Pork n Swiss

Pork Steak
Marinade (30min-1hr only):
LIGHT BRUSH of White Vinegar
Lightly sprinkle each side with McCormick’s Montreal Steak
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1T Butter
1T Coconut Oil
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Good amount Frozen Swiss Chard (From the garden)
Mushrooms, sliced
Onions, slivered

Add Oil and Butter to a skillet. Once to sizzle to touch, add in Pork. Cover and cook for 6 minutes on one side. Flip/rotate, add in Vegis. Cover, cook another 6-10 minutes.

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Balsamic Pork and Buttered Cauliflower with Garlic Butter Crisps

1-2T Canola Oil (Or, other high temp oil)
2 lb. Pork Tenderloin
1-2 Onions
Carrots, whole, peeled, halved
Marinade (Premix in bowl):
1/3c Balsamic Vinegar
2T Worcestershire
2T Soy Sauce
1tsp Yellow Mustard
2 Beef Broth Cubes, crushed
1tsp Himalayan Salt
1/2tsp Garlic Powder
1/2tsp Onion Powder
2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme

Premix Marinade until dissolved.
Add Marinade into a ziploc bag (Let air out). Marinade Loin for several hours, flipping around.
In Instant Pot, add Canola Oil and heat up. Get to a good sizzle.
Carefully, remove Loin from Marinade (DO NOT LOSE OR DISPOSE ANY MARINADE!). Add leftover Marinade to a measuring cup. Top off Marinade, with Water, until it reaches a lil under 1c.
Once Oil is to a good sizzle, add in Loin. Sautee both sides for about 4 minutes on Normal Sautee.
Shut off heat (Cancel).
Take the reserved marinade/water, add to the Instant pot. Scrapping to deglaze bottom of the pan of flavor.
Turn Instant Pot onto HIGH Pressure. Seal Valve.
Pressure cook 20minutes. Quick release.
Flip Loin. Add in Carrots and Onions Around Loin.
Pressure Cook on High for about 13 minutes. Seal Valve.
Allow to remain on low slow natural release for about 8-15 minutes. Then, quick release.
Remove Meat from Juice, slice up and serve with carrots/Onions. Pour few Tablespoons of Juice over meat.

Cauliflower:
Kinder’s Buttery Steak House Seasoning (Sam’s Club’s)
Butter Flavored Cooking Spray

Spray Cauliflower with Butter Flavored Cooking Spray, toss. Season well with Seasoning, tossing.
Microwave: Add 2 T Water to bottom of bowl. Cover. Microwave until heated.

Garlic Butter Crisps:
Josephs Flax Lavash Bread (Lower carb can be used)
Butter (Or, oil of choice)
Garlic Powder
Himalayan Salt

Heat Butter in skillet. Fry each side. Sprinkle with Garlic and Salt.

Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken with Coconut Cabbage

2T Butter
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2c Onion, diced
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Chicken, cut up
Sauce (Premix in a bowl):
15oz. Tomato sauce
2T Tomato paste
1T Curry
1/2tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/2T Fresh Lemon Balm, minced (A lil Lemon zest works.)
2tsp Garam masala
1tsp Ground ginger
1tsp Himalayan Salt
1/2tsp Paprika
1/2tsp Turmeric
1/4tsp Coriander
1/4c – 1/3c Water
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Sweet Mini Bell Peppers
1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream

Saute Chicken, Garlic, and Onions in Butter.
Add in premixed sauce and seasons.
High Pressure Cook for 9 minutes. Slow Natural Release 10 minutes. Add in Peppers and sautee down juices.
Turn off Instant Pot. Add in Heavy Whipping Cream. Cover and allow to set about 5-10minutes to cool, thicken, and blend flavors.
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Cabbage:
Thinly slice Cabbage.
Salt all the Cabbage.
Saute in Coconut Oil.
Once sauteed til soft. Shut off, add in:
Mix in 2T Sweetened Coconut Flakes

(Even lower carbs? Use sugar free tomato sauce. Unsweetened coconut flakes. Opposite of Carb Watch: Add 1T Brown Sugar to Chicken, with Peppers.)

Flatbread Pizza

Butter Spray
Joseph’s Flatbread (Soft taco shells work)
Pesto
Tomatoes, diced small
Onions, cut up small
Shredded Moz. Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Spinach

Preheat Pizza Oven. Butter Spray bottom side of Flatbread. Butter Spray OUTER crust of top side. Smear on small amount of Pesto. Top with Tomatoes and Onions. Top with Moz. Cheese. Sprinkle nicely (Getting the outer layer, as well.) with Parm. Cheese. Top with some Spinach. Cook in preheated pizza oven for only 4 minutes.

