Homemade Guacamole

I have an affinity for anything avocado, so naturally I am a huge Guacamole fan.  With that being said, I am not a big fan of onions, and I'm always striving to come up with the best onion free guacamole recipe.  Last night I concocted something amazing.  So amazing in fact, that it just had to be shared.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:
3 Avocados (seeded and peeled)
Juice of 2 Limes (only use 1 if you don't love the hint of lime taste)
1/2 Red Bell Pepper (seeded and chopped)
8 Champagne Tomatoes (chopped, can substitute grape tomatoes)
1/2 Jalapeno (Seeded and Minced)
1 Clove Garlic (Minced)
1 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt
1-2 tsp Cumin Powder


Directions:
Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly.  Enjoy! 

Hibiscus Lime Drumsticks

I was so excited to receive dried Hibiscus with my last Bountiful Basket order, but I have been having a hard time trying to use it.  This was an excellent way to use Hibiscus and added a light and delicious flavor mix with the lime. 

Ingredients:

 3 Tbsp Olive Oil

 Juice of 4 Limes

1-2 Handfuls of Dried Hibiscus

4-5 Leaves of Fresh Basil (Can be substituted to 1 Tbsp of dried Basil)

 Seasoning (Tarragon, Mediterranean Spiced Sea Salt)

5-6 Chicken Drumsticks

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the Oil, Lime Juice, Hibiscus, Basil. and seasoning together in a bowl. Roll the drumsticks one at a time into the mixture and place into a deep pan (I covered with tinfoil to make cleaning easy). Once complete, pour the remaining mixture over top of the drumsticks in the pan and the sprinkle with additional seasoning. Cook for 40-50 minutes or until done all the way through. Serve & Enjoy!

Getting ready to cook :)

Mix up the ingredients to coat the chicken into :)

Bake and enjoy!

Watermelon-Mango Fruit Protein Smoothie

This one was just amazingly delicious.  I filled it so full, I even got 3 servings out of it.


Ingredients:
1 Cup Frozen strawberries & Blueberries
1 1/2 Scoops Vanilla Protein Powder/Shakeology
1/2 Watermelon (Personal Sized, Chopped)
1 Mango (Peeled and Sliced)
1 Apple (Cored & Sliced)
1 Lime (Peeled & sectioned)
20 Blueberries
20 Red Grapes
1 Cup Orange Juice (Not From Concentrate)



Directions:
Add the frozen ingredients into the blender first and then add the protein and the remaining ingredients, top with the orange juice (This helps ensure a better overall blend).  Blend on medium/high speed until well blended and serve.  This gives you 2 smoothies to enjoy so that you can take care of 2 days at once, refrigerate the remaining smoothie.  Enjoy!

Add in all of the ingredients

Blend Well

Serve & Enjoy!

If you interested in more smoothie recipes here are my previously posted recipes

Red Pepper-Peach Protein Smoothie

Apple-Banana-Tomato Protein Smoothie

Cantaloupe-Carrot-Berry Protein Smoothie

Cucumber-Watermelon-Mint Protein Smoothie

Heirloom Carrot-Watermelon Protein Smoothie

Watermelon-Triple-Berry Protein Smoothie with Kale

Pear-Apple-Berry Fruit Protein Smoothie

Red Pepper Peach Protein Smoothie

Another weird one, I know, but trust me, it's delicious.  And of course very healthy.  I really enjoyed this one. 


Ingredients:
1 Cup Frozen strawberries & Blueberries
1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
2 medium sized Carrots (Peeled & Chopped)
1/2 Red Pepper (Seeded & Chopped)
1/2 Cucumber (Peeled & Sliced)
1 Green Apple (Cored & Sliced)
2 Peach (Pitted & Sliced)
Juice of 1 Lime
1 Cup Apple Juice (Not From Concentrate)

Directions:
Add the frozen ingredients into the blender first and then add the protein and the remaining ingredients, top with the apple juice (This helps ensure a better overall blend).  Blend on medium/high speed until well blended and serve.  This gives you 2 smoothies to enjoy so that you can take care of 2 days at once, refrigerate the remaining smoothie.  Enjoy!

