When I’m in workout mode, I make sure I fuel my body to give me the strength and energy I need! Cooking healthy meals for my family is kiiiind of my thing. I love grilling wild game or organic meat, mixing in greens, and of course, throwing in a “healthy” treat or two sometimes. It’s all about balance, right?!

Supplements

Now let’s talk about SMOOTHIES! Smoothies and supplemented water are how I fuel up my mornings before a hunt, workout, or just a busy day ahead! The protein and super nutrients give me the boost I need to conquer anything. I ALWAYS add MTN OPS as their protein and supplement products are designed to help you energize AND recover from any adventure you go on. I collaborated with them to develop a series you can use in your everyday life. From boosting your metabolism to nourishing your body, the three products in the series will help you feel your best.

Check out my go-to green juice recipe that is packed full of good stuff. 💪🏻

Field to Table

Thanks to my Dad being a hunter, I grew up ALWAYS knowing where my food was coming from. When I went to college, it was such a shock. That’s when I knew I wanted to start hunting myself, and I realized how important it was for me to know where my food comes from. Even now, when we don’t go with wild game that we harvested for dinner, I’m VERY mindful of where we get our meat/food from! 

Most of us live busy lives, so it might not always be easy to cook a big meal, but even with those “quick” meals, I try to be mindful. Pro tip: take your cooking outdoors for easier cleanup! I love, love, looove cooking on my Traeger, but I think you already knew that! 

Cooking and trying new recipes in the kitchen is something I really enjoy, so today I want to share a few of my favorite recipes with you, including some easy-to-whip-up options to fit your busy lifestyle!

1. The BEST Wild Game Jalapeño Poppers

Mmmm! These little poppers pack in a TON of flavor and they’re fairly easy to make. These are great to make when you’re expecting company, or just for the fam. Pre-heat your Traeger (or regular grill/oven), and get ready to indulge!

2. 15 Minute Wild Game Chili

15 minutes – need I say more?? This quick dinner option is perfect for the cool weather that’s sneaking in! The best part?! I always have leftovers with this one which makes for a SUPER quick meal the following day. Reheat for a few minutes and you have another easy meal that is just as good, if not better, the next day!

3. Wild About Wild Game Meatloaf

Another easy meal that your family will love! Quick, easy, and healthy is my motto, and this dish definitely falls under just that. Grab some wild game mince, or another healthy alternative from the butcher shop, and get cookin’! Ps! This is another recipe that I like to cook on my Traeger, but you can also use an oven.

4. 15-Minute Wild Salmon Dinner

Salmon is a favorite in our house. It’s healthy and SUPER quick to cook up for the family! This 15-minute salmon can be cooked on the Traeger (or regular grill) or in the oven! Sooo if you’re looking for quick and healthy tonight, this might just be your go-to!

To keep things exciting in the Shockey-Brent household, I like to switch up the way we cook things. The Traeger makes it SO easy to do just that. They’re so versatile and allow you to do so much more with a grill! (PLUS, if you’re looking for other fun recipes, they offer LOTS of tasty ones on their site – check them out here!)

Wild Game Cooking Tips:

• Smoke it! This is such a yummy way to add some extra flavor to your meal. The Traeger of course comes with a smoking option, so sometimes we like to go the smoked route (think pulled BBQ sandwiches)! 

• Grill it! Grilling is just an all-over better option for cooking. It gets you outdoors (which is why I’m in your inbox to start with!), and it gives a different flavor to your food while freeing up your kitchen.

• Fry it! A quick way to cook your meat is to fry it! Tim and I like to use the stovetop on our new Traeger Timberline to fry our steaks to sear in those juices and flavors before baking.

• Marinate it! You can throw some marinade on your meat right before cooking, but marinating your meat for a day or two (or four) adds soooo much flavor (especially to wild game). If flavor is what you’re looking for, marinating is the way to go! Here are some of my favorite rubs & marinades from Traeger: Coffee Rub | Anything Rub | BBQ Sauce | Sweet & Heat Sauce

I don’t know about you, but now my mouth is watering and my stomach is rumbling!

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