Baconed Cabbage

1 Cabbage Head, separated
1/2T, or so, Him. Salt
2 squirts of Stevia Sweetner (Or, 1/2T Sugar)
Enough Water to cover cabbage
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1.5-2lb Bacon Ends, cook. SAVE 1/4c GREASE. Chopped up.
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Leftover Bacon End Grease
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 Onion, cut up
1/2-1c Bella Mushrooms, cut up
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3/4c Water
1 Beef Broth Cube, crushed
1tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/2-1tsp Pepper

Mix, well, Water, Salt, and Stevia. Add in Cabbage. Cover and place in fridge for 5-6 hours. Drain
Cook Bacon Ends, reserving grease. Cut up Bacon Ends and set aside on plate.
In grease add in Garlic, sautee some. Add in Onions, Sautee some. Add in mushrooms, Sautee some.
Cut up drained Cabbage. Alternate, adding into skillet, Cabbage and Bacon Ends.
Premix Water and Beef Broth Cube until dissolved. Add in Red Pepper Flakes and Pepper.
Pour around and on Cabbage/Bacon. Cover and cook on medium heat until soft and juices are cooked down. If juices are not cooked down, remove lid and continue.
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SERVED WITH:
Air Fried Frozen Brussels and Onions
Air Fried Corn *See notes

Add Frozen Brussels and Onions to Air Fryer, top with Frozen Corn Pieces. Air Fry on Fries Button. That’s it.
Notes: You can make a Corn Mixture of Mayo+Tajin+Chili Powder+Sea Salt+Onion and Garlic Powder. Rub onto corn when done.

Green Enchiladas

Chicken
Marinade:
3T Olive Oil
Good shakes of Cumin (I used a good amount)
About 1T Dried Oregano
Shake of Garlic Powder
(I may have done sprinkle of Onion Powder)
1 Chicken Broth Cube, crushed
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Sauce:
About 1c Plain Greek Yogurt
Splash of Lime
1/4tsp Himalayan Salt
1tsp Dried Cilantro
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Plain Salsa:
Tomatoes, cut up
Jalapeno, minced
Onions, cut up
Pinch of Himalayan Salt
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Shell of choice (Corn Shells, Soft Shells, Cabbage Leaves, Low Carb Shells, etc.)
Shredded Cheddar or White Cheese of choice
1 can Green Enchilada Sauce

I place chicken in ziploc bag with marinade. My chicken was thick, so, I beat it down. I marinaded overnight. Air Fry Marinaded Chicken. Shred up.
Butter Flavor Cooking Spray small pan. Pour a few Tablespoons of Enchilada Sauce.
Top Chicken onto Shell with Plain Salsa, Cheese, Sauce. Roll up. Place into pan. Pour rest of Enchilada Sauce over entire top. Cover and cook 10minutes. Uncover, then, cook additional 15minutes.
*Optional: DIP SHELLS INTO ENCHILADA SAUCE before adding toppings, add toppings, roll, add to pan, add rest of sauce over top.

Brats N Peppers served with Creole Butternut Squash

1lb. Habanero Mango Sausage Brats (Or, brats, links, of choice)
1-2T Cold Pressed Organic Coconut Oil
1/2T Garlic, minced
1 SMALL Onion, sliced
1/8tsp Him. Salt, or more to taste
1/8-1/4tsp Course Black Pepper
1-1.5tsp Dried Oregano
8 MINI Sweet Peppers
1/2 Pkg. Frozen Pepper and Onion Mix (Or, more fresh. It’s what we had)
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Melt Oil in skillet, add in cut up brats/links. Brown. Add in Garlic and saute some. Add in Onions, saute more. Add in Oregano, Salt, and Pepper. Then, the Peppers. Cover and cook til soft. Remove cover and cook down juices.
We served with:
CREOLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH:
Frozen Butternut Squash, cubes
Drizzle of Olive Oil
Shake of Garlic and Onion Powder
GOOD SHAKE of Creole Seasoning. Air fry on Fry Button. Try with your Brat N Pepper Mix. Tasty.

Dehydrated Fish Snacks

Fish (We used Tilapia, frozen. Thawed)
1/2c Soy Sauce
1tsp Liquid Smoke
1T Lemon Juice (Bottled kind, 100%)
2tsp Course Black Pepper

Marinade 4-5 hours. Dehydrate in dehydrator for 6-8 hours. I had to cut  in half long way, because, the skinnier sides were done a lot sooner. Use scissors to cut to bite size for snacks. I store in fridge, just because.

I do like Smoked Fish. Smoke at 200-225 for 2 hours with chips. Add to dehydrator for 1-2 more hours for that more jerky texture for snacking.

Instant Pot (Opt.) Steak N Mushrooms – AMAZING!

Photo isn’t the best, because, we were HUNGRY! This was AMAZING!

1 lb Steak, cut to strips
1 8oz. Baby Bella Mushrooms, WHOLE!
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4T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2T Soy Sauce
1T Worcestershire
2tsp SMOKY Montreal Steak Seasoning
1tsp Orrington Farm’s Beef Base Seasoning
1tsp Garlic Powder
1/2tsp Onion Powder

Cut Steak into Strips. PREMIX Marinade. Add, Strips to marinade. Toss around. Add in Mushrooms, toss around. Marinade 4-6 hours.
Add EVERYTHING to a foil bowl (Open top, I use foil, do not cover).

In the Instant Pot, Add:
– 2c Water
– 1tsp Orrington Farm’s Beef Base Seasoning
Mix Season with Water. Add in grate. Place foil bowl of Steak N Mushrooms on top (Out of water).
I have a 8qt Instant Pot. I Seal and Set to Pressure Cook for 8-10 minutes. Pressure release for couple minutes. Then, vent.
GREAT served with Zucchini Noodles.
Zucchini Noodles:
Zucchini cut to spaghetti noodles.
Light Sprinkle Noodles with Salt.
Boil Noodles 30 seconds. Drain. Pat Dry, LIGHTLY.
1/2T Minced Garlic (I let the Garlic sit in Oil since marinading steak)
1-2T Olive Oil (I let the Garlic sit in Oil since marinading steak)
Splash with few drops of Lemon Juice.

