Hilts Direct Primary Care

04/20/2025

Happy Resurrection Day!
"He is not here, for he has risen, as he said." Matthew 28:6

09/30/2024

Happy Monday from Hilts DPC!
So sorry I haven't posted any recipes lately! To be honest, I (Julie) am not super tech-savvy. Most of the time, we'll fix a great recipe and take photos of the ingredients, and then halfway through the meal I'll realize that I forgot to take a photo of the final product!
We made this a few weeks ago and I wanted to post it while fresh figs were still in season because it's a restaurant-worthy keeper!

I actually found the recipe on Allrecipes.com (link here: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/275369/fresh-figs-and-chicken-thighs-in-shallot-balsamic-reduction/) last year after a dear friend brought us some fresh figs from her fig tree.

Fresh Figs and Chicken Thighs in Shallot-Balsamic Reduction

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered (I had to add a photo of the figs. They're so pretty!)
1.5 cups chicken bone broth or chicken broth
1 large shallot, sliced
1 Tbsp fresh rosemary
fresh rosemary for garnish

Directions
Step 1
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs and cook, 3-4 minutes on each side. Add figs, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and shallot. Bring contents to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and let simmer until chicken thighs are no longer pink in the centers and an instant read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes. Transfer thighs to a serving plate and cover to keep warm.
Step 3
Remove figs from the skillet using a slotted spoon and place them around the chicken on the plate.
Step 4
Add minced rosemary to the skillet contents, increase heat to medium-high, and allow contents to come to a full boil to create the reduction. Continue to boil, stirring often, until liquid reduces to approximately 1 cup, 8-10 minutes. Drizzle balsamic reduction over chicken and figs and garnish with rosemary sprigs. Serve warm.

Hope you enjoy this as much as we did! It's really pretty easy if you just follow the directions.

09/01/2024

08/09/2024

Happy Friday from Hilts DPC!
Many of our patients are making dietary changes and are reaping the benefits of their efforts. Since many of you ask what we eat, we thought we would do a few weekly posts on what we eat, along with recipes.
We'll start with breakfast. This is a daily breakfast, but it tastes more like a treat!
We searched long and hard for a clean, non-GMO, grass-fed beef protein powder that actually tastes good. (Let us know if you would like more info on Ultimate Paleo Protein powder, as we do carry it in the office at a discounted cost for members, which is less than you can find it online. We carry the 810g container, which is 30 servings.) Ultimate Paleo Protein is gluten- and dairy-free with 22 grams of protein per serving and also includes gut-healing L-Glutamine and probiotics. But mostly, we like the taste!

Recipe for Morning Smoothie
*4 oz. of unsweetened coconut milk (I do 2 oz of canned and 2 oz of carton. The canned has more fat and makes it richer.)
*1/4 avocado (This sounds weird, but you don't taste it, and it gives your smoothie a super creamy texture. It also adds fiber and healthy fat.)
* 2 scoops of Chocolate Ultimate Paleo Protein Powder
* 1 scoop of Ultimate Collagen Peptides (This adds extra protein and is great for your gut, skin, and hair. We carry this in the office as well.)
*1 full cup of ice cubes
*Optional*
* 1-2 Tbsp of ground Flax seeds (for extra fiber and texture)
Put everything in the blender and blend until smooth. Top with ground flaxseed if you like! Enjoy!