Sombrero Beef Omelet

Posted on Sep 26, 2018 in Beef, Breakfast, Eggs, Lunch/Dinner, Veggie

Sombrero Beef Omelet

We are warming up this week with a bit of extra spice…put on the sombrero and move toward a little Mexican flare! Keep in mind—great taste and complete enjoyment of every meal is our ultimate goal for every one of our creations. This week we clap, twirl, shout and savor the variety of seasonings in our beef preparation for our tantalizing Sombrero Beef Omelet…Olé!

Ingredients (serves 2):
• 1 lb. hormone-free, ground beef
• 1 Tbsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. red chili powder
• 1 – 2 grinds Himalayan salt (to taste)
• Always dare to add additional seasonings to
your liking!!

Brown ground beef. Drain meat and put into a bowl for mixing…add remaining 8 ingredients listed above

• Spray olive or coconut oil
• 1/4 yellow onion finely chopped
• 1/4 red bell pepper
• Large handful of chopped fresh spinach leaves
• 4 tsp. non-fat cottage cheese
• 4 to ? large egg whites – whisked
• Divide seasoned beef into two parts for two omelets
• Italian parsley for garnish

Spritz ceramic skillet with spray oil, add the onions, bell pepper and spinach to skillet and sautéed until all is tender and spinach is wilted as desired. Drain excess liquid from the skillet and divide mixture into two parts with the seasoned beef

Add egg whites to each mixture and stir. Pour first mixture into medium-heated skillet and cover with a lid in order for top of omelet to cook to avoid having to turn it over.

Beefy Bump

Posted on Sep 19, 2018 in Beef, Lunch/Dinner, Veggie

“Beefy Bump”

Fellow qualitarians (those who want quality in the meal choices), we want the funk of a tasty meal to motivate us in the kitchen this week. That’s why we’re gathering to create the “Beefy Bump” steps of creation. A simple one-pot stop is going to bring smiles and warmth for a cooler day that’ll be difficult to resist. Let’s get moving and grooving in our kitchen studios to “bump” off those extra inches!

Ingredients: (serves 2-4)
• 1-1 1/2 organic, grass-finished beef, stew-cut
• 32 oz. organic, low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 whole, dried, organic bay leaves
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. fresh, organic basil, finely chopped
• 18 oz. organic, mixed stir-fry vegetables
(red & green peppers, snap peas, snow peas
onions, mushrooms, bok choy, water
chestnuts, your choice)

Pour vegetable broth into large pot

Add bite-sized pieces of stew-type beef and the bay leaves

Bring to a boil and then simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender and turn heat off

Add garlic and basil, stir thoroughly, and let stand until cool & refrigerate over night

Re-heat beef combination to medium and then add vegetables to thoroughly heat through and serve. Do not overcook vegetables…enjoy their crispness in this hearty dish.

Pork Marsala

Posted on Sep 12, 2018 in Lunch/Dinner, Pork

“Pork Marsala”

A great dish for a nice family gathering or for entertaining special guests. The sauce is truly amazing, and you will want to thoroughly clean your plate. Serve with some cauliflower to help soak up your sauce so every drop of this precious meal hits your taste buds!

Ingredients: (serves 3-4)

1 bag of organic, dried, wild mushrooms (approx. 1 oz.)
3-4 small, organic pork medallions
2 tsp. organic, olive oil
1/2 cup Native Forest brand, non-GMO, organic, unsweetened coconut milk
2 Tbsp. Marsala wine
1 Tbsp. organic, spicy mustard
1 cup organic, sliced cremini mushrooms
Salt & pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

In food processor, chop the mushrooms until they are a powder

Season mushroom powder with salt & pepper

Roll the medallions in the mushroom powder to coat evenly

Heat ceramic skillet to medium and brown medallions on all sides; remove to casserole dish

Combine cream, Marsala, mustard & cremini mushrooms and pour over medallions

Place in oven & roast until cooked through, about 20 minutes; let medallions rest for 5 minutes before serving…be sure to pour sauce over each medallion when plated

Garnish with fresh rosemary

Enchanted Egg Bake

Posted on Sep 5, 2018 in Breakfast, Chicken, Eggs, Fowl, Lunch/Dinner, Veggie

“Enchanted Egg Bake”

A great brunch dish is something we all desire in our repertoire to help us fill tummies and warm spirits while sharing love with family and friends. All the slicing, dicing and prep work can be completed in advance, allowing precious time to enjoy your invited guests. This week we introduce our ‘Enchanted Egg Bake” to be accompanied by sliced tomatoes, nutmeg-topped non-fat cottage on a bed of lettuce and chilled asparagus. Your table is inviting, festive, and worthy of sharing your healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients: (serves 12)
• 8 oz. organic mushrooms of choice, sliced
• 1 large, organic red bell pepper, chopped
• 24 small chicken sausages, cooked & sliced
• 4 organic green onions, entire stalk sliced
• 3 oz. organic baby spinach leaves, about 1/2 bag, thinly sliced into strips
• 3 tsp. Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 cup non-fat cottage cheese
• 3-4 dozen extra-large, organic egg whites, beat until well mixed

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

Combine all above ingredients into large bowl and thoroughly mix

Spray a 9” x13” glass baking dish with olive oil spray

Pour combined ingredients into prepared baking dish and bake 60-75 minutes, until firm

Serve your Enchanted Egg Bake with:
A sliced organic tomatoes patter
A festive non-fat cottage cheese bowl topped with a sprinkle of nutmeg on a bed of organic greens of choice
An inviting dish of pre-cooked, chilled, organic asparagus spears