Red Wine Deer Stew (Or, Roast)

1-2lb Back Strap Deer Meat
   – Premix and season all sides of Deer with: 3/4tsp Garlic Powder, 1/2tsp Onion Powder, 1/2tsp Him. Salt, Shake Pepper, 1tsp Dried Thyme, 1T Dried Parsley, 1tsp Dried Rosemary, 1/2tsp Paprika
Drizzle of EVOO
 – Sautee Deer Meat in EVOO. Remove and set aside.
Add in 2T Butter.
Add in 1-2c Onions
 – Sautee.
Add in:
3/4T Fresh Garlic, minced
2T Tomato Paste
 – Sautee, DON’T BURN!
 – Add in:
2T Worcestershire
1/2c Tisdale Merlot Red Wine (Up to 1c can be added. I did 1/2c)
 – Cook Down juices
 – Add in Meat
 – Top with:
2c + 1/4c Water
4tsp Orrington Farm’s Beef Base and Seasoning (Or, 2 crushed Beef Broth Cubes)
1 Au Jus Pkt.
1 Bay Leaf
2-2.5c Carrots
1/2c Celery
2.5c Baby Bella Mushrooms

Cook on low 4-8 hours.
Make Slurry with Cornstarch (I believe I did 1-2T Cornstarch+1-2T Water. Equal amounts.). Stir into Stew. Allow to cook some, while stirring. Turn off heat to cool a smidge and thicken.

Eat alone. Or, serve over your favorite Mashed Potatoes. Great with Noodles cooked in Beef Broth, as well.

Low Carb Pizzas

JOSEPH’S Flax Oat Bran & Whole Wheat Pita Bread
Meat Link (I used Smoked Sausage), sliced
Cheese
Can Basil Oregano Tomatoes, drained well
Season tops with: Oregano, Parmesan, Pepper

Top Pizzas with cut up Link, Tomatoes, Cheese. Season with Seasons. Cook in pizza oven til melted and crispy.

Low Carb Pork Gyros

Joseph’s Flaxseed Pitas are THE BEST! Especially, when they are fried in Skillet with Butter Spray and outsides are sprinkled with Garlic Powder. I use these for Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Wraps. They are AMAZING and lower carbs. Only 6g Net Carbs each! 

Bone In Pork Roast
1tsp Smoke + 1T Olive Oil + 1tsp Dijon (Mix. Brush onto meat)
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Premix Season and coat meat (Reserve 1T):
2T Oregano
1/2T McCormick’s Worcestershire Pub Seasoning
1T Beef Broth Base Seasoning (I use Orrington’s)*
1T McCormick’s Greek or Mediterranean Herbs
1T Garlic Powder
1T Onion Powder
1/2T Basil
1/2T Paprika
3/4tsp Himalayan Salt
1tsp Pepper
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Tzatziki:
1c Sour Cream
1/4c Mayo
1 Cucumber, peel, deseed, grate
1T Dill Season
1T Fresh Garlic, minced
2tsp Red Wine Vinegar
1/2tsp Himalayan Salt
1/4tsp Dried Mint
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Toppings: Tomatoes, Feta Cheese
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Joseph’s Flaxseed Pita Bread (6g Net Carbs)
Butter Spray
Garlic Powder

Premix Tzatziki and place in fridge.
Mix Smoke/Oil/Dijon and lightly brush Mixture onto Meat. Season, well, with Season Mix (Reserve 1T Seasoning for later use). Roast in Roaster ON grate. (You can pour a little Broth into Bottom for Moisture.)
Remove Meat and cut up. Season Shredded Meat with Reserved Season. Add to foil and place back into Roaster, on grate, 30min-1hr.
Top meat onto Josephs Pita. Butter Spray Skillet and outside Pita Shell, brown each side of Gyro. Sprinkle outer Shell with Garlic Powder. Top with Tomatoes, Feta, and Tzatziki. Eat!

*Notes: 1 Beef Broth Cube, crushed, will work!

Baconed Rutabaga

Bacon, cooked (RESERVE GREASE!)
Butter (Compensate for grease cooking up)
2 Rutabagas, diced
Fresh Garlic, minced
Onion
Sea Salt
Pepper
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Optional: Top with Cheese Slices

Cook Bacon, leave grease in pan. Set Bacon aside. Add Rutabaga to pan. Cook til soft, adding in Onion. Near end, crumble Bacon, add in and season with Pepper and Salt.
Optional to top with Cheese Slices.
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Served on the side of:
Steak
  Marinade, ABOUT:
1/2T Lime Juice
1/2T Lemon Juice
1tsp Beef Base Seasoning
1tsp McCormick’s Worcestershire Pub Seasoning
1tsp: Garlic, Onion Pwdr., Orange Peel
2tsp Cumin, Chili Powder
1/4tsp Coriander
Shake of Salt and Pepper
  Topped with:
Sweet Bell Peppers saute in Oil with Oregano
Warmed Avocado (I mixed with Onions and Tomatoes)

Sun Dried Tomato and Shrimp Pasta

Shrimp (Or, meat of choice)
Marinade:
2T Lemon Juice
2tsp McCormick’s Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Seasoning
1/2tsp Tajin
1/2tsp Paprika
1/2tsp Garlic Powder
1/2tsp Onion Powder
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COCONUT Oil to cook

Sautee above, add in:
Tay’s Frozen TOMATOES (Recipe Below. Canned Stewed Tomatoes work.)
Cook down juices, add in:
1/2c Heavy Whipping Cream
3T Grated Parmesan Cheese

Serve over (*See notes):
Zucchini Noodles
Sweet Peppers, slivered

Marinade Shrimp. Saute in pan with Coconut Oil. Add in Tay’s Frozen Tomatoes. COOK DOWN juices (Cook uncovered helps). Once cooked down, stir in Parm. Cheese and Cream. Cook down some more.

