Mayan Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

Mayan Chocolate Pecan Pie - My family has originally just bought a pecan pie from the store. Now on every Thanksgiving and Christmas, I make this amazing pie!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches)
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecan halves

Directions:

• sprinkle chopped pecan and chocolate chips into pastry shell
• in a small bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, corn syrup, butter, coffee, and vanilla
• pour into pastry and arrange pecan halves over filling
• bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until set
• cool on a wire rack and refrigerate leftovers

Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe

Honey Walnut Shrimp      

    

One of the best Chinese seafood dishes is honey walnut shrimp. Honey walnut shrimp is very popular in many restaurants. This dish is actually pretty cheap compared to most shrimp dishes. The shrimp is the only item on the ingredient list that is somewhat expensive. The steps are very easy – the shrimp is lightly battered, deep fried and then tossed with a honey sauce. The real treat here is the candied walnuts, they are delicious! If get some shrimp that are already peeled and deveined this dish can be on the table in about a half hour. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
1lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, with tails removed)
1 cup water
2/3 cup white sugar
½ cup walnuts
4 egg whites
2/3 cup cornstarch
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon canned sweetened condensed milk
1 cup oil (for frying)
Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: In a small sauce pan mix water and sugar. Bring to a boil and add the walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, drain and place on a baking sheet to dry.

Step 2: Meanwhile, beat egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in cornstarch until it becomes somewhat thick. Dip shrimp into the batter. Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry shrimp in batches in oil until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
Step 3: In a serving bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey and sweetened condensed milk. Add shrimp and toss to coat with the sauce. Add walnuts and serve.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Clean Eating Recipe

"Clean" Chicken Stir Fry

3 chicken breasts

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 stick celery, chopped

3 skinned carrots

1/2 white onion, diced

20 edamame

2 Tbsp light soy sauce (the green bottle)

3 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp olive oil

Dash of salt and pepper

Pinch of red pepper flakes

Chop up all veggies, except for the edamame, and cut up chicken breasts and season with a bit of salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat a skillet on medium heat and add about a tablespoon of olive oil. Throw veggies into skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add chicken, soy sauce, lemon juice and red pepper flakes and cook for about 15 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked. 

 

Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1 cup 

Calories: 167

Fat: 4 g

Carbs: 8.7 g

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 21 g

Clean Eating Month 1, Week 2

My first week was pretty tough...I'm not going to lie, but today I'm back at it with a vengence. Tomorrow I will be starting a 10-week TurboFire schedule that I developed myself still with the plan of starting Les Mills Combat on December 31st. Well, here's what you wait for every week...my weekly clean eating meal plan!

Sunday:
Breakfast- whole wheat english muffin: 3 scrambled egg whites cooked with 1oz low fat cheese; 1 cup strawberries
Snack- 1 cup cherries and 10 almonds
Lunch- sandwich: 3oz roast beef, tomato slices, lettuce, dijon mustard, 2 slices whole wheat bread; 4 whole wheat crackers; 1 pear
Snack- 1 banana, 1tbsp almond butter
Dinner- 4oz sirloin; 1 cup brown rice, 1 cup honey carrots

Monday:
Breakfast- pumpkin pie oatmeal
Snack- 1 medium apples with 2tbsp natural peanut butter
Lunch- chicken and black bean burrito
Snack- 1 cup watermelon, 1oz cashews
Dinner- 4oz grilled chicken breast; 1 cup brown rice, 1 cup steamed veggies

Tuesday:
Breakfast- 2 slices whole wheat toast with 2tbsp natural peanut butter, 1 banana
Snack- 1 cup mixed berries, 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
Lunch- Sandwich: 3 oz sliced turkey, tomato, lettuce, 2tbsp hummus on whole wheat pita, 1 apple
Snack- 6 whole wheat crackers, 2oz low fat cheese, 1 apple
Dinner: 1 veggie burger on whole wheat sandwich roll with 2 slices avocado, tomoato, lettuce, 1 tbsp mustard, mixed green salad with 1 tbsp dressing

Wednesday:
Breakfast- omelette made with 3 egg whites, 4oz spinach, 1oz low fat shredded cheese, 1 medium apple
Snack- 2 celery stalks with 2tbsp natural peanut butter and 1tbsp raisins
Lunch- 1 spinach salad with 4oz grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, 2oz low fat shredded cheese, 2tbsp salad dressing
Snack- 1oz almonds, 1 cup skim milk
Dinner- chicken with veggies and pasta

Thursday:
Breakfast- 2cup Kashi GoLean cereal with 1 cup skim milk; 4oz plain low fat yogurt with 1/2cup strawberries
Snack- 1 low fat string cheese and 1 medium apple
Lunch- Wrap: 3oz lean ground turkey, 2 whole wheat tortillas, 2 tbsp salsa, lettuce, tomato, 1oz low fat shredded cheese; 1 orange
Snack- 2 Kashi crunchy granola bars
Dinner- 9 medium grilled shrimp, 1.5cup brown rice, 1 cup steamed veggies

Friday:
Breakfast- 4 scrambled egg whites mixed with 4oz potato, 1/2 cup red pepper and 1/2 cup onions
Snack- 1 cup cantaloupe, 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
Lunch- 3 oz grilled fish, 1 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed spinach
Snack- 1 cup low fat plain yogurt with 1/2 cup blueberries
Dinner- Beef BBQ Sandwich and 1 small sweet potato

Saturday:
Breakfast- whole wheat pancakes with 1/2 cup blueberries and 1 cup skim milk
Snack- 1 cup plain low fat yogurt with 1/2 cup raspberries
Lunch- sandwich: 2 slices whole wheat bread, 3oz sliced turkey, 1/2 avocado, luttuce; small salad with 1 tbsp dressing
Snack- 2 hard boiled eggs; 6 whole wheat crackers
Dinner- 4 oz grilled chicken breast; 1 1/2 cup steamed green beans; 1 small sweet potato

Eat Clean Chicken Salad Recipe

Eat Clean Chicken Salad Recipe

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 cup mustard
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1 tsp fresh dill weed
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped tomato

Shred chicken in food processor and stir in seasonings. Add tomato. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 3 servings.

Calories: 287
Total fat: 7g
Protein: 49g