halibut and a big Salad
Snack: Seaweed and leftover soup
D: Quinoa cooked in leftover broth and
Stir Fry in homemade Italian : Bok Choy-Brocoli-Garlic-Onion-Zucchini
Dessert: Baked/mashed Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon and Nutmeg

B: Eggs and Spinach (Bacon but it's not on the diet)
Snack : blackberries and raw pumpkin seeds
L: Salmon and raw veggies
D: Teresa's peruvian quinoa Soup
Dessert: Almond Butter Cookies

One lunch we had steak topped with shitake mushrooms (the only kind you can eat) and onions...Delicious with a salad.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

I highly recommend this recipe for Bison Meatloaf

I actually didn't put the Chipotle in it because I didn't have any. It is pretty sweet and I'd say high in sugar but really tasty. I also had to drain some liquid so not sure if i did something wrong but after that it turned out perfect and every single person loved it!

CHIPOTLE GLAZED BISON MEATLOAF STACKER *WINNER- 2009 BEST OF BISON RECIPE CONTEST*

Chipotle Glazed Bison Meatloaf Stacker *Winner 2009 Best of Bison Recipe Contest*

Congratulations to Jason Moore of Cook's Bison Ranch in Elkhart, IN for winning the 2009 Best of Bison Recipe Challenge! This recipe was voted the best of the best by attendees at the 2009 NBA Winter Conference.

Ingredients:
2 lbs. Ground Bison
cup finely crushed Townhouse Crackers
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon Chipotle Powder
1 cup each shredded carrots and celery
1 tsp cumin
1/4 teaspoon Emeril’s Southwest Essence
1 1/2 cup diced onion
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
8 oz. Colby Cheese small cubes
1/2 stick butter
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup whole milk
2 cups Chipotle Ketchup (recipe follows)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh chopped Parsley for garnish

Instructions:
Make chipotle ketchup and set aside.  In a sauté pan, over medium heat melt butter and add onions.  Sprinkle kosher salt onto onions and cook until caramelized, stirring often.  Put aside to cool.
Beat eggs and milk together.  Add cracker crumbs and seasonings to milk and eggs and stir to incorporate.  Let stand for a few minutes.  Add bison, carrots, celery, cooled onions, and cheese cubes and gently fold together with cracker crumb mixture until well blended. Spread evenly in a greased 9 x 13 pan.  Cover with Chipotle Ketchup and bake at 325 until thermometer reads 160 degrees.  Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
To assemble stackers, heat flat top griddle to medium high heat and spray with cooking spray. Cut crust off of one slice of cheddar cheese bread.  Grill bread until toasted and browned, about 3 minutes. Turn and grill other side until golden brown and toasted.  Remove and place in center of plate.
Cut 1 square of bison meat loaf and place on bread.  Place 12 cup scoop of loaded mashed potatoes on top of meatloaf square.  Place 1 and 12 oz. ladle of mushroom gravy into center of mashed potatoes.  Top with fried onion straws.  Sprinkle fresh parsley and more essence around plate for garnish.

Chipotle Ketchup
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
5 Tablespoons light brown sugar
5 Tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 Tablespoon onion powder
1/2 Tablespoon ground mustard
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire
1 chipotle pepper in adobo

Puree chipotle in adobo until smooth.  Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pan.  Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer.  Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.  Yieldsw 3 1/2 cups.

Emeril's Southwest Seasoning:
2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 tablespoons paprika

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon dried oregano

Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Yield: 1/2 cup

Onion Straws
3 large Spanish onions
Hot Sauce1 quart whole milk
1 lb. flour
Essence to taste
2 quart oil
Heat oil to 350.  Combine milk and hot sauce to taste and add onions.  Soak for 10 minutes. Combine Flour and essence in flat pan.  When oil is hot, dredge onions in flour mixture and shake off excess.  Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes.  Be careful not to over crowd onions in fryer.

Loaded Mashed Potato4 Russet potatoes, about 3 lbs. quartered and unpeeled1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt                    8 slices of crisp bacon crumbled1/2 cup heavy cream                              1/2 lb shredded Cheddar and Colby cheese mixed4 Tablespoons Butter                              1/4 cup sour cream1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper           1/4 cup finely minced chives
Place the potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in a larger stock pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until easily pierced by fork.  Drain and return to pot.  On low heat, mash potatoes and allow to steam for approx. 3-4 minutes, stirring often and making sure not to burn.  Add cream, butter, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.  Continue to stir until ingredients are well incorporated.  Fold in remaining ingredients and stir until all are thoroughly combined.  Whip potatoes until light and fluffy.  Taste and add salt and pepper as need.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

A Twist on Tuna/Chicken Salad Lunch Dish.

Today's lunch:

I've made this recipe for years; I love it. Some people don't.

Would be a good gluten free lunch.

First dice some red onions (handful or 2) and soak them in rice vinegar (or whatever vinegar you like)

The use a can of canned tuna or chicken

add pinto beans or "organic salad beans"

add a bit of mayo ( that smart heart stuff is recommended for a healthy heart)

Now, add your onions (I don't drain all of the vinegar but most of it).

Serve on a bed of crispy romaine lettuce and voila a low-fat healthy balanced lunch!

Full of flavor and FAST!

:-)

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Leg of Lamb Recipe

http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/001720roast_leg_of_lamb.php

Our Roast Leg O' Lamb ~ citrus/rosemary recipe
Served with stuffed shells and salad!
I'll let you know how it turns out...

yucky gluten, bad gluten.

I thought I posted about my food allergy test but maybe that was the one that got deleted right after I finished typing it. Yep, my memory recalls I wrote all about Grandpa's birthday and other stuff and computer failure....

So.....I was tested by my chiropractor which is much much more than a chiropractor. I am the only person he has ever tested that tested allergic to All of the dairy food groups.. Here's my can't eat list...

milk
cheese (goat and hard cheese ok)
butter
yogurt
ice cream
gluten
beef
strawberries
peanuts (but other tree nuts are ok ~ almonds, walnuts, etc..)
eggs (What? that's the saddest)
cod

So it's been about 3 weeks since I've had any of those foods. My poo is normal..I'm sure you care...it never was before. And I have more energy-seriously!
~just another testimony of his accuracy. My Rainbow neighbor Keri has suffered from headaches and migrains forever and now her daily headaches are gone after she eliminated gluten from her diet.

My food allergy is confirmed as far as I'm concerned. Yesterday I ate a really small piece of pizza at lunch (ie...gluten and cheese) then last night I ate bread sticks and spaghetti (ie...LOTS of gluten) and this morning I'm paying the price with a horrid stomach ache and I"m all puffy, like swollen...I can't get my ring off at all; even my eyes look really puffy and I feel blahhhhh. Crazy!