Tropical Fruit Flambe 1/4 cup apple juice 2 tbsps. light brown sugar 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted and sliced 2 ripe medium bananas, peeled and sliced crosswise 2 large ripe kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced crosswise 6 to 8 ripe strawberries, sliced (optional) 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 cup dark rum splash banana liqueur 2 to 3 cups … [Read more...] about Tropical Fruit Flambe
Dietary Fats Are Not Created Equal
Dietary Fats Are Not Created Equal Understanding the different types of fats can be difficult for the consumer. Since not all fats are created equal in health, it is important to understand the differences in dietary fats; healthy versus unhealthy. Triglycerides (triacylglycerols) are an important class of dietary fats. The triglyceride … [Read more...] about Dietary Fats Are Not Created Equal
Wonton Soup Recipe
Wonton Soup Recipe 1/2 pound ground pork tenderloin 8 medium shrimp, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped ginger root 1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced cilantro 24 wonton wrappers 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth 32 ounces no-salt added chicken broth 2 green onions, thinly sliced Heat a large nonstick skillet over … [Read more...] about Wonton Soup Recipe
Cycling Workouts For the Winter Months
It's that time of year. The time when you decide it's fine to ride in 12 degree weather. The time when your food and water freezes, your hands and feet go numb, and your bike gets covered in water and road salt. It's the time of year when you decide that you were a freakin idiot for going outside! That "time of year" for me was yesterday. My … [Read more...] about Cycling Workouts For the Winter Months
Brick House Beef Kabobs
Brick House Beef Kabobs Ingredients 1 pound top round, cut in 1-inch cubes 1 large onion, cut in chunks 1 small red bell pepper, cubed 1 small green bell pepper, cubed 8 whole mushrooms 4-8 skewers (soak wooden skewers overnight) Marinade 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon white wine or red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground … [Read more...] about Brick House Beef Kabobs
U.S. waistlines continue to grow
If you follow the links, there is a cool section with a map that shows the "fattest" states. U.S. waistlines continue to grow WASHINGTON (AP) -- The gravy train -- make that the sausage, biscuits and gravy train -- just kept on rolling in most of America last year, with 31 states showing an increase in obesity. Mississippi continued to lead the … [Read more...] about U.S. waistlines continue to grow
Creamy Fiesta Pasta Salad
Creamy Fiesta Pasta Salad INGREDIENTS: 1 box (16 oz.) bow tie or twist pasta 1 bottle Ranch Dressing 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup) 1 medium avocado, peeled and cut into chunks (optional) 1/2 cup chopped green or red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red onion DIRECTIONS: 1. … [Read more...] about Creamy Fiesta Pasta Salad
Butternut Squash Enchiladas with Salsa
Butternut Squash Enchiladas with Salsa 1 1/4 lb. butternut squash, seeded, peeled and diced canola oil spray 1 can 15.5 ozs. pinto beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, divided 8 large, about 7-inch, corn tortillas 1 jar 16 ozs. salsa verde or your favorite, I used a basic tomato one with lots of peppers salt … [Read more...] about Butternut Squash Enchiladas with Salsa