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Tonight’s dinner was nearly a disaster. I had intended on serving pulled pork, but miscalculated the cooking time. Luckily, we didn’t have to resort to takeout – I was able to thaw some beef to make Meatza.
Breakfast
My favorite – DH’s green smoothie + hemp protein powder and coffee with homemade almond milk.
Lunch
The last of my leftover Spicy Tuna Cakes with sautéed shredded cabbage.
Dinner
Mexican Meatza with salsa, bell pepper and avocado.
Snack
No snacks today.
Gym.
This month, I’m doing my Third Whole 30 – and this time, I’ve got reinforcements in the form of a few Nerd Fitness friends who are taking the plunge and committing to starting 2015 out on the right foot with me. Let’s take a look at a few of this week’s highlights! everyone ate this week!
This is a latecomer from last week: chicken spaghetti squash soup from Terra over on Nerd Fitness. She served this soup spooned over a large portion of spaghetti squash for herself and noodles for her family. Looks delicious!
Zoodles, zoodles everywhere!
Kweber05 made noodles with smoked pork and cherry bbq sauce
I had zoodles with caramelized onion meatballs (a Fonzico recipe – and it was delicious. I’ll be sharing soon).
Fonzico made paleo maki sushi!
Kweber05 and I had lazy cook nights:
Kweber05’s Pulled pork and egg hash with steamable sprouts in ghee.
My throw it in the oven and forget it meal – chicken thighs and brussels tossed with ghee, salt, pepper and a splash of (unnecessary, as it turned out, orange juice).
More Nom Nom Paleo goodness was had this week by me: I made her Spicy Tuna Cakes for dinner (with enough leftover for two lunches). And yes, those muffins are mitten-shaped.
Lunches!
leftover venison taco meat and greens salad with green bell pepper and radishes from kweber05
My apple/mint salad with pork chops
This weird concoction of sauerkraut, Ro-tel and chicken happened, and it actually worked together.
Work Snacks!
Snow peas and cashews from kweber05
My roasted cashews
And I jumped on the fancy drink bandwagon with raspberry and orange seltzer water. Delicious.
Week 2 was good. The W30 hive mind delved into zoodles, and we each found our own ways to be creative with flavor combinations. We all had strange food-related dreams (mine featuring The Doctor, cheesesteak, Kool-Aid and disappointment that no salad was forthcoming), but we worked through our issues and remained on target. Whoo hoo!
Another successful day. While I didn’t get to order my first choice of dishes at breakfast, I still managed to have a very delicious meal. And I was happy to get back to burger night. Much better than takeout.
Breakfast
Coffee with homemade almond milk and then brunch out: fried eggs with herbed arugula salad and pan-seared smoked pork shoulder. I ate none of the pictured potatoes, but at least half of those blistered garlicky brussels.
Lunch
Still full from brunch, so I skipped lunch. I was craving something to drink with some taste, so I had this sunshiny drink (seltzer with a slice of orange) to combat the grey sky.
Dinner
Reviving Sunday burger & sweet potato fry night. 1/2 lb. grass fed beef burger with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and baked sweet potato fries. Delicious.
Snack
No snacks tonight, dinner was filling.
Nom Nom Paleo picks fiiiinally made it to my local Whole Foods.
Today was good, despite going to a bar where the only thing I could safely eat or drink was kombucha.
Breakfast
Coffee with almond milk, then a late breakfast-rito that turned out needing a fork of pulled pork and eggs.
Lunch
Breakfast was late, so I skipped lunch.
Dinner
Picked up takeout broiled salmon, broccoli and Brussels on the way home.
Snack
Kombucha while out.
Sparkling water with raspberries and 1/4 cup of roasted cashews after dinner.
For a munchkin.
This is the second meal I made with my new Instant Pot, and I’ve got to say I’m digging it. I’m still not sure where it will fit in with my beloved crock pot (I think it can replace it), but I’m liking it. This dinner came together quickly, the broth was flavorful, and the flavors married a bit.
I served this dish with the Oven Roasted Cauliflower Rice from The Clothes Make The Girl. This rice method wasn’t bad – the cauli got a little nutty from the heat, and it was a hands-off cooking approach.
Gluten-free, paleo, Whole30
Instant Pot Green Curry Chicken
Curry
4 chicken thighs (boneless skinless), cut into cubes
1 Tbsp. diced ginger
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 carrots, roughly chopped
1 Tbsp. fish sauce (Red Boat)
2 Tbsp. green curry paste (Thai Garden is compliant)
1 can coconut milk
2 Tbsp. coconut oil
2 Tbsp. lime juice
Topper
1 big radish, diced
2 Tbsp. cilantro, minced
1/4 c. almonds, toasted and crushed
Press the Saute button to preheat the cooker. When “Hot” appears on the display, add the coconut oil and brown your meat. Add the garlic, onion, ginger, and curry paste; sauté a few minutes more.
Add the coconut milk, carrots, lime juice and fish sauce and seat the lid on the pressure cooker.
Press the Manual button and use the – button to program 15 minutes cooking time.
While your curry is working, make the topper and your rice.
Toast the almonds and chop. Dice the radish. Mince the cilantro. Toss together with a little salt. Your rice cooks at 425 F for 20 minutes (stir after 10).
When the finished beep sounds, it is best to let the machine release its pressure naturally if possible (takes about 20 minutes). Always check to make sure the pressure valve has dropped before removing the lid. If you can’t/don’t want to wait that long, follow the Instant Pot directions on safe lid removal.
Serves 2 for dinner
Today wasn’t bad. Lunch was good and dinner out was only a little stressful.
Breakfast
My favorite – DH’s green smoothie + hemp protein powder and coffee with homemade almond milk.
Lunch
Leftover Spicy Tuna Cakes with Apple mint salad.
Dinner
Dinner out: grilled chicken with sweet potatoes and a fig herb relish.
Snack
Mid-afternoon roasted cashews
And I finally jumped on the fancy drink bandwagon – sparkling water with raspberries and orange.
Fancy Whole30 cocktail – sparking water with raspberries and orange.
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