Welcome to βEat Clean Drag Queen!β For those of you who donβt know me, my nameβs Astala Vista and Iβm a Drag Entertainer, Crazy Cat Lady and co-owner of Drag Queen Entertainment! Entertaining an audience will always be my 1st love, but in recent years, Iβve started to acquire an all new love for health and fitness and I wanted to share my journey and recipes with you!
As someone who has been obese, weighing in at 243lbs in 2011, I know what a struggle losing weight is, and what an ever bigger struggle it is keeping it off! Being a Drag Queen has not only given me the confidence to slay a stage, but a reason to take care of myself and my body! Letβs be real, doing cartwheels and stunts in 6 inch heels is an extreme sport, and without taking care of your body, youβre going to break more than just a nail!
Most of the recipes you see on this page will be Paleo & Whole30 Friendly as I avoid Gluten, Dairy, Soy, & Refined Sugar in everything I cook. Maintaining a diet free from those things may sound intimidating at 1st, but youβll quickly realize it can be a blast once you see some of my recipes! Get ready for some Deliciously Decadent Desserts, Boozy Cocktails, and Incredibly Tasty Meal Ideas, all with a healthy twist! Cheers to Clean Eating!π₯
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Sometimes simplicity is key when meal prepping, and it doesnβt get much simpler than this Chicken Waldorf Salad! Diced Chicken, Grapes, Celery, and Green Onion are tossed in a Tahini Dressing seasoned with Fresh Dill, Garlic Powder, Salt & Pepper then finished off with pieces of chopped Pecansβ. Try using sliced Almonds or skip this step completely for a Nut-Free versionπ₯ This recipe is also Dairy/Soy/Gluten/Refined Sugar Free and absolutely βDillβ-icious! I started making this dish over the Summer and itβs became a staple ever since! Eat it with a fork, in a lettuce wrap, or with carrots and youβve got a protein packed meal on the go!
Happy Halloween! Iβve been obsessed with the Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Pepper trend ever since I first seen it a few years back, so this Halloween I knew I had to hop on board! I stuffed these βPep-O-Lanternsβ with a mixture of Turkey, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, and lots of Fresh Herbs & Spices!
This dish combines the flavors of Fall with the festiveness of Halloween and Iβm totally here for it! Itβs also loaded with Protein and super low on Fat, so you can save your calories here and indulge a little extra on some Halloween candy tonightπ Please be safe & smart if you plan on going out tonight! π»
One night in Hershey, PA and my Sugar Demons have officially been releasedπΉ Any meal that can satisfy my sweet tooth is a meal for me and these Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs did exactly that! If youβre looking to sweeten up your standard weeknight dinner, everything came together from start to finish in less than 1 hour and stores amazingly for meal preps!
This dish is also great for anybody counting their macronutrients as its packed with protein, low in fat, and loaded with flavor! Pair it with a side of Veggies & Potatoes to get some carbs in and youβve got yourself a fully balanced meal filled with flavor!
Happy National Chocolate Day! My boyfriend Jimmy and I are currently on our way to Hershey, PA and weβre staying in a 100 Square Ft. Tiny House for the night! Since weβre headed to the Chocolate Capital of the world, I decided to whip up this Chicken Mole to bring with us and really set the mood! Classic Mexican spices like Cumin & Chili Powder are paired with Cacao & Cinnamon to literally create a flavor fiesta in your mouth!
Iβve used Coconut Sugar when making this dish is the past, but have since removed it and subbed Dates in its place! I found that the Mole Sauce actually tasted better using Dates and kept it 100% Whole30 Compliant as well! Cashew Butter is always my go-to, but feel free to try Almond Butter or even Sunflower Butter if youβre looking to keep this dish Nut Free as well. This meal is Gluten/Dairy/Soy/Refined Sugar Free and will be simmering in your slow cooker all day long so you wonβt have to be tied to the kitchen!
I'd love to take credit for this next recipe, but it was actually my boyfriend, Jimmy, who came up with the idea! He's always loved Hamburger Helper and challenged me to make a Whole30 version of one of his favorite childhood foods. Being that Noodles & Cheese are basically 2/3 of the dish, I knew I was going to have to do A LOT of replacing to make my version Whole30 compliant.
