YUM TUM

Primarily: 

- Greek Yogurt

- Trail mix

- Steak

- Cereal

- POP

- Nuts

- A burger here and there, let’s be honest... or veggie/sausage patties, breakfast sandwich, etc. 

- Tea

- Waffles

- Apples

- Mango/fruit juice

- Vitamins

- SALADS GALORE

So if I just cut the fast food and pop, I should be losing weight anytime now. 

Rice Pilaf with Marinated Sirloin

Serves 2, Main dish. Recipe includes rice prep, marinate, and steak prep.

Cooking time: ~30 minutes

Prep time: ~15 minutes

You will need:

- Instant Rice Pilaf

- 3/4 to 1 pound Sirloin Steak (Tip or top sirloin recommended)

- 1/4 cup maple Syrup

- 1/4 cup AND 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce

- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

- 2 teaspoons lime juice (or half a lime, squeezed)

- 2 TABLESPOONS lemon juice (or one large lemon, squeezed)

Marinate Prep:

Combine 1/4 cup Soy sauce, 1/4 cup maple Syrup, x2 TABLESPOONS lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a bowl. Whisk until blended.

Steak Prep:

In a cooking tray, place the steaks on foil, raising all four edges of the foil around the steaks to create a barrier for the marinate so that it won’t spill. Pour marinate over the steaks, and allow to stand for 7-8 minutes PER SIDE. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit during this time, and after 15 minutes total marinating time, place into the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes. You may also use a grill, placing each individual steak in it’s own foil or all together - this may be easier to flip halfway through! Be sure to flip the steaks after 15 minutes cooking.

Rice Prep:

Follow instructions on instant prep box, adding 1 teaspoon of Soy sauce and 2 teaspoons of lime juice once rice is done. Be sure to mix thoroughly,

Final Steps:

Place rice on a plate, steak on top, and add marinate you your preference! (Note: the marinate is a bit strong!)

A great way to serve left-over chicken! Serves 4-6

Prep time: However long it takes to boil and shred x2 boneless chicken breasts, and ~10 minutes

Cooking time: 12-15 minutes

You will need: 

- Two boneless chicken breasts, boiled and shredded

- 8oz bag Shredded mild cheddar cheese (or more, to preference)

- 1 can Cream of Mushroom OR Cream of Chicken soup

- 1 cup milk

- 2 8oz cans refrigerated crescent roll dough

To Prepare:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9x13 baking pan. Unroll the crescent roll dough, place shredded chicken and cheese in each, roll up, and place in the pan. In a small bowl, add milk and soup - blend these, adding any leftover chicken and cheese, then pour over the baking pan. (This step, and soup and milk, may be omitted. Cooking time may need to be cut short, however.) 

Cook Time: 

12-15 minutes, or until golden-brown. 

High in vitamin C and antioxidants:

- Sliced jackfruit (or mango)

- Sliced strawberries

- Sliced kiwi

- Cut romaine lettuce

- Chopped walnuts

- Chopped almonds

High in vitamin C and antioxidants: 

- Dried jackfruit (or mango)

- Dried cranberries

- Dried pineapple

- Chopped walnuts

- Chopped almonds (for digestion)

Kitchenware Note: This recipe calls for a Bundt cake pan! A hand-held sifter is also recommended for the powdered sugar topping.

You will need:

- x4 eggs

- 1/4 cup water

- 1/3 cup vegetable oil

- Pistachio pudding mix

- Yellow cake mix (I personally recommend Duncan Hines)

- Chocolate chips (Optional?)

- Powdered sugar

What to do:

- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl, add eggs, water, oil, pudding mix, cake mix, and chocolate chips. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients have blended together.

- Grease the bundt pan and pour the mixture into it. Bake for 50-60 minutes with the open end facing up. Allow the cake to cool for 15-20 minutes outside of the oven once cooking time is completed.

- Using a spatula, loosen the edges of the cake around the inner and outer portion of the pan. Using a plate, flip the open end of the pan onto the plate so that the cake falls out onto the plate.

This salad requires a bit of cooking prep for one ingredient beforehand, and time to cool.

First Step: Prepare the Crumbles

You’ll need a veggie burger patty, I highly recommend the Garden-variety one from ‘Morning Star’. Prepare in a skillet; or if frozen, microwave both sides for 20 seconds first. Next, use a fork or knife to cut apart the patty, and further cut into bite-size pieces. (Note: a thin layer of cooking oil is all that’s needed to cook the patty.)

Middle Step: Crafting the Bowl

Now, get any size salad bowl that you'd like to serve. Add your favorite lettuce, then all you need is the following: 

- Shredded Italian-style cheese

- Lemon (for juice)

- Lime (for juice)

- Croutons (optional) 

- Caesar dressing (or whatever you prefer!)

I usually add the veggie-patty crumbles, followed by cheese, croutons, and lemon + lime juice. For juice, I’ll use 1/8 slice of lemon and 1/4 slice of lime. Dressing goes on top, and then... 

Final Step: Serve it up!

Lazy Morning on Toast

Here’s what I used: 

- Veggie patty (or replace with sausage)

- Shredded cheese

- Lettuce 

- Whole wheat bread

- Chunky mild salsa