The New Year is coming up quickly. It’s like, in two days. So it’s time to set goals and create new and exciting things in life, as well as on the blog. So I’ve started thinking up things I want to do over the next year. My first goal is creating recipes that include 5 ingredients for my Monday posts. I’ve heard many people who have wanted simpler recipes with only a few ingredients, so that’s what I’m doing. Do understand, salt and pepper don’t count as an ingredient. That’s my rule. And I like to make my own rules. This recipe has 6 ingredients, but if you hate it, remove the garlic powder. Wasn’t that easy? Yes, yes it was. I can’t say they will be my most exciting recipes, but I’ll promise you they will be simply delicious.
Holidays are almost over. Which I am happy about. Even though I’ve begun to enjoy the holidays more and more, they are still exhausting. Lots of traveling, lots of family time, lots of friends time, lots of shopping. You know how it goes. Well, I traveled to Nebraska this year and of course, I got sick as soon as I got there. I’m guessing it was from flying, because flying is gross with gross people, but I went through Christmas night with chills, fever, and body aches. Ew. I made the best of it, though. Got me some Mucinex and felt AWESOME. Have you ever tried that stuff?? I know it’s no paleo-earth-madefromherbalteas medicine, but my gosh does it work. No congestion, no temperature. Miracles.
This Christmas was unlike any Christmas I’ve had. First off, because I got a trip to Vegas. SAY WHA???? I’ve never been to Vegas. Nope. Not once. So to celebrate finishing up my second cookbook, I got a trip to a place I’ve never been. So exciting!! But now I need your help. Where should I eat? What shows should I see? Tell me things!
Second reason why my Christmas was unlike any other, I didn’t stuff my face with cookies! That NEVER happens. There is just something about the holidays. Probably because it’s once a year, so you feel like you can splurge. Oh it’s Christmas? Christmas sugar cookies smeared in frosting then sprinkles covered on top with just a little more frosting…just because…those totally don’t count as calories. Am I right or am I right? I’m totally right. Until a week later and I’m totally heavier. Well, this year, I think I only had one holiday cookie. Wait, no. I had two. But still, two cookies is damn good for me. It’s nice to not feel completely bloated after the holidays.
So to finish up the year, I’m setting some New Year’s goals, which I’ll share with you tomorrow, and starting the New Year off with a paleo cookbook giveaway including 10 paleo cookbooks and 2 informational paleo books, as well as some PaleOMG gear! Don’t miss out on this one!!
5 Ingredient Monday: Seared Chicken Thighs over Cauliflower Puree
- Yield: 3 1x
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 tablespoons of fat, divided (coconut oil, ghee, butter, bacon fat, etc.)
- 3 chicken thighs (I used skinless and boneless), pounded to 1/4 inch*
- 3 cups sliced button mushrooms
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut cauliflower into florets and steam cauliflower. On the stove top or in the microwave. However you’d like. Steam until fork tender.
- Place a large pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of fat to the pan. Sprinkle pounded chicken thighs with about 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, salt and pepper. Once pan is very hot, place chicken thighs in the pan. Cook thighs on both sides for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- While chicken thighs are cooking, place another large pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of fat to the pan then add onions.
- Once onions become translucent, add mushrooms along with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms become soft, about 5 minutes.
- While the mushrooms and onions cook, place soft cauliflower in a blendtec with a bit of salt and puree until smooth. I had to add a tablespoon of water to the cauliflower to help it puree.
- Then just stack away: cauliflower, chicken and mushrooms and onions.
Notes
*I covered my chicken thighs with some plastic wrap and used a wooden spoon to beat the chicken thighs to 1/4 inch thick
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Hi, are you cooking this dish with bone and skin on or without?
just curious. This looks tasty! yum 🙂
Haha no worries!!
haha ok delete my comment! I just read the answer!
**hand to forhead!!*** oops!
Cirque du Soleil is pretty incredible. Ka, Mystere, O are all fantastic shows! I’m sure you’ll find lots of fun, entertaining things to do there. Love your 5 ingredient recipe idea and can’t wait to see what all you come up with. This one looks really good!!
We just went and loved Zumanity (which is a lot like Absinthe). It was funny and beautiful. We ate a really great meal at Stripsteak at Mandalay Bay. I know The Lemongrass is a franchise, but it is really good too.
You have to eat at Gordon Ramsay Steak in Paris and the all you can eat brunch at Border Grill in Mandalay Bay. Its not a buffet but all you can eat made to order small plates. If that wasn’t enough it includes all you can drink Mimosas. For a great cocktail not at a night club go to Parasol Down in the Wynn. Very cool place. Love your Blog.
Scott is right… much more to Vegas than the strip.. firefly’s is great food and I recommend. As far as shows , can’t go wrong with circus de sole shows. I also recommend going to red rock canyon or even zip lining on the strip for some fun 🙂
Lots of things to do just depends what you wanna experience and do. Go shoot machine guns to driving exotic cars on the NASCAR race track at 180mph 🙂
Hope you have fun when you come 🙂
I know you like arepas and there is a fabulous place on the strip north of the Stratosphere called Viva Las Arepas that has the best arepas, empanadas, and tequenos! I go everytime I’m there, usually more than once!!
You should eat at Gordon Ramsay Steak in Paris and the all you can eat brunch at The Border Grill in Mandalay Bay. Its not a buffet but all you can eat small plates to order. If that wasn’t enough it includes all you can drink Mimosas. If you want a cocktail not at a nightclub go to Parosol Down at the Wynn. It has great cocktails and a really unique artistic light show. Great blog. Enjoy your trip.
Ok, I love this new thing. 5 ingredients? Totally my style. Thanks for keeping all of us fed, Julie!
Yay!! Excited to think up more simple recipes
I LOVE chicken thighs, and I’m pretty lazy so glad you’re doing some short and sweet recipes! I’ve got a newborn at home. Cooking complicated stuffs takes too much brainpower 🙂