Tastefully Simple's Reset for Fall 2021

 I have been trying out the various recipes in the 5-Day & 14-Day Reset Program Guide for our Fall/Winter 2021 Season.  I haven't followed the program exactly as I've had too many things get in the way.  Although, eventually, I will when life has settled down.  Check out these recipes and order the products at my website.

Breakfast recipes

Made in the past using egg substitute and almond milk - Simply Salsa Egg Cups with mixed berries.

Another delicious breakfast is the Breakfast "Use it Up" Scramble.  The idea behind this recipe is using up veggies like broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, spinach, or kale.

Lunch recipes

I've had the Pistachio Chicken Salad,  I left out the green onion.  I didn't have Dijon mustard available, so I may have used regular yellow mustard.   This recipe calls for Magic Chicken.  I used pistachios.  However, you can use walnuts or even pecans.  I really enjoyed this salad and it fills  you up.  

Another delicious salad is the Big Sexy Salad.  I  use our Avocado Oil, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, and Citrus Herb Seasoning for the dressing.

Dinner recipes

Tonight we had the Asian Beef & Veggie Skillet.  I did several modifications to the recipe for various reasons.  First, I substituted 99% ground turkey breast for the lean ground beef.  I eliminated the sweet peppers and Si Si Cilantro Seasoning and accidentally forgot to add the riced cauliflower.  Because I was using turkey, I substituted chicken broth for the beef broth.  Where there are options, I used the coconut aminos (like a soy sauce) and cornstarch.  It turned out delicious!

Another delicious meal was the Balsamic Chicken & Veggie Skillet.  This also uses the Magic Chicken recipe.  I used mushrooms instead of the sweet peppers.

Earlier this week we had the Citrus Herb Roasted Salmon.  You can substitute chicken or pork or another type of fish, if desired.  The linked recipe says to use olive oil.  However, we used Avocado Oil.  I quite often use the leftover salmon for salads.  Just watch for bones!

Snacks

I like to have snack items on hand for those times I get the munchies.  These are recipes that I like:  Cinnamon Almond Butter Apples and Sweet & Spicy Cinnamon Nuts.

Watch my Facebook page for notices for upcoming Reset Program days where you can join others and share your pictures of your creations.

Happy Healthy Eating!

14-Day Reset Day 9 & 10

Let's talk about yesterday.  I started out on a good foot but ended on a relapse.  I was able to do some prep this afternoon for tomorrow's breakfast.  I may prepare one of my snacks tonight but not sure.

No pictures were taken of the meals.  I meant to for tonight but was hungry and totally spaced out!

Breakfast for both days was similar to the Breakfast "Use it Up" Scramble.  I didn't use the ground turkey but did use lots of veggies like broccoli, zucchini, green pepper, and a mushroom.  Used egg substitute. Seasoned with Bacon Bacon, Onion Onion, and Seasoned Pepper.

Yesterday's lunch was the leftover Pesto Chicken & Veggie Skillet.  Today was a Big Sexy Salad with the Salsa Beef and Citrus Herb Vinaigrette Dressing.

Snacks were almonds, carrots, and cucumber slices.

Dinner last night was pizza from Papa Murphy's.  Tonight I fixed Roasted Salmon & Veggies.  The veggies were broccoli and carrots.  I will be using the leftover salmon for salads.

Hard to believe we are halfway through this week.  I need to prep tomorrow's dinner as it needs to marinate at least 2 hours to overnight.  Guess I won't make the snack mix.  I'm tired.

14-Day Reset - DAy 8

Success!  Week 1 resulted in a weight loss of 3.3 pounds.  Just what I wanted.  Some of the benefits I've seen with this program - no sleepiness in the afternoons (especially an hour after lunch).  Reason - no (or very little) carbs.  Now on to Week 2.

I kind of mixed up the menu again but did stay on track.

Breakfast was a repeat from last week with the Overnight Chia Breakfast Pudding with fresh fruit.

No morning snack - I was so busy training new staff that time got away from me!  So, ate some of the snack items with my lunch.

