Enchiladas

These are DANG delicious and would you believe when I tell you 21 day fix approved!?

Well you BETTER believe it man!

I am not a huge Mexican food fan but this pregnancy has me craving it all!

I'm crazy for spicy food too right now but the heart burn is killing me haha

Here is my recipe for this delicious dish!

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts cooked and shredded ( use 4 packed red containers to Measure for portion fix) 
15oz drained and rinsed black beans 
4oz can of green chilies drained 
8oz drained diced tomatoes 
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt ( use 1 red container for portion fix) 
1tsp chilli powder , garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin 
1 jar Enchilada sauce or use homemade recipe below
10 small corn or whole wheat flour tortillas or 8 large
1/2 Cup Shredded cheese (enough for 5 blue containers)

Enchilada sauce Ingredients:

2 Tbsp EVOO
2 Tbsp flour 
3 Tbsp Chili powder
1/2tsp garlic powder, onion powder and cumin 
2 Cups chicken broth

Directions for Enchiladas:

Mix chicken, beans, chilies, tomatoes yogurt and spices in a large bowl. Fill tortillas, fold ends in and roll up, place in a large baking dish seam down and repeat.

Pour sauce over top enough so that all tortillas are covered. Spread cheese evenly on top . Cook uncovered for 30 mins!

Directions for Enchilada Sauce: 
In small saucepan add oil

And flour mix together over medium heat, 

Add spices and mix together. 

Slowly add in chicken broth whisking continuously to make sure all lumps are removed.
Simmer for 15+mins

Store unused sauce in fridge for up to 4 days!

If you are interested in the 21 day fix program or portion control comment below or send me a message and we can get you hooked up! (Or simply follow the links provided) 

Paleo Honey Balsamic Pork Chops

I used to live under a rock. Not really but my husband does tell me that once a day at least HAHA! I used to think Pork Chops could only be made with BBQ sauce and grilled.. OK, I actually never ate Pork Chops much growing up...

Since being married I have been searching for new recipes to try but being me I end up using it as a reference and turning it into my own. I LOVE being creative with food. How about you?? 

Yesterday I made this Paleo recipe. It was a TOTAL HIT with my two year old and my husband. 

WOOOOOOT. 

The recipe came from www.paleoaholic.com

Paleo Honey Balsamic Pork Chops

Ingredients:

4 Bone-In Pork Chops
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 Cup Honey
1/2 Cup Onion ( Red or White)
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
2 Tbsp Coconut Oil 

Directions:

1.Rub pork chops with Red Pepper Flakes 
2.Preheat medium-heat skillet
3.Add Coconut Oil to skillet
4.Add pork chops and salt and pepper to taste 
5. In a bowl mix together balsamic vinegar, honey, onion, garlic set aside until chops are done
6.Cook for 5-7 mins on each side or until no longer pink
7.Once cooked take out of skillet and set aside
8.In the same pan add the vinegar mixture and scrap the bottom to get all the brown bits ( full of flavour!)
9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 mins uncovered for 6-8min stirring once in awhile
10. Add chops back in and cook 5 mins per side basting with liquid
11. Remove and serve with whatever you choose! 

For the portion Fixers out there:
1 pork chop would be 1 Red and 1 or 2 tsp(coconut oil)
Sauce, as long as you only have a tablespoon, I wouldn't worry about much. 

I decided to serve mine with Brown Jasmine Rice and steamed veggies. So my whole meal was 1 Red, 1 Green, 1 Yellow and 2 tsp. 

I would love to here what you think of this recipe and if you make any changes please share with me!

Stay Awesome friends! 

Italian Chicken Noodle Soup

Have you ever found a recipe that sounds super delicious but all the sudden your creative mind starts wandering and you end up creating your own "HEALTHY" version of that delicious recipe? 

Seriously y'all that is what happened to me, and let's be honestly it usually is what happens haha! Just ask me hubby... I can't follow a recipe.

I started making homemade chicken broth yesterday morning knowing that I wanted to make Chicken soup but just wasn't really feeling the normal Chicken Noodle. I googled different ideas and came across one from The Pioneer Women ( Ree Drummond)'s Blog! I absolutely LOVE that women! Go check her out if you haven't before! 

Her's was a creamy soup with some other stuff in there that I took out and added my own things. 
Really with soup the possibilities are ENDLESS! However, I know there are some who like recipes and follow from the book so I will share my recipe ( and some different options) with you here! 

Italian Chicken Soup!

