Author: wendyfit37

Steak Fajitas

INGREDIENTS: Homemade Fajitas Seasoning Mix 1 pound thinly sliced sirloin tip steak (carne asada)* 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 3 colored bell peppers cut into thin strips 1 large yellow onion, sliced 1 lime, juiced chopped fresh parsley or cilantro prepared Guacamole for serving, optional Instructions Prepare the fajitas seasoning mix and set aside. Cut the […]

Sliced Mangoes

INGREDIENTS: 4 ripe mangoes or papayas, peeled and cut lengthwise into spears 1 teaspoon dried ancho-chili powder or cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt DIRECTIONS: Place fruit upright in cups. Arrange chili powder and salt in dishes. Sprinkle some over fruit, serving the rest on the side.

Shrimp & Asparagus Sheet Pan Meal

Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Trim asparagus, and lay on a sheet pan in a single row.  Dot with 2 Tbs Butter! Sprinkle with minced garlic (1 Tbs, or less, to your preference). Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 6 minutes.  Remove from oven, and add mushrooms to the pan, use a […]

Salmon Recipe FAPA Style

INGREDIENTS: 4 salmon fillets approximately 4 ounces each  salt and pepper to taste  1 tablespoon olive oil  1/4 cup soy sauce  2 tablespoons honey  1 clove of garlic finely minced DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pan. Season the fillets generously with salt and pepper. 2. Place the fillets, […]

Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Salisbury Steak Meatballs are  so good served them over cauliflower mash (pictured here) but they would also be great over Zoodles!  TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes These beefy meatballs are cooked in a mushroom gravy and lightened up by using half ground turkey and half lean ground beef. Kid-friendly, comforting and delicious! INGREDIENTS: 2 tsp olive […]

Salad, Side Dish

INGREDIENTS: 2 Cups Chopped Parsley Curly or flat  1 Cup Cooked Quinoa  2 Cups Chopped Cherry Tomatoes ~ 1 Pint  1/2 Cup Chopped Green Onion I use one bunch  1/2 Small Purple Onion (White works) Chopped very small  1 Cup Pomegranate Seeds about 1 pomegranate  3 Tbsp Olive Oil  1 Large Lemon Juiced  4 Tbsp […]

Roasted Spiralized Butternut Squash Noodles

Roasted Spiralized Butternut Squash Noodles are a healthy pasta alternative or side dish that only takes about 10 minutes to roast in the oven. INGREDIENTS: 20 ounces (from 1 large) top portion of butternut squash, peeled 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt black pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 400F.  Lightly […]

Roasted Mozzarella Tomatoes

WANT AN AMAZING HEALTHY SIDE DISH? DIRECTIONS: Marinate sliced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar for 4-6 hours. Bake at 350 for about 7 minutes or a little tender. Meanwhile, sauté spinach and garlic with a dash of salt and lemon juice. Put spinach on top of tomatoes and sprinkle with cheese of your choice (I chose […]