Paleo Turkey Meatloaf

This is another great recipe I got out of "The Food Lovers" Make it Paleo.

Ingredients

• 1 whole Egg, whisked
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup Onion, chopped
• 1/2 whole Bell Pepper, chopped
• 2 lb Ground Turkey
• 2 Tbsp Coconut Aminos
• I added fresh chopped jalepeno for an extra kick!

 

Directions:

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

1. Preheat oven to bake at 375°F.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
3. Lightly grease a loaf pan with coconut oil.
4. Pour ground turkey mixture into the loaf pan.
5. Evenly distribute the mixture to get a uniform loaf.
6. Bake at 375°F for one hour.
7. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
8. Slice, and serve!. Super Easy!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

Notes:

This recipe will work best with a perforated loaf pan with drip holes on the bottom (and a matching catch pan for the drippings).

Paleo Steak Fajita's

Here is a recipe I made Sunday night.  It was sooo good!  I checked out "The Food Lovers"  Make it Paleo at the local library and found so many yummy recipes to try out :)

Paleo Steak Fajita's

 1 lb skirt steak (I had trouble finding it at Publix but WD had it on sale)
1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 tsp salt, pepper, cumin

Steak Marinade

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
juice of 2 limes
1 tsp salt, pepper, cumin
4 cloves of garlic minced

Directions:

1. Rinse skirt steak under cool water and pat dry.
2. Carefully remove any remaining silver skin from the steak.
3. Place steak in a 1-gallon ziplock bag and set aside.
4. In a small mixing bowl, lime juice, salt, pepper, chipotle, cumin, and garlic.
5. Pour marinade over steak, seal bag, and toss to evenly coat the entire skirt steak.
6. Place in the refrigerator and marinate up to 24 hours.
7. Preheat grill to 500°F, 10 minutes prior to cooking.
8. Remove steak from the refrigerator and bring up to room temperature.
9. Grill steak 3–4 minutes per side.
10. Allow to rest for 5 minutes after cooking, then cut steak in thin strips.
11. Heat coconut oil on medium heat in a cast-iron skillet.
12. Add vegetables and seasonings, and sauté until onions are translucent and peppers have softened.
13. Remove from heat and set aside.
14. Turn oven to broil at 500°F, and raise oven rack to the top level.
15. Place vegetables in cast-iron skillet under the broiler for 3–5 minutes.
16. Serve steak topped with vegetables, and with a side of guacamole.

The side I made to go with this was Broccoli Slaw Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Ingredients

•  2 Green Onion
• 4 cups Broccoli, grated
• 1/2 head Red Cabbage, grated
• 1 Tbsp Sesame Ginger Dressing--recipe below

 

Directions:Thinly slice 1/2 of a red cabbage using a mandoline or sharp knife.
Using a grater or food processor, grate broccoli to uniform small chunks.

Chop green onions into 1/4-inch pieces.

Toss everything together with the Asian ginger dressing.

Serve.

 Sesame Ginger Dressing-

Ingredients

• 1/2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
• 1/2 Tbsp Ginger Root, minced (I used organic minced ginger I got from Whole Foods)
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 Tbsp Coconut Aminos
• 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil, toasted
• 2 tsp Sesame Seeds

 

Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

1. Mince garlic and ginger.
2. Combine sesame oil, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
3. Whisk all ingredients together.
4. Serve withAsian steak salad.

 

   

 

 

 

Publix Trip!

Here is what I picked up today at Publix....the sale changes over tomorrow so I went in for just a  few things.  Mainly for my Flatout Bread and Pizza I was making for dinner!

Publix Yogurt $.20 a piece

Silk Fruit and Protein $2.00-$1 manuf cpn = $1

Blue Diamond Almonds BOGO = $1.45 a can......so good for snacking on or adding to yogurt for b-fast

Publix Waffles (kids fav) $1.66

Pasta Sauce (for my picky kids) $1.43

Pizza Sauce $1.50

7 UP (for Trent's upset tummy :(  $1

Top Sirloin Steak $3.99/LB (I bought 2--great deal)

Fresh Veggie Stir Fry $1.67 (add above steak and dinner is ready)

Muffin Mix $1.19 each

Mushrooms $1.50

Mozzerella $1.99

Applesauce $1.69

Flatout Bread BOGO = $1.60 each (Freeze one bag, make delish pizza's)

Carrots $1.50

Insulated Large Bag $2 (I bring a ton of food to work, this is a nice size)

Pepperoni's $2.19

Soft Scrub $2.50 - $1 manuf cpn = $1.50

Dial Soap $1 - .50 Manuf cpn = .50 each

Choc pudding $1

 

I had a $5 Publix store coupon so my total was $36.23

 

Total Savings $29.13

 

 



Bath and Body Works Deals

Finally I made it to the Bath and Body Works semi annual sale!  With working so much and being off with the kids on Friday's, there has not been a good time to shop.  I was so happy to finally make it and stock up on candles and lotions which I was totally out of!

