Brazilian Chicken Coxinha Cups
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Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pull-overs
15 push-ups
25-cal. bike
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Swiss Cheese Fondue Cups
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Beef Braciole
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Asparagus Bacon Frittata
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15 inverted burpees
40 GHD sit-ups
40 kettlebell swings
15 inverted burpees
30 GHD sit-ups
30 kettlebell swings
15 inverted burpees
20 GHD sit-ups
20 kettlebell swings
15 inverted burpees
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Jamaican Beef Patties
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20-minute AMRAP
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pull-overs
15 push-ups
25-cal. bike
For the pull-over, start from a hang on the bar, pull the hips to the bar while inverting, and continue the rotation until you arrive in a support on top of the bar.
See more →Rest
Rest day
Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.
See more →For load:
Power clean 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps
Additionally, practice handstands for 20 minutes.
See more →30-25-20-15-10 reps for time:
Medicine-ball cleans
Pull-ups
Men use a 30-lb ball.
Women use a 20-lb ball.
For load:
Shoulder press 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps
Attempt to increase loads for each of the 9 sets.
Additionally, accumulate 3 minutes of hollow hold.
See more →Rest
Rest day
Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.
See more →For time:
15 inverted burpees
40 GHD sit-ups
40 kettlebell swings
15 inverted burpees
30 GHD sit-ups
30 kettlebell swings
15 inverted burpees
20 GHD sit-ups
20 kettlebell swings
15 inverted burpees
The inverted burpee is a candlestick, to stand, to controlled handstand.
Men swing a 1.5-pood kettlebell.
Women swing a 1-pood kettlebell.
3 rounds for time:
Row 500 meters
15 strict pull-ups
30 push-ups
Additionally, stretch for 20 minutes.
See more →Manion
7 rounds for time:
400-m run
29 back squats
Men use 135 lb.
Women use 95 lb.
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See more →Rest
Rest day
Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.
See more →Brazilian Chicken Coxinha Cups
A creamy, savory chicken filling baked inside buttery almond-flour cups—a take on Brazil’s favorite street snack. See more →Ingredients
For the Filling:
1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
2 Tbsp butter or tallow
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ small onion, finely diced
2 oz cream cheese
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Cups:
1 ½ cups almond flour
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp melted butter
Pinch of salt
Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 6)
Protein: 26g
Fat: 28g
Carbs: 5g
Butter-Lemon Salmon with Capers
Seared salmon finished in a rich butter-lemon sauce with capers—a simple, and elegant meal. See more →Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 Tbsp butter or tallow (for searing)
2 Tbsp butter (for sauce)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 Tbsp capers, drained
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges and chopped parsley (for garnish)
Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)
Protein: 39g
Fat: 34g
Carbs: 2g
Buffalo Cauliflower & Chicken Wraps
Spicy roasted cauliflower and tender chicken come together in a creamy wrap that’s bold, satisfying, and full of flavor. See more →Ingredients
For the Buffalo Cauliflower:
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
2 Tbsp butter or tallow (for roasting)
½ cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Chicken:
2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb total), cooked and shredded or diced
1 Tbsp butter or tallow (for reheating or searing)
Pinch of salt and pepper
1–2 Tbsp buffalo sauce (from above mixture)
For the Wraps:
4 large low-carb wraps or large lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)
½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup diced cucumber
For the Creamy Dressing:
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
Extra hot sauce for drizzling
Crumbled blue cheese
Fresh herbs
Swiss Cheese Fondue Cups
Mini baked cheese cups filled with creamy, garlicky Swiss fondue for a twist on the classic fondue experience. See more →Ingredients
For the Cups:
1 ½ cups shredded Swiss
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup almond flour
1 large egg
1 Tbsp butter (melted)
Pinch of salt
For the Fondue Filling:
1 Tbsp butter
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup heavy cream
¾ cup shredded Swiss
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 6)
Protein: 20g
Fat: 33g
Carbs: 5g
Beef Braciole
Thinly sliced beef rolled with cheese, herbs, and prosciutto, braised in a rich tomato sauce until tender and flavorful. See more →Ingredients
For the Beef Rolls:
2 lbs flank steak or top round, sliced thin into 6–8 cutlets
4 oz prosciutto or pancetta, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Butcher’s twine or toothpicks (for securing rolls)
For the Sauce:
2 Tbsp butter or tallow
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (no sugar added)
1 cup beef broth
½ cup dry red wine
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish:
Extra Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley
Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 6)
Protein: 48g
Fat: 32g
Carbs: 9g
Grilled Swordfish & Olive Tapenade
Swordfish steaks grilled and topped with a briny tapenade, served with lemon butter asparagus. See more →Ingredients
6 oz swordfish steak
¼ cup olives, chopped
1 tsp capers
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup asparagus
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt, pepper
Macronutrients
(makes 1 serving)
Protein: 40g
Fat: 30g
Carbs: 5g
Asparagus Bacon Frittata
A savory baked frittata loaded with smoky Gouda, crisp bacon-wrapped asparagus, and fluffy eggs. See more →Ingredients
6 large eggs
¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
6 asparagus spears, trimmed
3 slices bacon, halved lengthwise (to make 6 strips)
1 Tbsp butter (for greasing and cooking)
Optional: fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Macronutrients
(per slice, serves 4)
Protein: 24g
Fat: 32g
Carbs: 2g
Japanese Tamago Scramble with Salmon and Nori
A silky, buttery Japanese-style egg scramble paired with tender salmon and crisp nori. See more →Ingredients
6 large eggs
2 Tbsp butter or tallow (for cooking)
4 oz cooked salmon (flaked; grilled, poached, or seared)
1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into thin strips
1 Tbsp heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
½ tsp coconut aminos or tamari (optional, for umami)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)
1 Tbsp chopped chives or green onions (for garnish)
Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 2)
Protein: 32g
Fat: 32g
Carbs: 3g
Jamaican Beef Patties
Flaky, golden pastry filled with spiced ground beef and aromatic seasonings — a Caribbean favorite reimagined in a buttery almond-flour crust. See more →Ingredients
For the Dough:
2 cups almond flour
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp butter (melted)
1 large egg
½ tsp turmeric (for color)
½ tsp salt
For the Filling:
1 lb ground beef
2 Tbsp butter or tallow
½ small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp curry powder
½ tsp allspice
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne (optional, for heat)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp beef stock
1 Tbsp coconut cream or heavy cream
Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 6 patties)
Protein: 25g
Fat: 38g
Carbs: 6g
Queso Flameado with Chorizo
A rich, bubbling skillet of melted cheese and spicy chorizo. See more →Ingredients
8 oz Mexican chorizo (or spicy sausage, casings removed)
1 cup shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
1 small onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp butter or tallow (for cooking)
1 Tbsp tequila or mezcal (optional, for flambéing)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 2)
Protein: 36g
Fat: 50g
Carbs: 4g
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