Ingredients

8 Cups Chicken Broth ( homemade or box-watch sodium)
1- 28flOz Can Whole Tomatoes
1 Medium Onion
2 Bell Peppers (any colour, mix and match it you wish)
2 Cloves Garlic
3 Stalks Celery
2 Carrots
2 Tbsp Oregano (Dry or add another Tbsp if using Fresh)
1 Tbsp Pizza Seasoning  (Epicure is what I use) 
2 Bay Leaves 
1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil (divided) 
3 Cups Cooked Shredded Chicken or diced it is up to you! 
2 1/2 cups Pasta of your choice( optional)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Parmesan Cheese for Topping

** If you don't have pizza seasoning you can just add 1-2tsp crushed chili flakes and 3 tsp basil. 

Directions:

1. Heat half the olive oil in a saucepan ( large enough if you want to save on dishes :p) 
2. Add diced celery, carrots, bell peppers and onion- add some salt and pepper to them and cook until onion is translucent and there is a good browning on all veggies. While those are browning take out the whole tomatoes from the can and dice up then return them back to the juice. (you will use it all!)
3. In a small fry pan add the rest of olive oil and spices ( oregano, garlic and pizza seasoning) when heating it up with a little oil really awakens the flavour! 
4. Meanwhile, if you are using noodles cook your noodles accordingly to the package directions minus a couple minutes in the chicken broth and then scoop out when done and save for later. You can just cook in water as well.
5. Add Chicken broth to veggies and add the spices and tomatoes with juice and all. Simmer 20 minutes to incorporate all flavours.
6. Add in noodles and chicken and simmer another 10-15 mins. 
7. Serve topped with a little shredded parm! 

Some variations:

You can leave out the noodles if you wish or add in barley, quinoa, rice, (just cook prior to adding)
Go meatless 
Switch up the meat- Ground turkey or hamburger would be great oo! 
Play with the spices and add or take away whatever you need to make it to your liking. 

1 cup of soup would count as 1 PURPLE, .5 GREEN, 1 Tsp, and depending if you use noodles or not 1 YELLOW for all you
portion fixers out there :) 

This recipe was well liked by my 2 year old son who is currently going through a eating regression so HALLELUJAH! Plus my husband said I could make it again which is his way of saying "THIS IS DELICIOUS!"

Please let me know if you try it and remember sharing is caring so please share to your social media too and leave a little comment! 

Stay awesome friends! 

Kristie XO

Turkey, Ricotta and Spinach OH MY!

Who woulda thunk it? Clean eating tastes DELICIOUS!

I posted a picture on my facebook page last week of this freaking AMAZING lasagna that I made while at my grandparents. It got lotsa hits and many people wanted the recipe.

This recipe came from my G-Pops but it has been "kristiefied" and made into my one recipe. Let's face it. I just can NOT follow any recipe without making it my own *wink wink*

<<<<<OH YUMMMY>>>>>

Here is what you will need:

1 lb Ground Turkey

1 Med Onion diced

2 15oz Canned Diced Tomatos ( no sodium or your own)

2 Tsp Garlic Powder

3 Tsp Dried Parsely

2 Tsp Oregano

2 Tsp Basil

2 Tsp Herb De Providence ( I like spices haha) * Optional

Salt and Pepper to taste

1/4 Cup Shredded Parm Cheese

4 Cups Ricotta Cheese

1 Egg- beaten

1 Tbsp Parsley

1 Bag Spinach Chopped

9 no cook lasagna noodles ( whole grain are available out there too)

1 bag shredded Mozzarella cheese 

Here is what you will do:

Brown Turkey in a large skillet then add the diced onion- cook until onion is translucent

Stir in tomatoes and spices- once boiling-turn down and simmer 35 mins to incorporate flavours 

In a medium bowl mix together ricotta cheese, parm cheese, egg, spinach and parsley- stir to combine

Spray a large 9X11 baking dish with oil then lay down 3 noodles, a layer of meat mixture, then cheese mixture then noodles repeat until gone ending with noodles on top. Layer mozzarella on top and cover with tin foil. Pop in preheated oven @ 375F and bake for 45 mins, uncovering then bake again for 15 mins until cheese is browned and bubbling. Remove from oven and let stand for 15 mins. 

Served great with side salad! 

** NOTE** If you decide to use cooked noodles you will need to add a can or two of tomato paste to thicken the meat sauce so it won't be watery. 

** Also if you find when simmering the meat sauce it gets to thick add half a cup of water- The package directions for the noodles will tell how much water for how much meat sauce to ensure the noodles cook properly. 

I would love you to share a picture when you make this recipe to my facebook page::::>> Live Your Passion-Kristie Sereda and share if you tweaked it to make it your own! 

Happy Cooking Y'all and always remember to:

STAY AWESOME & LIVE YOUR PASSION

Kristie XO

Country Heat~What's that all about?

Are you a lover of country music?
Do you like to get your groove on?
Looking to workout but the thought of "hard work" has you running the other direction?
Need fun workouts?