Bring Water and Pinch of Salt to boil. Add in Zucchini Noodles and Sweet Peppers. Boil for 1 Minute (Or, so). Drain well. Serve Shrimp Sauce over Noodles.

*Notes: Can be served over Noodles, Vegis, Meats (Steak, Chicken), as Sauce for Lasagna… Endless Idears!
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Tay’s Frozen Tomatoes:
We had Tons of Tomatoes from the Garden, so we blanch and freeze with Seasoning. Great for Stews, Sauces, Chilis, etc.

4-5 Fresh from Garden Tomatoes
6 Basil Leaves (About 1/2tsp dried)
3 Med. Garlic Cloves, minced
1.5-2T Fresh Parsley
2-2.5T Fresh Oregano
1/4tsp Salt

To Blanch Tomatoes: Bring pot of water to a boil. Have a Ice Water Bowl Ready. Place Tomatoes into Boiling Water for 30-40 seconds. Take out, IMMEDIATELY, place into Ice Water. Peel off Skins. Remove stem part. Cut into 4s.
Place into Freezer Friendly Bags. Add Seasoning and light mix. Let out air, roll. Write contents on bag (Things look the same once frozen!).

 

Jamaican Steak N Sweet Potato

LOW CARB! This recipe stems from our Jamaican Chicken.

Steak
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Marinade (Premix, brush on):
1tsp each: Coriander, Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder
1.5T McCormick Jamaican Jerk Season
1/4tsp Ginger Powder
1/4c Soy Sauce
2 dried Bay Leaves
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Organic Cold Pressed Coconut Oil
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1 med./lrg. Sweet Potato, sliced thin
Bella Mushrooms
a lil Red Onions, slivered

Mix Marinade ingredients. Brush onto Steak. Marinade 6 hours. Cut up Steak. Save 1 Bay Leaf (Add in with Vegis). Heat Coconut Oil in skillet. Add in Steak, cook some. Add in rest (INCLUDING ONE BAY LEAF). Cook, covered, til potatoes are soft. Remove Bay Leaf, eat.

Meatball N Cabbage Stew/Soup

LOW CARB! Was amazing! Forgot photo.

Rub Crockpot with Butter
12 Beef Meatballs
Tay’s Frozen Seasoned Tomatoes (Recipe below)
1 can Tomato Sauce
1/2c Water
1/2 head Cabbage
Carrots, Onions, 1/2can Green Beans (Drained), Mushrooms
3T Worcestershire
3T Prepared Horseradish
1/2T McCormick’s Grill Mates Worcestershire Pub Burger Seasoning
1T Orrington’s Farm Beef Broth Base and Seasoning

OPTIONAL: Another 1/2c Water

Butter Crock. Add all, cook on low 5-6hours.

*If KETO: Use Meatballs with no bread crumbs/carbs.
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Tay’s Frozen Tomatoes:
We had Tons of Tomatoes from the Garden, so we blanch and freeze with Seasoning. Great for Stews, Sauces, Chilis, etc.

4-5 Fresh from Garden Tomatoes
6 Basil Leaves (About 1/2tsp dried)
3 Med. Garlic Cloves, minced
1.5-2T Fresh Parsley
2-2.5T Fresh Oregano
1/4tsp Salt

To Blanch Tomatoes: Bring pot of water to a boil. Have a Ice Water Bowl Ready. Place Tomatoes into Boiling Water for 30-40 seconds. Take out, IMMEDIATELY, place into Ice Water. Peel off Skins. Remove stem part. Cut into 4s.
Place into Freezer Friendly Bags. Add Seasoning and light mix. Let out air, roll. Write contents on bag (Things look the same once frozen!).

Chinese Steak & Vegis

LOW CARBS!

Thin Steak, sliced
-Season with:
Few Good Shakes of Chinese 5 Spice
Shake of Ginger
Shake of Onion Powder
Shake of Garlic Powder
Good Shake of Pepper
1tsp Orrington Farms Beef Base and Seasoning (Or, Beef Broth Cube)
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Olive Oil
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Soy Sauce
Lime Juice
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Zucchini, quartered or halved
1/4c Onion, sliced thin
1c Mushrooms
1 Block of Frozen Broccoli

Slice Steak. Season. Set aside. Heat Oil in a Skillet. Add Steak. Add good few splashes of Soy Sauce. Add a splash of Lime Juice. Cook Steak. Add in Vegis. Cook down juices. Near end, add a nice splash of Soy Sauce and a splash of Lime Juice. Serve.

Smoothered Meatballs N Cheese

LOWER CARB!

Good Beef Meatballs*
Tay’s Frozen and Seasoned Tomatoes (Recipe below), THAWED
2T Tomato Paste
Olive Oil
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Cheese: Shredd. Moz., Sprinkle Pepperjack, Sprinkle of Shedd. Cheddar, Sprinkle of Grated Parmesan Cheese (Store shelf kind).

