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When you think of summer, grilling is up there with one of the first things to come to mind. And nothing is better than fresh fish on the grill with roasted vegetables. It is easy, tastes soo fresh, ridiculously good for you, and these pouches make it great for a make-ahead meal and easy cleanup! Everyone is going to love dinner!

Enjoy! xoxo Coach Jen

Fresh Striped Bass On The Grill

INGREDIENTS:

Six 6-ounce fillets striped bass, about 1-inch thick, skin on
Salt and fresh ground pepper
2 medium red onions, very thinly sliced 
1 red bell pepper, very thinly sliced
12 cloves garlic, smashed
1 ½ cups dry white wine, divided
Olive oil
1 small bunch parsley, leaves chopped
Lemon wedges, to serve

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat grill on medium 

Sprinkle the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Divide the onions, peppers, tomatoes and garlic into 6 portions. 

Place a mound of onions, peppers, and garlic in the center of a 12-by-24-inch sheet of aluminium foil. 

Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place a portion of the fish on top, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley and add 1/4 cup of the wine. 

Fold the foil into a packet and seal it on all sides. Repeat with packets for the remaining fillets.

Place the packets on the grill, seam up, and cook until the fish is opaque about 15 minutes. It is best to test the cooking time with the one packet, as cooking time varies grill to grill. Carefully open the packets and serve with lemon wedges. 

If you’re looking for a fun and patriotic recipe idea for a summer bbq or party, these Fruit Sparklers are a guaranteed crowd favorite! They are the perfect easy side dish for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July!

Enjoy! xoxo Coach Jen

INGREDIENTS:

1 whole watermelon
16 ounce fresh blueberries
Bamboo skewers

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cut watermelon vertically into 1 inch thick slices. 

Use a small star cookie cutter to cut out star shapes from the flesh of each watermelon round.

Thread 7-10 blueberries into the center of each bamboo skewer, leaving enough space at the end for someone to be able to comfortably hold it, and a space at the top for the watermelon star.

Place the watermelon star on top and set the fruit sparklers on a serving tray. Cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

This appetizer is a refreshing and simple dish to bring to any BBQ and party you may be attending or even throwing! It is easy to put all together and not to mention it’ll be devoured in minutes! PLUS! The kids will love it!

Enjoy! xoxo Coach Jen

INGREDIENTS:

Fruit Salsa
2 Peaches, peeled and diced
1 Mango, cored and diced
4 Kiwis, peeled and diced
1 16oz pkg Strawberries, hulled and diced
2 tsp Lemon Juice
2 tbsp Honey
2 tbsp Fresh Basil, chopped

Cinnamon Sugar Baked Pita Chips
¼ Cup coconut sugar
1 tsp Cinnamon
4 Large Whole Wheat Pita Chips
Coconut Oil Cooking Spray

DIRECTIONS:

Peel and chop all fruit into small pieces, combine in a large bowl and stir.

 In a small bowl, add the lemon juice and honey and mix well.  Place in the fridge and start making the pita chips.

Preheat oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar and set aside.

Cut the pita into 8^th’s to form small triangles.  Spray each side of the pita with the coconut oil cooking spray and dip both sides into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Lay on baking sheet and repeat until all of the pita is done.  Bake 8-10 minutes, turning the pita chips over halfway. Allow to cool slightly.

Before serving, add the chopped basil to the fruit salsa and stir well.

These crunchy Vietnamese-style rolls are healthy and light, and the addition of rice makes them even more filling. They’re gluten-free, but anyone, even your kiddos, will love them!!

Enjoy! xo Coach Jen

This is what you will need to make these yummy wraps!

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (I used leftovers)
1 medium-large carrot shredded
12 rice paper wrappers
1/3 diced cucumber
4 scallions
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, basil or cilantro
About 12 Boston lettuce leaves
1/2 cup cooked brown or white rice
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons water

DIRECTIONS:

Whisk 1/4 cup rice vinegar with 2 teaspoons sugar in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves.

Add chicken and carrot, season with salt to taste, set aside.

Fill a large bowl with warm water. Working with 2 sheets of rice paper at a time, immerse papers in the warm water until slightly softened (about 15 seconds).

Remove and spread out on a clean surface or cutting board. Pat dry with a towel to remove excess water. Lay 2 pieces of lettuce over the bottom third of the rice paper, leaving about 1/2-inch clear on edges.

Place about 1/3 cup chicken and carrot mixture on the lettuce, top with 4 to 5 pieces cucumber, scallion, several mint leaves and about 1 heaping tablespoon of rice.

Roll up the paper halfway into a cylinder. Fold both edges into tuck while continuing to roll the paper to seal.

Place the rolls on a plate covered with a damp towel so they stay moist as you prepare the remaining rolls. Cut rolls in half and wrap in plastic wrap or place in an air-tight container.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter with the remaining 1 to2 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce and water until smooth. Put sauce in sealed containers.

This Quinoa Fruit Salad is one of my go-to Summer recipes and just perfect for those insanely hot days when no one wants to cook!

Enjoy! xo Coach Jen

Here is what you’ll need…

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 cup strawberries, quartered
1/2 cup blueberries
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Chopped mint leaves, for garnish

FOR THE LEMON VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Zest of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar

DIRECTIONS:

Cook the Quinoa per the directions on the package.

While the Quinoa is cooking, prepare the Vinaigrette. Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon zest and juice, and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, mango, strawberries, blueberries and pine nuts. Stir in the lemon vinaigrette.

Serve immediately, garnished with mint leaves.

Asian Lettuce Wraps

These are super easy, super flavorful, and super fast!

Enjoy! xo Coach Jen D

Ingredients
3 tsp olive oil, divided
1 lb 93% lean ground turkey or chicken
4 – 5 Tbsp hoisin sauce, to taste
1 Tbsp soy sauce, (low-sodium or regular)
2 tsp sriracha (optional)
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp honey
1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)
1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
2/3 cup sliced green onions, white and light green portion, plus more green portion for serving
1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded (1/2 cup)
1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped small
1 large head Bibb lettuce or iceberg lettuce
Instructions
Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add turkey or chicken in large crumbles then let cook until slightly browned on bottom, about 3 minutes, then break up and continue to cook until it’s fully cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.

Meanwhile while turkey is cooking in a mixing bowl whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil and honey, set aside.

Drain of excess liquid from turkey (if there is any) then push to one far side of pan and pull that side of pan off heat.

Heat remaining 1 1/2 tsp oil in now empty side of skillet.

Add green onions and carrots and saute 1 1/2 minutes. Add in garlic and ginger and saute 30 seconds longer.

Pour in sauce and water chestnuts then cook and toss 30 seconds longer.

Serve warm in lettuce leaves garnished with sliced green onions.