Okay, so the cranberry aioli isn’t isn’t very photogenic, but these little sammies still taste awesome and will help you along with getting all that leftover turkey used up. As a bonus, you’ll use up some cranberry sauce too!
Slice a sweet potato into 1/4” thick rounds. Set the sweet potato slices on a cooling rack set over a cookie tray and roast in the oven at 425F for 30 minutes.
To make the cranberry aioli, mix 1 tbsp cranberry sauce with 1 tbsp light mayo.
Top a slice of sweet potato with a bit of the cranberry aioli, leftover sliced turkey breast, and some kale. Top with another slice of sweet potato.
Lunch
Cobb Salad
Happy Hump Day! I’m still using up leftover turkey here! 🤷♀️
Today I’ve got a healthy Cobb salad coming at ya. I’ve swapped the bacon for turkey bacon and used some apple cider vinegar instead of dressing. To keep the flavour quotient high I used some good quality blue cheese, and of course some leftover turkey.
To create this salad yourself, chop and wash romaine lettuce. Line a large salad bowl with the romaine and top with 1 tbsp diced onion, a few quartered cherry tomatoes, 1 slice of cooked diced turkey bacon, 1 sliced hardboiled egg, a handful of diced leftover turkey, 1/2c black beans, 1/4c crumbled blue cheese and toss with apple cider vinegar or your favourite dressing.
If you don’t have leftover turkey hanging around in your fridge, just swap the turkey for diced grilled chicken!
Sweet Potato Sammies
Happy Friday, Friends! Whether your goal is eating healthy or eating food that tastes 🤤this recipe has got your back! Sweet potato sammies loaded with juicy pulled pork and cheese…there’s nowhere to go wrong! Happy almost-weekend!
First make your pulled pork. Put 1 diced yellow onion, 1 can tomato paste, 1/4c zero cal brown sugar replacer, 1/4c apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper into your crock pot. Add 2 c chicken stock and mix well. Add 2 pork tenderloins, and top with enough broth to fully cover the tenderloins (about 4 – 5 cups). Cook on low for 8h, then remove the tenderloins and shed with two forks. Return the shredded pork to the crock pot to allow the pork to absorb some moisture. Remove the pork, and stir in your favourite bbq sauce. I like to use a stevia-based one.
Slice 2 sweet potatoes on a bias into 1/4” thick slices, and roast at 425F for 30 minutes. Set the sweet potato slices on a cooling rack set over a cookie sheet to allow the slices to roast more evenly. Also, leave lots of space between slices on the tray.
Assemble your sliders by topping one sweet potato slice with the pulled pork, shredded cheese (spicy havarti, is a great choice, but use whatever you have), cabbage slaw and then another slice of roasted sweet potato.
Chipotle Chicken Pinwheels
These chipotle chicken pinwheels go together in a snap. These make a healthy appetizer if you’re willing to share. If not, they make a great lunch!
Ingredients:
🥄 300 g shredded chicken
🥄 150 g cream cheese
🥄 4 diced green onions
🥄 4 chipotle pepers in adobo sauce, well chopped
🥄 1/4 c sugar-free barbecue sauce
🥄 6 tortilla wraps
To make the shredded chicken, cook 3 chicken breasts covered in broth for 8 hours on low in the slow cooker. Remove from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients except for the wraps. You may have to work a bit hard to fully mix in the cream cheese. Once mixed spread 1/6th of the mixture into onto each tortilla, spreading to the edges of the tortilla as much as possible. Tightly roll the wrap then slice into 3/4” thick coins.
To make this ahead of time, make the filling and then freeze. When you’re ready to eat, allow the filling to thaw in the frozen, then proceed with making the pinwheels.
Greek Chicken Bowl
I love experimenting in kitchen and creating new dishes, but I also love my “go to” meals. Meals I never tire of eating and that go together super quick. Today I’m sharing one of these…Greek chicken salad with quinoa. I marinade chicken breasts with Greek/souvlaki flavouring and then grill them. I cook up a batch of quinoa, and then add these to a salad base of romaine, bell peppers, and cucumbers. Top the salad off with some black olives, feta and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. I could eat this forever!
PS: I think cucumbers taste better peeled. Do you agree?
Salmon Avocado Wraps
As far as I’m concerned, a bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese is the most delicious breakfast going. But, a bagel is pretty calorie dense, so not my best everyday choice. This past weekend I made these smoked salmon roll ups and they really have all the same flavours…without the bagel!
To make these yourself, lay out a sheet of plastic wrap on the counter. Onto the plastic wrap, layout slices of smoked salmon to form a rectangle. Gently spread cream cheese onto the smoked salmon, then add a few matchstick sliced cucumbers and red onions along one edge. Tightly roll the smoked salmon starting from the same edge as you’ve put the cucumber and onion. Use the plastic wrap to help roll tightly. Once rolled fully, slice and sprinkle with @traderjoes everything but that bagel seasoning. Don’t skip the seasoning – it’s the best part! 😋
Squash Fries
Happy FRI-YAY! 🍟 🍟 🍟
I don’t really know if you can call it a recipe…but seriously, you need to do this. I reckon these are the healthiest fries you’ll ever eat! Cut a butternut squash into fry-style slices pop into your air fryer, and then once done, top with some salt and a little ketchup. 😍
Tips: the “neck” of the squash offers up perfect fry-slices. 30 minutes + 1/4c water is perfect in my my air fryer, but experiment with yours, as they’re all a bit different. No need to add any oil.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Buffalo Chicken Wraps 😁
Add a little spice to your lunch! I’ve been bringing these with me all week this week for lunch and despite the fact that it’s Friday, I’m still loving them.
Slice 2 lb chicken breast into strips and then marinade overnight in 1/2c Frank’s Buffalo sauce, the juice of 2 fresh limes, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder and 1 tbsp onion powder. Grill the chicken strips.
To make a blue cheese sauce, mix together crumbled blue cheese, a couple of tablespoons of Greek yogourt and some lemon juice.
To make your wraps roll the chicken, blue cheese sauce, and romaine. Add a little extra buffalo sauce into your wrap too if you like things spicy.
I do all my prep ahead of time and then assemble at the last minute so that the wrap tastes nice and fresh.
Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad
Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad!
My air fryer and I seem to be having a love in these days. I marinated a few chicken breasts in: the juice of 3 fresh lemons, 1/2c water, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper. I finely chopped a handful of pecans and then pressed them into one of the chicken breasts. Air fried the chicken breast for 25 minutes and served it over a quick salad of field greens, roasted red pepper, green onion and sliced pear.
Super yummy!
Butternut Squash & Kale Salad Bowl
I don’t have a name for this, but rest assured it’s super yummy! The white beans add an amazing creamy texture, while the squash adds depth to the flavour.
To make:
Roast a few handfuls of 1/2” cubed butternut squash, either in the oven or in your air fryer. No need to add any oil with either method.
Grill a chicken breast.
Sautée 3-4 generous handfuls of kale over medium heat with 1/4c water and 1 tsp garlic powder. Once the kale is wilted, remove from heat.
To assemble: put a bed of kale into a large bowl, and top with the chicken breast (diced), butternut squash and some white kidney beans. Top with a bit of salt, a bit of crushed red pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.