Monday, April 28, 2014

Chicken and White Bean Chili



Ingredients:

2 tbsp of Wildtree Garlic Grapeseed Oil
1 large Onion, chopped
1/2 yellow sweet pepper, chopped
2 tbsp Wildtree Garlic Galore
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 tbsp flour
2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups of water
8 tsp of Wildtree Chicken Bullion
1 bunch of kale stems removed and leaves chopped 
1 can sweet corn drained

1. In large, heavy saucepan or dutch oven, heat oil and saute onion and pepper until soft.

2. Add Garlic galore and chicken and cook until chicken is heated through.  Add flour and stir well.

3. Add water, bullion and beans.   Bring to boil.  Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.  

4. Add kale and corn and cook for another 20 minutes until liquid is reduced and soup thickens.  

5. Serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.


Friday, February 21, 2014

Extreme Couponing? Not me!

I will admit it.  I used to be a coupon addict.  Since eating clean and starting with Wildtree, I don't often use the products that coupons are made for, but I do peruse them for the few products I still purchase.  Even those I save I don't often use because the store brand is a better deal. I would then feel guilty about all the time wasted on cutting, carrying and checking the coupons, but NO MORE.  

I just discovered this group that forwards coupons, even those that are expired, to troops oversees to be used in commissaries on base.  There are procedures, and policies but check it out here:


Now off to find a coupon for toilet paper.....how can one family use so much?


Monday, February 3, 2014

Super Bowl Super Food

I was born in Texas and grew up loving football.  As a mother though, I haven't had as much time to put into keeping up with professional teams and players and stats and such, but I love to watch a good game!


Super Bowl Sunday though means more then just football....it is about FOOD!




This year our plans for the big game were to be very lazy.  After a crazy month with Wildtree I had some work to catch up on and I was way behind on my class lectures.


I couldn't let the opportunity pass to come up with a great Wildtree appetizer.  One of the Wildtree Team Leaders posted a recipe on FB for crab dip that she found online.  I decided to "Wildtree-it" and come up with a healthier version.




Here is how it turned out....


and the recipe....


1/2 pound of lump crab (for ease I used canned)
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp Wildtree Absolutely Onion
2 tbsp Wildtree Garlic Galore
2 tsp Worcester Sauce
2 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Wildtree Cajun seasoning


1.Preheat oven to 325
2. Mix all ingredients and put in casserole dish.

3. Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and slightly brown.  




It was awesome and the perfect thing to snack on while making dinner.


I hope you enjoyed the game....or at least the half time show!









Friday, January 31, 2014

How do we get those awesome flavors in our Grapeseed oil?

I get this question all the time! 


We infuse our oil with certain flavors, each one is unique and gives the recipe  your using it in really deep flavors but how does it all work?


As usual, our handy dandy Chef and food scientist Matt has the answer  Check out this video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mTFC2CNn8Q


Any questions?





Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Drop Back and Punt......

Well, I did it again.  There is something genetically wrong with me.  I am unable to use my math skills to correctly figure out how long a turkey needs to cook.  Happened at Thanksgiving (it was done earlier than I thought), and today, (way later than I thought).


7:00pm comes, it is our usually dinner time.  I pull the turkey out of the oven and it is still 20 degrees below cooked.  We are all stared and I don't know what to do.


Thank goodness for Wildtree. 


I always keep some cooked, frozen shrimp in the freezer.  I pulled it out and defrosted it under warm water.  While it was defrosting, I cooked some onions and peppers in Garlic Grapeseed Oil until they were soft, added about 2 tablespoons of Guacamole Seasoning, and a bag of chopped cabbage and about 1/4 cup of water.


Once that was soft, I tossed in the shrimp until it was hot and then served it with sliced avocado on top.


Yeah, I saved the day.


We will be having turkey for dinner tomorrow night!



Monday, January 6, 2014

January's Freezer Meal Workshop: Figure Friendly




January's Freezer Meal Workshop Date:

Wednesday January 29th 7:00PM



Kit MUST be ordered by

Midnight Monday January 13th.


Menu:

Garlic and Herb Pork Chops
Shrimp Scampi
Zesty Lime Fajitas
Italian Chicken Tenders
Baked Chicken Scampi
Easy Taco's

Herb Crusted Tilapia
Lemon Rosemary Pork Tenderloins
Opa Greek Kabobs
Greek Chicken Burgers

Cost:

I am now offering a 6 or 10 package. 

You can either buy:

Products for 6 meals for $59.00
(includes tax and shipping)
     10172 Garlic Lovers Set
     10229 Natural GSO
     10474 Large Taco Seasoning

or

Products for 10 meals for $79.00
(includes tax and shipping) add
     10356 Lemon Rosemary Blend
     10695 Opa Greek Seasoning


The cost for the proteins and other supplies varies based on the type and quality of the protein you buy.  I average about $100.00 for 10 dinners. 

That works out to be 18.00 for a dinner for 4 adults.

Even when you add in the cost of adding drinks and side dishes that comes in about $5.00 per meal/person. Plus you will have left over products to recreate the meals, or try some different recipes from my website.

Where can you take your family for $5 each?

On top of that, it is quick, easy and HEALTHY!

And no drive through required!





What is a Freezer Meal Workshop?

I am not a big fan on New Years Resolutions.  I believe that making your life should be something that happens all year.  NOW is always the best time to make changes for the better, no matter when that "NOW" is. 

If you make resolutions, and yours consist of eating healthier and/or saving time and money by meal planning then I have the perfect thing for you.

A Wildtree freezer meal Workshop!



What is a Wildtree Freezer Meal Workshop you ask?

After you pre-purchase a specific Wildtree bundle.  I send you the shopping list and all prep directions. 

You come to the workshop with 10 freezer bags with you proteins and veggies, along with some extras.

At the workshop we will add your products to  your bags and you will finish your meals....all while having fun!



Check out this video that Wildtree Rep Sarah Moore made

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgnkcr1oNww&feature=youtu.be

The upcoming dates and menu's will be listed in the upcoming post!



As always, contact me with any questions....

Jean


jeantillery1@verizon.net

www.mywildtree.com/jeantillery