tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84197899723685106122024-03-21T15:51:46.922-04:00Betty's EatsAn atypical mom's views on family, fitness and healthy eating.Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-42595679160760458082011-05-26T06:48:00.000-04:002011-05-26T06:48:44.111-04:00Exiting the Asylum - Review timeNot sure if when one completes the Asylum workout they are leaving the asylum or should be committed to one for putting themselves through such torture.<br />
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I can tell you what to do though if you want to bust your rear for 30 days and not have much to show for it. Wanna know that secret? Well, it's easy, eat like crap! Yup, my diet has been so poor and life so busy that it all just fell apart. I did every single workout for the 30 days but my lifestyle just kind of squashed any visible results.<br />
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This does not say anything about the program though. The program is awesome. Probably my favorite so far. Despite the lack of visible results, my core, legs and butt are hard as rocks and my stamina and coordination are much better than before. One of my favorite parts of this program is the focus on the lower back. This has always been a weak area for me (well, actually my entire back and shoulders), but Asylum has improved that by immeasurable amounts. I am beyond thrilled with that.<br />
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Where did the program fall short? I think there should have been at least one workout that was devoted to more ab work. Most of the moves do work the core, but I would've like just a bit more ab focus. That is my only complaint.<br />
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Also, each workout is under one hour. Thank you, thank you! Who has more time than that? Most of them hovered around 35 to 40 minutes which is really ideal. You'll work damn hard for those 40 minutes though.<br />
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Below are my before and afters. Not much difference, but I did promise them and here they are. Day one is the blue top, Day 30 is the grey.<br />
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But, I hope that if you are on the fence about Asylum my results don't deter you from giving it a try. This really is a great workout that I plan to do again.<br />
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What's next? Another great thing about Asylum are the hybrid program schedules included. Your DVD set includes a 30 day schedule for a Asylum/P90X combo and one for Asylum/Insanity. I plan to do the Asylum/P90X combo followed by another round of straight Asylum. By August I plan to hit New Mexico with my bikini in hand!Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-57172159695485342052011-05-25T09:22:00.000-04:002011-05-25T09:22:41.592-04:00I'll be back...Probably not the best time for Arnold jokes, huh?<br />
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Anyway, I am just apologizing for being absent from everyone's blogs lately. No apologies for my absense from my own blog as that's just silly, but I really do miss reading and commenting on all the wonderful blogs I follow.<br />
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But, after tomorrow I am putting my foot down about all this darn work business that has made me want to stay as far away from my computer when I'm not working as possible. So hopefully that will lead to more fun computer time. Plus, I'm in need of some new recipes. I admit to resorting to a bowl of cereal for dinner way too often lately. And don't even get me started on the bad snacking!<br />
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Enjoy the rest of the week everyone, and I'll be back to stalking you via blogger ASAP. :)Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-75159139948572132072011-05-05T12:00:00.000-04:002011-05-05T12:00:24.226-04:00Blast from the Past - Burger SeasonSick of all my workout posts yet? Yeah, I know, it's a bit much. I promise though that I've been cooking up a storm. Just haven't had time to post the recipes yet. But will do so soon. We've had some seriously killer dishes from Bon Appetit and Martha Stewart lately. Mmmm, so good! So don't leave me just yet, they're a comin'.<br />
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For now, let's delve back into my first month of blogging and get our grill on. Here's some yummy burgers from way back when. Almost a year ago. :)<br />
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One night - two burgers, a salsa burger with guac & radicchio and a surprise cheese slider with spinach & honey mustard. Both of these burgers are Fab-u-lous!!<br />
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Recipes obtained from Clean Eating magazine and modified by me.<br />
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Amount of ingredients will vary depending on number and size of burgers you prefer:<br />
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lean ground beef (I used 97/3)<br />
fresh tomato salsa<br />
low-fat cheddar (cubed)<br />
guacamole (store made or from recipe in separate post)<br />
radicchio leaves<br />
1 tbsp raw honey<br />
3 tbsp whole grain mustard<br />
fat-free greek yogurt<br />
baby spinach leaves<br />
ground pepper<br />
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Sliders:<br />
Season ground beef with pepper and combine. Roll into palm sized meatballs. Make an indent with finger and insert one cheese cube. Seal hole and form into patty. Grill to desired doneness (I suggest medium as the lean beef will dry out beyond that - although you can just add more sauce if this occurs). While burger is grilling, combine the honey and mustard in small bowl. Spread on top (or bottom) of a whole wheat bun and add spinach leaves. Top with hot, grilled burger.<br />
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Salsa burgers:<br />
