Dinner | leanKitchen

Feb 7th 10

An addendum to my delicious Shepard’s Pie!

Addendum to the leanKitchen Shepard's Pie

A couple of nights ago, I had a hankering (love that word) for Shepard’s Pie again, but I didn’t have any yellow peppers, and I had ground chicken instead of beef. So, I did what I do best, and substituted! I had a red pepper and a green pepper, diced them into corn-kernel-sized peices, browned up the chicken, and made it using the same technique as I did the first time. I also...

Feb 4th 10

Thai Corncakes with Shrimp and Cilantro Mayo

Thai Corn Cakes with Shrimp and Cilantro Mayo

So remember a little over a month ago when I had my holiday Christmas party? We all bring a gift and some food and eat like it’s nobody’s business? Well, my co-worker Wes brought these in for us to enjoy. Lemme tell ya, I tried these UNBELIEVABLE corn cakes, and fell in love. While they’re not the most optimal in supportive nutrition, they do contain protein (eggs, and in...

Feb 3rd 10

Wonderful mango salsa to top my LOST-themed celebratory dinner!

Renee's Island Mango Salsa

My good friend Renee gave me this wonderful recipe to compliment my own LOST inspired dinner- Island Boar, topped with Mango Salsa and Coconut rice on the side. Mango Salsa 2 Mangos diced ½- whole Red onion diced (depending on how big the onion and how much you like onions) 1-2 cloves garlic pressed 1 jalapeño Small handful of mint chopped Fresh lime juice (one lime) Olive oil Just mix all...

Jan 29th 10

Poached chicken, adaptable to suit your needs

Marsha's Poached Lemon Pepper Chicken

Nelson Mandela is quoted as saying “When the water starts boiling, it is foolish to turn off the heat.” Well, I agree with the wise South African ex-president, with the exception of one instance: the act of Poaching (and NO, no African Elephant Poaching pun intended here, really); I mean poaching chicken! Poaching chicken makes delicious, juicy, quick, mildly flavorful chicken in 20...

Jan 16th 10

Recipe submission from reader Kristi S. -

Turkey Chickpea Stew

A while back, I recieved a recipe submission from Kristi S. (she even sent me a sample, which was very delicious by the way- thank you!) Well, over Christmas, I came down with the most hellacious stomach bug I’ve encountered in a while. And given that I have children (aka lil’ petri dishes!), I can assure you that it’s suffice to say, I am knowledgable in the art of encountering...

Jan 15th 10

Chicken salad with avocado, tomato, and cheese. Originally from the Warp Speed Fat Loss Program, but switched up a bit.

Cobb Chicken Salad

As you know, I ….wait for it, wait for it…..pre-cook my proteins on Sundays. Yeah, I know I talk about it a lot, but it’s seriously the way to go. It makes weeknight supportive eating quick and painless, and saves me a ton of time when I’m trying to get dinner on the table. Anyway, here’s a rendition of Mom’s chicken salad, traditional Cobb salad, and the Warp...

Jan 12th 10

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo By now, if you read often, you’re aware of the fact that I pre-cook my proteins during the weekend, chunk ‘em up into 2 or 3 ounce pieces, and freeze them in a large baggie to just pull out and use throughout the week. (And for my fellow Warp Speed-ers, this is a modification to a 3x recipe) Add a tablespoon of butter to a pan, and soften onion and garlic...

Jan 10th 10

My journey with the Warp Speed Fat Loss. This day ends week one. Three to go!
This sundried tomato burger topped with feta is unbelievable

Sundried Tomato Burger with Feta

So doing pretty good as week one comes to a close. Withdrawal from caffeine, and cravings of pretty near everything under the sun have just about ceased. Today is low-carb (and no exercise) day, so I wanted to post my lunch, a Sundried Tomato Burger topped with Feta: Sundried Tomato Burger with Feta and again for good measure… Sundried Tomato Burger with...

Jan 7th 10

Salmon and Asparagus on the 28 day Warp Speed Fat Loss plan

Dinner n' a Good One!

Two Englishmen were walking through the woods with a large Salmon under each arm when they met two Irishmen, Michael and Donal. “Hey there’s some wonderful salmon, where did you get them?” “Don’t tell anyone,” replied the Englishmen, “but we poached them out of the river.” “How did you do that?” asked Donal “Well, Fred here dangles over...

Jan 5th 10

The beginning of my 28 day journey to fat loss

"The 28 Day"

Today, I embark on a 28 day journey to lose fat. I’m about to do the Warp Speed Fat Loss Program. The “28 day” as some call it, is a very structured, intense nutrition and exercise plan. You need to be 100% compliant with both food and exercise. You’ve gotta have your head in it completely. I won’t be going on this journey alone, however, as many friends and...