I’m feeling absolutely off right now. My husband had a 90 hour work week last week, so I spent every single day working because I pretty much felt guilty NOT working. But I’m fried. And feeling a little less motivated. So my goal today is to snap out of it. Not totally sure how I’m going to accomplish that quite yet, but I will figure it out and get back to you.
I don’t know why the hell I’m even talking about my emotional instability when I could be talking about others. Meaning The Bachelor. The producing team really did their due diligence when it came to making the dates as awful and uncomfortable as ever. PS I’ve never used the words due diligence and I really don’t think I used them correctly here, but it just feels right, so LEAVE ME ALONE! Starting with the first date, taking bridal themed photos. I couldn’t even handle how awful, incredibly uncomfortable, and super weird that date was. And I’m not even talking about the photographer’s romper. That’s a whole different blog post. No, I’m just merely talking about Corinne and her frat house party, girls gone wild ways. Do you think the producers forced him to give her the first rose? Do you think it works like that? It must. You don’t watch a girl take her top off and make you grab her boobs on national television and think, wow, I really want to bring this chick home to my 12 year old sister who I played soccer with in the first episode. She seems so wholesome.
I hope Corinne is on the show for quite a while. ENTERTAIN ME, you outstanding liar! She’s a liar because she said no one has grabbed her boobs like Nick did. Just take that in for a second. She’s the best.
But the second group date took it up a notch when they went to the museum of break-ups. How do they even find these hell holes?! I would honestly rather go to a normal museum filled with stuffed, dead animals then have to step foot in a museum filled with hatred and sorrow towards others. Deep, I know, but come on! Who wants to live out their own break-ups let alone someone else’s!? The best quote of the night, which is really saying something since Liz wrote down her entire awkward encounter with Nick and read it to everyone, was when the whole group walked into a screaming match of 2 actors breaking up with each other and Christen (who was obviously chosen for Luke) says, “I can’t believe a break up is happening HERE!” You can’t believe it, Christen? Are you f*cking high? Because you always seem cracked out. Cracked out in a very positive way, but still cracked out.
Did anyone else notice the implants in the museum? Someone gave back their implants in a break up. And someone put those implants in a museum. Let that resonate.
I’m glad Liz went home. We get it, you slept with Nick. Now you’re being the weird clinger and making us all feel weird about it. I’m pretty sure the producers cut and pasted words to make it seem like she talked about their encounter 87 times per day, but still, it’s too much. When a guy doesn’t contact you, it’s a sign. HELLO, Facebook was invented for a reason: to stalk others until they agree to go on a date with you. Not doing it on national television for others to mock you. How the hell do you think I met my husband!?
And I literally could care less about Danielle’s date. The only thing interesting that happened on that date is they landed a helicopter on a f*cking yacht!!! Now THAT was entertainment!
Boo. I wish it was Monday again. The Bachelor is literally the only good thing about Mondays at this point.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole (video!)
- Yield: 4-5 1x
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), cut in half
- 1/2 pound bacon, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 yellow onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup Primal Kitchen Ranch
- 3 eggs
- chopped chives, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the skin gives when you press your finger to it. Remove the squash from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8 glass baking dish.
- While the spaghetti squash cooks, place a large saute pan over medium heat, add bacon, and cook until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside. You’ll want to leave behind about 2 tablespoons worth of bacon fat to feel free to remove any excess once bacon has cooked. Add peppers, onion and garlic cloves and cook for about 10 minutes, until onion is translucent.
- To the pan with the peppers and onion, add the ground chicken along with the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break apart the chicken and cook until no pink remains, about 10 minutes.
- Use a fork to scrape out the spaghetti squash strings and place in the greased baking dish along with the chicken mixture, ranch and eggs. Mix to combine then sprinkle the crispy bacon on top.
- Place in the oven to bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the center is cooked through and edges have begun to brown. Garnish with chopped chives on top before serving!
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Any ideas for veggie substitutes if we can’t do peppers? I’m thinking maybe add spinach and zucchini? What are your thoughts? Also, where do you get your ground chicken?
Also, love the video. Really wasn’t going to make the recipe, then I watched the video. Looked so good, thought I better try it!
whatever veggie you prefer, honestly!
Hi Whitney I’m sure you’ve found it by now but I just started following Juli’s recipes & blog and am reading all comments prior to starting each one (I’ve had five meals so far since Fourth of July Weekend , 3 yesterday ????????♀️) anywho. I went to the butcher at the grocery store and got Bell and Evans chicken breast and just asked them to grind it up for me and they did( or you can easily do it yourself if you have a meat grinder). Then the next time I inadvertently found it in the natural/organic section of the meat cooler already ground, my friend who introduced me to this site often uses ground turkey instead whichever is more lean :). Hope this helps six months later haha or atleast someone else reading.
What exercise equipment would be a MUST for a home gym? Have you ever considered adding modifications to your workouts for people who might not have a gym or the same equipment at home? PS. I do love your weekly workouts and the additional ones you’ve posted, thanks for those!!
Looks amazing! Could I use Turkey bacon and NO ranch?? That may sound silly- or is there a ranch substitute??
Thx!!
lol you could definitely make up your own recipe with something else, but this definitely is a chicken bacon RANCH casserole
Just dropping by to say the following:
1) this recipe looks amazing
2) I often tell people you must be my spirit animal (sorry, too creepy?) because everything you post just resonates
3) can I start a petition for you to do some bachelor recapping on the podcast?! We all need this in our lives.
Keep doin’ you, baby boo!
Juli-this looks very tasty, think I need to make it soon. Your egg bake with pizza sauce was the bomb at our house. Thanks.
I haven’t been watching the Bachelor but now I might, your play by play was very entertaining. Why is it crabby people think you need to know what they think? Seriously, keep it to their simple self! Losers.
I bet she’s hot tubbin!
Hi Juli, first off this looks amazing!
Random Question do you have any suggestions on where to eat and what to do around Denver? I’m headed there for a conference next month and would love any suggestions! I adore your podcast, blog, and social media accounts so hearing what you love would be awesome! Thank you!
here’s my favorites: https://paleomg.com/eating-gluten-free-staying-active-in-myrtle-beach/
Do you have any suggestions for ingredient substitutions if we cannot find Primal Kitchen Ranch dressing?
you could use the ranch recipe in my newest cookbook, Juli Bauer’s Paleo Cookbook!
You are a genius. Adding this to my dinner menu for next week then I’ll come back and rate it. 🙂
This look amazing! Question: Do you think this would freeze well? Getting ready to pop a baby out, and am looking to keep things healthy when I don’t want to cook!
i’m really not sure. i’ve never put them in the freezer myself so it may be worth testing out ahead of time to make sure