Category Archives: My Recipes

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Sweet Something

One of my favorite things to make is fried garlic sweet potatoes!

A friend make these for me and I have developed my own way to make them that is absolutely amazing. They are  simple to make, and only take about 20 mins which makes them the perfect side for any meal. Sweet potatoes are high in vitamins and minerals, and don’t contain empty calories like white potatoes, and they are considered paleo.

Here is the recipe:

Start with a pan heated to medium.

Cover bottom with olive oil and add garlic salt, garlic powder and pepper (as much or as little as you like).

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Try to scrub clean and cut out any bad spots.

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Slice a white sweet potato in 1/4″ thick slices. Try to be as consistent as possible.

Lay flat in pan making sure that each slice in touching the pan.

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Cook on medium-low for about 12 minutes. Flip and cook for 5-7 minutes or until both sides are golden brown. This will leave the slice soft and warm in the middle and the outside crispy.

Simply let cook a little longer on each side for a crispier version.

TIP: Listen for a crackle from the oil. this means it is time to flip.

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Yum!! I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

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Rethink Recovery

I notice that a lot of people at my crossfit gym dump protein powder into a glass of water, and chug it to feed the muscles post-WOD. There must be a better way…

I have been a life-long Jamba Juicer, but my wallet can’t keep up with my appetite for fresh fruit smoothies, so I finally tried to make my own. After several attempts, a few blender mishaps, and some not-so-delicious smoothies, I dialed in an awesome and and super easy way to make recovery smoothies.

Here is what you’ll need: Frozen organic berries (any kind), Coconut milk, Naked Green Machine Superfood, Ice, Vega One Plant based powder

-*1/2 cup berries,

-*1 cup coconut milk

– *2 oz Green Machine (I even add a little Kombucha sometimes)

– *5 ice cubes

– 1* scoop Vega One powder

MIX ALL TOGETHER IN BLENDER, Pour into cup, and Enjoy

**All measurements are approximate

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7 Minute Morning

I’m usually in such a hurry in the mornings, and I spend more time on my hair and makeup than on making breakfast. Once my hair is curled and my cheeks blushed, I run down to the kitchen to see what I can grab. I have been eating a LOT of my blueberry muffins, but today I wanted a change.

So, with 10 minutes to spare, I made some delicious, nutritious eggs and veggies to start my week off right.

What you’ll need: 2 eggs, an onion, watercress, olive oil, salt, pepper.

Step 1 – Chop 1/4 slice of onion (with all layers intact). Fry in olive oil and cover until golden brown. MEDIUM Heat.

Step 2 – Beat 2 eggs in a bowl, and add some watercress, spinach, or other leaf veggie of your choosing. (I like watercress because it is nutrient rich and great for muscle recovery).

Step 3. Pour egg mixture over onions and scramble until no longer runny. Add salt and pepper.

Step 4. ENJOY! 

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Paleo Blueberry Protein Muffins

Protein muffins are super easy to make, yummy to eat, and great for people with busy lifestyles like myself. You can substitute other berries, raisins, cranberries, dark chocolate chips, or create your own version. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.You’ll need: 3 eggs, a lot of almonds, organic honey, baking soda, olive oil, and frozen berries or raisins.

*Dry ingredients: 2 1/2 cups ground almonds (grind in blender)
                              Mix in 1 tea spoon baking soda
*Wet ingredients: 3-4 table spoons olive oil (or butter)
                              Blend with 3 eggs in blender
Mix all ingredients together then add 1/4-1/3 cup of honey, berries and a dash of salt
Scoop into muffin tray (I suggest using papers to avoid sticking) and bake for 20 minutes.
**MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATIONS.
Enjoy. 🙂