Recipes

Mall-Style Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp all-purpose seasoning
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp roasted garlic paste
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup hoisin sauce
2 tbsp bourbon (or sub apple juice)
¼ cup dark brown sugar (plus extra to taste)
½ tsp ground ginger

Instructions

Season chicken and grill or pan-fry over high heat for ~7 minutes per side until charred.
Let rest, then slice into strips.
Sauté garlic paste in butter. Add soy sauce, hoisin, bourbon, sugar, and ginger.
Simmer until thickened. Return chicken to pan and cook 10 minutes more.
Serve with rice or noodles.

Recipes

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl Meal Prep

Ingredients

Frozen corn (2 bags)
Butter
Red bell pepper, jalapeños, red onion (diced)
Lime juice
Sour cream
Seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cayenne
Queso fresco or Cotija cheese
Avocados (for guacamole)
Romaine or iceberg lettuce
Chicken breasts (4), sliced and marinated
Chipotle in adobo, olive oil, lime juice, spices, honey

Instructions

Make corn salsa with sautéed corn, diced veggies, lime, sour cream, seasonings, and cheese. Chill overnight.
Make guacamole and store with water seal to prevent browning.
Chop lettuce and store.
Marinate chicken with all listed ingredients. Store overnight.
Next day: cook rice, grill chicken, and assemble bowls.

Recipes

Discada (Mexican Mixed Meat Stir Fry)

Ingredients

Bacon, chorizo, chicken, pork, beef, hot dogs
Onions (lots)
Bell peppers, green onions, tomatoes, cilantro
Beer (1 bottle)
Tomato sauce (2 cans)
Oaxaca cheese
Tortillas (for serving)
Lime (for serving)

Instructions

Cook bacon, then cook each meat in succession, saving the grease and setting each aside.
Cook onions, then add remaining vegetables. Stir everything together.
Add beer and tomato sauce. Let simmer and reduce.
Top with Oaxaca cheese and serve with tortillas and lime.

Recipes

Steak and Cheese Dirty Fried Burritos

Ingredients

Strip steak (thinly sliced)
Onion (sliced)
Bell peppers (2, sliced)
Montreal steak seasoning
Olive oil
Salt, pepper, garlic
Sour cream
Extra grande burrito tortillas
Frozen crispy fries (cooked)
Queso
Tapatío hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

Sauté onions and peppers in oil with seasoning until soft. Set aside.
Cook steak in more oil and Montreal seasoning until done.
Warm tortillas and add sour cream, fries, veggies, steak, and queso.
Roll burritos tightly and griddle until golden on all sides.
Slice and serve with hot sauce if desired.

Recipes

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Ingredients

Ribeye steak (thinly sliced)
White onion (diced)
Sweet peppers (diced)
Salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, seasoning salt
Egg roll wrappers
Provolone cheese
American cheese
Half and half (for cheese sauce)
Oil (for frying)

Instructions

Sauté onions and peppers in oil until softened. Season and remove.
Cook steak in same pan with seasoning. Chop as it cooks.
Make cheese sauce: melt American cheese with half and half over low heat. Season.
Fill wrappers with provolone, steak, veggies, and roll tightly.
Fry until golden brown. Serve hot with cheese sauce if desired.

Recipes

Creamy Cajun Chicken and Rice (High Protein Meal Prep)

Ingredients

Chicken breast (sliced)
Cajun seasoning
Olive oil
Grass-fed butter
Onion (chopped)
Garlic (chopped)
Cooked rice
Fresh parsley
Milk
Light cream cheese
Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Coat sliced chicken with Cajun seasoning and olive oil. Sear in butter until crispy.
Set aside. Sauté onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add more Cajun seasoning.
Add cooked rice and parsley. Mix well.
Make creamy sauce with butter, Cajun seasoning, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Stir until thick.
Divide rice and chicken into 4 servings. Top with creamy sauce.

Recipes

Cajun Spiced Crab Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

Macaroni pasta
Butter
Minced garlic
Paprika, cayenne, chili powder, Creole seasoning, Cajun seasoning
Crab meat
Flour
Milk
Heavy cream
Egg yolks
Cheddar cheese
Gruyère cheese
Chives (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook macaroni in salted water. Drain and set aside.
Sauté garlic in butter. Add spices and crab meat. Mix and set aside.
Make a roux by melting butter and whisking in flour. Stir 1–2 minutes.
Whisk in milk and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
Temper in egg yolks, then turn off heat and whisk in cheddar and Gruyère.
Combine sauce, crab mixture, and macaroni. Transfer to baking dish.
Top with more cheese and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
Garnish with chives and serve.

Recipes

Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese (Meal Prep)

Ingredients

Chicken breast, cubed
Salt, pepper, garlic
Buffalo sauce
Bell peppers and onions (roasted)
Half-cooked pasta
High-protein buffalo cheese sauce (blended)
Center-cut bacon (baked and crumbled)
Chopped chives

Instructions

Roast bell peppers and onions.
Add chicken, seasonings, and buffalo sauce to slow cooker with roasted veggies. Cook until tender.
Break apart chicken with tongs, add half-cooked pasta, and buffalo cheese sauce.
Cook for another 20–30 minutes.
Meanwhile, bake bacon at 400°F for 20–30 minutes. Crumble when done.
Add bacon and chives. Stir and serve or store.

Recipes

Copycat Taco Bell Quesarito

Ingredients

1 box cheesy Mexican rice (e.g., Old El Paso)
1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
½ cup water
1 can evaporated milk
16 oz Velveeta cheese
7 oz canned diced green chilies
8 oz shredded pepper jack
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
1 cup sour cream
Spicy ranchero sauce (Taco Bell)
4 large burrito-size flour tortillas

Instructions

Prepare rice as directed. Brown beef, drain, add seasoning and water, simmer.
Make cheese sauce with evaporated milk, Velveeta, chilies, and pepper jack. Stir over low heat until smooth.
Heat skillet, add cheddar and a tortilla. Melt, then top with another tortilla and flip.
Assemble with sour cream, ranchero, beef, cheese sauce, and rice. Roll into burrito. Serve warm.