Lunch was the Salsa Beef Salad with the Citrus Herb Vinaigrette Dressing.  I used kale & spinach instead of romaine.  I used celery, black olive slices, and a slice of green pepper.  Had a few carrot sticks to go with it

Afternoon Snack consisted of almonds and a few more carrot sticks.


Dinner - Pesto Chicken & Veggie Skillet.  Oh my, loved this!  I kind of screwed up the pesto sauce but it was still delicious.  I did several substitutions in regards to the vegetables - green beans instead of asparagus, mushrooms instead of sweet peppers.  I also used our Avocado Oil instead of olive oil.  I also left out the Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.

14-Day Reset - DAy 7

Happy Easter!  Hope you all had a good day.  I did several preps today for the upcoming week . . . well actually, only one item got cooked.  Didn't get the breakfast for tomorrow done.  But that's okay.  I did get the meals planned for this week.  And tomorrow will be the results of Week 1!

Brunch - yes, I said brunch.  Had a late morning.  So, I had the Blueberry Citrus Breakfast Meatballs with spinach & kale and the Citrus Herb Vinaigrette.

Snack - Cinnamon Berry Smoothie Snack.  This was a lot better this time.

Dinner - well, really not supposed to have carbs, but I had a small amount of mashed potatoes rather than having the mashed cauliflower.  I did have green beans to go with the meal.  Wondering what I had . . . well it was Creamy Balsamic Meatballs.  They were delicious.

The prep this week was for Magic Chicken to be used in several recipes.

14-Day Reset - Day 6

I decided today would be a relaxing day and a treat day.  Actually, I didn't do too bad . . . finally cooked the beef in the crock-pot for tonight's dinner.  Pictures were taken of dinner but they will be added at a later date.

Breakfast was a small meal - 2 hard-boiled eggs, that's all.

Morning snack - hmmm . . . I think it was some almonds.

Lunch was a can of Chicken & Wild Rice soup with some added chicken.

Afternoon snack was about 4 oz of sliced turkey.

Dinner - Finally had the Salsa Beef Salad except I didn't have it as a salad . . .  just the Salsa Beef with a side of steamed broccoli.

We finished off the evening with a John Wayne western movie and some popcorn.

So, I had a couple of servings of carbs today.  Normally I avoid them.  But like I indicated earlier, it was my relax day.  Tomorrow will be another day . . . prepping for some upcoming breakfasts and dinners and planning the shopping for week 2.

14-Day Reset - Day 5

Did we follow the planned menu?  Nope . . . but I did have healthy meals that didn't involve carbs.  I had to go into the office again today and ended up working longer than I hoped (although I was prepared!).  Most of the meals & snacks were previously published.

Breakfast - Overnight Chia Breakfast Pudding.  This is becoming a great favorite of mine.  Something quick to put together.

Morning Snack - Cinnamon Nut Energy Bars

Lunch - Big Sexy Salad with leftover Balsamic Glazed Salmon and Citrus Herb Vinaigrette dressing.

Afternoon Snack - almonds and carrots

Dinner - was leftovers from the previous reset program - Citrus Herb Turkey.  

hmmm . . . guess there won't be any pictures to attach.

14-Day Reset - Day 4

Oh boy . . . today went sideways.  First, I forgot to put the beef roast in the crock pot to make Magic Beef for the dinner tonight.  Then, I had planned on eating lunch at home when I got done with work . . . well I didn't leave the office until 5pm.  So, lunch was bought at the deli and so was my afternoon snack.  

The neat thing about the Reset Program is . . . you can adapt! 

Breakfast - Blueberry Citrus Breakfast Meatballs with 2 cups power greens (I used kale and spinach) and 1 tablespoon of the the Citrus Herb Vinaigrette Dressing.  I screwed up on the dried blueberries - they were supposed to be no sugar added.


Morning Snack - Cinnamon Nut Energy Bars 

Lunch - Spinach salad with chicken, bacon, cheese, and sunflower seeds.

Afternoon Snack - packaged salted Cashews


Dinner  - leftover Roasted Chicken & Veggies that was meant to be used with a soup for today's lunch.

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.