Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp

Zoodles!! My newest obsession and this dish is by far my favorite!!!

Ingredients: 

2 zucchini (spiralized)

Crushed tomatoes 

Shrimp

Olive oil

Minced garlic

salt and pepper

Directions: 

1. Spiralize zucchini and steam in large pan with water for a few minutes.
2. Cook shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Combine and add crushed tomatoes. 

SOO Easy!! 

Enjoy! 

- SY

Pico de Gallo Chicken

I threw together this recipe because I had chicken and a TON of pico de gallo left from a party I had. It was a favorite from the picky eaters of the household (cough husband cough!) :)

Fixers: 1 red, 1 blue, 2 green, 1 tablespoon

Ingredients: 

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Pico de gallo
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt 
• Pepper
• Cheddar cheese

Directions: 

1. Rub the chicken with olive oil.
2. Add some pico de gallo to tops of chicken.
3. Sprinkle the cumin, salt and pepper over the chicken.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until done.
5. Remove the chicken from the oven (drain a little) and add some cheddar cheese on top.
6. Put chicken back in the oven until cheese is melted. 

I served with a side veggie salad.

Enjoy!

- SY

California Avocado Toast

Perfect easy lunch!! And so delicious!!

Fixers: 1 yellow, 1 blue, 1/2 red, 1/2 green

Ingredients: 

• 2 slices of whole wheat bread
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 egg
• 2 slices of turkey bacon
• 2 slices of tomato

Directions: 

1. Toast the bread.
2. Pan fry the egg.
3. Spread 1/2 avocado on toast.
4. Add egg, turkey bacon, and tomato.
5. Season with salt and pepper. 
6. EAT!

Enjoy!

- SY

Baked Eggplant

I absolutely loved this dish! I am not usually one to order eggplant parm at the local Italian restaurant but I imagine it is very similar to the one I made! Except my version is healthier!! What what!! :)

Fixers: 1 blue, 1 yellow (pasta), 1 green

Ingredients: 

• 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds (12-14 slices)
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup plain panko bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• cooking oil spray
• 2 cups of tomato sauce
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese 
• basil leaves

Directions: 

1. Pat dry the cut eggplant pieces with a paper towel. Spread out on baking sheet. Lightly season with salt.
2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. 
4. In another medium bowl, combine the panko, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Dip one slice of eggplant into the eggs, coating both sides and then press ONE side into the breadcrumb mixture. Transfer to a prepared baking sheet.
6. Spray the tops of the eggplant slices well with cooking oil and bake until the eggplant is soft and the crust is crispy, about 15 minutes. 
7. Remove the pan from the oven and spoon a heaping tablespoon of sauce on each, followed by a slice of mozzarella.
8. Return the pan to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes. 
9. Top with fresh basil and serve. 

I served with a side of whole wheat pasta!! Delicious! 

Enjoy!

-SY

Chicken Sausage, Pasta & Veggies

This is a super easy and delicious recipe!! You can use any veggies you want and any flavor chicken sausage you want! Feel free to change up this recipe any way you want! And share with me what YOU do!

Ingredients

• Chicken Sausage (I used a garlic and cheese flavor)
• Whole wheat egg noodles
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Grated parmesan

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake chicken sausage until fully cooked, about 30 minutes. Cut into pieces and keep in oven until veggies and pasta are ready.
2. Cook pasta according to pack instructions, drain.
3. Dice peppers, carrots, onion, and broccoli. 
4. Add olive oil to large pan and sauté the veggies until soft and cooked.
5. Toss pasta into large pan with veggies and sausage.
6. SERVE and EAT!

Enjoy! Share your own recipes with me!

- SY

Chicken Caprese

This was a huge hit in the household! My husband is a picky eater and this one was very easy and very delicious. He approved and I will be making it again! Next time, I will try with chicken breasts.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of balsamic vinegar
• 5 or 6 chicken thighs (I used bone-in, skin-on; but you can use boneless skinless, or chicken breasts)
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2 medium tomatoes
• fresh basil
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a simmer over medium-low heat. Reduce heat to low or as needed and simmer partially covered for about 20 minutes, until vinegar has reduced to a thicken glaze. Remove from heat.
2. While the vinegar is simmering, prepare the chicken. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. In a large saute pan, add the tbsp of olive oil. I also added a little butte. Once melted and butter begins to sizzle, add chicken to pan and cook for 3-4 minutes each side. Depends on chicken thickness, you may have to add chicken to oven to fully cook. 
4. Top each chicken with slice of mozzarella. If still in the skillet, cover with lid until cheese is melted. If in oven, add cheese and take out when melted. 
5. Top each with slice of fresh tomato and basil. 
6. Drizzle the balsamic glaze and serve! 

Eat up! Enjoy!

- SY

Popcorn

Cheesy popcorn, buttery popcorn, salty popcorn.... all of the above please! Do you crave popcorn when you go to the movies or watch a movie at home or just hungry at the office and need a snack? I do. Like really do. When I started to be conscious of what I eat, my gut sank thinking I had to cut this out all together. 

As it turns out, popcorn is one of the healthiest snacks. YES, you heard me right!! HEALTHY! Do you know why? 

1. Polyphenols, which have numerous health benefits, including the prevention of degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cancer neurodegenerative diseases and diabetes. 
2. Whole grains, which contains healthy oils, vitamin E, protein, and many B vitamins and minerals.
3. Fiber. Popcorn has about 4 grams of dietary fiber for every 4 cups of popcorn! A good fiber intake helps you stay regular, lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, reduce blood cholesterol, and lower your risk of type 2 diabetes by regulating blood sugar.

Although I keep saying, "popcorn is healthy so eat it!," you have to be careful of all the extras that are known to be on popcorn: butter, caramel, cheese, kettle corn, microwaves, oils, etc. 

The healthy alternatives: make it yourself! Stay away from the microwave boxes. Use an air popper, or pop with oil and season with sea salt or a very SMALL amount of butter, if you don't like it plain. 

Autumn Calabrese's 21 Day Fix popcorn hack: 

1. Drizzle extra virgin coconut oil on air popped popcorn. 
2. Mix.
3. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
4. Mix again. 

21 Day Fix containers: 1 yellow.

Enjoy!

- SY