Chicken Meatballs
Green Stir Fry
Red Vegetable Curry
Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
1 c yogurt (greek or other plain)
1/2 cucumber, grated
1/2 tsp salt
1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tsp lemon juice
1/8-1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp dill (dried)
1+ tbsp milk
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, cucumber, and spices. Mix well.
- Add milk 1 tbsp a time until thinned to desired consistency.
Pita/Flatbread – Gluten Free!
Turkey Gyros
Ingredients
2 lb ground turkey thigh
3-4 cloves garlic, minced finely
1/2 medium white onion, minced finely or grated
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground rosemary
1/2 tsp thyme
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp marjoram
1 tsp coriander (ground)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- In a large bowl, mix turkey meat with all remaining ingredients until spices are evenly distributed throughout. A large metal spoon works great for this!
- Line a large loaf pan with parchment paper. Fill with turkey mixture.
- Get a cookie sheet and a 9″ x 13″ baking pan. Place loaf pan in the baking pan on top of the cookie sheet. Pour water in to the baking ban until about 1/4″ under the top, to create a water bath.
- Place your pan stack in the oven and bake for 75-90 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 F.
- Remove from oven. Cool slightly (for now) or completely (for later). When ready to eat, slice loaf in 1/8-1/4″ slices. Brown in a frying pan over medium with butter for 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve with tzatziki and pita or salad.
Berry-Cherry Reduction
Ingredients
1 1/2 c frozen cherries
2 c frozen strawberries, slightly thawed and sliced
3 tbsp honey or agave nectar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 c water
Instructions
- Combine cherries, strawberries, honey, lemon juice, and water in a 2 quart saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low.
- Simmer for about 90 minutes, until thickened and the fruits have mostly lost their structure.
Meatloaf (Turkey or Chicken)
Note: I have made this many times with both ground turkey breast and ground chicken thigh. Though I have not tried ground chicken breast, my guess is that would work just fine.
Ingredients
1.5 lb ground turkey breast or ground chicken thigh (see note above)
8 oz mushrooms, minced or chopped as small as possible
3/4 c yellow onion, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c regular, gluten free, or chickpea breadcrumbs (or 3/4 c whole wheat)
3/4 tsp thyme (dried)
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/3 c milk (whole, grass-fed is best)
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce (vegan or regular)
1/4 c dry sherry
7 tbsp ketchup, divided in to 3 and 4 tbsp
2 eggs
1-2 tbsp ghee, butter, or olive oil
Instructions
- Heat ghee/butter/olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, until it begins to soften.
- Add the mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until mushrooms have given off a lot of their moisture.
- Add garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add dry sherry and cook until it has mostly evaporated, 3-5 minutes. Turn off heat and transfer the mushroom mixture to a large glass/metal bowl to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Once the mushrooms have cooled, add 3 tbsp ketchup and the worcestershire to the bowl, then stir. Add the breadcrumbs, then stir. Add the milk and stir. Finally, add the eggs. Mix very well.
- Add the ground meat to the bowl and mix thoroughly. It helps to use a large fork or your hands to get everything evenly combined.
- Line a large loaf pan with parchment paper. Transfer mixture to loaf pan and spread evenly. Coat with remaining 4 tbsp ketchup.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 F.
Strawberry Protein Milkshake
*Makes 1 large or 2 small protein milkshakes
Ingredients
1 1/2 c frozen strawberries
2 tsp honey/agave, or 1 tbsp berry reduction
1 scoop vanilla rice protein (unsweetened)
3/4-1 c hemp milk (or other milk)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend until creamy, adding more milk if necessary.