No matter your reasons whether you are looking to maintain, to tone, to lose, to get active- this may be the program for you! I want to share this amazing program with you so bare with me as there is lots to share because it is SO WICKED.

Want in on our test group August 22nd? 

Registration is now *OPEN*

(US and CANADIAN RESIDENTS)

Beachbody launched a BRAND NEW fitness program July 28th and it is TOTALLY KICKASS! I was so beyond excited for this program because I LOVE line dancing and country music. The thing about this program is you DON'T need to know how to dance, you DON'T need rhythm or coordination. Autumn walks you through the steps and makes it really simple and fun! IT IS AMAZINGLY FUN!!!

WHAT IS COUNTY HEAT?

Country Heat is set to the hottest country hits. JoDee Messina even recorded an exclusive song for this program! There is NO CHOREOGRAPHY to remember, just follow along for the 30 minute workout!  This program is high energy, low impact dance workout that is super fun and easy to follow. Autumn Calabrese created this program and has also created the 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, Co Creator of Hammer and Chisel, author of the Fixate cookbook, mom and bikini competitor.  I have yet to do a live workout with her but I will one day! My friends who have says she is just as amazing and motivating in person as she is in her programs. 

There are 5 high energy, cardio based dance workouts, 1 dance conditioning workout, and the portion controlled eating plan! 

Who is Country Heat For?

Are you ready for this?? ANYONE! Whether you are a beginner, 21 day fix grad, pro dancer, football player, advanced in your fitness or ready for something fun and different to mix up your fitness regime. It is great for all ages and fitness levels. People who like Zumba or love to dance, people who want to lose weight and are looking for results in 30 days.  People who generally don't like to exercise or who want a lifestyle change, but aren't sure where to begin! 

 Does this sound like you? 

 This workout is great for people who have tried and failed at complicated "diets" and exercise programs.  It is great because this isn't a "diet"  It's an easy to follow portion control container system and you'll have ME as your coach to guide you every single step of the way! I don't know 'bout you but lots of the times I've attempted to start programs on my own I NEVER stuck with it.  You will learn how to properly fill the containers and what to eat. I will teach you how to meal plan, prep, and stick with the workouts from beginning to end.  Plus the workouts are fun and you don't even know you are working out. Totally kick ass right?

  I encourage everyone to do at least 2-3 rounds of the program. Just another reason why I LOVE this program. You can finish 1 round and start your next round the NEXT day!  The reason is that in the first 30 days you are just learning and getting into the swing of things. You are getting a good handle on your nutrition and understanding how the portion controlled containers work. Into your second month you will be able to focus are really getting the workouts down plus your nutrition will be on point. Your third round you will just be a total pro!

This program is great for those that like to dance but are intimidated by choreography. EEEEEK SO EXCITED TO START!!!!

Why does line dancing 30 mins a day work? What am I missing here?

It's a fun, easy-to-follow dance workout that ANYONE can do so you are MORE likely to actually stick with it! You'll have so much fun dancing to the hottest country hits you'll barely notice you're dropping pounds and getting a great total-body workout. 

You get 5 dance workouts and 1 dance conditioning workout that are all high energy but low impact- to give you all the calorie burning benefits of a great cardio workout while using every muscle in your body to fire up that metabolism. 

NO silly moves no one can do. NO weights. NO equipment! 

It is so hard to stick to an eating program when you feel deprived of the foods you love so including the portion-control containers to help you lose weight while still enjoying your favorite foods is perfect. We all know fitness + staying active = kick ass results right!? 

Gone are the days where you have to avoid going out with friends or family, counting calories, diets and pills! 

Autumn's easy-to-use Eating Plan shows you how to use your portion-control containers to create easy, delicious recipes— with foods that actually taste delicious—in the right portions to reach your goals.

I love this program so much already that I've decided to walk a group of people through the WHOLE program in our team's COUNTRY HEAT THROWDOWN test group we are running August 22nd. We are only accepting a select few for our first group so we can focus on YOU and make it personal and help you reach your goals. There will be meal planning and prep tips, recipes that work with the containers as well as with the whole family, prizes, motivation, accountability & support to really ROCK the SOCKS off this program y'all!

The people in the test group are getting incredible results.This is really amazing!

Apply Here----->>> http://bit.ly/FitCountryHeat 

What Do I Get With the Program?

