Beef Tenderloin with Chimmi Churri
I love this recipe because it is savory, healthy and SATISFYING. The best part is that it is simple yet packed with flavor. This is such an elegant dish that will impress your dinner guests without breaking a sweat.
BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH CHIMMI CHURRI SAUCE
•7 lbs. Of beef tenderloin, trimmed
•Sherry vinegar
•Olive oil
•Onion powder
•Salt & pepper
Combine ingredients and massage the beef with marinade. Grill on medium-high for 12 minutes on each side.
CHIMMI CHURRI
•2 bunches of cilantro
•1 bunch parsley
•1 bunch mint
•7 cloves garlic
•⅓ cup red wine vinegar
•1 cup olive oil
•Salt & pepper to taste
Pulse ingredients together in blender or food processor until fully combined. Slowly add in olive oil while blending. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Garnish beef tenderloin with chimmi churri and any extra herbs to add a pop of color. Your guests are going to love this. Enjoy!
Savory Fig Salad
Coming at you with this beautiful Savory Fig Salad! You guys, figs are my absolute favorite. Although they serve as a perfect healthy sweet treat, I decided to transform them into something savory. There is nothing better than snagging a bite of this salad packed with the natural sweetness of the figs, the salty crunch from the crispy proscuitto and the punch of earthiness from the fennel and rosemary. This salad will change your perspective on salads forever.
INGREDIENTS
•2 onions
•8 oz. proscuitto
•3 sprigs rosemary
•Bed of greens (I prefer spinach and/or arugula for this recipe)
•8 figs
•1 tbs. Fennel seeds
•Drizzle with balsamic vinegar & olive oil for dressing
INSTRUCTIONS
Slice onions into half-moons. Caramelize the onions with olive oil on medium heat (pro tip: if you want to speed up the process use balsamic vinegar). Remove the onions, but keep the pan on medium heat to cook the prosciutto -- add a little more olive oil to the pan if needed. Cook prosciutto on medium heat until crispy. Quarter figs.
Chop rosemary. Place everything over a bed of greens.
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It tastes as good as it looks, I promise! Enjoy!
Cucumber Cup with Butternut Squash Hummus
Hey guys! I am loving these AWESOME cucumber cups with butternut squash “hummus.” If you are anything like me, you miss hummus like crazy while on Whole30, so I have created a delicious hummus that is free of chickpeas and completely Whole30 compliant. You are going to love this!!
INGREDIENTS
2 medium butternut squashes
1 cucumber
⅓ cup pine nuts
⅓ cup olive or avocado oil
3 garlic cloves
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbs tahini
1 cup water
Sprigs of fresh basil to garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut the cucumber in 3/4 inch. Use a melon baller to hollow out the inside of the cucumber. Cut/cube the butternut squash and season with salt, pepper and olive oil. Roast the butternut squash on 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Finally, blend roasted squash and all other ingredients together in the blender until smooth. Fill a plastic sandwich bag with the creamy mixture and cut a whole at one of the corners. Pipe each cucumber with the hummus. Garnish with pine nuts and/or fresh basil.
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Enjoy as an appetizer or a fun snack!
Creamy Saffron Sauce
I am taking over the @whole30recipes page next week and I am so excited! I will be talking about Whole30 entertaining and proving to you that it is possible to celebrate special occasions even while you are on your Whole30 journey!
To get you excited, I wanted to share a little sneak peek recipe before the takeover. This Creamy Saffron Sauce is perfect for pairing with chicken or fish. It may look elegant and time consuming, but I promise this sauce is quick and easy and, more importantly, delicious!
INGREDIENTS
1 can of coconut milk
.5 gram saffron
2 vanilla beans
Salt & Pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Simmer coconut milk with vanilla beans, saffron, salt & pepper on low heat for 20 minutes.
Enjoy and see you next week!
How to Successfully Complete the Whole30 – With Kids!
So you have decided to embark on a Whole30 journey, but you have kids. Now you face a question -- should you include them in your new meal plan or buy separate groceries for them? I am here to tell you that not only should you include your kids, you should excite them for the new meal plan in your house to help them be the best they can be!
