Mac Daddy Salad
I love taking about any meal possible and make into a salad or a soup. It is just fun and gives life to the old stand-by, not to mention it give different nutritional value too! I am pretty sure we have all experienced a BIG MAC. Kinda an American staple from McDonald’s. So why not bring those flavors into a healthier version. I added the poached egg for two reasons. I love eggs and I think they add a creaminess to the salad. If you are not an egg fan feel free to omit!
THE DRESSING:
1/2 C Mayo
2 T Ketchup
1 T White Vinegar
1 T Pickle Relish
1 Tsp Finely diced white onion
1 Tsp Honey
Pinch of Salt and Pepper
Mix well with a whisk. This makes about one cup. Good in refrigerator for a week.
Build the Salad:
Head of Romaine Lettuce, chopped
3 Roma Tomatoes, diced
2 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Pickles, diced
Ground Beef or Beef Patty. 1/3 pound for each salad
Eggs, Poached
Putting all together:
Super simple and have some fun big bowls to make if playful. I make the lettuce base, add all the toppings then the meat with the poached egg on TOP. I love poached eggs to add protein and creaminess to any recipe. Then I just drizzle the dressing!
How to poach an egg. Head to the Box below for the best tips.
Chicken Pesto Quesadilla with Balsamic Glaze
We will keep running forward with the Pesto theme! Again it is more of an idea to spark you all to think a bit outside the traditional box and have some fun with your food. Quesadillas are a fantastic base to play with flavors and bring some variety to your meal rotation. I loved adding the punch of balsamic glaze ( a huge favorite of mine) to the pesto and a little red onion just, wow!! Have a blast with this family pleaser.
Ingredients:
Large Tortilla Shells
2-4 tbsp of Pesto per Quesadilla
1/4-1/3 cup of Mexican melty Cheese ( my favorite)
Leftover slices (or shredded) of cooked Chicken
Slices of Grape Tomatoes
Thinly slice Red Onions
Drizzle of Balsamic Glaze
Putting together:
First: Heat a griddle to medium heat, lay one tortilla on the griddle for 30 seconds, and then flip
Second: Spread about a tbsp or so onto the tortilla, then add the cheese.
Third: Top with chicken, tomato, and onion.
Fourth: Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Fifth: Once the cheese is mostly melted, do the flip. You will flip the tortilla in half. It will look like a half-moon. I continue to cook for another 5-8 minutes to get the golden color on the shell.
ENJOY!
Simple Roasted Whole Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 Whole Chicken ( Organic or Pasture Raised if possible)
- 1 Lemon
- 1 Onion ( quartered)
- 2 Carrot Stalks
- 2 Celery Stalks
- 4 Garlic Cloves ( smashed & peeled)
- 2 tsp Fresh Rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
Directions:
Prep your whole chicken by making sure to remove the gizzards and heart if not removed already. Preheat oven to 350. In your roasting pan place the carrot and celery stalks on the bottom then place the chicken on top. Take the quartered onions and spread around the roasting pan. Take one of the quarters of the onion and put in the cavity of the bird. The garlic placed around the bird and in the cavity. Next up is to season this beautiful bird. rub the salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme all over the bird. Then cover the pan with the lid and place in preheated oven. Cook covered for about an hr. Once cooked let it sit for 10 minutes then carve up and serve. I also save all the juices, bones and carcass to make bone broth!!