Dry brining this turkey gives it amazing flavor. I promise you that this will be one of the most flavorful and juiciest turkeys that you ever make. I tried this method for the first time a few years ago. It's now my go-to method for Thanksgiving! Heck, this is my go-to method anytime I am making a …
Spicy Jalapeño Sauerkraut
This Spicy jalapeño sauerkraut will change your mind about what sauerkraut should taste like!
If you're like most people, when you think of sauerkraut you think of a jar of whiteish-yellow shredded cabbage that's super brine-y. You might have seen your old uncle from the East Coast throw it on a bratwurst or hot dog with some spicy mustard. Most people either love it our hate it.
Spicy Carrots and Jalapeños
Homemade Spicy Pickled Carrots. Ultimate Yum!This Is where I totally geek out!I promised you a series on pickles and here it is! I'm such a nerd when it comes to food, I can easily spend hours reading books about how to smoke the perfect brisket. I even own a book about butchery, so of course I'm …
Got Balls? Meatballs For An Easy Meal-Prep
Need Some Delicious Packable Protein In Your Life?Asian-Style Chicken Meatballs With Spicy Cucumber Salad.I've told you before that when I'm busy working, I can often be seen grabbing food right out of my fridge to throw right into my face! I'm busy and I need fuel. What can I say? If something …
Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Fresh homemade salsa is the perfect healthy way to spice up grilled chicken and seafood. What are some awesome salsa recipes? Just stick around I have a few to share with you. This Pineapple Salsa Recipe is a fun, tropical alternative to Salsa Fresca! Grilling season is …
Apricot Cranberry Cobbler Bars
Fresh fruit makes me want to bake cobbler! Okay, it's a sweet and you are holding fast to your commitment to clean eating. I get it, so am I. One thing that I crave when I clean up my eating habits is; not only the sweets I've eliminated, but the crunch of grains like oats. Hmm... the …
Our 5th Core Protein – Greek Burgers
Are you Ready For Core Protein Number 5? This recipe is flexible and delicious. Success with meal-prep requires thinking about the flexibility of a recipe. This can take some practice, but hang out with us for awhile and you'll get the hang of it.For example: You have ground beef – ask …
Grass-Fed Ground Beef Recipe For Meal-Prep
Keep Your Week On the Easy!This grass-fed beef is a must-do for super easy meal-prep this week. Cooking up a batch of ground beef at the beginning of the week gives you a starter for a ton of different recipes, including my personal favorite: tacos!Browned Ground Beef Seasoned with Onions – a super …
Cascade Beach Chocolate Chip Cookies
Some years ago I was lucky enough to have the best job on the planet. Thankfully, I knew it at the time and was able to deeply appreciate the experience. I was a part of a cooking/care-taking team for a spectacular property in California on Lake Tahoe - Cascade Beach. This property was owned by a …
Easy Shredded Beef Recipe
Give me tacos or give me death!
Or at least give me some tasty beef that I can use in a lot of different ways, so I don't feel like I'm eating the same thing all week. Am I right?
I have several versions of shredded beef that I make, depending on what I am craving in a particular week. Here are the two recipes that I make most often, both are super yummy and perfect for cooking ahead so ;you can have protein ready and waiting all week!
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Super-Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Beef
Shredded beef is ultra easy!
It can be made in a slow cooker or an Instant Pot. Just keep in mind that with a slow cooker you can let it cook all day while you're at work. The Instant Pot Version is done in under an hour, but you'll need to be ready to babysit your Instant Pot.
It's really easy to tweak the flavors of this recipe! My favorite way of preparing this beef is with a simple taco seasoning rub, then just add a can of chilis and a can of fire roasted tomatoes. If you've been hanging out here for any time at all, you probably know that tacos are my jam. I can probably put anything on a corn tortilla with some spicy sauce and be happy as a clam.
For the second version, I use a mocha rub that I found in Steph Gaudreau's Performance Paleo Cookbook. I simply add beef broth and then let this roast cook. The recipe here is adapted from her original recipe.
Easy Sophisticated Chocolate Cream Pie
Yep, you read that right, EASY, SOPHISTICATED and CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE all in the same title. Generally things that are easy are -by definition- not really all that sophisticated. Chocolate Pie is also often considered to be more of a diner dessert than something you'd see in an upscale restaurant - …
Easy Mediterranean Style Fish
are you ready for another one of Our core protein recipes?
