Zoodles with Tomato Meat Sauce

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Originally written on July 9, 2014

Tonight I used the Spiralizer to make Zucchini Noodles. It is so easy and quick to use. It makes perfect noodles with every zucchini or yellow squash I tried. If you would like to get one yourself go to Amazon at:http://goo.gl/uyz84g

What I did for dinner tonight was…

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Zoodles with Tomato Meat Sauce

Ingredients

Ground turkey
Parmesan Cheese
a jar of Classico pizza sauce
a jar of Classico Alfredo sauce

Normally I make my own sauce but realized I was out of canned tomatoes. Anyhow, I improvised and ended up eating 3 helpings because it was soooo tasty. My daughter even asked for 2nds!

*** Disclaimer: I received the Spiralizer® Tri-Blade Vegetable Spiral Slicer for free from Bitoni USA. I am not required to write a positive review. And all opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Garlic Encrusted Fish

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Originally written on July 10, 2014

My husband made dinner tonight…. I think he wants to keep the Mosquitos and vampires away this weekend!

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Garlic Encrusted Fish

5 white fish fillets
2 TBSP garlic, minced (used a Propresser Garlic Press by Orblue )
Kinders BBQ brown sugar BBQ rub

Coat fillets with garlic and rub spice, then BBQ til fish flake.

Shredded BBQ Pork

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Originally Written on July 14, 2014

Shredded BBQ Pork

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So after camping for 3 nights I really wasn’t in the mood to make dinner. So I went to the freezer and took out a Ziploc of the BBQ Pork my husband cooked up last week.

With the pork I made Pulled BBQ Pork with homemade gluten free buns and a side of BBQ chips!

I warmed up the pork in a large pot with Kinders BBQ sauce on low for about 30 minutes until the meat was soft and shredded.

To serve, spoon the pulled pork mixture onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun.

Pan Fried Breaded Turkey

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Originally written on July 15, 2014

I improvised on dinner tonight…. I searched the freezer and came across a bag of Turkey Burgers that I don’t use because my husband only likes beef burgers.

Needless to say, I breaded the turkey burgers with Gluten Free Flour seasoned with garlic seasoning. Then I mashed red potatoes with their skins on and cooked a yellow squash from my garden! And guess who ate all his dinner!

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Pan Fried Breaded Turkey

5 Servings

  • 5 turkey burger patties
  • 5  eggs
  • 2 cups Gluten Free Flour
  • 2 tsp garlic seasoning
  • 1 cup coconut oil

Place coconut oil in a frying pan. Heat oil to 375º.

Crack and beat eggs in a shallow dish. Mix flour and seasoning in another shallow dish. Take each turkey patty and coat in egg then dredge in the flour.

Brown the turkey in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides or until no longer pink.

BBQ New York Steak

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Originally written on July 18, 2014

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New York Steak with mashed red potatoes and a side of garden fresh zucchini

I have company today and they brought New York Steaks for us to BBQ on the Traeger Pellet Grills. I love people who bring me food…. such a wonderful gift 

I sprinkled Tahoe Spiceworks Inc. Garlic Rosemary BBQ Rub and sprayed on some olive oil onto the steaks. Oh my what a flavor!!

Roasted Turkey Breast

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Originally written on July 19, 2014

Roasted Turkey Breast

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My husband smoked a frozen turkey breast a couple of days ago but didn’t cook it all the way so I could heat it up today in the oven for dinner. It was WONDERFUL, moist with a great smoked flavor! I paired it with diced squash, cranberry sauce, garlic potatoes and topped with a turkey gravy.

Pasta Alfredo

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Originally written on July 23, 2014 I know we had pasta on Saturday — but the hubby is out with friends tonight and the kiddos asked for pasta, so why not. Instead of noodles I am cooking Penne Pasta tonight…. yum! PastaAlfredo

Pasta Alfredo 

I decided to use an Alfredo Sauce packet. Normally I make my own alfredo, but wanted to try something different.