• 6 workouts on 3 DVD's that are 30 mins or less
• 7 colour-coded portion control containers to really help you dial in your nutrition & efficiently portion out your servings
• The Country Heat nutrtion plan- an easy to follow guide complete with tips, recipes & more to help you get the best results
• Quickstart Guide- This is a simple 3 step guide that preps you for your fitness journey by giving you the info on the nutrition plan and workouts
• 30 Day Calendar so that you know exactly what workouts to do in what order to maximize your results
• 30 Day supply of Shakeology in a flavour of your choosing. ( my favs are chocolate, cafe latte, and tropical strawberry) **NOTE-Cafe Latte is currently only available to US residents
• When you purchase the challenge pack you get access to Country Heat On Demand which means unlimited access to stream Country Heat and all the other workouts to any desktop, laptop, tablet, TV or mobile device allowing you to start your workouts the minute you make your purchase and test out any other programs you would like as well!
• If you opt in to get Country Heat Kickstart you will then get the 3 Day Refresh as well to help maximize your results ( shown in picture below)
• If you become part of our challenge groups there will also be prizes for participation- Why? Because I can!

Sound like something you may be interested in?

You can get it right here from me. Plus gain access to my exclusive test group starting August 22nd with prep week to start August 15th. You can get personal, 24/7 mentoring, guidance and support from me and my awesome team in a closed online accountability and support group!  I am going to walk you through the entire program from beginning to end (30 days).  I will teach you how to make the most of the nutrition plan, how to choose healthier snacks, create healthy new habits, and make this a permanent lifestyle.  

Again, there are no diets here!

I will be there to support, motivate, listen, hold you accountable and give ya a little kick in the arse from time to time if you need it *Wink wink*

Follow this link to join our challenge group:

I am ready to kick the dust up and get it shape!

For the challenge packs you can check out these links or please email me to get started!

Country Heat Pack US

Country Heat Pack CAN

Country Heat Kickstart US

Country Heat Kickstart CAN

Stay awesome friends and remember to always 

LIVE YOUR PASSION

Kristie XO

Fish Tacos

The first time I ever had fish Tacos was at Brown's Social House in Lethbridge.. a couple months ago.. I KNOW! I was TOTALLY missing out man. OH MY GOODNESS. I. Fell. In. Love. I am not a huge fan of trying new things.. ok, I used to be the one who didn't like to try new things but have started to branch out lately. 


These were FREAKING AMAZING! I figured I could try to make them at home. 

I tried with Basa and Salmon and both turned out great! 

Here is my recipe:

When you are eating clean there are a few words to stay away from- Pan Searing, Broiling, Breading, and Deep-Frying are some when it comes to meat.

I decided baking would be best or grilled would be amazing too! Geez, why didn't I think of that before! 


Fish Marinade Ingredients: 
2 Frozen basa fish fillets or any white mild fish ( works with Salmon as well)
2 tsp Lemon Dilly Seasoning ( Epicure) or just dill and some lemon juice 
1 tsp garlic powder
Dash Himalyian Pink Salt and Pepper

To Prepare the Fish: 
Defrost the fillets overnight in the fridge or if you are like me and forget you can place them ( in the package) in the sink full of cold water to defrost. 
Be sure to rinse them off and pat dry before sprinkling the seasoning over top. Place in a shallow baking dish or cookie sheet covered with foil or parchment paper and then squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice over each fillet. 
Let marinate for half hour in the fridge before cooking.

Preheat oven to 400F and cook fish 15-20 mins or until it flakes with a fork.

While the fish is cooking you can prepare your fixin's! My hubs isn't very keen on coleslaw so we just shredded green cabbage and carrots and sliced red onions and added diced tomatos as well.

Here is my coleslaw recipe if you like it on your tacos:
1/2 small head of Cabbage ( red or green)
1 Cup Shredded Carrots
1/4 C Plain low fat Greek Yogurt
1 3/4 Tbsp Cider Vinegar
2 Tsp Honey
Dash of Salt and Pepper

Mix all together and mix in with cabbage- Only use as much dressing as you want. Keep the rest in a container in the fridge for a couple days. 

The reason we didn't use coleslaw is because of this AWESOME Yogurt sauce that we used on our tacos instead. 

Sauce:
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 
2 tbsp light mayonnaise 
1 tsp chili powder 
1/2 tsp cumin  
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste ( I honestly don't use salt in things like these much but a little dash is ok for flavour
Sriracha Sauce (optional) just a dash for a little kick!

Throw it all into a bowl and mix real good! <<<--- Simply right?! 
Set aside for a few minutes before assembling tacos

Now Tortilla time! You can use Corn or Flour. You can also use small or large.  We only have Ancient Grain tortillas around and the large ones. I brushed the bottom with a little EVOO ( Olive Oil) and place in a pan. Once it started to bubble I flipped it over to get the other side and BAM they were ready! We cut them into 4 and made small tacos out of it! I won't take credit for that. That was my husbands idea! 

Immediately after the tortillas come off the pan assemble your tacos. 
Place some small chunks of the fish on to the middle of the tortilla, top with coleslaw or cabbage, carrot, onion and tomatoes, some sauce and a bit of hot sauce if you like a little more heat! 

VIOLA- Delicious at home FISH TACOS!