Season ground beef with pepper. Add salsa to meat mixture and combine. Shape into patties. Grill to desired doneness. While burger is grilling, spread bottom of whole wheat bun with yogurt and top with radicchio leaves. Spread a generous amount of guacamole on top bun. Add hot, grilled burger and enjoy.<br />
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Bun prep:<br />
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The finished product (I could not find whole wheat slider buns so please excuse the hiding burger):<br />
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Lean beef does NOT mean dry burgers. Hello oozy cheesy goodness:<br />
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<em>Full nutritional info unavailable as I modified the recipes somewhat. BUT, 2 sliders will more than fill you and comes in at under 400 calories! Both burgers are an excellent source of much needed protein and iron. The salsa burger brings in just over 350 calories. Using lean beef and avoiding processed condiments knocks the cholesterol content of each serving (1 salsa burger or 2 sliders) to about 60mgs.</em><br />
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Review: My husband and the kids LOVED these burgers. I had a half of each burger and they were both equally delicious. I really enjoyed the honey mustard sauce on the slider and will use this for other dishes and sandwiches (think chicken and spinach on crusty whole grain, yum). I was unsure about the greek yogurt on the salsa burger as I don't typically like it, but oh my, what a good idea! This one was pretty messy to eat but very much worth it. Prep time was minimal. We will be doing this again and again. Who's coming over?<br />
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Would love some other ideas for healthy burger toppings.Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-42469412592681132692011-05-04T12:05:00.001-04:002011-05-04T12:09:43.554-04:00Asylum Day 10 - Third of the Way to Done!<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" height="412" id="flashObj" width="486"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=895599538001&playerID=5094541001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAAAAGFvgpA~,Dme6miR5QNUh1ZLcCDJ5iaInMZs2JHDS&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" /><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com" /><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="swLiveConnect" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=895599538001&playerID=5094541001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAAAAGFvgpA~,Dme6miR5QNUh1ZLcCDJ5iaInMZs2JHDS&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="486" height="412" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" swLiveConnect="true" allowScriptAccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><br />
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Well, today marks the 1/3rd point in my Asylum workout program. Lucky for me, Day 10 is a stretch only day because I am sore today. This workout is killing my upper back and shoulders but hopefully in a good way.<br />
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What I can say about this series so far is that it is probably great for athletes looking to improve their game. For people with the will power to follow the diet plan that comes with it, you'll probably get very lean and strong. I though cannot follow the diet, or any diet, so I take what results I can get from just doing the workouts alone and attempting to eat better. Notice I say attempting. We will <em><strong>not</strong></em> mention the 10 chocolate chip cookie emotional eating binge last night or the box of Samoas that disappeared over the weekend.<br />
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<u>Results so far</u> - well, I did wear a somewhat fitted tee shirt today with my jeans. I do not usually do that because of those darn love handles. So, I guess my mid section has gone down somewhat. Other than that, any visible results will be hard for me to pinpoint right now as it's been a crappy week and I just feel icky, ugly and bloated. But the workout is fun and has been keeping my attention so that's a good thing.<br />
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One thing I love about this is that the workouts are<strong><em> all</em></strong> under an hour, most between 38 and 45 minutes which is ideal. There is one workout called Game Day which is the mother workout and it is about 60 minutes. I will do that for the first time tomorrow on Day 11. Eeek! I also love that the program lasts only 30 days. After that you can chose to repeat it or do one of the hybrid programs outlined in the package which combine Asylum with either P90X or Insanity or just move on to something new. It's too soon to say for sure, but I think the 30 day Asylum/P90X workout may follow for me.<br />
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Pics to follow at Day 30. Would love to hear if any of you have considered this workout or what you are doing these days!<br />
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You can follow my girl Laura for more in depth reviews and info about each of the workouts in Asylum at her blog, <a href="http://myinsanejourney-laura.blogspot.com/">A Mom's Journey to Staying Fit & Fabulous</a>. Fit and Fabulous she is too. Laura has been doing Beachbody workout programs back to back and in combination for over a year and looks rockin'! Go check out her triceps. :)<br />
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Have a great week.Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-20312574750931382412011-05-03T09:00:00.001-04:002011-05-03T09:00:04.339-04:00Happy Healthy Family - Take a HikeMy husband and I have decided to put a little more effort into doing things as a family. From here on out, the weekends and holidays that the kids spend with us, we will carve out some time to do something active together. Or at least something that stimulates the mind, body and/or spirit.<br />
