Clean Chicken Enchiladas

Hello everyone,
I hope all finds you well. I haven't blogged in a very long time and now that I'm here I can tell I've missed it!

I recently started a health and fitness journey.
A fellow mommy and I started a workout program and to go with it- I wrote up a " Healthy" Meal Plan to follow to maximize our success.

I LOVE all things food. Eating "healthy" isn't particularly enticing- if you're a foodie such as myself so I'm  challenging my culinary creativity here and giving regular meals a "Clean" makeover because we all know that eating baked salmon or chicken with brown rice will become a bit Bland, boring and lackluster after so long.

Clean Chicken Enchiladas

Serves 2-3 Adult serving

• 3 Chicken breast- boiled and shredded
•  2 large Zucchinis- sliced ultra thin long way- using a mandolin or your knife
• 1/2 Purple onion - Small dice
• small handful of fresh Cilantro- minced
• 4 tbsp. of Coconut oil
• 1 1/2 cup of chicken stock ( can be store bought or you can use the water form boiling the chicken)
• 3 tbsp. of chili powder
•  1 1/2 tbsp. or corn starch
• lettuce for garnish
• queso fresco for garnish
• salt
• black pepper
• dried oregano
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• Boil Chicken breast until thoroughly cooked- about 25 min- take out of water and let cool off so you can shred the meat
  set aside when done

1. In a sauté pan heat up 2 Tbsp. coconut oil and add in the chopped onion, after sweating out the onion ( they become a bit translucent) go ahead and add in the shredded chicken, and all listed spices to tastes. Set aside
2. In a sauce pan heat up the remaining coconut oil and add-in the chili powder, its gonna toast a little bit, and while adding the chicken stock- Wisk constantly to avoid clumps of chili powder- add in all listed spices to taste- in a separate 1/4 cup of COLD water  mix the cornstarch and once that's mixed with no clumps- wisk into chili- wisk on medium heat, until you see it thickening- take of heat and set aside.
3. Slice zucchinis long-ways using a mandolin or your knife if you can- the thinner you get them the more flexible they will be and the easier it is to stuff and roll.
4. Once you slice your zucchini you begin to assemble:  set 3 slices of zucchini side to side to start your base- slightly overlapping the previous once - you stiff it with chicken and roll it- continue until you roll them all  ( I rolled them on the plate they were being served on to save me the trouble of transferring them- it can get messy)
5. once stuffed and roller- garnish with Chili sauce, chopped lettuce and rumbles of queso fresco.
6. Enjoy!

 

 



Yarie Cooks: Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps - Tutorial

Hello Everyone,

Hope all is well,
this post will be sort sweet and to the point -
I have posted another recipe up on my new YouTube Channel: Yarie Cooks
if you are looking for new recipe ideas to try in your kitchen
please check it out, subscribe and stay tuned!

here is the link to the newest tutorial:
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

http://youtu.be/CWJWx5Ra4eo

Looking forward to new subscribers, feedback and recipe request!
thank you !!
Happy cooking :)

Yarie is Going Viral!!!!

Hello Ladies and Gents,
hope all finds you well!

I just wanted to share with you that I have started a YouTube channel for those interested in following my cooking tips, using Videos.

I have Uploaded a Preview of what is to com on the Channel.

"Yarie Cooks"
Check it out:
http://youtu.be/B7c3AwAPJ5I

I look forward to your subscriptions, feedback, and your recipe request!

I thank you in advance!

Good Eats... How well are you Eating?

Hello Ladies and Gents :)

Glad to be here, sharing yet another blog with you guys.
There has been a few changes in my life, since the last time i posted something.. so here it all goes :)

First off , I thank all who took part in the Recipe Poll- the Summer Rolls took 1st Place!!!

 I will be posting it up shortly. I love how this recipe serves as an introduction to a new leaf in turning in  my life as well as my Culinary Career.

A couple posts back i shared with you that i had started changing my diet. I'm not on a diet -per say... but i have cut down on some things like Beef, Pork, soda/pop, drinks or foods with high sugar to name a few.

My reason for this was to begin healthier cooking habits thus resulting in better recipes for people to enjoy Good food that is GOOD FOR YOU. I want to help change peoples perspective/negative connotation when referring to "healthy food"- it's not bland or boring! .. trust me ;)

Cooking with fresh ingredients is very important. The fresher the product the better the outcome.

Let me explain some of the things that some people aren't too clear on when it comes to fresh food...

Organic:
Produce that is grown without fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides Organic meat of dairy livestock receive no antibiotics or added hormones and are raised on organic feed. Organic products never use genetic engineering or irradiation

All Natural:
Foods that are minimally processed and contain no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners

Earth-Friendly:
Produced in such a way to minimize any negative impact on the environment.

Vegetarian:
Foods derived from plant sources, such as fruits,grains,legumes and nuts. These can contain egg and dairy products

Vegan:
Solely from plant origin; absolutely no animal ingredients or byproducts such as eggs, dairy products, or honey

Raw Foodism:
is a lifestyle promoting the consumption of uncooked, unprocessed, often organic as a large percentage of the diet

I have recently started a job at : http://cafe118.com/  in down town Winter Park FL.

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For clarity and balance, performance and beauty.
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