Add all of the ingredients

Blend

Serve & Enjoy!

If you interested in more smoothie recipes here are my previously posted recipes

Apple-Banana-Tomato Protein Smoothie

Cantaloupe-Carrot-Berry Protein Smoothie

Cucumber-Watermelon-Mint Protein Smoothie

Heirloom Carrot-Watermelon Protein Smoothie

Watermelon-Triple-Berry Protein Smoothie with Kale

Pear-Apple-Berry Fruit Protein Smoothie

Basil Orange Lime Chicken Drumsticks

I received so many limes with my bountiful basket yesterday that I had to do something with a few of them.  Orange Lime Chicken sounded delicious, and here you go:

Ingredients:
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Orange Emulsion
2 Limes (Juiced)
Seasoning (Alpine Touch, Basil, Oregano)
5-6 Chicken Drumsticks

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Mix the Oil, Orange, Lime Juice and seasoning together in a bowl.  Roll the drumsticks one at a time into the mixture and place into a deep pan (I covered with tinfoil to make cleaning easy).  Once complete, pour the remaining mixture over top of the drumsticks in the pan and the sprinkle with additional seasoning.  Cook for 40-50 minutes or until done all the way through.  Serve & Enjoy!

Get all of your ingredients ready

Mix up the liquid ingredients

Roll the drumsticks in the marinade and then top in the pan with remains, and add a dash of seasoning

Cook for 40 to 50 minutes, remove, serve & Enjoy!

Citrus Chicken Recipe

A delicious and easy citrus twist to chicken.  

Ingredients:

6-7 Chicken Tenderloins

1 Tbsp Oil

Seasoning (Alpine Touch, Mango Lime Seasoning, Sweet & Smokey Rub)

2 Cuties, Small Oranges (Peel and Section)

1 Mango (Peel & Slice)

1 Tbsp Lime Juice

Directions:

Add the oil and Chicken to the pan and cook on med-high.  Season generously.  When thoroughly cooked add oranges, mango and lime juice.  Turn heat down to Simmer and Simmer for about 5 minutes until fruit is softened.  Serve with fruit and enjoy!

Add Chicken to the pan and season genrously

My sous chef and his tongs

Add the fruit and lime juice

Another impish grin from my boy

Serve & Enjoy

Sweet & Smoky Oven-Roasted Trout Recipe

This recipe is very quick and easy and some of the best fish I have ever had.  The skin just peels right off after baking.

Ingredients:

1 Trout Fillet

Sweet & Smoky Rub

Lime Pepper

Vegetable Oil

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.  Oil a large baking sheet with vegetable oil.  Sprinkle the cut side of the trout with the rub & lime pepper.  Place the trout skin side down on the baking sheet.  Bake for 10-12 minutes.  Remove from oven.  Remove skin and serve.  ENJOY!

Getting together my delicious ingredients

Sprinkle the rub and lime pepper on the trout

Place the trout skin side down on the baking sheet

Bake for 10-12 minutes

Skin will easily peel right off of the trout

I Served mine with freshly cut honey dew and some mixed veggies, it was amazing!

Rosemary Citrus Chicken

Rosemary Citrus Marinated Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:
2 tsp Orange Zest
1/2 tsp Lemon Zest
1/4 Cup Fresh Orange Juice
2 Tbsp Lime Juice
2 Cloves Garlic Chopped
1 Tbsp Crushed Rosemary
3 Chicken Breasts Skinless

Directions:
In a large bowl (or resealable plastic bag) combine the orange and lemon zest.  Add the orange and lime juice to the zest.  Mix together and add the garlic and rosemary.  Thoroughly mix the ingredients and add the chicken breasts.  Cover completely and marinate for about 20 minutes.  Remove the chicken and grill for about 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked while still being juicy.  Serve and enjoy!

Orange & Lemon Zest

Add the Orange & Lime Juice

Add the chopped garlic and crushed rosemary

Add the chicken and marinate for 20 minutes

Grill for about 15 minutes

Remove from the grill and cover with juices from cooking

Serve & Enjoy!