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Our first attempt occurred this past weekend. My kids were anxious to test out the gear we purchased for our New Mexico trip, so we decided to go hiking. A quick google search for "Bergen County hiking" led us to the Palisades Park website and a list of moderate rated trails. We chose Carpenter's Loop I - a 2.5 mile hike on even terrain with just one rocky descent - as our first official family hike. All went really well and boy was I tired when we got home, the kids slept like rocks that night too. <br />
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Packed some portable snacks in our Camelbacks and a cooler for the car where we would enjoy lunch afterwards.<br />
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Of course, I lugged my camera along.<br />
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My goofy tourists.<br />
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Tell me, what are your family adventures like? Do you have set times when your family does things together?Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-77609398194832055462011-04-29T10:00:00.000-04:002011-04-29T10:00:23.806-04:00Jillian Michaels' Ripped in 30 - Week 4<span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-Ripped-30/dp/B004CRR9IS?ie=UTF8&tag=bett0b0-20&link_code=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969" imageanchor="1" target="_blank"><img alt="Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B004CRR9IS&tag=bett0b0-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bett0b0-20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004CRR9IS" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" /></span> <br />
Finally finished all four workouts and am putting this DVD to rest for now - I'm sure I'll revisit again when I am more committed.<br />
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Week 4 is the final week in this workout series and it did not disappoint. Definitely a thigh and butt week for me. I was feeling the burn! The ab moves are more advanced this week as well. Most of them I could not do due to a back issue but I was able to modify. My only complaint with this workout is the actual ab work. It is only 3 minutes a day. Perhaps though if I was able to do the moves Jillian was doing I'd feel differently, but I really felt like adding in other ab work would've given me better results.<br />
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And speaking of results, how'd I do? Well, I really didn't do this workout religiously week after week. My mojo didn't come back until after I did the last workout. For people doing the entire program 4-5 days a week and following the diet plan, I have no doubt there would be awesome results. Even though I didn't follow all the rules and pretty much ate like crap, my butt and legs do feel tighter and my stamina has certainly increased (thank God).<br />
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I'd recommend this workout to anyone who's looking for a time saving, doable workout. Looking to get into that bikini next month but don't have a ton of free time? This is for you. :)<br />
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What's next? Well, my Asylum workout arrived last week and I couldn't ignore it. I am presently on Day 5 of that workout and love it. So far, no missed workouts and I feel great. Stay tuned for more on Asylum.<br />
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Have a great weekend all!! As always, I'd love to hear your workout stories.Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-76442036665705717782011-04-26T16:07:00.000-04:002011-04-26T16:07:28.626-04:00Yummy Steak TacosWe are a taco lovin' household for sure. Tell my son we are having steak tacos and he'll burn a trail to the dinner table. This recipe, found in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bon-Appetit-1-year-auto-renewal/dp/B001U5SPHY?ie=UTF8&tag=bett0b0-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Bon Appetit</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bett0b0-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B001U5SPHY" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" />, was delicious. I loved the saucy steak and it made quite a mess while we were eating. The messiest tacos are always the best.<br />
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Steak Tacos (slightly modified from the BA recipe)<br />
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1 tbsp olive oil<br />
1 skirt steak<br />
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced<br />
3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes with green chiles<br />
1/4 cup raisins<br />
1 tbsp tomato paste<br />
1 tsp ground cumin<br />
1/2 tsp ground allspice<br />
whole wheat & herb tortillas<br />
fresh cilantro, chopped<br />
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Heat oil in large skillet. Sprinkle steak with salt & pepper. Add to skillet and saute 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. In same skillet, add bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add canned tomatoes, raisins, tomato paste, cumin and allspice. Simmer until sauce is thick, about 4 minutes. Season to taste wiht salt & pepper.<br />
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Cut steak into diagonal slices. Add steak and any juices to sauce. Toss to blend.<br />
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Heat tortillas and stuff with filling. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with homemade guac. Fresh, delicious and somewhat healthy! 1 large taco or 2 small corn tacos clocks in at 400 calories.<br />
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Since Easter is about half over, let's just make it a dinner party for any occasion. I'm such a rule breaker. :)<br />