When you think about telling your kids that you are cutting out sugar, dairy, grains and other food from their diets, you can imagine they may not initially be very excited. After all, what kid would be excited to cut all their favorite sugary treats out for a month? However, we have a few tips to make the transition easier.
Focus on the Positive
In the coming weeks before your family begins the Whole30 meal plan, begin discussing with your kids why you have made the decision to begin a healthier lifestyle. Rather than focusing on the bad about your current diet and seemingly switching to the Whole30 for negative reasons, tell your kids about the benefits a Whole30 meal plan can bring. Do not make it seem as if the family needs a “diet,” but rather a lifestyle change to make them feel stronger and healthier.
Keep it Interactive
We also suggest starting a countdown to the start of your Whole30 journey and plan a kickoff meal to get your family started. Take your kids to the store, have them pick out Whole30 approved items for the meal and use this time as a teaching experience to share what ingredients and food items are or are not Whole30 approved.
Be Realistic
An important aspect of planning a Whole30 journey for the whole family is to be prepared. Your children may experience a setback or two while on the Whole30—keep your expectations realistic here and encourage them rather than shame them if they make a mistake. In order to keep your children positive about the experience, have an honest, ongoing dialogue with them about any concerns they may have. In addition, let them be in charge of some meal choices. If your family typically eats pasta every Sunday night for dinner, let your children decide what vegetable they would like to have on the side of their grilled chicken for Sunday dinner this week.
The Whole30 can seem daunting before you begin, but as you continue your new meal plan, you will get into the groove of things and start feeling amazing! Do not let the fact you have kids stop you from achieving your Whole30 goals. Kids are never too young to learn about healthy eating habits and you may be surprised at all the new vegetables and food they now like!
Meal Prep Loyalty and Referral Programs
Exciting news! We have started Loyalty and Referral programs here at Simon Hall Private Chef! The goal is to show my appreciation for your continued support as we build this Whole30 community together. I hope that you take advantage of these programs moving forward because you deserve it! Click the "Order Here" button below to place this week's order and begin earning rewards!
Loyalty Program
This is a simple way to show you my gratitude for your continued support! This program works just like a punch card you used to use at your favorite coffee shop, but you don't have to worry about keeping up with anything! For every 10th order you place you will receive an automatic $10 credit to your account. It's that easy.
Referral Program
This is a perfect way to build our Whole30 community together. With the referral program, you can find a referral code within your account to share with your friends directly or via social media. If a new customer uses your referral code, they will receive $10 off their first order and you will automatically receive a $10 credit on your account. Feel free to post on your Instagram story, share on Facebook or send to a friend you know is starting their Whole30 journey.
Mango Pineapple Salsa
There is nothing better in the summertime than adding fresh fruits that are packed with flavor to your dishes. I love whipping up this quick and delicious salsa to add a little spice a lot of fun to my summer fish dishes. This is a no brainer when it comes to family cookouts or even just a normal weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients :
2 mangos, diced small
1/2 cup diced pineapple
1 lb tomatillos, pulsed in kitchen aid
2 large tomatoes diced small
1 jalapeño diced small
2 bunches cilantro
4 limes zested and juiced
Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and let sit over night. Add to chicken, fish or simply use as a dip!
Summertime Chicken and Veggies Salad
There is nothing better than throwing together a big salad you can share with your friends and family! This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a summer potluck bbq and everything in between. Sometimes the best recipes end up being the ones you make up as you go while using whatever you happen to have in your fridge or pantry. Everyone will love this salad, and you will feel satisfied with zero guilt. It’s summer time -- make the best of it!
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Ingredients :
8 oz Asparagus
8 oz Green Beans
8 oz Sugar Snap Peas
6 Radishes
1 Bunch Parsley
1 Bunch Chives
1 cup Tomatoes
1.5 lbs Boneless Chicken Tenders
Salt and Pepper to Taste
1 cup Tessemae’s Lemon Garlic Dressing
Magic Mushroom Seasoning @nomnompaleo
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Instructions :
Blanch green beans and asparagus and set aside.
Grill chicken with salt, pepper and mushroom seasoning.
Chop tomatoes, radishes and chives while the chicken is on the grill.
Shred chicken and add the rest of the ingredients to a large bowl.
Mix with Tessamae’s dressing and enjoy!