I replaced the noodles with roasted Cauliflower Florets, the cheese with a creamy Cashew Queso sauce, and even added some Taco Seasoning, Peppers, & Onions to take the flavor up another notch and sneak in some more veggies! Lastly, I blended up some Nuts to recreate the little topping packet that some of the Hamburger Helper meals would come with! Jimmy & the whole family loved this dish and I'll definitely be recreating another variation again soon! Enjoy your Sunday Funday!
With so many Fall flavors hitting my plate as of recently, Iβve been craving something βdifferentβ and wanted to switch it up with something a bit more reminiscent of Summer! These Slow Cooker Orange Mango Chicken Thigh meals have all the cozy Fall feels, but with touches of Tropical flavor Fresh Mango & Fruit Juices balance out the heat from the Curry Powder & JalapeΓ±o, almost giving this dish a sweet heat effect.
All the flavors come together at the bottom of your Slow Cooker where your Sweet Potatoes are marinating for 6+ hours soaking it all up! Serve with a side of Cauliflower Rice and youβve got yourself a Gluten/Dairy/Soy/Refined Sugar Free Meal thatβll keep you fueled and filled all day!
My favorite part of cooking is finding ways to incorporate seasonal produce throughout common dishes that everyone loves, completely changing their flavor. In addition to fresh herbs such as Rosemary, Thyme, & Sage, I decided to infuse my latest βSpaghetti & Meatballβ spinoff with both Apple & Pumpkin to really give this recipe a fresh Fall taste!
My βFall Fusion Marinaraβ uses Pumpkin & Coconut Milk to keep this sauce super creamy as well as Applesauce to add just a hint of sweetness. Cinnamon & Pumpkin Pie Spice are mixed with Italian Seasonings to blend all of these flavors together to perfection! Pair with a side of veggie noodles, or if youβre following a Paleo diet, serve with a side of Jovial Grain Free Penne to get your pasta on! This is without a doubt my new favorite take on Spaghetti & Meatballs and I highly recommend it! Not only is it Gluten/Dairy/Soy/Refined Sugar Free, but its DAMN tasty!
If youβre familiar with Wawa, this next recipe is a real treat! With the βGobblerβ returning to Wawaβs menu just a few weeks ago, my cravings started kicking itπ€€ For those who donβt know what a βGobblerβ is, itβs basically a customizable Thanksgiving Dinner on a hoagie or in a bowl I always got mine with a 1/2 Sweet Potato, 1/2 Stuffing base, topped with gravy smothered Turkey, and finished off with extra Cranberry Sauce so thatβs what I decided to recreate!
I began by cooking my Turkey in the slow cooker for 6 hours and whipped up some Paleo Cornbread Stuffing and Whole30 Friendly Mashed Sweet Potatoes blended with Nutpods while it roasted. I also tossed together a simple 4 ingredient Paleo Friendly Cranberry Sauce sweetened with coconut sugar and orange juice that paired perfectly with the Turkey! Prefer your βGobblerβ the traditional way (on a roll)? Use Unbunβs Baguettes or Hamburger Buns to keep this recipe 100% Paleo compliant!
From Thanksgiving Dinner Cupcakes to Mexican Mini Meatloaves, Iβm clearly obsessed with adorable entrees! This week, I decided to combine all the things I love about Buffalo Chicken Dip into a bite sized meal.
I started off with a Ground Chicken base and added Onions, Celery, & Hot Sauce to create the perfect βdip-cakeβ. Then I topped each one off with a portion of Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes to add that creamy element youβd find in just about any Buffalo Chicken Dip.
All you need is a bag of potatoes, a container of Forager Sour Cream, and some spicesβ¦theyβre that simple! Lastly I finished them off with a pipette of The New Primal Hot Sauce and Wasabi Ranch just in case anyone was looking for that extra kick! Itβs a super filling meal thatβs packed with protein & veggies, and also stores amazingly for meal preps!
