Mini Pita Pizzas

Mini Pita Pizzas

I love pizza! Its yummy and quick.  

This is a healthy and easy way to satisfy those cravings without all the grease and fat.

Ingredients:

• 100% Whole Wheat Mini Pitas
• Olive or Grape seed oil
• Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
• Natural Pizza Sauce
• Add veggies that you love, I have used sauteed mushrooms, garlic, red onions, fresh tomatoes and basil.  You can also experiment with sliced chicken, ground turkey ect.

Arrange pitas on a cookie sheet and lightly brush with oil.  

Top with pizza sauce, veggies and mozzarella.  

Bake until cheese is melted (about 7mins at 350degrees).  

Enjoy as an appetizer, snack or meal!

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

 ENJOY!!!

Ingredients:  

• 3/4 c parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1/4 tsp thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs pork chops

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
• In a small bowl whisk together mustard, oil, and spices.
• Season the 4 pork chops with pepper, then brush both sides of the chops with the mustard mixture.
• Press the grated cheese into both sides of the chops.
• Place the chops on the prepared baking sheet.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.  The coating should be browned and slightly crispy and the pork should be cooked through.
• Note:  you can also use this recipe with boneless chicken breasts instead of pork chops.

Nutritional Facts:
 
Calories:  417 g Fat:  17.8 g Carbs 2.23 g Fiber .6 g Sugars .66 Protein 58g

Lemon Chicken Scallopine

Lemon Chicken Scallopine

Here is the recipe and I hope you enjoy!  It is super easy!

Ingredients:  

• 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp capers, drained
• 2 tbsp whole wheat pastry flower
• 1 cup chicken broth, low sodium no sugar added
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Begin cooking the chicken in a large pan with olive oil over medium heat.
2. When the chicken is no longer pink on the outside, pour half of the lemon juice and continue cooking.
3. In a small bowl combine the chicken broth, rest of the lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder and capers.  Whisk in the whole wheat pastry flour and set aside.
4. When the chicken is almost done pour the sauce overtop and cook until it thickens 
5. Add salt if needed!

I served my dinner with whole wheat brown rice and veggies!

Chicken Bake

Chicken Bake

This recipe is the simplest recipe that I have EVER made!  

The best part is that everything is in one dish!

Ingredients:

1. 2 Skinless chicken breasts chopped into 2 inch cubes
2. 1 lb red potatoes chopped into 2 inch cubes
3. 1/2 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces. 
4. Red and yellow peppers sliced into 1 inch pieces.
5. 1 onion sliced
6. 1/3 cup fresh basil
7. 4 garlic cloves sliced thin
8. 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
9. 1 tsp fresh chopped rosemary
10. Ground pepper to taste
11. 1/2 cup chicken broth if desired

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and add chicken, potatoes, veggies, basil, garlic, chicken broth and olive oil.  Sprinkle with rosemary add pepper if desired.  Bake for approximately 45 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender!  SERVE!!!

Life begins at end of your comfort zone

HIT MY GOAL!

This week is such a memorable week for me!
I start school as a doctoral student and I hit my health short term goal. This goal I have been working on and off on for almost 5 years since I had my ankle surgery.

I have hit my scale victory this am and nothing is going to stop me now!

What is your goal?!?!?

What do you need to get there?

JUST DO IT!

Struggled this am but had to push through it

So this morning I was all ready to push play and push my body hard. My legs hurt so bad from yesterdays workout. Every kick, jump, squat, and sumo touch felt like I had weights on my legs and I just couldn't do it. Yes- we all have struggle days, moments. But that is where it ends. I pushed through it, took some breaks when needed, but kept at it and so glad I did. Burned almost 500 calories! Have a great Tuesday! What workout do you plan on doing today?