XandraGramm

Food for the good days and the bad days Culinary👩🏻‍🍳Pastry🍰Fitness🤸🏻‍♀️ Current Student of Culinary and Pastry Arts Certified Personal Trainer

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If you grew up in New York and come from an Italian family these are your favorite cookies. It was always a battle to see who got the last Rainbow cookie from the assortment of Italian cookies brought to every family function. Traditionally they are cut in to small thick rectangles but I decided to change the shape and tripple their size! Three cookies in ☝️ My childhood in a nutshell love, music, and Italian pastries. Moments last longer when they are giant sized so I give you Giant Italian Rainbow Cookies :)))

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Sprouted gain rice steamed and sautéed with coconut oil and sweet onion Steamed broccoli BBQ broccoli with a touch of sea salt Sliced baby Persian cucumbers Avocado 🥑 if you prefer I chose to omit this time cause I really wanted to taste the freshness from the cucumbers. The avocado adds a different texture element and some healthy fat that is super yumm :)

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Muffins 👌

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Protein and healthy fats for dinner! I created this recipe last night after a long work out. I really try to avoid salt when I am working out a lot so i like when the flavors in my dish compliment each other so that no added salt is needed. The combination of cooked and uncooked shallots and spinach gives this dish all the flavor and texture it needs. I only sprinkled a little bit of sea salt over the sweet potatoes after having roasted them in the oven on 375 degrees f for 30 mins in olive oil and thyme. The clementine added a burst of sweet juicy flavor which pairs well with the cannellini beans which can be a little dry when you do not coat them in olive oil. This dish is so delicious, healthy, and simple. I am very pleased with it! 👩🏻‍🍳😊

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I like to eat my carbs in the morning before I work out so I have all day to burn them off This morning I had a whole grain English muffin with pbfit, chia seeds, and roasted unsalted sunflower seeds on top with a clementine, blueberries, and blackberries

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🤸🏻‍♀️ #backwalkovers #flexibility

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Sicilian Stuffed Artichokes My grandmother was the most amazing cook and she made the best stuffed artichokes for me growing up. She always stuffed every leaf for me. Now that I make them for the ones I love I see the patience and love it takes to properly stuff one! The simplicity of good fresh ingredients and taking time to stuff every artichoke leaf is key. Sicilian Stuffed Artichokes Ingredients: 2 Artichokes 1 bunch of parley (cleaned and chopped) 1 head of garlic (chopped fine) Olive Oil Parmesan cheese 1 can Italian seasoned bread crumbs ( I used progresso) 1 can chicken or vegetable stock Salt and pepper Steps: Over medium low flame coat the bottom of a large sauce pan with olive oil Toss in chopped garlic, cook till caramelized (light brown) Add 1 can of bread crumbs Add chopped parsley Lots of Parmesan cheese (grated) Salt and Pepper to taste Drizzle olive oil till crumbs are moist (but not too moist ) Let toast for 2-3 mins then remove from heat Cut the steams and tops of Artichokes off Separate leaves lightly Begin stuffing from the outside in Press crumbs in to top Place in medium pot with half a can of chicken or vegetable stock over low heat with cover Let cook at least 1 hour until leaves pull from heart easily Drizzle remaining liquid in pot over the top of the artichoke Enjoy!

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🌈🍪Everything is better when sprinkles are involved #raiwnbow #sprinkles #chocolatechipcookies #baking #pastry #homemadecookies #yummy

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Vegan cake donuts strawberry shortcake and ice cream sundae flavored

if you are interested in my recipe please like or share and I will post the step by step and ingredient list this week!

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Protein protein protein

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This is one of my favorite things to make when I'm eating clean. Pizza stuffed portobello mushroom caps with cannelloni bean kale with toasted walnuts and cinnamon sweet potato wedges Recipe: " Pizza" Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms - In large all clad pan cook down trimmed leeks, heirloom tomatoes (2-3 depending on size) 6 cloves of garlic in olive oil or coconut oil - Season with oregano, salt, and pepper -Cook 10-12 mins on medium low flame **cover for the first 4-5 stir frequently until vegetables are clear and cooked down but not mushy** -Fill cleaned portobello mushroom caps with mixture - Grate cheese of your choice generously on top ( I like to use Irish cheese, monchego, or Parmesan) -Cover with aluminum foil bake for 15-20mins in oven on 400 -Uncover and broil 1-2 minutes or till the top of the cheese gets nice and bubbly Cannelloni Beans and Kale with toasted walnuts -Cook down cleaned chopped kale in coconut oil with garlic season with pepper and turmeric to taste - Toast raw walnuts in the oven on 400 8-10 minutes -Drain and wash canned cannelloni beans, once kale is tender turn off the flame and stir in beans -Top with toasted walnuts Cinnamon Sweet Potato Wedges -Chop 2-3 sweet potatoes in to wedges - Place in large ziplock bag or bowl - Coat with 4 tables spoons of coconut oil - Season with cinnamon, sea salt, and brown sugar to taste - Once fully coated and seasoned place on parchment lined baking tray and back in oven 25 mins on 400; flip and cook another 10 drizzling over any remaining mixture Enjoy!

