Calypso Steak
A little bit spicy, a little bit sweet, grilled until a little bit charredand smoky — all those little bits add up to a lot of flavor. 1/2 cup rum1/4 cup lime juice1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup vegetable oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon…
Beer-Marinated Flank Steak
1 large onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon ground cumin4 garlic cloves, finely minced1/2 teaspoon saltFreshly ground pepper to taste1 (12-ounce) bottle beer1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak
Beef Fillets with Portobello Sauce
6 (6-ounce) beef tenderloin fillets2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper5 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided8 ounces portobello mushroom caps, sliced1/3 cup dry red wine or beef broth1/2 cup sour cream3 ounces Stilton…
Asian Beef Kebabs
1 1/2 pounds boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup rice wine vinegar2 tablespoons sesame seeds2 tablespoons sugar6 garlic cloves, finely minced1 teaspoon sesame oil*2/3 teaspoon red pepper flakes2 ears…
Healthy Summer Snacking
Your air conditioner isn't the only thing that uses energy in the hot weather--your kids do, too. All that running, jumping and swimming uses up plenty of energy, so it's important keep your kids well-fueled.
Hearty Summer Salad
This organic chickpea and black-eyed pea salad is great for those summer days that are just too hot to cook. You know, those days that are so hot you say, “Don’t even look at the stove!” Served cold, this salad is refreshing. It’s terrific with grilled…
Garlic herb Roasted Chicken
Easy dinner recipes make life so much easier for us.As much as we want to make healthy food choices for ourselves and our families, busy lives sometimes makes it difficult. With a few easy dinner recipes in your recipe box it’s a cinch.This is a…
10 “Cool” Snacks For Kids
summer and kids, lets keep them cool...
9 Ideas for Salads
Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy salads you might not eat at other times of the year. If you’re looking for new salads to enjoy this year, you may want to try one or more of these nine ideas for salads. You will find that you and your family are…
Sweet Potato & Cabbage Slaw
You may not have realized you can eat raw sweet potato, but it’s a lot like carrot only better. This version of slaw will awaken your taste buds and the added spice will make you super happy and wide-awake.
Low Carb Crab Cakes
Friday night fish night can’t be topped, once you cook this low carb crab cake. They are easy to make and has very few ingredients. Other than the crab, you probably have it all on hand. You can also make this into salmon patties by using salmon instead…
4 Ways To Burn Body Fat
Finding ways to burn body fat can seem overwhelming. You may question if you are doing the right things, eating the right foods, or engaging in enough exercise. While making efforts to burn body fat is a great way to stay healthy, that four letter word…
Your Best Protein Choices To Lower And Maintain Healthy LDL Cholesterol
There are plenty of trendy diets out there for high protein diets, however, this can lead to high levels of cholesterol if you’re choosing the wrong protein types. However, if you want to maintain a healthy level of LDL cholesterol there are plenty of…
Your Best Lifestyle Choices For Lowering Cholesterol
When your blood flow is slowed down, a sufficient amount of blood and oxygen won’t be able to reach your heart, which can create some serious health problems.
Risk Profile For Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity and Type 2 diabetes are related, but some people get Type 2 without being what is medically considered obese, and some people become obese without getting Type 2. So, what are the other risk factors? What kinds of people are most likely to get…
5 Healthy Snacks For Type 2 Diabetics
When you have type 2 diabetes, it can be difficult to find healthy snacks that won’t mess up your blood sugar or complicate your carb counts. Fortunately, there are some tasty and healthy options. Whether your looking for something to keep with you at…
Eliminating Sugar Helps You Control Your Energy
Your body uses sugar for energy, but it is able to break down other kinds of food into sugars in order to get the energy it needs. Sugar is important from the right sources, but just eating sugar can confuse your body and make you feel hungry too soon.
What Causes Insulin Resistance?
Having type 2 diabetes means that your body has become resistant to insulin, an important chemical that helps your body store and process the energy that you take in through food. But, what causes insulin resistance?
Greek Tahini Dip
Ingredients:2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)2 tbsp waterJuice of 1 lemon1 tbsp olive oil2 tsp soy sauce Method:In a little bowl combine the tahini and the water. At first, the mixture might look like it is curdling because the natural oils in the tahini…
Citrus Carrot Combo
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 small clove garlic, mincedFreshly ground pepper to taste2 cups grated carrots3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill2 tablespoons chopped scallions Instructions: In large bowl combine…
White Bean and Rosemary Dip
White Bean and Rosemary Dip Ingredients:1 (19oz) can Great Northern, Navy or Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice2 tbsp rosemary leavesHot pepper sauce InstructionsPuree all ingredients in a food processor or blender…
Sparkling Honey Limeade
2 tablespoons ginger1 cup honey2 cups water2 cups sparkling water1 cup lime juice Instructions: In a saucepan over medium heat bring the ginger, honey and water to a quick boil. Allow mixture to boil 2 minutes or until a syrup begins to form. Remove from…
Grilled Peaches with Pecans
Instructions:4 peaches (ripe, but not mushy), cut in half and pit removed1 tsp vanilla extract5 tbsp soft brown sugarHandful of chopped pecansFrozen low-fat vanilla yogurt Instructions:Place the peaches into a bowl and add the sugar and drizzle with the…
Bangin’ Potato Salad
Bangin' Potato Salad must for the forth and all summer get togethers
5 Tips to Start Eating Clean Today
Eating clean may seem like a simple notion but adopting the lifestyle itself can prove challenging for most. Whole foods like fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, plant-based proteins, and whole grains become the staple of your diet. Meanwhile, you reduce…
Learning About Ramadan Through Cooking
The goal of “The Global Fusion Americana E-Series is to break down the notions that what we hear is true and replace it with facts. Different cultures make up the melting pot that makes The United States of America, Ramadan is the holiest of Days in…