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Here is my kid friendly dinner party menu. Not sure these all flow together to make a nice meal, but then again, mine never do anyway:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Ten bloggers I'd love to see put together a menu:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristy from <a href="http://kristygourmet.blogspot.com/">My Little Space</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bo from <a href="http://www.bos-bowl.com/">Bo's Bowl</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Michael from <a href="http://michaeltoa.blogspot.com/">Me, My Food & I</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ev from <a href="http://mozzarellamakeup.blogspot.com/">Mozzarella & Makeup</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Little J from <a href="http://iwhiskitgood.blogspot.com/">Whisk It Good</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lizzy from Tha<a href="http://thatskinnychickcanbake.blogspot.com/">t Skinny Chick Can Bake!!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pam from <a href="http://pamsmidwestkitchenkorner.blogspot.com/">Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Julia from <a href="http://nofaceplate.blogspot.com/">No Face Plate</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">EGB at <a href="http://mmmhomecooking.blogspot.com/">Mmm Home Cooking</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Catherine from <a href="http://livingthegourmet.blogspot.com/">Living the Gourmet</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jenn at <a href="http://jennsfoodjourney.blogspot.com/">Jenn's Food Journey</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Oops, I think that's 11. Sorry for any double tagging. I have about 300 more bloggers I'd love to tag as well. :) Thanks Lyndsey for including me in this fun project. It was great to look back and some older posts.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Easter to those who celebrate!</div>Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-31115854121312605662011-04-22T08:14:00.000-04:002011-04-22T08:14:49.584-04:00Want Some Paprika Shrimp??Well, if you do - and you should - head on over to <a href="http://jennsfoodjourney.blogspot.com/2011/04/guest-blogger-paprika-shrimp.html?showComment=1303474315128#c3678048737319187762">Jenn's blog</a> and check out my guest post. In case you need a little more enticement, here's a little food porn.<br />
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Paprika Shrimp = sexy!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ak36-5C2QQo/TbFxBVbVG-I/AAAAAAAABJM/rUkXuk8T4XI/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" i8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ak36-5C2QQo/TbFxBVbVG-I/AAAAAAAABJM/rUkXuk8T4XI/s320/003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Thanks Jenn for the guest post opportunity!Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-59402796193808363502011-04-21T09:00:00.004-04:002011-04-21T09:00:01.917-04:00Shrimp & Halibut CurryOne of my most favorite meals in a while from my new fav recipe source! We did this a while back after my first Fresh Direct order came in. Thankfully, the seafood was a delicious and fresh as it looked. This dish is a great intro to curries. Perfect for those picky eaters (which sadly includes me). You can read more about my attempt to introduce more healthy ethnic cuisine into our repertoire tomorrow over at <a href="http://jennsfoodjourney.blogspot.com/">Jenn's place</a>. So exciting!<br />
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For today though, why not try out a little mild curry. I promise, it's yummy (and good for you too).<br />
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Modified from a recipe found in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bon-Appetit-1-year-auto-renewal/dp/B001U5SPHY?ie=UTF8&tag=bett0b0-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Bon Appetit</a>.<br />
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3 limes<br />
1 tbsp olive oil<br />
1 cup chopped shallots<br />
1 red bell pepper, diced<br />
1 1/2 tbsp minced ginger<br />
2 1/2 tsp red curry paste<br />
1 13-14 oz can unsweetened coconut milk<br />
1 tbsp fish sauce<br />
18 oz halibut, cut into 1 inch chunks<br />
1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined<br />
1/3 cup chopped cilantro<br />
1/3 cup chopped basil<br />
salt & pepper, to taste<br />
sriracha, to taste<br />
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Finely grate peel of 2 limes. Juice same 2 limes and set aside. Cut third lime into wedges.<br />
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Heat oil in large saucepan. Add shallots, bell pepper and ginger. Saute until shallots are tender and peppers are soft. Stir in curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime peel and juice. Simmer, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes.<br />
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Sprinkle fish and shrimp with salt and pepper. Add to curry sauce. Stir in a little sriracha at this point if you like. Return to gentle simmer until fish are opaque in center, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Gently stir in cilantro and basil. Serve with lime wedges and rice or noodles.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1-jdTefHhXA/TayhXVS4IdI/AAAAAAAABJA/luEqnUv2os0/s1600/007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1-jdTefHhXA/TayhXVS4IdI/AAAAAAAABJA/luEqnUv2os0/s320/007.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5laAhk9UmVE/TayhZjdquNI/AAAAAAAABJE/dFzDy35OnPw/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5laAhk9UmVE/TayhZjdquNI/AAAAAAAABJE/dFzDy35OnPw/s320/008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Under and hour, super wonderfully delicious and just over 300 calories? Yes please. Tastes even better the next day so make extra.Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-21759163379330391782011-04-20T11:05:00.000-04:002011-04-20T11:05:44.000-04:00Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 - Week 3<span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-Ripped-30/dp/B004CRR9IS?ie=UTF8&tag=bett0b0-20&link_code=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969" imageanchor="1" target="_blank"><img alt="Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B004CRR9IS&tag=bett0b0-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1px" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bett0b0-20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004CRR9IS" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1px" /></span> <br />
