31.8.17

Bacon Garlic Burger

Hamburgers
1 pound PRE Brands grass fed lean ground beef
1 cup fresh basil chopped
2 eggs
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
3 cloves garlic minced
olive oil for cooking- see instructions
Toppings
1 batch  5 minute paleo hamburger buns make recipe
16 pieces cooked bacon
1 large avocado cut into wedges
4 slices red onion
1/2 cup creamy whole30 ranch make recipe

Instructions
Combine all the ingredients for the hamburgers and knead until well combined.
Heat a grill pan on the stove over medium heat.
Divide the meat into four patties. Drizzle each meat patty with olive oil. Then grill for four minutes on each side (or to personal taste).
Assemble burgers with buns, cooked bacon, ranch dressing, avocado wedges, and red onion slices.

Serve with extra crispy garlic lime sweet potato fries and some more ranch dip!

Whole30 Ranch
1 cup  paleo mayonnaise homemade for whole30
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
3-4 large cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

fresh cracked pepper to taste

23.8.17

Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo + GIVEAWAY

This fall, catch more than just the leaves falling. October 14-15 in the NY Metro Area there will be the chance to catch up with fastest growing food expo in the US - the Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo!

Do you have an allergy that makes it difficult to find good food brands? Are you recently diagnosed with a gluten-allergy? Are you a food enthusiast who enjoys the challenge of cooking outside the norm? Or are you someone who's made the lifestyle to live gluten-free?

Then THIS is the expo for you. 



As a person who has chosen to go gluten and mostly-dairy free - I always enjoy the opportunity to find a new brand that I know I can count on while sticking restrictively to my diet. I jumped at the opportunity to attend this expo to expand my horizons and help out all of my followers.

So why should you go?
First of all, samples. Secondly, for those of you who are struggling and trying to figure out how to live and eat in different ways for allergy or lifestyle reasons - this is the perfect place to start. There will be samples, coupons AND classes.

CLASSES...for example "3 Steps to a gluten-free living" or "Tips, Tricks and Techniques with the Gluten Free Chef." As someone who has gone gluten free and ventured out on my own - it can be tricky, reading labels and finding substitutes for food. These classes can be invaluable for someone who is just starting out on their journey.

The Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo is dedicated to meeting the needs of the celiac community, those with gluten and food sensitivities, auto-immune/inflammatory diseases, and autism. The public is helped through vendor expositions, educational sessions, and online resources. The manufacturers are serviced through vendor expositions, marketing programs, and consultative services.


And here is the best part! 

I am giving away THREE free one-day tickets to this event!!

Please check out my Instagram page for full details on how to win a one-day pass





And even if you don’t win, don’t fret –
right now through September 13th there’s a 30% off sale going on. Use the code EARLYBIRD


When:
October 14 10:00-4:00pm
 & 15 10:00-3:00pm
[2017]

Where:
Meadowlands Exposition Center
355 Plaza Drive

Secaucus, NJ 07094

What the ticket gets you:
- Access to over 100 brands
- Samples from vendors
- Valuable coupons
- Informative Classes
- Free bag to carry your goodies.

So have I sold you? Check out tickets HERE and see you in Seacaucus in October!

For more general information on the GF&AF Expo, please check out their social media accounts:
https://www.facebook.com/gfafexpo
https://twitter.com/gfafexpo
https://instagram.com/gfafexpo/


Disclaimer: I have been given complimentary tickets and all opinions on my blog and live on my Instagram stream are mine. Please consult a healthcare provider if you believe you have a food allergy or would like to make a lifestyle change.

10.8.17

Coconut Tenders with Strawberry-Mango Salsa

Ingredients

Tenders

Vegetable cooking spray

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

½ c. cornstarch

1½ tsp. garlic powder

2 large eggs

1 c. sweetened flaked coconut

1 c. panko bread crumbs (for grain free: try chick pea bread crumbs found at Whole Foods)

1 tsp. paprika

Lime wedges

Salsa

¾ c. Finely chopped strawberries

¾ c. finely chopped mango

½ c. finely chopped shallot

2 tbsp. Chopped fresh cilantro

1 tbsp. fresh lime juice

salt

pepper



Directions



Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Set an oven-proof wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.

Cut chicken into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick strips. Season with salt and pepper. Stir together cornstarch and garlic in a shallow dish. Place egg in a second shallow dish. Stir together coconut, breadcrumbs, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a third shallow dish.

Working one piece at a time, dip chicken in cornstarch mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in coconut mixture, pressing gently to help adhere. Transfer to the greased rack. Spray chicken with cooking spray until well coated.

Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 10 to 20 minutes.

For the salsa, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Serve the chicken with the salsa and lime wedges.

Don't want to turn the oven on?

Using a light oil like avocado and pan fry for 3-5 minutes on each side. It's still summer here and there ain't no way I'm turning on the oven :)