Monday, July 22, 2013

Ooop's I did it again....fabulous Broccoli Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Pinterested my ass off once again and found this Broccoli Cheese Breakfast Casserole ... of course I'm gonna try it, love broccoli, love cheese, love breakfast...so why not.....

Broccoli Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Here's what you'll need:

12 eggs, beaten with a fork
1 T milk or half and half
1 tsp. Spike Seasoning
fresh ground black pepper to taste
3 cups broccoli flowerets
3/4 cup cheese - Your favorite - I used Cheddar

Preheat oven oven to 375 degrees. Spray a glass casserole dish with nonstick spray.  (I use 7.25 X 11.25 inch pan for this size, but it can be a little larger if you don't have that size.)  Cut broccoli into flowerets about 1 inch across. Put broccoli into pot with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. As soon as the water boils and broccoli turns bright green (less than 5 minutes) immediately drain broccoli into colander.

While broccoli cools, break eggs into mixing bowl. Add milk or half and half, Spike seasoning, and black pepper and beat eggs until ingredients are well combined.

Put drained broccoli into casserole dish. Sprinkle cheeses over broccoli. Pour eggs over broccoli-cheese, then use a fork to gently stir so that broccoli and cheeses are evenly distributed throughout the eggs.

Bake at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes, or until top is slightly browned and eggs puff up slightly.
 
Enjoy!
!Buen Provecho!
Bon Appetit!

Recipe courtesy of: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/ 

Friday, July 12, 2013

GRIT - dEFINE yOURSELF

HOLY GRIT! HOLY SHIT! Took an intense .... I mean intense Grit Class yesterday at my gym, totally feel like kicking ass this morning :)

I've been so into clean eating, nutrition, etc. and since then my stamina, strength overall body weight and fat has dropped.  Feeling great to say the least, so of course I have to challenge myself a bit more........

Check this little video out....I took a class like this at my gym yesterday and my body never cried so much, my sweat was pouring out of me.  The best part......I did it! I completed the entire class without hesitation, sure I wanted to die at times and my face almost hit the mat a few times while trying to plank, but OMG!  This morning, I woke up and my legs never felt tighter, my ass is killing me, my arms are jello, my upper, middle, lower back are tight as hell.  Oh yes! It hurts so good!!!

I'm thinking of getting a little boot camp group going, we'll meet at Garret Mountain, get some music going and kick some ass while enjoying fresh air and views.  I'll keep you posted...this is def. on my agenda!!!

Check out this link:  http://www.self.com/blogs/flash/2013/01/les-mills-new-grit-series-classes.html

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Salad in a Jar: Fiesta Taco Salad (one of my best creations yet)

Want a party in your mouth?.....check this recipe I put together the other night.  Had it for lunch today and honestly, I don't want to floss just yet, that's how good it was.  Ok that was a little gross, but whatEv ;)


Salad in a Jar: Fiesta Taco Salad

Layer in a medium mason jar in this order:

-Italian Dressing
-1/3 cup Black Beans
-1/3 cup Sweet Corn
-4-5 Tri-Color Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
-1/3 cup Ground Turkey (cooked in your fav Taco Seasoning and cooled)
-Handful Spinach
-Handful Baby Greens
-Top with Shredded Cheddar Cheese
*For a little kick add some Chili-Lime Tortilla Strips when you pour in bowl...Party in your mouth!

 
 
 
514 Calories | 19 Grams of Protein

Salad in a Jar: Caprese Salad w/Orzo

Can't go wrong with any Caprese Salad - Love fresh mozzarella and balsamic, so why not throw a little something together in a jar.....

Salad in a Jar: Caprese Salad w/Orzo


Layer in this order:

-Balsamic Vinaigrette
-5 small fresh mozzarella balls cut in half
-Tri-Color cherry tomatoes
-Handful spinach
-Handful mixed greens
-1/3 cup cooked Orzo


Grab n' Go, shake up and pour into a bowl. Mmm Mmm .
.. 262 Calories | 14.1 Grams of Protein

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Salad in a Jar: Cobb Salad

One of my fav lunches...Salad in a Jar.  Here is what I mixed up this time .....

My husband and I ordered some pollo a la brasa from El Chevere...(so good!!!).  At any rate, of course we had some leftovers, so I placed it in the processor, knowing I'd find some use for it in a day or two.  Sure enough.

Salad in a Jar: Cobb Salad w/Pollo a la Brasa
Layer in a mason jar in this order:

-Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (yogurt)
-Tri-Colored Cherry Tomatoes
-Grilled Chicken ( I used leftover pollo a la brasa from El Chevere)
-1 Boiled Egg
-Hand full Baby Spinach
-Hand full Mixed Greens
-Fresh (thick grated) Parmesan Cheese
-(1 Strip) of Thick Sliced Bacon fried and crumbled

Stays fresh in Mason Jar for up to 4-5 days (if you use a vacuum sealer, even longer).  Turn upside down and shake it out of jar and into a salad bowl...... mmmm mmmm mmmm