Dinner

When it comes to dinner, I like to consider myself a decent cook plus I love to do it. That being said, I'm not always in the mood at the end of a work day. So, the best philosophy is - Keep it simple! A lean healthy meat or fish and tons of veggies! Can't go wrong!

Examples of dinners I've made recently (pix to and recipes to follow)

• Coconut Crusted Cod with Rosemary Butternut Squash
• Salsa Chicken & Guacamole 
• Turkey Bacon Burgers on a bed of Spinach with Sweet Potato Fries
• Lemon Salmon on a bed of Onions & Peppers with Cauliflower Rice

 Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of leafy lettuce
• 8 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
• shredded carrots 
• alfalfa sprouts
• corn
• homemade ginger dressing (see next recipe)

Instructions

1. Cook chicken in a skillet until done
2. Scoop into lettuce leaves
3. Top with the above toppings / garnishes or other desired items
4. Don't forget to comment on the recipe if you try it!

 Asian Ginger Dressing

Ingredients

•    1/2 c minced onion
•    1/2 c olive oil
•    1/3 c rice wine vinegar
•    2 tbsp water
•    2 tbsp minced fresh ginger 
•    2 tbsp organic ketchup
•    4 tsp gluten-free tamari
•    1 tbsp raw honey
•    2 tsp lemon juice
•    2 minced garlic cloves
•    1/2 tsp sea salt
•    1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth
2. For best taste refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend
3. Don't forget to comment on the recipe if you try it!

    Coconut Crusted Cod

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 white fish fillets (cod, flounder, sea bass, tilapia, etc.)
• 2 eggs
• 1 c coconut flour
• 2 tbsp raw coconut flakes
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp desired spices (I used hot shot black and red pepper blend and sea salt)

Instructions

1. Crack 2 eggs in a mixing bowl
2. Over medium heat add coconut oil to frying pan
3. In 2nd mixing bowl combine coconut flour, coconut flakes & spices
4. Dip clean thaw fillets in egg
5. Coat fillets in flour mixture
6. Set fillets in frying pan for about 5-7 minutes per side until desired golden brown
7. Don't forget to comment on the recipe if you try it!