BEST Baked Pork Tenderloin

ngredients

• 1 or 2 1/2 pound pork tenderloins (see note)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon, lime, or orange juice (or 1 tablespoon of each)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional but highly recommended)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a large baking/casserole dish. Pierce tenderloins all over with a fork. Rub oil onto all sides of the meat.
• Whisk together Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, salt, chili powder, smoked paprika (if using) and black pepper. Sprinkle mixture over tenderloin(s), patting it onto the surface of the meat on all sides. Place in prepared baking dish and drizzle lemon/lime juice over the top.
• Bake for 25-35 minutes until outside is browned and crispy and centers are cooked through to desired doneness (you can take them out on the early side if you like the centers a little pink).
• Spoon juices from the dish over the meat. Allow to rest on a cutting board or in the baking dish for 5-10 minutes. Slice into 1 inch pieces. Spoon any remaining juices from the pan over the slices, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired, and serve.

Notes

This recipe is pretty flexible and you can use 1-2 very small pork tenderloins, or one medium-large pork tenderloin OR you can double or even triple the ingredients for the seasonings and serve a LOT of people with very large tenderloins.

Recipe Cred: Crem de La Crumb

SLOW COOKER PALEO HAWAIIAN BBQ CHICKEN

Slow Cooker Paleo Hawiian BBQ Chicken

prep 10 mins

cook 8 hours

total 8 hours, 10 mins

author melissa jennings

yield 4

Ingredients

• 4-6 Boneless Chicken Breasts or Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (I used 2 lbs)
• 3 TBSP coconut aminos
• 20 oz fresh pineapple with any juice
• 1 whole green pepper sliced
• 1/2 cup onion sliced thin
• 1 tsp dried ginger
• 2 fresh garlic cloves, crushed and minced
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (I used Tessemae’s BBQ Sauce)
• 1 TBSP raw honey
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper, optional

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients except BBQ sauce and freeze.
2. When ready to cook thaw the ingredients in the refrigerator overnight.
3. Place into a slow cooker and add BBQ sauce and cook on low for 8 hours.
4. Remove and shred chicken with two forks and serve.
5. Salt and pepper if desired.

Recipe Cred:stockpilingmoms

BUTTER, TOMATO, AND ONION SAUCE

YIELD

Makes enough for 1 pound dried pasta

TOTAL TIME

Time from start to finish: 50 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, or 3 cups canned whole peeled tomatoes with their juice
• 1 medium sweet yellow onion
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt

PREPARATION

1. 1. 1. If using fresh tomatoes, peel them. Coarsely chop the fresh or canned tomatoes. Trim both ends of the onion; peel it and cut it in half lengthwise.
   2. 2. Put the tomatoes, onion, butter, and salt in a 4- to 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. When the tomatoes begin to bubble, lower the heat to a slow but steady simmer. Cook, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until the tomatoes are no longer watery and the sauce has reduced, about 45 minutes, depending on the size and shape of the pot. The sauce is done when the butter has separated from the tomatoes and there is no remaining liquid.

Note: When you toss pasta with the sauce, add about 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Recipe Cred: Epicurious

Chicken and Barley Soup

Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili

SERVES 4-6

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 large yellow onion, finely diced

4 cloves of garlic, minced

½ serrano chili, minced

1 tablespoon chili powder (ancho chile powder if you can find it)

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 tablespoon sweet paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon salt

1 pound dark meat ground turkey

2 medium sized sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into half-inch cubes (or about the size of a pinto bean)

1 quart chicken stock or chicken bone broth

1 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 15oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 15oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

avocado, cilantro, and sliced scallion for serving

PREPARATION

1. In a heavy bottom pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add the onion, garlic, serrano chili, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and salt. Cook down until caramelized and fragrant, about 15-20 minutes.

3. Add the ground turkey and cook until crumbled and combined with the onions. Add the sweet potatoes and chicken stock (or bone broth) and bring to a simmer, then cover and let cook for another 20 minutes.

4. After the sweet potatoes have cooked, add the beans, stir to combine and cook for another 20 minutes uncovered.

5. Taste for salt and spice, then garnish with avocado, cilantro, and scallions.

Recipe Cred: Goop

Spinach Pesto Quinoa Bowl

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups multi-colored quinoa, uncooked
• 6 cups baby spinach
• 4 tablespoons basil pesto
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook quinoa according to the instructions on the box or bag. (Instead of water, I used chicken stock for more flavor but if you want to keep this a vegetarian dish, go with water or vegetable stock.)
2. Once quinoa is done cooking, turn heat to medium then add spinach, pesto, salt, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and heat until spinach has wilted, pesto is evenly distributed, and Parmesan cheese has melted.
3. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Recipe Cred: Table for Two

 

Simple Tahini Free Hummus

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons almond butter or tahini
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove fresh garlic, finely chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Dash cayenne pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons water (if needed)

Directions
Stick it all in the food processor!! That’s it!

Recipe Cred: The Amazing Jessy O’Leary

Enchiladas with mushrooms, beans and cheese

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped

8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered or sliced if large

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 15.5-ounce can low-sodium black beans, rinsed

8 ounces Monterey Jack or mild Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)

kosher salt and black pepper

1 14-ounce can red chili enchilada sauce (about 1½ cups)

8 corn tortillas, warmed

fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 400° F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and poblano. Cook, tossing often, until the onion is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cumin. Cook, tossing frequently, until the mushrooms are browned and tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the beans, 4 ounces of the cheese, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Spread ½ cup of the enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Roll up the filling in the tortillas, dividing evenly (about ⅓ cup per tortilla), and place seam-side down in the dish.

Top with the remaining enchilada sauce and the remaining 4 ounces of cheese. Bake, uncovered, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted, 14 to 16 minutes. Serve topped with the cilantro.

Recipe Cred: Real Simple

Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas

STEAK FAJITA LETTUCE WRAPS Serves 4-6 Prep time :: 10 minutes Cook time :: 6-8 hours on low heat

 

Ingredients 
2 tablespoons fajita spice (see homemade version below)
2 pounds flank steak
1 onion, peeled and sliced
3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 bell peppers, any color, sliced
2 tablespoons coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
1 jalapeño, seeds removed and chopped or 1 small can diced jalapeños,
salt and pepper
To serve::
Large lettuce leaves to wrap fajitas

Optional toppings::
1 lime, quartered
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, shredded
hot sauce
1 cup tomatoes, chopped

Directions
1. Place half the onions and bell peppers into the slow cooker pot.
2. Add in steak to pot and sprinkle with seasonings on both sides.
3. Place rest of the ingredients into pot, sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper, cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or until meat easily pulls apart with two forks.
4. When it’s done, shred with two forks or slice against the grain, place in a lettuce wrap and top with your fave optional toppings. Enjoy!

FAJITA/TACO SEASONING
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Place all ingredients into a small mason jar or an empty baby food jar, seal and give it a good shake. Be sure to label it. Stores well in a dark, dry place. Feel free to double or triple the recipe so you’ll always have extra on hand.

Recipe Cred: Rockin Mom’s Kitchen

Slow Cooker Creamy Mac and Cheese

Serves 6

2 hours of time

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk (I used 1%)
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Boil the macaroni in water for six minutes and drain.
2. In a medium saucepan, mix butter and cheese. Heat over medium high heat and stir until the cheese melts.
3. Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Combine cheese mixture, sour cream, soup, salt, milk, mustard and pepper in your slow cooker. Add the drained macaroni and stir again.
4. Cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally (I cooked mine for about 2 hours and stirred it twice and it was perfect).

Recipe Cred: Six Sisters