Registration for my January Whole30 group is open! Details at www.pursewhisperer.com

I did some intense label reading last night to update my Aldi/Walmart shopping list, and it’s ready to go! See it here.😊
http://pursewhisperer.com/aldi-walmart-shopping-list/

New Finds:

More compliant broth with low sodium options at both stores! Yeast extract is fine; if you can find/afford broth without it that’s great, but it’s not off-limits.

6 pack of GT’s comes to $2.50 a bottle!

Fun little travel packs of almond butter! Palm oil is an oil that is best limited, so try not to eat it every day.😉

Coconut cream! It’s just like really thick coconut milk.

A Dijon with no wine!!

COCONUT AMINOS IN THE HOUSE AT WALMART! It’s in the oil section. All coconut aminos are compliant even though it says “syrup.” Read here if you’re curious.
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Coconut Curry Chicken Tenders with Mango Cilantro Sauce

So yum! If you won’t be eating them all right away, keep the uncooked “breaded” tenders in the fridge and cook them up for one of your meals the next day. They’re the best right out of the pan.😊

WHAT YOU NEED
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CHICKEN
•cooking oil of choice
•2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
•1/4 teaspoon curry powder
•1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
•ground black pepper to taste
•1 lb chicken tenders, preferably on the small side
•2 eggs, beaten
SAUCE
•1/2 cup mayo - https://www.thewholesmiths.com/2014/03/07/homemade-mayo/
•1/2 cup mango, fresh or thawed from frozen
•1/2 teaspoon curry powder
•small handful fresh cilantro, about 2 tablespoons
•pinch salt and pepper to taste

WHAT YOU DO
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FOR THE CHICKEN:
PULSE in a blender or food processor the coconut flakes, curry, salt, and pepper just a few times until it’s the texture of large breadcrumbs, then place mixture in a shallow bowl
PLACE beaten eggs in a shallow bowl
SEASON chicken tenders with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides
DIP chicken tenders into the eggs, coating both sides, then into the coconut mixture, pressing the coconut on to make sure the chicken is covered
HEAT enough oil to cover to bottom of your skillet over medium heat. Don’t go above medium or the coconut will burn before the chicken is cooked through. You can help this process by slicing any larger tenders into 2 pieces.
COOK tenders until nicely browned on both sides and cooked through.
REMOVE tenders and sprinkle with a pinch of salt while they’re still hot

FOR THE SAUCE:
ADD all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth

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Found 2 compliant chicken broths at Aldi tonight! Yeast extract is ok, though not ideal.

Registration for my January Whole30 group is now open! Details at www.pursewhisperer.com😊

Curry Pork Burgers

The burger on its own is fantabulous, but if you make a little curry mayo/dressing it’ll take it to the next level! I opted to make a dressing and eat it as a salad(ish) with a mix of broccoli slaw, cilantro, and red onion.

WHAT YOU NEED
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•cooking oil of choice
•1 lb ground pork
•1 teaspoon curry powder
•2 teaspoons minced garlic
•3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
•1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
•ground black pepper to taste
•1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

WHAT YOU DO
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MIX all ingredients together in a bowl and form into 4 large patties or 8 mini patties
HEAT enough oil to coat the bottom of your skillet over medium heat
COOK burgers until browned on both sides and cooked through, time will depend on the size of the patties

Mayo
-https://www.thewholesmiths.com/2014/03/07/homemade-mayo/
-mix 1/4 cup mayo with 1/4 teaspoon curry powder to top your burger

Dressing
-mix 1/4 cup mayo, 1/4 teaspoon curry powder, and 2-3 teaspoons compliant almond or coconut milk

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Cajun Drumsticks and Potatoes

I’ll only eat chicken legs if they’re VERY well done, almost dried out, and the skin is really crispy. You can cook yours to the doneness you prefer, as long as they’re cooked through.😊 This has a bit of a kick but nothing crazy, so for less heat drop the creole amount and add a little salt.

WHAT YOU NEED
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•extra virgin olive oil or cooking oil of choice
•pack of about 8 chicken legs
•bag of little potatoes, cut in half or quarters depending on size
•4 teaspoons compliant creole seasoning (this is from Walmart)
•2 teaspoons dried oregano
•2 teaspoons dried thyme

WHAT YOU DO
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HEAT oven to 425
PLACE drumsticks and potatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet
MIX seasonings in a small bowl
DRIZZLE plenty of olive oil over the chicken and potatoes then sprinkle the seasoning mixture on top
MIX the chicken, potatoes, oil, and seasoning all together, making sure everything is coated well
SPREAD everything back out, making sure that chicken and potatoes are in a single layer touching the pan
BAKE for 60-75 minutes, depending on the size of your legs...well, not YOUR legs, that would be weird
SERVE with some nocrumbsleft marinated onions for healthy fat and general deliciousness (https://www.google.com/amp/s/nocrumbsleft.net/2017/03/18/marinated-red-onions/amp/). Ranch would also be yum!