Sorry I'm a little late with the week 3 review. Had a sore foot for a few days and needed to rest it. But, week three is complete. I'll be honest here and say Week 3 felt like a bit of a break. Sure the moves were difficult and I did sweat, but they just didn't come together to result in a good enough workout for me. Well, except for my triceps. This is triceps week for sure! So that I did like because those little guys are hard to work sometimes. Shoulders and hips also come into play this week.<br />
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What I missed this week was all the core work. I felt like Weeks 1 and 2 had a huge core focus (moreso in week 1) even during moves that weren't specifically defined "core" exercises. Hopefully we'll see more core work in Week 4.<br />
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All in all though, still happy with the DVD. There are some great workouts in here that I see myself using from time to time as a fill in or for a day where time is an issue. I can't adequately comment on results as I have been pretty inconsistent (ok, very inconsistent) and my diet is still garbage. But I do feel stronger and my core is getting tighter again which makes me happy. With week three down the tubes, I can still wholeheartedly recommend Ripped in 30! JM has a very good sense of what body parts cause the most trouble for women and how to work them well.Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-81571671092920656242011-04-19T09:00:00.003-04:002011-04-19T09:00:07.565-04:00Less Guilt Chocolate Lava CakesHi Hi!! Work has finally slowed down (for now) so I figured I'd reward you all for sticking with me with a delicious guilt-free (well, there may be some guilt) lava cake. Easy to make so go ahead, you can be biting into this gooey deliciousness in less than a half hour!<br />
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From <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Best-Clean-Eating-Mouthwatering-Recipes/dp/1552100855?ie=UTF8&tag=bett0b0-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">The Best of Clean Eating</a>.<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bett0b0-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1552100855" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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cooking spray<br />
1/4 cup plus 1tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder<br />
1/3 cup sucanat<br />
3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce<br />
3 tbsp olive oil<br />
1 egg<br />
1 egg white<br />
1/2 cup white whole wheat flour<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
powdered sugar, to top (optional)<br />
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Heat oven to 400. Spray 4 ramekins with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine cocoa and sucanat. Whisk in applesauce and oil.<br />
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In a small bowl, whisk egg and egg white. Add to cocoa mixture. Whisk until smooth. Stir in flour and vanilla until just completely combined. No over mixing.<br />
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Pour into ramekins and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 9 minutes. They will come out looking underdone. They are not! Let stand a few minutes before inverting on dessert plates. Serve warm for the most warm yumminess.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-onz1pzX9_Nk/TayDEYAoegI/AAAAAAAABI8/MuHzJU04OyQ/s1600/009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-onz1pzX9_Nk/TayDEYAoegI/AAAAAAAABI8/MuHzJU04OyQ/s320/009.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-59633690140408277082011-04-15T09:00:00.000-04:002011-04-15T09:00:08.749-04:00And Now For the Birthday GirlRight after the birthday cake for my son's third birthday, off we went to the hospital to await the arrival of the little princess.<br />
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Happy birthday to my little peanut. I hope you have a fabulous day!!<br />
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Of course, another journey through pictures. It's just what moms do.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Thoughtful enough to let her brother enjoy his birthday cake, a teeny little chicklet waited just long enough to come into the world so each sibling would have their own day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBM32lOXwCf9ipSrdxEL5OsuT4AV1KZHwAC8yKM17bA_MProVX5tRIOTDWBFILt-ReYQAnkKd0CnTna5xLFRdKfjY6LpGKEpn1AIYqFpMviDlYTL3tFeZddz7Rad4JnlXmircOCKuBgzk/s1600/leaf.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBM32lOXwCf9ipSrdxEL5OsuT4AV1KZHwAC8yKM17bA_MProVX5tRIOTDWBFILt-ReYQAnkKd0CnTna5xLFRdKfjY6LpGKEpn1AIYqFpMviDlYTL3tFeZddz7Rad4JnlXmircOCKuBgzk/s320/leaf.bmp" width="213" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Such a petite little flower, I am constantly in awe of your adventurous spirit and strength (clearly your mother's child).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdpw15H_N5og1CfYEYuE_mU0q1QtnN8SGEK4ciXnRJfSatoKF1Hqv8AfCP8ZEVhDDjNB6woVRVpZIZ7awHR8-GsCV0AyupuoqftLOPbDLt7s0VaagjFduXC3wCyBzo9WzA8seHzFE3_Q/s1600/adventure.