Heat Oil, add in Meatballs, brown. Add in Tomato Paste, heat it up. Add in Tomatoes (Juice and all!). COOK DOWN JUICES. Top entire dish with Moz. Cheese, then, a SPRINKLE of Pepperjack and Cheddar Cheese. Shake on some Parmesan. Heat til melted. Serve with side of Peppers.
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Pepper Mix (Served on side):
In separate skillet. Sautee Peppers, Onions, and season with Oregano. OPTIONAL: Once about done, season LIGHTLY with Tajin (Or, light sprinkle of Cajun.)
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Tay’s Frozen Tomatoes:
We had Tons of Tomatoes from the Garden, so we blanch and freeze with Seasoning. Great for Stews, Sauces, Chilis, etc.

4-5 Fresh from Garden Tomatoes
6 Basil Leaves (About 1/2tsp dried)
3 Med. Garlic Cloves, minced
1.5-2T Fresh Parsley
2-2.5T Fresh Oregano
1/4tsp Salt

To Blanch Tomatoes: Bring pot of water to a boil. Have a Ice Water Bowl Ready. Place Tomatoes into Boiling Water for 30-40 seconds. Take out, IMMEDIATELY, place into Ice Water. Peel off Skins. Remove stem part. Cut into 4s.
Place into Freezer Friendly Bags. Add Seasoning and light mix. Let out air, roll. Write contents on bag (Things look the same once frozen!).

*IF KETO: Use Meatballs WITHOUT Breadcrumbs!

Mexi Chicken Thighs

2 Chicken Thighs (Skin on)
1tsp Tajin (Dollar Store)
1/2tsp Cumin
1/4tsp Garlic Salt
1/4tsp Chipotle
1/4tsp Pepper
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Cook Chicken in Oil.
Add in and Sautee:
Frozen Peppers and Onions, or fresh
1/8c Gherkins, sliced into 1/3rds.
Sprinkle Vegis w/ Oregano

Top with Avocado Slices and a QUICKY Pico:
1/2can Tomatoes w/Chiles, drained
1/2T Chives
1/2T Green Onions, chopped
1/2tsp Dried Cilantro
1/4tsp Garlic Powder
1/8tsp Sea Salt
1/8tsp Pepper
1/2T Lime Juice

Pork Rind Crispy Chicken – Air Fryer

3 Chicken Drumsticks (With or without skin)
(Optional to salt and Pepper Drumsticks, I skip)
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1 Egg
1/2T Dijon
1tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1/3c crushed PORK RINDS, crushed to powder
1/2T Coconut Flour
Seasoning (Optional. Sprinkle of each.): Creole, Paprika, Cayenne, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Tajin

Whisk, vigorously, Egg, Dijon, Oil.
In separate dish, toss together Rinds, Flour, and Seasons (If using).
Dip into Wet, then, Dry mixes. Place into air fryer (Don’t move around too much). ALLOW to sit for 5 minutes, to help moisten coating. I air fry 3-4 at a time.  I press the Drumstick Button. Allow to run til it’s done. Flip over, hit Drumstick Button, BUT, only do it for 10 more minutes.
Eat!

Try our Air Fried Breaded Green Beans, same as above, just Green Beans!

Steak N Pepper Logs w/ AMAZING Avocado Sauce

PHOTO does not do this justice. We were HUNGRY and it was late. Hence the one and done photo. No worries, we will be making it again, soon, it was AMAZING!!! 

Steak
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Marinade:
Dijon
McCormick’s Gourmet Worcestershire Pub Burger Seasoning
Orrington Farms BEEF Broth Base and Seasoning (Or, Beef Broth cube, crushed)
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Peppers (I used fresh and frozen Pepper/Onion Mix)
Red Onions
Olive Oil
Oregano
Pepper

On both sides of steak, LIGHTLY/BARELY, brush Steaks with Dijon Mustard. Season with Pub Season. Then, lightly, with Broth Base Seasoning. Roll up Steak, place in bag, marinade.
Sautee Peppers in Oil with good shakes of Oregano and a shake of Pepper.
Unroll and beat steak out to thin layer. Top with line of Sauteed Pepper Mix. Roll, use toothpicks to hold in place. Oil Pan, Sear each side. Top with Amazing Avocado Sauce. Eat.

Horseradish Avocado Sauce (DON’T be scared of Horseradish. Adds amazing flavor to Steak):
1 Large, nicely ripened, Avocado
1.5T Mayo
1.5T Horseradish
1/2tsp Lemon
1/2tsp Cilantro
1/4tsp Onion Powder
1/4tsp Garlic Powder
1/8tsp Sea Salt
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Served with Coated Green Beans (Stems from our AWESOME Air Fried Crispy Chicken!):
Green Beans
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1 Egg
1/2T Dijon
1tsp Olive Oil
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1/3c Pork Rinds, crushed to powder
1/2T Coconut Flour
Seasons optional, we wanted spicy and did:
Good Shakes of Creole
Sprinkle of: Pepper, Cayenne, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Tajin Seasoning (Dollar Store)

Vigorously, whisk Egg, Dijon, Oil.
Separate dish, combine Rinds, Flour, and Seasons.
Toss Beans with Egg Mixture, press into coating. Add to air fryer. Allow to set a few minutes to moisten. Then, I hit the Chicken Drumstick Button.

