GF Chicken Parmesan

So I copied this recipe from a friend because it sounded SO good and made sure to make it all GF.

So here it is (with a big thank you to Jennifer Bethune)

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Pasta (I used egg noodles)
spaghetti sauce
shredded Parmesan
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 cup (GF) flour, 1Tbsp paprika, 1tsp pepper, 1tsp "italian seasoning". (combine this all in a bowl)

Boil pasta. While boiling, tenderize (flatten) chicken until 1/2 in thick or slightly less, cut in 2 pieces. Mix all seasonings and flour in large bowl. Bread chicken with ... See Morethe flour mix, then put in large frying pan (with about 1-2 Tbsp of EVOO) on med-high heat. Fry for about 2-4 mins each side or until chicken is done all the way through.
When pasta is finished, plate pasta, then chicken, pour some sauce on top and spinkle (or handfull lol) parmasean on top. Makes 4 servings. :) green bean and/or salad are delicious sides.


So you may notice mine didnt have any cheese on it. This is because I am also dairy free and did not have any rice cheese on hand. NO biggie it still tasted Awesome! 
I guess technically that just makes it a chicken and noodles dish, but it was SO good!


Here is a picture of the finihed product (I almost forgot to take the picture) 

well its not letting me post a picture right now.... but ill get one up soon

Gluten Free Goodness

Maybe no one believes me when I say, "I love to cook!!" Therefore, I thought I would let you all in on our meal from this evening.

 Gluten Free Fried Chicken! I know what youre thinking,
Q: "really? Gluten Free FRIED chicken? Is it better for you because its gluten free?"

A: No it is not ANY better for you but still just as tasty!

Q: Just as tasty, huh?

A: Absolutely! It was so good I have been thinking about it all night wanting more! (I made enough for leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Two meals out of one! WOOHOO! For being fried the batter actually tasted lighter. It didn't feel as heavy on my stomach and maybe that has a little to do with not overeating, it could have to do with the fact that it was GF therefore I didn't feel horrible after eating it. Or maybe it was a little of both.

Q: So how did you figure out you could make it GF?

A:  My lovely friends gave me this awesome GF Kitchen Cookbook for a wedding gift and since I started using it Ive never looked back. Some of the recipes are a little drab (and we like food spicy around here) so I spice it up.
Since I am only gluten intolerant most, if not all, spices don't bother me (as of yet) and I do not anticipate them starting to bother me any time soon.

So now I will leave you with an impromptu picture I took of my meal right before devouring it.

Everything on this plate is dairy and gluten free. The potatoes do have Almond milk, a little vegan butter, and some olive oil in them. This meal was SO yummy! I cant wait for lunch tomorrow... maybe breakfast? :0)

Gym Rats

So as I have been working out I have taken notice that there are about 3 different groups of people. Let me outline these groups for you. (WARNING: This is how my mind works, sometimes. Okay ALL the time!)


Group 1- This group is usually the older crowd with the occasional pregnant woman sprinkled in. This group of people generally like to take it slow on the treadmill. This could also include the social work-out person. You know the person there looking for a mate so they are chatting up EVERYONE of the opposite sex. When you find them talking to someone of the same sex you start to wonder.  I find them to be inspiring that they still get out and workout! Way to go Group 1!

Group 2- I find mostly wanna be runners in this group. This consists of the people who get on the treadmill and start by walking and transition into running. But about half a mile into MUST stop for water. (I am partly in this group but slowly making my way into Group 3 I now start by running and dont stop for about 1.5 miles to get a sip of water then im right back on!) I'm working on it. Dont judge me :0)

Group 3-  This includes ALL serious runners. You know the ones, they get on the treadmill start running and don't stop. They are running before you get on your treadmill and are still running once you're done.  I like to think I am in this group but I don't think my status has shifted from Group 2 into Group 1. 

Today I had this thought. What would happen if someone from group 1 melded into group 2? Would a pregnant woman be able to run? What if an OLDER, pregnant woman worked out hard core. What then!?!?! My groups would be completly ruined.

So nevermind just ignore my groupings all together. They are totally and completely off base. However, I will continue to hold these people in their respective groups. Thats just the way my mind works. Oh and don't even get me started on the groups of weight lifters. They are even funnier than the runners.

Here's a little preview of THAT... The guy on the right on his phone. Check out the 80's cut, awesome cut-off shirt, and sweatpants. Watch out... he means business.

More on that later.