Southern Style Salisbury Steak

This recipe is quick, easy, and sooo delicious!

(2) lbs ground beef
(1) Package dry onion soup mix
(1) T of plain bread crumbs
(1) Egg
(1/2) Yellow sweet onion thinly sliced
(10) mushrooms washed and thinly sliced
(2) T vegetable oil
(1) T butter
(1) Can of Amy's organic mushroom bisque

1. In a large bowl mix dry onion soup, meat, bread crumbs, and egg.

2. Form meat into 6 patties and brown each side in heated oil. About 3 minutes per side.

** At this time start sautéing onions and mushrooms over medium heat in a T of butter. ***

3. Place patties in buttered cassarole dish;  pour mushroom soup over patties and top each one with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.

4. Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving so that gravy can thicken. Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Copycat Chick Fil-A Chicken Sandwich

I haven't had fast food in over a year and lately I've really been craving Chick Fil-A. This definitely hit the spot!

I followed this recipe to a T and it tastes just like the real thing!

Copycat Chick Fil-A Chicken Sandwich Recipe - tastes just like the real thing! - http://pinterest.com/pin/291959988319281639/?s=3&m=blogger

Best Cheese Burger- Man Approved

Seriously best burger I have ever made!!

Place ground beef in bowl ( I used 90/10) pour a generous amount of Dales over meat (so much that the meat looks brown) Hand mix together and form patties.  Pan sear over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side.

I used a toasted sweet hawiian bun and toped the burger with American cheese, avacado, and sautéed onions and mushrooms.

Even Tristan said it was the best burger he had ever had.

DO NOT PRESS MEAT WHILE COOKING. This will cause burger to dry out.

BEST GRILLED CHEESE EVER!

I made the following grilled cheese sandwiches with creamy tomato basil soup. I could eat this everyday!!!

1) Cream cheese, colby jack, grilled jalapeno, and bacon ***(Best Ever)***

2) Mozzarella, basil, and tomato

3) Vermont cheddar and Munster

4)  White cheddar with sautéed mushrooms and onions.

Fettuccine Alfredo -Olive Garden Copy Cat

This recipe is the definition of comfort food.

This is the BEST alfredo recipe EVER! It tastes just like Olive Garden! I've made this too many time... - http://pinterest.com/pin/291959988319226974/?s=3&m=blogger

Steak and Lobster

If you want to make a man happy; cook him this meal! Tristan said mmMMm after every bite.

Steak-
I marinade the steak in Dales at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (you could use worcestershire sause if you can't find Dales)

Next I brown each side in olive oil for about 5 minutes per side and then bake them at 350 for about 15 minutes. As soon as they come out of the oven I put a tablespoon of butter and splash of dales over each steak.

Lobster Tails-
Sautee Lobster tails in butter and garlic until shell turns a bright pinkish red color.

Mushrooms-
Sautee in butter and garlic power, with chopped onions.

Chicken Lazone- YUM!!

Creamy and DELICIOUS!! This is so easy to make and super quick. You can make it with pasta, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, spaghetti squash...honestly it would great over anything!

Chicken Lazone ~ You will be surprised when learn that this recipe is made in 15 minutes! - http://pinterest.com/pin/291959988319226977/?s=3&m=blogger

Best Ever- Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

I cannot explain how incredibly divine this pork tenderloin is. Best meal I have made hands down.

I made a few minor changes to the recipe below. I used no paprika, no rosemary, and used honey dijon mustard instead of the hot and sweet mustard.

If there is one recipe you make in your life, it should be this one!!

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Recipe ("Dear Lord." "Divine." "The best pork tenderloin I have ever e... - http://pinterest.com/pin/291959988319226969/?s=3&m=blogger

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Mushrooms

SO FREAKING DELICIOUS!!!!

12 Mushrooms washed with atems removed
4oz Cream Cheese
1/2 cup of grated parmesean cheese
2 Green onions chopped
6 Sliced of bacon cut in half
12 toothpicks

1) Gently press together and hand mix cream cheese, parmesean cheese, and green onions.
2) Stuff each mushroom with a generous portion of mixture
3) Wrap each muchroom with half of a slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick
4) Place on baking sheet and cook at 350 for 25 minutes or until bacon is crispy
5) Allow them to cool off and enjoy!!!