Mushroom Egg Rolls

Little Olive Oil
1-2c Coleslaw Mix (Not sauce!)
1pkt. 8oz. Mushrooms, cut up
1/4 small Onion
1tsp Beef Broth Base
1-2T Worcestershire
2T Mushroom Gravy Pkt.
1tsp WHITE COOKING WINE
Few Tablespoons Water, for cooking to prevent burning
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Sprinkle of Grated Parmesan
Egg Roll Wraps

Sautee Cabbage, Mushrooms, and Onions. Add in rest. Adding in water to keep from burning.  Add Mushroom Mix to Egg Rolls and Sprinkle with Parmesan. Roll. Butter Spray Egg Rolls. Cook (I used Air Fryer). Sprinkle with Garlic Powder or Garlic Salt.

Mushroom Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

1 lb. LEAN Ground Beef (Turkey Meat can be used)
1 small Celery, minced small
ALMOST an entire 8oz. Pkg. Bella Mushrooms, chopped up
1/4c Onion, chopped
Splash of Soy Sauce
A few GOOD splashes Worcestershire (I want to say I used about 3T)
2tsp Yellow Mustard
Good sprinkle of Garlic Powder
Good Sprinkle of Onion Powder
1.5T dried Oregano
1/4tsp Sea Salt, or more to taste
 – Cook all, and, cook down juices. Once done mix in:
3T Parmesan Cheese (Store shelf grated kind)
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Egg Roll Wrappers
Toppings:
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2tsp Relish, in each roll

Coleslaw Mix (Premix):
1c Coleslaw
2-3T of Ken’s Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing (USE!)

Cook Beef Ingredients, cooking down all juices. Add in Parm. Cheese.
Premix Coleslaw Mixture.
On Egg Wrapper, spread THIN line of Relish. Top with Beef Mixture, then, sprinkle with cheese. Then, top with 1-2T Coleslaw Mix. Wrap. You can use egg wash to fold it in place, but, I just use water, rubbed on with finger. Wrap. Butter Flavor Cooking Spray tops and bottoms of Egg Rolls. Brown each side of Egg Rolls. Sprinkle with Garlic Powder OR a lil of Garlic Salt (I use powder).
Serve with a Side of Ketchup.

Other cooking options: Egg Wash and Bake. Or Air Fryer.
Also, I use A LOT of Mushroom in beefy meals to help cut meat down. Healthier and you wouldn’t know the better, if it’s cooked in with it. It helps.

Sweet N Spicy Fake Out

This one’s been around the town… A keeper!

Chicken, thawed, cut up
Asian Style Frozen Vegi Pkg.
1 Red Pepper
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Sweet Sauce:
1c Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
2T Sriracha Hot Sauce
1T Lime (100% fridge kind)
3/4tsp Dried Cilantro

Cook Chicken in skillet, adding in Frozen Vegis. Cook down juices some. Add in Sauce, allow to cook some/simmer. USE SAUCE TO DESIRED TASTE!If any leftover, use for Sweet Thai Pizza! Serve as is. Or, AS WE DID: Over Rice (Cooked in Broth with splash of Soy Sauce). Or, over Quinoa.

Aspara-FOILS (Asparagus Foils)

OH MY DELICIOUSNESS! These are AMAZING! Easy to Make. Grill, Bake, Stove Top. Or, even cook as Camping Foils (Right on the Hot Coals).

Butter Flavored Cooking Spray
10 Fresh Asparagus Sticks
3 Bacon Slices, cut to 1 in. sizes
Mushroom, sliced
2tsp-1T Onion Soup Mix Packet (We did 1T)
Good Shake of Pepper
TINY Pinch of Sea  Salt (Optional)

Butter Spray Foils. Lay in Bacon. Top with Asparagus, then Mushroom. Sprinkle over Onion Pkt. Powder, then Pepper and Salt. Wrap up in Foil. Bake or toss onto Grill, as we did. Once all’s cooked/Soft. Eat!

ZuSKINNIES (Zucchini Skins) – A healthy and Beneficial Snack

I make ZucCandies (A candy that is made with Zucchini and tastes like Fruit Snacks/Gummies) and never wanting to waste anything… I, ALSO, use the Peeled Skins to make ZuSKINNIES (A great snack to replace Chips!), which are an Extremely Beneficial part of the Zucchini: Zucchini’s skin is a more concentrated source of nutrients. Carries Vitamin C, Potassium, and most of the Zucchini’s Fiber and Vitamin K. The skin itself is a rich source of Antioxidant Carotenoids, including Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Beta-Carotene.

Skins from peeled Zucchinis (About 16 oz.)
2T Water
1T Pepper
2tsp – 1T Sea Salt (I did 1T)

Place all into ziploc bag, mix around. Marinade 30 minutes. Place onto Dehydrator. Dehydrate til dried to crisp (Crisps a lil as sits, as well. I want to say I did 8-12 hours. Not sure).

Sloppy Buffalos

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1 – 1.5 lb. Ground Beef (Turkey/Chicken for lighter. Pork, can be used.)
1 Sloppy Joe Packet (Store Brand)
1/2tsp McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning
1/4c Buffalo Sauce (Store Brand)
1/4c Louisiana Hot Sauce (Store Brand)
2T Ketchup
3T Water
(About 1/4c, or so) Baby Carrots, grated
(About 1/4c, or so) Celery, minced *See notes
(About 1/4c, or so) Onion, cut small
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 Sauce:
1/3c Hidden Valley Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
1/3c Wishbone Blue Cheese Dressing
1 – 1.5tsp Fresh Green Onions, minced
1 Cucumber, peeled, deseeded, grated
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Fresh Tomatoes, diced
Buns or Wraps of Choice 

Premake Sauce. Place in fridge (Optional to set grated Cucumber in strainer and allow to drain some, I didn’t.)
Brown Beef, drain excess juices, if needed. Add in Packet, Season, Sauces, Ketchup, Water, Vegis. Simmer til thick. Top onto Bun or Wrap of Choice (We used Joseph’s Flaxseed Flatbread).