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Flavorful and Super Fast! Mediterranean spices give this fish an extra special flavor.
Getting a healthy meal on the table every night can be a daunting task. Face it, you are way too busy.
This constant busy-ness is what prompted my love of meal prep – even in college I was a meal prepper. I worked nearly full-time and went to school more than full-time as well. I spent a lot of time commuting and studying, there was just no way to survive without having leftovers to pack.
Even back when I was cooking just for myself, I always cooked my proteins with versatility in mind. I still to this day think about proteins as the cornerstone of my meal. Once I settle on chicken or fish, or whatever sounds great, I decide what I'm going to make.
This recipe Uses another one of our custom spice blends
Brownies!
Summer always inspires me to barbecue and eat outside. I am completely seduced by the fresh colorful ingredients that are available. Crunchy veggies from the farmer's market - juicy fruit. It is a season of vibrant colors and great flavors!Summer also calls for specific desserts. No barbecue menu is …
Healthy Chipotle Chicken Meal-Prep Recipe
Spicy Pan-sautéed Chipotle Chicken is another one of our core Protein Recipes. Juicy, Spicy Chipotle Chicken – Perfect for Beast Bowls and Tacos!It's one of my favorites not just because it's so fast and easy, but also because it's delicious and super versatile.When I'm planning my proteins for …
S’mores with Homemade Marshmallows!
I spent the last weekend transitioning our cabin from winter to summer. This involved a TON of work. It was three full days of heavy labor - yard cleanup, hauling, pulling out patio furniture, and giving everything a good once-over. While i's motivating to think about Summer, it was exhausting work. …
Healthy Grass Fed Mini Burgers – Just one of our core proteins
Making meal prep easy – Let's Break This Down!Does weekly meal prep seem overwhelming? It really doesn't have to be. Start by picking a few core proteins that you love! We are taking our Beast Bowl recipes and breaking them down for you! This week I need a few Burgers in my life.My standard …
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Barbecue Pork Skewers with Peach-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Your Grill's Been so Lonely...Get REACQUAINTED this Memorial Day with This Spicy–Sweet REcipe. We live to bring you tasty recipes that are healthy and super easy to eat all week. Yeah, meal prep is our thing! We love it and want to help you get better at it. We know you're gonna fire up the …
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Mother’s Day and Apple Pie!
Mother's Day is tomorrow. Apple Pie Day is today! Even though my mother wasn't a big pie maker, there is something about Mother's Day and Apple Pie that go together. Odd. I wan't sure why I had this connection in my head. Then, when I went to write this post - it struck me. Many of our …
Creme Brûlée French Toast Casserole
Mother's Day is this coming weekend! Think about everything that your mother does for you - or has done for you in the past. How are you planning to honor her? Breakfast in bed is a go-to Mother's Day tradition for many. I know as a mom, I'd LOVE that! Or, are you hosting the extended family for …
Pesto!
Not (Just) Your Mother's Basil Pesto! No offense to Mom, or anyone else in your life for that matter. When people talk about pesto, usually the first thing that comes to mind is 'traditional' classic pesto. You know the one, it's a delicious literal mash-up of: basil, salt, garlic, extra virgin …
Swedish Birthday Cake
I am finally getting to the third perfect cake! According to my family there are only three types of cake: Cherie's Chocolate Cake, Swedish Birthday Cake and Banana Cake. When ever a birthday comes up, there is always a debate about which to make. If you've been hanging around for any length of …
Baked Polenta Frittata
Brunch is Serious Business, Especially When it's Mother's Day! This Baked Polenta Frittata is perfect for brunch. It is sure to impress – even the toughest of moms. A hearty layer of pesto-infused polenta serves as a base for this amazing frittata. The polenta takes ordinary frittata to a whole …
A Little Bit Lighter Tiramisu
Tiramisu feels sophisticated but it's really easy to make. I can't even remember when I first started making this recipe. It's the first Tiramisu recipe I ever tried. My brother still claims that it's his favorite Tiramisu. This tiramisu recipe is probably the first 'fancy' dessert …
Green Bean Bundles
Need a new take on green beans in your rotation? Green Bean Bundles are super easy to pull together. They can be used as a go-to element in a hectic weeknight meal, or work just as well as part of a special dinner. BONUS - This is a dish that even young kids can help to prepare. If I can get my …