******Warning your man will love you more for making this!****

Perfect Low Calorie Breakfast

Shred a medium sized potato, add a little olive oil, and pan fry.You can also use frozen hash browns, I like the Trader Jo's brand hash browns, they are organic, preservative and additive free. Cut up a handful of baby tomatoes and top with a dollop of cilantro lime Greek yogurt. MMmmm Mmm!

Serving shown in picture is about 150 calories.

BBQ Chicken

This chicken has so much flavor it is unreal. I put salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken, stuck them on the grill for three minutes, flipped them and slathered Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce on them. cooked for another three minutes, flipped, slathered with sauce, cooked another 2 minutes, flipped, slathered, 2 minutes, flipped, slathered, and repeated until they were cooked through. 

For sides I made a half of a baked potato with salt and pepper only and a side salad with spring mix, banana peppers, radishes, baby carrots, and a lime and chive dressing.

Salad

I've been trying to make sure I eat at least 7 salads a week. I never feel guilty after eating a salad even if it is drenched in ranch. I am down 20 pounds since I have been incorporating salads daily and I am loving it!

This one was my favorite yet. Spring mix, avocado, red onion, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds, strawberries, and a low fat honey mustard.

 This was a quick salad I threw together and it definitely hit the spot. Spring mix, broccoli, baby carrots, red onion, almonds, roasted red pepper hummus, and a poppy seed dressing. 

I put this together at the whole foods deli on my lunch break. DELISH!! Spinach, steamed tofu, balsamic mushrooms,strawberries, almonds, and collard greens. This one was so flavorful I didn't even use dressing.

Smoked Brisket

I cannot describe how delicious smoked brisket is. I enjoyed this smoked brisket with a side of cauliflower mashed potatoes and green beans. (P.S. I cut off the fat from the brisket to avoid the extra calories)

Cauliflower mashed potatoes are super easy. Cut the cauliflower into small pieces and steam until soft. I like to add some pan seared garlic, skim milk, salt, and pepper. Put the cauliflower and seasonings into a food processor or blender and blend until you get a creamy mixture.

For this meal I used canned green beans.

Healthy Snacks

Snacking was a major contributor to my weight gain. It is important to keep healthy snacks around when you are trying to lose weight. Here are some of my faves.

Light Summer Dinner

I ate a huge lunch...along with an ice cream sandwich...So for dinner I want to go with something delicious but light!

I sauteed the shrimp in a mixture of butter, lemon, garlic power, sea salt, and pepper.

I then baked asparagus at 400 degrees with olive oil, sea salt, and lemon and threw a little salad on the side.

Kabobs on the grill: Perfect Summer Dinner

Who doesn't love kabobs? If you are like me (terrified of lighting a gas grill) you may need some help on this one.

I used a 3-5 pound roast and cut it into cubes

Next I cut up some poblano peppers, white onions, mushrooms, and pineapple into about one inch squares.

Next I arranged them on skewers, I did some veggie only, some with pineapple and some without.

Next I sprinkled a generous amount of steak seasoning on them.

My boyfriend grilled them on Medium heat for about 20-30 minutes .....I wasn't timing :(

They turned out PERFECT!!

Veggie Sandwich.

This veggie sandwich it so unbelievably delicious!!

I use the 100 calorie everything bagle, spicy hummus,  guacamole,  mixed greens, cherry tomatoes,  red onion, cilantro, provolone cheese, and cucumbers.

Sangria & cheese with the girls

I know that it's summer but that doesn't mean you are limited to BBQ and beer. Go to the deli and grab some brie and an assortment of other cheeses with some water crackers. Replace that beer with some homemade sangria

Summer Salads

Throw some fruit on top of some mixed greens with onion, feta, and some strawberry vinaigrette for a light summery salad.

If you are looking for a little more, add a side of pan fried shrimp.

Chicken Salad

Chicken salad is a great summer meal that helps you get closer to the bikini body you have been fighting for! 

I chopped up some red onion, celery, pecans, and grapes while I was baking two pounds of chicken. 

When the chicken cooled down I chopped it up, mixed in the onion, celery, grapes, and pecans, and I added spicy mayo, and two hard boiled eggs.

 I threw some avocado on the side and it was delish!