Notes: I add a little more Minced Celery at end, for a nice crunch. Tasty.

Tay’s Carne A-Salad (Carne Asada Salad)

Marinade Steak or Pork (4hrs):
2T Soy Sauce
1T+1tsp White Vinegar
1T Taco Seasoning Pkt.
1/2T Cumin
3/4tsp Garlic Powder
3/4tsp Onion Powder
3/4tsp Dried Oregano
1/2tsp Chili Powder
1/2tsp Paprika
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HIDDEN VALLEY Cilantro Lime RANCH Dressing
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Lettuce
Sweet MINI Bell Peppers
Red Onions
Cherry Tomatoes
Carrot Slivers
Seasoned Texas Toast Croutons

Optionals:
1/4c Corn
1c canned Pinto Beans, rinsed, drained
1 Avocado, cubed small (Or top each bowl with Our Citrus Avocado Sauce)
Tortilla Strips/Fritos

Marinade Meat. BEST ON CHARCOAL GRILL! Cook. Cut up to desired size.
Mix all ingredients into bowl. Add Meat (Or mix in with Salad Ingredients). Add in Dressing (USE CILANTRO LIME RANCH!!!). Top with Croutons/Tortillas (And, Citrus Avocado Sauce, if using). EAT!

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Charcoal Grilling Tip: If it tastes like straight up smoke… You’re doing it wrong! We build a hill in center of grill. Light charcoal (We used Regular Charcoal). Once coals are ashy grey, they are ready. Place on food, on outside of hill of charcoal. Prop Grill Open, using a Slightly crushed pop can. Chicken: Lay Chicken on outer part of grill (Outside hill). Once Chicken isn’t sticking to grate, so much, it’s ready to flip. Flip once, that’s it. Cook til Thermometer reads correct temp.

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Tay’s Balsamic Watermelon Strawberry Salsa – And, a few ideas for it! Including EASY & HEALTHY Pizzas!

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1/2c Strawberries, chopped
1c Watermelon, cubed small
1 can Basil Oregano Garlic Diced Tomatoes, DRAINED
1/2c Sweet Mini Bell Peppers, chopped
2tsp Balsamic Vinegar
2tsp Green Onions, minced
1/4tsp Sea Salt
1/2tsp Garlic Powder
2-3T Red Onions (I did 2.5T)
1/2tsp Lemon Juice (100% Fridge Kind)
1/4tsp Dried Mint
1tsp Fresh Cilantro, minced (Try WITHOUT FIRST, then add)

– Optional (I skipped. Forgot.):
1tsp Jalapeno, deseed Minced
1/2c Goat Cheese or Crumbled Feta (Optional, I skip for Pizza)

Toss all. Allow to Marinade 20 minutes.
Ideas for Use: Salsa for Chips. Salsa for Sweetened Shells (Fry Soft Shell in Butter. Toss in Sugar and Cinnamon.) Serve as Topping for Wrap, Sandwich, Balsamic Burgers, or Quesadillas. Or, as we did… MAKE Taco Shell Pizza.
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Tay’s Chicken/Bacon w/ Balsamic Watermelon/Strawberry Salsa Pizzas:
Chicken (I marinaded in White Vinegar and McCormick’s Montreal Steak)
Bacon
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Shredded Cheese of Choice
Grated Parmesan Cheese (Store shelf kind)
Tay’s Balsamic Watermelon and Strawberry Salsa
Soft Shells
Pepper, Dried Oregano (Oregano Optional)

I marinaded Chicken 1hr. Cut up. I added Avocado Oil to skillet. Cooked Chicken, if excess juices- Drain it, to help crispify (Especially, for Bacon). Add in Bacon to Chicken. Cook all (Draining excess juices, if needed). Cut up all to smaller pieces. Or toss all in Oven, Bake.
Butter Flavor Cooking Spray Baking Pan. Lay in Soft Shells (Optional to Butter Spray OUTSIDE Edges, to help brown). Top with Chicken, then Bacon. Top with Salsa. Top with Cheeses of Choice (I used Moz., then sprinkle of Pepperjack.+Jalapeno, then, a small sprinkle of Cheddar). Sprinkle Tops with Grated Parmesan (Be sure to get the outside Edge nicely), Pepper, and Dried Oregano (Optional)
Bake, uncovered, at 450 for about 8 minutes.

BBQ Salad w/ Chipotle Peach Pineapple Dressing

2.5T McCormick’s BBQ Seasoning
2-3T White Vinegar
Pork Chops (I used 2 avg. size Bone-In chops)*
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SARGENTO’s Chipotle BBQ Cheese Snacks
Lettuce
1/2 can Reduced Sodium PINTO Beans, drained/slight rinse
1 can Fire Roasted Tomatoes, drained
Sweet Onions
4 Mushrooms, chopped
Sweet Mini Bell Peppers
Carrot Slivers (We skipped)
Corn (We skipped)
Boiled Eggs
Seasoned Texas Toast Croutons
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 – Dressing:
1c Chipotle PEACH Pineapple Salsa
1c Ken’s Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
1tsp tTt’s xXx Seasoning (Red Pepper Flakes may work)

Marinade Pork Chops for about 3-4 hours. Blend Dressing Ingredients. Set in fridge til use. We grilled our Pork Chops. Then, Removed bones and fat. Cut into desired strip sizes.
Add all to Salad Bowl, to desired amounts. (*See Notes). Toss. Serve with Dressing and Croutons.

