Ben’s [Light] Chicken NachosPrint Recipe Print Recipe

 

 

Ben’s back in the kitchen and this time he’s making nachos for Super Bowl Sunday!

 

What team are you rooting for? and go ahead, tell everyone how much you love Tom Brady.

oh shit, it’s Eli Manning and Tom Brady. I hate them both.

yuck.

 

How much do you looooove the super bowl? <this is a trick question>

not as much as I love my wife’s birthday that always falls on that weekend. What, was that not funny?

<he read my look. damn, he’s good.>

 

 

 

Why nachos? Do you consider these to be healthy?

Because I wanted a different way to eat a taco. it’s the same thing really, I just replaced the tortilla with tortilla chips.

I’m going to call it a deconstructed taco.

Yes this is a healthier version. I made these with low fat refried beans, baked chicken breasts and I didn’t pile on a lot of cheese, even though I was tempted.

 

Why healthy nachos?

So I can drink more beer.

 

 

What your ideal super bowl menu?

ahhh.. this is where I get to have fun.

2 bags of Doritos, nacho cheese and cool ranch

<sigh>

little smokeys

nachos

pigs in a blanket

turkey chili with low fat cream cheese

ahhh, a bunch of keystone and grandma Leola’s chocolate fudge!! or maybe it was Suzie’s fudge. JoAnn’s? Joy?? Is it too late to call my parents? <what just happened here? yes, it’s too late>

Okay, this only happens once a year, it’s my cheat day. <no judgement>

 

Complete the sentence, Nachos and _________

Keystone light

 

Have a fabulous weekend, everyone!

 

Ben’s Lightened Chicken Nachos, GF

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Ingredients

  • Corn tortilla chips [gluten-free]
  • Ben’s homemade refried beans – or store bought
  • Chicken, cooked and died
  • Fresh tomatoes, died
  • Mexican cheese blend [cheddar, Monteray, Asadero, Queso Blanco]

Toppings

  • Avocado, diced – or guacamole
  • Sour cream
  • Fresh tomatoes/Salsa
  • Hot Sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Spray baking pan with non stick and line with chips. First layer, add refried beans, chicken and cheese.

Add a second layer of chips, refried beans, chicken and cheese. Top with fresh tomato.

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Remove from the oven and top with desired toppings.

Enjoy!

*gluten-free

 

January 27 2012

posted by With Style and Grace / filed under Appetizer,Gluten-Free,Holiday Recipes,Recipes,Side dish,Snacks / 16 Comments

Standard of GRACE not PerfectionPrint Recipe Print Recipe

“I will hold myself to a standard of GRACE not perfection”

 

Sometimes the perfectionist in me is so strong that it takes me out.

It happens more often that I’d like to admit.

A few weeks ago, my friend handed me this frame.  I almost cried.  Hi my name’s Lisa and I’m an emotional perfectionist.

My husband looked at me and said, “can we make wallpaper out of this?” Yeah, it can get ugly.

This is hanging in a place that I walk by all day, every day. It brings me joy.

 

This is my gift to all of you who also struggle with the ugly side of perfectionism. ps. You’re not alone.

 

Thank you Emily for this beautiful gift ~ xx

Artist, Emily Ley

 

January 26 2012

posted by With Style and Grace / filed under Lifestyle / 22 Comments

Alt Summit: Everything from A to ZPrint Recipe Print Recipe

 

What I learned from A to Z at Alt Summit

 

A book is the most expensive business card ever.

Be kind to yourself. It’s a lot of information to take in & can be overwhelming, but be patient. You’ll get there.

Creative projects are awesome because they introduce your audience to another aspect of your creative identity.

Don’t take an advertiser that isn’t a good fit. Be picky. Learn to say no.

Embrace the fire within you -  Anne Sage

Find a publisher who will put time, energy, and effort into you and your book -  Design Sponge

Growing your readership: 1. original content 2. posting consistency 3. professional look 4. join communities

High heels are a must when you’re 5’4″. possibly 5’3″…

If you’re focusing too much on blog stats & obsessing, you’re putting too much energy in the wrong place.

Joslyn Taylor is beautiful, inside and out.

 

 

Keep it real – Jasmine Star

Look out, the sock bun trend made it to alt!

Make it happen. No one else is going to do it for you.

Never ever air your dirty laundry online.

Organize. Set up a weekly blog post schedule & post frequently.

Pinterest’s goal is to get you offline and inspire you to do the things you love – Ben Silberman, Founder of Pinterest

Quality over Quantity.

Roommates are the best. They help you decide on the perfect outfit, listen to your stress case story and the BEST OF THE BEST – they hunt down the best gluten-free joint in town.

Shutterbean is just as cool [if not cooler] in real life as she is on her blog.

Try something new & be okay with failing at it.

Uncle Beefy is the shit MAN!

Victoria and I both wore a bright pink flower of the first day. I felt kinda cool. Then she passed out tattoos of her logo. Brilliant!

Wine for four days straight AND high altitude. Advice: Pack advil.

Xanax. what??

You can be anything, but not everything. – David Allen

Zzzzz. . . you will do a lot of this when you return home.

 

It was so wonderful to see a lot of my friends and of course, make a few new ones. Thank you ALL for an amazing experience and already counting down for Alt 2013!

 

1. Room with a view / Grand America; 2. Panel: Building your Brand; 3. Brunch with Erin, ME & Caitlin; 4. Cassandra & I with our matching Lo & Sons Handbag

January 25 2012

posted by With Style and Grace / filed under Lifestyle / 27 Comments

Leafy Greens & White beans over QuinoaPrint Recipe Print Recipe

 

 

You know I’ve been traveling when. . .

  1. I CRAVE vegetables & green juice/smoothies
  2. I make a meal of ALL super foods [minus the cheese]
  3. . . .  then eat it for lunch and dinner.

If only that was the same when it came to my workouts.

 

Even though I’m a good eater when I travel <just returned from Alt Summit>, I don’t get my daily dose of greens, grains and beans so when I return home, it’s ON!

This is one of my easy go-to, I NEED HEALTHY FOOD meals. It never fails me.

 

ps. I’m working on a post for “how to travel and still eat healthy & gluten-free”. I know a few of you have made the request. Not to worry, its a coming.


pss. Speaking of healthy. . . just a FEW SPOTS left in the next group health coaching series. Registration ends this Wednesday at 12pm PST, so you better hurry and sign up now!

 

 

 

Leafy Greens & Cannellini Beans with Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese served over warm Quinoa

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups leafy greens [kale, collard greens, mustard greens, etc.]
  • 1 15oz can cannellini beans [white beans], drained, rinsed
  • 2 fresh Roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled [leave off if making this vegan]
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, optional
  • salt + pepper, to taste

Directions

In a small saucepan, add quinoa, 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover for 16-18 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork; set aside.

In a medium/large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leafy greens, by the handful and toss until they begin to wilt, then add remaining greens. Toss with tongs until wilted. Add beans and cook for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from heat.

When you’re ready to serve, place about 1/2 cup quinoa on your plate, season with salt and pepper. Add 3-4 tomato slices, top with sauteed greens and beans, then sprinkle fresh thyme. Optional, add 1-2 tablespoons of goat cheese.

Enjoy!

Serves about 4

*gluten-free *vegetarian *dairy-free – optional

January 24 2012

posted by With Style and Grace / filed under Gluten-Free,Healthy,Main Course,Recipes,Vegetarian / 17 Comments

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