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdpw15H_N5og1CfYEYuE_mU0q1QtnN8SGEK4ciXnRJfSatoKF1Hqv8AfCP8ZEVhDDjNB6woVRVpZIZ7awHR8-GsCV0AyupuoqftLOPbDLt7s0VaagjFduXC3wCyBzo9WzA8seHzFE3_Q/s320/adventure.bmp" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmKwZiW-UdjJ72T1Pd5Dd1dcoLddcFIfZbwQwNSorv18QJ_lfVGtW6qO_cM4wNKLEdq4Pzb49kPtkCyqOaFNUlN1PhCaKnvA9qT2YiTrT6dEEfUv20JDYUlXsAcQgHqWPLW74gCuLeAjg/s1600/climbing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmKwZiW-UdjJ72T1Pd5Dd1dcoLddcFIfZbwQwNSorv18QJ_lfVGtW6qO_cM4wNKLEdq4Pzb49kPtkCyqOaFNUlN1PhCaKnvA9qT2YiTrT6dEEfUv20JDYUlXsAcQgHqWPLW74gCuLeAjg/s320/climbing.jpg" width="214" /></a></div> Most of the time super sweet,<br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivlxxtOe9SC-qHWOdRRmr-UIr5pGkzmCMWAXedFNn2jbmkHWQxkWiifD4cLtEHbUTIsm2IwJkCJnzB-9_5hstbGMI5kmaXU2xOwSLEuzVcaI8cAsoIKHs-kJ19-QMRk8aNmtNCSNWxsQM/s1600/cupcake+face.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivlxxtOe9SC-qHWOdRRmr-UIr5pGkzmCMWAXedFNn2jbmkHWQxkWiifD4cLtEHbUTIsm2IwJkCJnzB-9_5hstbGMI5kmaXU2xOwSLEuzVcaI8cAsoIKHs-kJ19-QMRk8aNmtNCSNWxsQM/s320/cupcake+face.bmp" width="320" /></a></div> But sometimes a little sour,<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpzartkK1GX53LhdF3eS6Q-VJM-ghYUWPHAmuZNy_6kSpuhEL6ZLQf1r1zljxBfmhrYfFo1KIG13ra0x7bdgKmcczcj9Ie9g1SdC9jXWhGsEhdMHXjOTP2fn13Ky_Zz5oOCyzq_wnUeY/s1600/lemon.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpzartkK1GX53LhdF3eS6Q-VJM-ghYUWPHAmuZNy_6kSpuhEL6ZLQf1r1zljxBfmhrYfFo1KIG13ra0x7bdgKmcczcj9Ie9g1SdC9jXWhGsEhdMHXjOTP2fn13Ky_Zz5oOCyzq_wnUeY/s320/lemon.bmp" width="214" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">She's just so cute that even her brother can't pass up the chance for a little hug.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge7JGY7SZJtc6s6E3PfasIxCYnf7MC-1IFO-234UKh04UcDhZviJwvs5eD4AVupgrfsQN0oRKAhwxgABNPqK9mlsgriIF-_ZBFQmAy5r774p5bvmgqdrooREoRZFaYOrh5d56J5STQF54/s1600/hugs.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge7JGY7SZJtc6s6E3PfasIxCYnf7MC-1IFO-234UKh04UcDhZviJwvs5eD4AVupgrfsQN0oRKAhwxgABNPqK9mlsgriIF-_ZBFQmAy5r774p5bvmgqdrooREoRZFaYOrh5d56J5STQF54/s320/hugs.bmp" width="320" /></a></div>You've got lots to smile about and have given us tons to smile about too. Can't wait to see what the next year brings for you. We love you munchkin.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-25439669545961058422011-04-14T10:18:00.000-04:002011-04-14T10:18:36.917-04:00Breaking the Silence for a VIP Happy B-DayI know I haven't been around as work has been nuts, but I HAD to carve out a few minutes to wish my first born a very happy birthday.<br />
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I love you my little big man. You have made me worry like I never thought I'd worry before, but we wouldn't change a thing. You are turning into a wonderful and thoughtful fellow.<br />
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Once upon a time, God granted me a cute and lovable little boy.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzOrJQnTf2RLrUyhO0QzuTcHftJHD4iH5tTHgTPu5vUmRNHNlp6M9coJPi5EICSPEdJTxzOmdddCe9iTVQYoWBHCv-MORTH8cFqqopcypcWi-FyDwSpwK4Zx4LCTwM9BAKIS6Q22e85s/s1600/chokehold.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzOrJQnTf2RLrUyhO0QzuTcHftJHD4iH5tTHgTPu5vUmRNHNlp6M9coJPi5EICSPEdJTxzOmdddCe9iTVQYoWBHCv-MORTH8cFqqopcypcWi-FyDwSpwK4Zx4LCTwM9BAKIS6Q22e85s/s320/chokehold.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We've had some seriously scary times but you are so strong, you pulled through with flying colors and have inspired and helped others going through the "Cranio Wars"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09kcuZzBwetBbDi7M5w-U1nb5Ptb3asCk2dXc4l2JzIQNOxpos-tENPEMWcHisMyoevZ25UroJ-bsPq39Ejek5MxsQoYlfsa2-4FITxZWwmGyqs6qDJ5CH9vYu0PC0CwqWi_S7DQdeU8/s1600/surg1.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09kcuZzBwetBbDi7M5w-U1nb5Ptb3asCk2dXc4l2JzIQNOxpos-tENPEMWcHisMyoevZ25UroJ-bsPq39Ejek5MxsQoYlfsa2-4FITxZWwmGyqs6qDJ5CH9vYu0PC0CwqWi_S7DQdeU8/s320/surg1.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CFphcx1BbiDzvr94vGgb57oBxB8QSSc_F2WV02LS9q6pyjzdGzRA6R2to3_uXrO9W6Kt7VwDwgzgjL03_63nHIZ9uKBdCH4yKtXeLME-DZUy8YRQbLRNtCBYvSFHO-Utyh-TM9FrfV8/s1600/surg2.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CFphcx1BbiDzvr94vGgb57oBxB8QSSc_F2WV02LS9q6pyjzdGzRA6R2to3_uXrO9W6Kt7VwDwgzgjL03_63nHIZ9uKBdCH4yKtXeLME-DZUy8YRQbLRNtCBYvSFHO-Utyh-TM9FrfV8/s320/surg2.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">You are the family rock star in more ways than one. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-0c6xi-31B0f9KvHla-4pkHnbZKVwYxKWRQEN6NTbCYMeu0TCkM3qqEgAYFu644Xb86RwtmW80Gj3dupZqL06iKIKr3s310c0fbjyNQBHyvc2nRPgEfDXc3xWKd1rzZGNBPNul34OBU/s1600/slash.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-0c6xi-31B0f9KvHla-4pkHnbZKVwYxKWRQEN6NTbCYMeu0TCkM3qqEgAYFu644Xb86RwtmW80Gj3dupZqL06iKIKr3s310c0fbjyNQBHyvc2nRPgEfDXc3xWKd1rzZGNBPNul34OBU/s320/slash.bmp" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzMyCuCHBQazL7nREP2Ac0ydgZknk0pcJEhsZDOCQIYaS6ghozKVC8oQ2vjGL_yVJ9JjI85WaRrnFM9FjhalGH7Jpk0-J6q7pOSZWNcv7D-OH8rPKI-Ry3TijNi9uz1wdq5ErmFxy2p8/s1600/yourock.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzMyCuCHBQazL7nREP2Ac0ydgZknk0pcJEhsZDOCQIYaS6ghozKVC8oQ2vjGL_yVJ9JjI85WaRrnFM9FjhalGH7Jpk0-J6q7pOSZWNcv7D-OH8rPKI-Ry3TijNi9uz1wdq5ErmFxy2p8/s320/yourock.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">You are very much a boy but do clean up quite well. :)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdS3rc7eqd1CW8G4pSqklbW8vJAjNtTtOVKA41CM6DCGU9jFjK21ZWMDKx9o5CKL6r_fTNuMrSWMpSrWQfaErd2ugl6NgZrKpKWkVMVnuDx59_oWhRBBPAKF1CNyfdjPa329wAPqz1oDc/s1600/wedding.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdS3rc7eqd1CW8G4pSqklbW8vJAjNtTtOVKA41CM6DCGU9jFjK21ZWMDKx9o5CKL6r_fTNuMrSWMpSrWQfaErd2ugl6NgZrKpKWkVMVnuDx59_oWhRBBPAKF1CNyfdjPa329wAPqz1oDc/s320/wedding.bmp" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">So keep on climbing. The best is yet to come.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6pZUm0LNXvjhpLaSBKid-TNaoyw9OcB-FXmEr0EoVWEuBEvId17OW-3cdKCDl0spxLS5hXgbfnSM77CIdTkIGRoqx5NWGAMiJ9TPUoyvyPqDgFcmDGQAtfxEQi6PgLoX1lrxaPdhN1-4/s1600/keepclimbing.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6pZUm0LNXvjhpLaSBKid-TNaoyw9OcB-FXmEr0EoVWEuBEvId17OW-3cdKCDl0spxLS5hXgbfnSM77CIdTkIGRoqx5NWGAMiJ9TPUoyvyPqDgFcmDGQAtfxEQi6PgLoX1lrxaPdhN1-4/s320/keepclimbing.bmp" width="214" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> We love you! Peace out.