6 Ingredients, 5 Minutes, and 1 Step⦠Pico de Gallo has seriously never been so simple! You can get all the ingredients to make this fresh homemade Pico at any grocery store, and the entire recipe costs less than $5 to make! The flavor is refreshing yet traditional, and you can totally taste the difference making it from scratch vs. store bought.
If youβre eating a Paleo or Vegan diet, serve it up with a side of Siete Tortilla Chips, or if youβre eating a Whole30 diet, this would make a great topping for vegetables or a protein!
Growing up Italian, Chicken Parmesan is a dish Iβm very familiar with! Crispy pan fried chicken, topped with a layer of robust marinara sauce and bubbly mozzarella cheese, sitting on top of a sky high pile of al dente pastaβ¦whatβs not to love?!? Unfortunately, the version I was used to eating as a child was loaded with things like Gluten, Soy, Dairy, and even Added Sugars so I made a few changes to fully revamp one of my favorite childhood foods!
My Chicken βParmesanβ recipe is the perfect intro food to anyone looking to eat a cleaner lifestyle since it tastes identical to the traditional dish, but without any of the guilt! I replaced your standard pasta with a side of Palmini Linguine which is made entirely from vegetables and comes in at only 20 Calories per serving! I also swapped out the mozzarella with Miyokos Vegan Mozz to give you all the same flavors and melty goodness as the cheese you may be used too, but without any of the dairy!
If youβre looking for a Dessert thatβs Spooky & Clean, Iβve got the Dirt for you this Halloween! My βDead Manβs Dirtβ recipe is made from Bananas, Honey, Coconut Cream, Cacao, & Collagen Peptides so itβs packed with protein as well as a daily dose of fruit!
I used Jacks Kitchen Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (which are also loaded with Collagen) to create a gravel layer thatβs soft, chewy, and tastes incredible! Lastly, I topped off the βtopsoilβ layer with a hearty helping of SmartSweets Gummy Worms! Theyβre officially my new favorite Halloween treat since theyβre not only tasty, but are free from sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners and added sugar as well!
Classic Comfort Food meets Spaghetti Squash in one of my favorite Fall meals! My Slow Cooker Sloppy Joeβs are naturally sweetened with Dates, which adds just the right amount of sweetness to this otherwise savory dish.
While all the flavors are marinating together in your slow cooker, Spaghetti Squash is coated in Coconut Oil, then oven roasted to perfection before being stuffed with Sloppy Joeβs and served piping hotπ€€ This entire meal is Paleo & Whole30 Compliant as well as Dairy, Gluten, Soy, & Refined Sugar Free!
General Tsos Chicken was one of my favorite things to get when I ordered Chinese takeout, but ever since Iβve started making it myself, I havenβt touched a takeout menu once! This General Tsos Sauce is sweetened naturally with dates, then kicked up just a few notches with the addition of some Fresh Garlic, Ginger, and Chili Hot Sauce.
It's the perfect blend of Sweet with a touch of Spicy! Itβs Gluten, Dairy, & Refined Sugar Free as well so you wonβt have to feel guilty when you go back for seconds I prefer making it with Chicken Thighs as they tend to stay moist and hold up well for meal preps, but Iβve also made this dish with Chicken Breast in the past and have had great results! Serve it with a side of Fried Cauliflower Rice or Fresh Steamed Broccoli and youβve got yourself Whole30 & Paleo Compliant takeoutπ₯’
Weβre already halfway through October and I canβt let Halloween sneak up without posting a Pumpkin Pie for all my Pumpkin Lovers! No need to preheat your oven, this No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake will have you completely reevaluate the way that youβve been baking!
Not only does it take less than 15 minutes to prepare this dessert and get it in the freezer, but its flavored to Fall perfection with the use of Fresh Grated Ginger, Pumpkin Pie Spice, & Maple Syrupπ€€ Itβs truly hard to believe that a treat so creamy and delicious can be Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Soy, & Refined Sugar Free! I recommend serving it from the refrigerator and topping it with a dollop of Coconut Milk Reddi Whip & some pecans!