*Notes: Chicken may work, too. Or meat of desire. I keep Eggs Separate, so it doesn’t spoil as fast.

Tay’s Hawaiian Salad N EASY Hawaiian Dressing

1-2 Thawed Chicken Breasts
Marinade (For just Chicken. Marinade 1 hr. Choose ONE!):
3T White Vinegar + 1-1.5T McCormick’s Montreal Steak Steasoning
   OR:
Lawry’s Hawaiian Marinade
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Bacon (Seasoned with Pepper while cooking)
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Lettuce
SARGENTO’s Chipotle BBQ Cheese Snack Bites
Fresh Tomatoes, halved
Red Onions
Sweet MINI Bell Peppers
Carrot Slivers
Papaya (Optional)
1T Jalapeno, deseed, mince (Optional for Heat)
Mushrooms (Optional)
Boiled Eggs (See Notes)
Seasoned TEXAS TOAST Croutons
Honey Roasted Sunflower Seeds
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DRESSING (A few options. Choose ONE!) Recipe:
   Our Favorite:
1/3c Ken’s Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Nice sized 1/3c+2T canned CRUSHED Pineapple in JUICE
1/2tsp Lemon Juice
1/4tsp Paprika
   OR:
2T Mayo (And/Or: Canned Coconut Milk, Lemon or Pineapple Yogurt, may work)
2T Avocado Oil
1/2c canned Crushed Pineapple IN JUICE
1/4tsp Sea Salt
1/4tsp Paprika
1/4tsp Lemon Juice (Fridge Concentrate Kind)

Marinade Chicken. (I did McCormick + White Vinegar Marinade, what I had on hand. In Above Photo.). Cut to desired sized strips. Preheat oven to about 425-450. Lay Chicken onto Butter Flavor Cooking Sprayed pan. Cook about 10-15minutes. Lay on Bacon (You can lay it right over Chicken, too). I seasoned Bacon with Cracked Pepper. Bake til Bacon and Chicken is done. Allow to set 1 minute. Crumble Bacon.
Toss everything into a bowl, EXCEPT dressing.
BLEND Dressing of Choice Ingredients. Allow to set while prepping and cooking.
Serve each Salad with Dressing of Choice, Croutons, Seeds, and Eggs (If kept separate).

Notes: Eggs can spoil quickly if left in salad for long period. You can add right before, or keep separate and add as you serve up a bowl.

Boring Salads NO MORE!

Salads DO NOT have to be Boring! Many ways to get those Vegis in. To Cut on some Calories and Carbohydrates and, yet, STILL BE SATISFIED! 

Here are just a Few of MANY to get the Idears rolling in! 

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(Above 2 Photos) Loaded BLT Salad SUPER EASY to make!

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Marinaded Grilled Vegis

1 bottle Lawry’s Steak and Chop Marinade
2 pkg. Mushrooms
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Corn on Cobs, cut into 1/3 pieces
Sweet MINI Bell Peppers
Onions
Fingerling Potatoes
Fresh Asparagus
Fresh Cut Carrots (I used crinkle cut)
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Butter Flavor Cooking Spray
Course Black Pepper
For Serving (Optional, choose): Sour Cream, Salsa, Ketchup, Prepped Horseradish Sauce, Steak Sauce.

Gently Wash and Marinade JUST the Mushrooms About 2 hours. Butter Flavor Cooking Spray Aluminum Pan. Line bottom with Asparagus, add in Rest, TOPPING with Mushrooms last. Sprinkle with Pepper. Best on Charcoal Grill. Cook til soft. Tossing occasionally, we only needed to do once. Optional to serve with Sauce or Nothing.
We like it alone. Some like it with Sour Cream and Salsa. Some, Horseradish. Some Ketchup and Sour Cream. Some Steak Sauce and Sour Cream. 

Notes: You can amp this up with Meats. But, we wanted a Vegi Dish. Was AWESOME!

Tay’s Baja Chicken

Great Alone, on Tacos, for Salads (As we did), or over Rice (Mexi)! Amazing LOW CALORIE, LOW CARBOHYDRATES Chicken! AWESOME Flavor!!!

Marinade (I believe I did 1.5-2 lbs.- 6hrs):
1 McCormick’s Grill Mates Baja Citrus Marinade Pkt.
2T White Vinegar
1tsp Garlic Powder
1tsp Chili Powder
1/2tsp Paprika
1/2tsp Onion Powder
1/2tsp Chipotle Powder

Add Marinade and Chicken to ziploc bag. Mix. Marinade about 6 hours. BEST ON CHARCOAL GRILL! Eat Alone, on Tacos, or, as we did, on Salads (To desired consistency):

Lettuce
Radish, sliced THIN (Optional)
Mushrooms
Red Onion, slivered
Carrots, matchsticked
Hard Boiled Eggs
Tomatoes
Canned Black Beans WITH Jalapeno IN Lime, drained
Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing
Seasoned Texas Toast Croutons
Optionals (I skipped): Avocado, Mexi Corn/Corn, Sweet Bell Peppers