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Herb Roasted Chicken and Corn and Squash Saute

Herb Roasted Chicken and Corn and Squash Saute  Herbs and spices used (Paprika, Ground Mustard, Oregano, Basil and Parsley Flakes) Soften 1/2 stick of butter, mix in spices and herbs and spread over the chicken. (Rinse chicken in cold water, pat dry with paper towel.) Roast at 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours. It depends on the size of the chicken. The rule of thumb is about 20 minutes per pound.  Sorry about the photo. I was so eager to eat it that I forgot to take the photo before cutting into it lol!  Corn and Squash Saute: 5 ears Corn 1 Zucchini, diced 1 Yellow Squash, diced 1 Red Pepper, diced 1 Red or White Onion, diced 3T Olive Oil I cooked the corn first in boiling water for about 10 minutes and then let it cool in the fridge for about 10 minutes. I stood the corn upright and cut the corn off the cob and set it aside. Heat a large frying pan (medium heat), add olive oil. Cook onion and red pepper first for about 3-4 minutes. Add zucchini and ...

Roasted Salmon and Fried Sweet Potatoes/Apples

Roasted Salmon and Fried Sweet Potatoes with Apples Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Create the following mixture in a small bowl: 3T Coconut Oil Juice of 1 Lemon 1/2t Paprika 1/2t Chili Powder 1/2t Basil 1 packet Soy Sauce 3T Brown Sugar 2T Garlic, diced Rinse the salmon in cold water. Pour the mixture over the salmon and bake in a pan lined with foil. Bake for 22 min. Depending on the size of the salmon you may need to adjust the time. The goal is to pull the salmon out when it's just finished cooking. If you start to see white on the salmon, then you know it's starting to overcook. Pull immediately. Fried Sweet Potatoes with Apples: 4 Medium Sweet Potatoes, diced 2 Apples, large diced 1/2t Nutmeg 3/4t Cinnnamon 3T Coconut Oil Peel and dice sweet potatoes and apples. Melt coconut oil in a large frying pan. Add sweet potatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add apples and cook for 7 minutes covered. Stir occasionally. I know I call these "fried" swee...

Coming Clean

Hi guys, I know I haven't posted in a while, and while I could blame it on being in San Diego and not having time to blog while I'm enjoying myself; I have to come clean. I've been in a depression for a little while now. I was excited for my vacation to see my sister graduate from college, but that wasn't enough to pull me out of my funk like I thought it would. I had to admit to myself that I'm frustrated and disappointed that I'm not losing as much weight as I thought I would by now. And things are tight for me financially right now, and that's an understatement. But, I'm so close... I'm close to accomplishing some important goals in my life. My book Confessions for the Narrow Road: It's Within You, is about to be published in a few months and I'm so excited about it. I feel like I'm wrapping up one season in my life and about to open a new chapter as a published author, where I am promoting my book and enjoying being out there, mak...