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Best Ever Pulled Pork

A lovely reader shared this recipe with me, and it’s been a staple ever since. The cloves make the flavor so interesting and so good. Also you’ll enjoy this meal more if you eat it all with your fingers like I did! Also also, did you know that Walmart has Everything But The Bagel seasoning now??

WHAT YOU NEED
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•4-ish pound boneless pork butt roast (mine was smaller today so I just cut back on the seasoning a bit)
•1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
•lots of ground black pepper to taste
•1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
•1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
•1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
•1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
•1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
•1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper/cayenne

WHAT YOU DO
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MIX all of the seasonings together in a small bowl
PLACE the roast in slow cooker and coat entire surface with seasoning mixture
COOK on low for 8 hours
REMOVE roast from slow cooker, shred, remove fat, and return to mix with juices
EAT as is if you want, but you really should crisp up your portion in a skillet...please!

Sweet potatoes
-small dice a sweet potato
-heat oil in skillet over medium
-cook potatoes, stirring often, until softened and browned
-turn off heat and season with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

Green Beans
-place frozen beans in a colander and run warm water over them for a minute or so until they’re thawed a bit
-heat oil in a skillet over medium
-cook beans for a few minutes until they’re warmed through but still crisp tender, and season with salt and pepper

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Chicken and Vegetable Non-Soup

This tastes just like its name, chicken soup without the soup. My least favorite part of soup is all the liquid; I’d rather just have the good stuff, so here it is! Of course if you’re a soup fan, feel free to add as much broth as you’d like.😊

This is perfect for leftover chicken or turkey. I like to cook a package of skin-on bone-in chicken thighs (so inexpensive!) in a slow cooker all day till it’s falling apart (no need to add liquid or any seasoning), then remove the meat and keep some in the fridge and put some in the freezer. Also, if you don’t have access to compliant hash browns (these are from Walmart) just leave them out or throw in any leftover roasted potatoes you might have.

WHAT YOU NEED
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•cooking oil of choice
•2 medium onions, sliced...red are prettier
•half of a 16oz bag of baby carrots, chopped
•1 tablespoon minced garlic
•half of an 8oz bag of spinach (I had planned to #throwsomekaleinit but Aldi was out)
•12oz jar artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
•3 cups cooked shredded chicken or turkey
•1 cup chicken stock
•3 cups frozen hash browns
•1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
•1 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste if it’s needed)
•ground black pepper to taste

WHAT YOU DO
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HEAT a good amount of oil, slightly more than just covers the bottom of your large skillet or pot, over medium high heat
ADD the onions and carrots and sauté until softened and beginning to caramelize...let them get a little browned!
ADD the garlic and spinach and sauté for a minute until cooked down
ADD the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine
REDUCE heat to medium, cover skillet or pot with a lid, and cook for about 5 minutes or until everything is heated through and hash browns are softened to your liking ... See more

Chicken Fajitas

The key here is to not be afraid to let the chicken and veggies get charred. The char is what takes it from just good to really good. Bonus points if your smoke alarm goes off!

WHAT YOU NEED
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•cooking oil of choice
•1 tablespoon garlic powder
•1 tablespoon ground cumin
•1 teaspoon paprika
•1 teaspoon kosher salt
•ground black pepper to taste
•1 lb chicken tenders
•2 bell peppers, any color, thinly sliced
•1 onion, thinly sliced
•3 big handfuls from a bag of chopped kale, tough stems removed (#throwsomekaleinit)

WHAT YOU DO
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IN a small bowl, mix together together the garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper
LAY out the chicken tenders and coat both sides with the seasoning mixture, reserving about a teaspoon for the veggies
HEAT enough oil to coat the bottom of your skillet over medium high
ADD chicken to the hot skillet and cook until slightly (or majorly if you’re like me) charred on both sides and cooked through, then remove to a plate
ADD a bit more oil to the hot skillet if needed, then add veggies and season with 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture
COOK veggies, stirring often, until softened and charred to your liking
TURN off heat, slice the chicken tenders, then add them to the skillet with the veggies, mixing and heating through if needed

Cauliflower Rice
-heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium high
-add frozen cauliflower and cook, stirring often, until softened to your liking
-season with salt and pepper ... See more