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It’s officially the time of year wear I start making changes to my diet and exercise routine to get summer fit! Working in the MMA industry for the past 3 years has tAught me so much about how to train and eat smart to get strong in a short period of time. Once fight camp starts work outs are amped up and so is the intake of lean protein and green vegetables. This is a great dish that is simple, quick, inexpensive, and fits those guide lines perfectly!

Wild Caught Alaskan Cod with Lemon Kale

**I prefer to use Cod because it is much healthier for you then bottom feeder fish like tilapia but has the same non fishy taste and is light and flakey***

Cod Prep:

* I get my cod from from Trader Joe’s it’s wild caught and inexpensive just make sure it is fully thawed before cooking**

-Place Fish on baking tray covered with parchment paper *Parchment paper prevents the honey and fish from sticking for easy removal once cooked*

-Melt 2 TBS coconut oil, coat fish - Drizzle Honey - Season with turmeric, curry powder, pepper, fresh chopped garlic - Bake at 325 for 10-12 mins

While that’s baking…

Lemon Kale Prep:

-2TBS coconut oil and ½ cup water in medium/large sauce pan over medium low heat

- Add Kale **I use Trader Joe’s organic pre cleaned and chopped Kale to cut down prep work**

-Stir so all kale is coated with oil -Add Chopped garlic -Cover and let cook stirring once and a while for 5 mins -Uncover season with sea salt, black pepper, and lemon

Enjoy your fit meal :)

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I love grilling any and everything! Last night I made Sweet and Spicy Shrimp with Pineapple and Honey BBQ Chicken thighs. Ingredients: 40-50 Frozen Shrimp 2 Chicken Thighs 1 Pineapple 3 Avocados 1 Orange Pepper 1 Yellow Pepper 5 Gloves of Garlic (chopped) Olive Oil Honey Red Pepper Flakes Sweet Paprika Salt Black Pepper Garlic Powder Steps: Shrimp and Pineapple -Coat full thawed shrimp and 2 slices of fresh pineapple cut in to small cubes in olive oil, -Drizzle over honey -Season with garlic, red pepper flakes, sweet paprika, salt and pepper - Let rest in marinade, set aside Chicken -Wash Chicken -Pat dry - Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, sweet paprika - Place on grill over medium/high heat, close grill Peppers and Avocados -Slice peppers and avocados -In separate bowls coat with olive oil -season with salt and pepper Pineapple -Slice the remaining pineapple in to discs - Drizzle with honey - Season with salt **Flip Chicken** Begin putting the shrimps and pineapple in marinade on screwers (they should be metal on a grill but wood was all I had at the time) Place on grill with chopped peppers, avocados, and pineapple **Flip Chicken** Close lid Let cook 5 mins drizzle some of the left over marinade on shrimp and flip Brush the chicken with honey BBQ sauce ( I used sweet baby rays) repeat twice move chicken to lower side of heat **Flip peppers, avocados, and pineapple** Remove shrimp then they are fully cooked and bright pink with a nice char Remove chicken then fruit/veggies once they have nice grill marks on either side Remove shrimp and pineapple from skewers Slice up veggies/fruits toss with shrimp Enjoy the yumminess :)

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Quick simple breakfast to start the day that gives you your omega3's, fiber, protein potassium and antioxidants! Toasted fiber one muffin PB Fit - I mix chia seeds in with my pb fit peanut powder to add omega 3s they also expand which helps keep you fuller longer Today I topped it with strawberries and bananas but I love this with blueberries too! Have a great Wednesday everybody! **PB Fit is 85% less fat then peanut butter**

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Protein and Probiotics Quick Breakfast:

Organic egg fried in coconut oil with paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper

Organic low fat vanilla yogurt with chia seeds and ancient grains blend from Trader Joe’s

If you are on a budget and cannot buy all organic food all the time I feel it is most important to at least keep your meat and dairy organic! This is a perfect breakfast for after the gym and any day because it is ready in 3 minutes and gives your body the probiotics and protein it needs. The ancient grains and chia seeds also help you feel full and are ones we rarely eat which is why I add them to my yogurt. They are low in calories but give texture and add a nutty flavor. This breakfast is meant to eliminates the excuses. People who often skip breakfast because of time and/or eat foods that are not nutritious due to convince, not anymore! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and sets the tone for the rest of it so make it a healthy one☝️ **Eatting breakfast also jump starts your metabolism **🥚🍳

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The perfect quick healthy snack