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsaI4YAcoBT-b8qEO3fSHm6aYYuGSCbS_SRPdalJJ-j40O8gwhSs8aqFk72q7qDcYDBfdI_1feqPEB-TLyneY4kgVt1Wgo-J-hFfPVV_AtQ8Ms4ReNSRIu69fJn8JqCkfh50-ccqmyos/s1600/rocks.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsaI4YAcoBT-b8qEO3fSHm6aYYuGSCbS_SRPdalJJ-j40O8gwhSs8aqFk72q7qDcYDBfdI_1feqPEB-TLyneY4kgVt1Wgo-J-hFfPVV_AtQ8Ms4ReNSRIu69fJn8JqCkfh50-ccqmyos/s320/rocks.bmp" width="214" /></a></div>Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-72089065927110869512011-04-08T08:13:00.003-04:002011-04-08T08:13:00.578-04:00Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 - Week 2<div style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-Ripped-30/dp/B004CRR9IS?ie=UTF8&tag=bett0b0-20&link_code=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969" imageanchor="1" target="_blank"><img alt="Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B004CRR9IS&tag=bett0b0-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bett0b0-20&l=bil&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004CRR9IS" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" /></span></div><br />
Managed to get this workout in 4 times this week which was great. The fact that it is under 30 minutes has been my saving grace.<br />
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Week 2 left me surprisingly less sweaty than Week 1. I also didn't feel too much post workout soreness. This week focused a lot on the shoulders and back - which are my weakest links. Lots of plank work here. In fact, one of the 2 minute cardio segments has you holding plank the entire time. 30 seconds of plank jacks, 30 seconds of moutain climbers (so hate those), repeat. Needless to say, I found myself on my knees more than a few times in that 2 minutes. Ab work was also stepped up this week. I had to modify most of the moves since a back issue prohibits me from raising my legs (extended straight) and shoulders off the floor at the same time. But it still felt like a good workout and my husband did comment that my butt felt firmer. :)<br />
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What I'm loving about Ripped in 30 is that even when you are not doing the ab segments, almost all of the moves work the core in one way or another. A strong core = a happy Betty.<br />
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Still not seeing a ton of visible progress with my body but then again, I'm still not eating 100%. We've gotten much better but the baked goods just keep calling and I'm unable to stop at one (or three).<br />
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See you next week with the Week 3 review! Happy weekend.Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-33423300493129122382011-04-04T21:00:00.000-04:002011-04-04T21:00:10.394-04:00Too Much Work - UpdateHey all. Just dropping in with a quick note. I'll be MIA for a little bit to tackle some hefty work projects. I love reading all your blogs and responding to the lovely comments left on mine. I promise to be back at it as soon as possible!<br />
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Have a great week.Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-22446490686337930752011-04-01T09:38:00.000-04:002011-04-01T09:38:32.497-04:00Jillian Michael's Ripped in 30 - Week 1My usual workout routine becoming tiresome and never ending, it was time to change it up. I finally opened up my new JM DVD, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-Ripped-30/dp/B004CRR9IS?ie=UTF8&tag=bett0b0-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Ripped in 30</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bett0b0-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004CRR9IS" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" />.<br />
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This DVD brought me right back to where the whole getting back in shape thing started for me with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-30-Day-Shred/dp/B00127RAJY?ie=UTF8&tag=bett0b0-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">30 Day Shred</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bett0b0-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B00127RAJY" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" />. <br />
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Ripped in 30 consists of four workouts, each one intended to be done for one week before moving on to the next, more intense workout. I can happily report that Week 1 is in the bag. Each workout this week consisted of three circuits - 3 minutes of strength (3 moves, repeated twice), 2 minutes of cardio (2 moves, repeated twice), and 1 minute of abs (2 30 second exercises). Week 1 left me a sweaty mess even though it was only 24 minutes. My obliques and hamstrings were feeling it the most and I see some definition in my chest from the push ups.<br />
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Did I see much progress this week? No. Was it because <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-Ripped-30/dp/B004CRR9IS?ie=UTF8&tag=bett0b0-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Ripped in 30 </a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bett0b0-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004CRR9IS" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" />is ineffective? No. My diet is crap! I've been snacking like a bear getting ready for hibernation. Hopefully I can leave this bad habit behind for Week 2. Also, if this darn weather would start feeling more spring-like, I plan to do a bit of evening jogging. The kids and I want to run the Maywood 5K again in May so I need to get ready.<br />
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No progress pics yet as I'm <strong><em>Still</em></strong> searching for my get up and go that got up and went before Christmas and I've had three 14 hour work days so far that just totally screwed up my schedule. I will actually probably re-do week 1 before moving on to week 2 now that I think about it.<br />
