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If you haven’t tried pizza on the grill yet, now is the time. It’s far easier than you might imagine and you will get the closest to a thin, wood-fired crust you can get without actually having a wood-fired pizza oven in your back yard. The trick is to have all the ingredients ready and waiting so you can cook the pizza shell about half-way, top the pizza, then let the crust finish cooking as the ingredients on top melt … continued…
I was looking through July’s calendar with my kids and discovered that this month is National Ice Cream Month and on the 15th it’s National Ice Cream Day. Normally I don’t pay much attention to these designations. But, this seems to be too good to be true. A wonderful excuse to share a cold treat with my kids… and maybe some time for a really cute kid craft! My kids recently took a hand sewing class at Jo-Ann Fabrics and … continued…
Summer is now in full swing, so many of us are packing up and heading out for vacation! Many people think that going on vacation means they can take a break from exercise, but please don’t let yourself fall into this trap! Although it may appear difficult to keep up with your fitness routine on vacation, it really isn’t all that tough… it just takes some planning and some commitment to be intentional while on your trip! Here are a … continued…
I love flank steak for this recipe because it marinates so thoroughly–the marinade is a full-on tenderizer, and the flank steak really holds up to it in flavor. The best way to cook this marinated flank steak is just medium rare (of course, cook it to your desired degree of doneness) to keep it at peak tenderness. Don’t even think of serving this without the delicious yogurt sauce, tzatziki and some pita bread. 1 pound Laura’s Lean Beef Flank steak … continued…
We make these worthy of the firecracker name by adding some heat to the mix with chipotle peppers, which are smoked jalapenos. I love using canned chipotle in adobo, with its smoky richness. Topped with cheese and crunchy cabbage, carrots and red onions, these are a firecracker treat. 1 pound 92% lean Laura’s Lean Beef ground beef 1 chipotle in adobo, finely chopped 2 ounces low-fat Muenster cheese, grated 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 red onion, … continued…
While many people think Core Exercises are just for flattening their tummy, they really are so much more than that. (In fact, just doing core exercises is not enough to get that flat tummy… see that Fitness Myth busted in this post.) Your core muscles (abdominal muscles and lower back muscles) are the main muscles that support your body to keep you sitting and standing throughout the day. Having a strong core makes your daily activities less tiring because these … continued…
This goes a little against my summertime cooking (trying not to turn the oven on), but is totally in keeping with making it simple. I was inspired by a friend who prepared a chicken this way–straight into a hot cast-iron skillet, along with some herbs and vegetables, topped with a touch of oil and onions over all to keep it moist. I use thyme in this version, but I think rosemary would work well, too. (And if it is really … continued…
Now that summer’s heating up, my herb garden is in full swing. Some herbs have already flowered and others are just starting to bloom. Many of my herbs have grown so big that it’s time for them to have a generous haircut; others just need to have a light trimming. My kids love to help me trim my herbs; after all there are so many great smells and tastes, it’s an irresistible task. We usually trim my herbs in the … continued…