Here is how I made out :)

*I also used a $10 off coupon = discount*
#4 Large Candles $5 - discount = $3.68
#3 Full Size Lotions $3 - discount = $2.27
#1 Full Size Shower Gel $3 - discount = $2.27
#3 Small Lotions $1.66 - discount = $.94
#2 Kids Poof's $2.75 - discount = $2.08

Total Spent $30.78

Walgreens Friends and Family Deals!

So last night I finally went through my Sunday paper looking through the ad's, etc.  I always look at Walgreens for their super cheap bottled water.  I noticed 24 pks of water were only $1.99 (limit 3 but that is ok).  They also had Gain detergent, sandwich bags and freezer bags for .89...what a deal and who does not need water, laundry detergent, and sandwich bags?  So I added these items to my list.  Then I get an email from Walgreens last night with a 15% off friends and family coupon on all purchases......20% off if you buy anything that is Walgreens brand (The NICE brand) which turned out perfect for me!

Here is my breakdown of savings:

NICE brand bottled water $1.99-20% off = $1.59 each 24pk (WOW--I got 3 packs)
NICE brand sandwich bags AND freezer bags = .89 = 20% off = .78 per box (I got 4 boxes)
GAIN laundry detergent $4.99-15% off = 4.24 - $1 manuf Cpn = $3.24 (Not bad)

TOTAL SPENT $11.13

Flat Bread Pizza!

Today I was at Publix picking up a few things for dinner!  I knew when I got up I wanted a flat bread pizza.  Of course the "Flat Out" bread was BOGO so I got 2 bags for $3.19.  Not a bad deal!  I usually freeze a bag, and keep one bag out.

With a flat bread pizza you can't go wrong.....add whatever you would like with less than half the fat of a traditional pizza. 

Here is the breakdown of my dinner tonight......

Flat Out Bread
Pizza sauce (I go light so it does not weigh down the bread)
1/4 c mozzarella cheese
9 pepperoni's
red onion
tomato
mushrooms

Heat oven on 450-500, cook for about 6-7 minutes (watch it so it does not BURN).

According to my calculations (and the package of each item) my flatbread was aprox:

245 Calories
16 g carbs
15 g fat
19 g protein
860 g sodium

Not bad for a nice size flatbread ;)  Enjoy!

Publix Deals

Today I went into Publix for just a few things and ended up with a cart full of stuff.  I just can't pass up a great deal!  I actually found all my coupons on the items!  That NEVER happens! 

Deal #1 (My kids go through a can a week at summer camp)
Sunscreen 8.99-2.00 publix cpn = 6.99
Sunscreen 8.99-2.99 publix cpn = 6.99

**With every can of sunscreen,  you got $3 off either Sun Chips OR Gatorade 6pk**
Since I got 2 cans I chose Sun Chips $3.99-$3 = .99 for a big bag AND Gatorade $3.00 - $3.00 = FREE.   Total spent $14.97

Deal #2
5 boxes of Nature Valley bars on sale $1.99 + $1 off coupon on every box=  .99 a box
7 boxes of peanut butter oatmeal squares on sale $1.99 + $1 off coupon on every box = .99 a box
2 bags (40 ct) of Totino's pizzeria rolls on sale $1.49 a bag + $1 off coupon on each bag = .49 a bag
2 packs (4 ct total) of Smores snacks $1.00 each pack + $1 off coupon when you buy 2 packs = $.50  a pack
Total Spent $13.86

 

Deal #3

Top Sirloin Steaks were $3.99/lb

I got 3 packs of steaks and paid $2.71, $3.71, and $3.71

Claussen Pickles were on sale for $2 a jar! 

Maries dressing (our fav) was BOGO so each bottle was $1.64

Total Spent $17.41