Alfredo Sauce

1 pkg Simply Organic
1-1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tsp Butter
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Pasta:
Penne Pasta (I am using TruRoots ancient grain organic penne pasta)
Salt, to add to boiling water (I use Himalayan Pink Salt)
4-6 cloves Garlic, minced
Mushrooms, sliced (I used Baby Bella)
1 TBSP olive oil
12 oz Veggies of your choice

1. Place a large pot of water on to boil for pasta. When it boils, add salt and pasta and cook to al dente.

2. While water is boiling sauté garlic with olive oil. When garlic is tender add mushrooms. Sauté mushrooms until tender.

3. Add butter and whipping cream to sautéd garlic and mushrooms. When butter is melted add Simply Organic Alfredo Sauce packet. Stir, but don’t over stir otherwise you will have the sauce separate. It will still taste great, however, it just will look oily. Once you have a smooth consistency remove from heat and add grated parmesan cheese.

4. Cook your veggies. 5. When every step is done — toss everything in a HUGE pot and toss! ENJOY!

Spaghetti with Italian Sausage

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Originally written on July 24, 2014

Spaghetti

Spaghetti with Italian Sausage

Tonight I made yummy spaghetti for dinner with diced Italian sausage, zucchini from my garden and topped with a sweet butternut squash sauce & slivers of parmesan cheese!

BBQ Marinade

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Originally written on July 28, 2014

Being in the Bay Area has its pros and cons… Cons being it has been hot in the triple digits for awhile. I am not use to my face glistening all the time, but thank goodness for pools! Where I live is bearable to this weather, but I am enjoying my vacation.

In order to keep the house from overheating we have opted to make BBQ steaks outside on the grill tonight. With the leftover steak I am making fajitas on the grill tomorrow night!

I marinated the steaks for a bit before throwing them on the hot grill. Baked several potatoes for about 45 minutes on the grill as well before the steaks sizzled next to them. And then boiled up some ears of corn on the burner on the grill as well.

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BBQ Marinade

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup organic ketchup
1/4 cup gluten free soy sauce
4-6 garlic cloves, chopped

Mix all ingredients together and place on meat and let marinade for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Stuffed Burrito on a Gluten Free Tortilla

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Tonight I had the opportunity to try out Venice Bakery’s Gluten Free Tortilla Wraps for the first time. My husband and I were discussing what we wanted for dinner and I suggested Burritos since I had some leftover seasoned ground turkey in the fridge.

I am so glad I made burritos because these 10″ Tortilla Warps are probably the best gluten free tortillas I have had in years. Even the kids asked if they were eating “Wheat Tortillas” that is how tasty they were.

These tortillas were soft and flexible that usually most gluten free tortillas lack. And because the tortillas were soft and flexible my burrito didn’t fall apart – a total shock — yet such a bonus!

The tortillas are so delectable that I just can’t get over they aren’t “wheat tortillas.” Thank you Venice Bakery for making a good-tasting Tortilla!

I would definitely recommend Venice Bakery’s Gluten Free Tortilla Wraps to everyone and anyone!

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Stuffed Burrito on a Gluten Free Tortilla

Seasoned Ground Turkey
Venice Bakery’s Gluten Free Tortilla Wraps
Seasoned Black Beans
White Rice
Cheese, Shredded
Diced Tomatoes
Cilantro, chopped
Sour Cream
Romaine Lettuce, Shredded
Sriracha sauce (Optional)

Take your tortilla and warm it up on a grill

Place the tortilla flat and smear on even layer of sour cream then layer turkey, beans, rice, cheese, tomatoes, cilantro and lettuce. Add Sriracha sauce if you like a lil heat – then wrap it up tight and eat whole, or slice in half.

*** Disclaimer: I received Gluten Free Tortilla Wraps for free from Venice Bakery. I am not required to write a positive review. And all opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”