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So, week 2 review next week. Oh, and there is a Ripped in 30 diet you can follow for optimal results. I took a look at it but know it's not enough food for me, but a link is included with the DVD.<br />
Anybody having trouble getting their workouts in? Any new DVDs or exercise programs I should know about?Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-153849055692277782011-03-30T09:00:00.019-04:002011-03-30T09:00:05.203-04:00My 1st Fresh Direct ExperienceWhen I receive a $100 off coupon in the mail, it tends to attract my attention. This is just what happened with FreshDirect.com. Apparently they now deliver to my area (Northern NJ) and were soliciting new business. With a code for free delivery for two months and $100 off my first two purchases ($50 off each one), I had to give it a try. Restriction - each order had to total at least $125 before the $50 off would kick in (a $125 grocery order is child's play for me so this was a no brainer).<br />
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<div></div>Got my 10 day recipe plan in place and ordered what we needed to make it happen. My order confirmation is below for anyone interested in those types of things (like me). Prices for produce and other weight reliant items are estimated on the initial order summary. My final total was $9 more than the original estimate. So they do get it pretty close.<br />
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<div></div>And here is what arrived at my doorstep between 6:30am and 8am this Saturday (7:3am to be exact)! The best part, no annoying people who park their cart mid-aisle, no long lines, no muzak, no (insert myriad of other things one may hate about the supermarket here). This came out of 3 boxes with the frozen pizzas on top in a plastic bag. If we weren't home and the pizzas were left that way, not sure they would've lasted with all the squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, etc. we have here though so I will always try to schedule delivery when I know someone is home.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Here is my original order info email. Final total was $116 at delivery.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><strong>Cheese</strong><br />
0.5 lb Cave-Aged Gruyère ($16.99/lb)$8.49*<br />
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<div></div><strong>Dairy</strong><br />
1 Red Jacket Orchards All Natural Apple Cider (1.89 liter) ($2.19/ea)$2.19<br />
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<div></div><strong>Grocery</strong><br />
1 Goya Low Sodium Pinto Beans (15.5oz) ($0.75/ea)$0.75<br />
1 Health Valley Low-Fat Stoned Wheat Crackers (6oz) ($2.29/ea)$2.29<br />
1 Imagine Organic Chicken Broth (32 fl. oz.) ($2.49/ea)$2.49<br />
2 La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Soft Wraps, Multi Grain made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (10", 6ct) ($3.00/ea)$6.00 S<br />
2 Mission White Corn Tortillas (6", 10ct 7.5oz) ($1.39/ea)$2.78<br />
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<div></div><strong>Heat & Eat</strong><br />
2 FreshDirect Mozzarella Pizza w/ Whole-Wheat Crust (Made w/ Part-Skim Mozzarella), Frozen (about 12") ($6.99/ea)$13.98<br />
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<div></div><strong>Meat</strong><br />
2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (4-5 pieces per pack, Grade A) ($2.99/lb)$7.18*<br />
1 Skirt Steak (USDA Choice, Hand-cut, Standard Pack) ($9.99/lb)$12.99* (<em>this looks exceptionally delicious</em>)<br />
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<div></div><strong>Organic & All-Natural</strong><br />
1 Organic Leeks, Bunch ($4.99/ea)$4.99<br />
3 Organic Limes ($0.85/ea)$2.55 S<br />
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<div></div><strong>Our Picks</strong><br />
1 FreshDirect DeliveryPass Two-Month Trial (Two-Month Membership) ($0.01/ea)$0.01<br />
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<div></div><strong>Pasta</strong><br />
2 Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes with Chile (14.5oz) ($1.89/ea)$3.78<br />
1 San Marzano Whole Peeled Tomatoes (28oz) ($3.49/ea)$3.49<br />
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<div></div><strong>Seafood</strong><br />
2.0 lb Shell-Off Cleaned Extra-Large Farm-Raised Shrimp, 26-30ct (Hand-packed) ($11.99/lb)$23.98*<br />
2 Wild Pacific Halibut Fillet, Previously Frozen (MSC Certified) (8 - 10 oz, Hand-cut) ($20.99/lb)$23.61*<br />
2 Wild Striped Bass Fillet (8 - 10 oz, Standard-Cut) ($18.99/lb)$21.36*<br />
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<div></div><strong>Vegetables & Herbs</strong><br />
2 Broccoli (Farm Fresh) ($1.65/ea)$3.30 S (<em>4 very large bunches were delivered</em>)<br />
1 Cilantro (Farm Fresh) ($1.49/ea)$1.49<br />
1 Curly Parsley (Farm Fresh) ($0.99/ea)$0.99<br />
1 Green Bell Pepper (Farm Fresh, Lg) ($1.49/lb)$0.89*<br />
2 Green Zucchini (Farm Fresh, Med) ($2.99/lb)$3.59*<br />
0.25 lb Jalapeño Pepper (Farm Fresh) ($2.99/lb)$0.75* (<em>we ended up with 4</em>)<br />
1 Red Bell Pepper (Farm Fresh, Lg) ($1.99/lb)$1.49*<br />
1 Shallots (6oz, Farm Fresh, 6oz bag) ($2.49/ea)$2.49 (<em>3 large oneswere delivered</em>)<br />
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<div></div>Estimated Subtotal:$157.90* <br />
Tax:$0.00 <br />
State Bottle Deposit:$0.00 <br />
Order Subtotal:$157.90* <br />
Delivery Charge (waived):$0.00<br />
$50 off your Order!:-$50.00<br />
ESTIMATED TOTAL: $107.90<br />
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If you are living in a Fresh Direct delivery zone, you can take these steps to (hopefully) receive the same deal:<br />
<ul><li>Go to freshdirect.com/onepenny and add the delivery pass free trial to your cart.</li>
<li>Select your items and fill your cart.</li>
<li>At checkout, use code NEWFDA3 for $50 off each of your first two orders totalling over $125 before discount.</li>
</ul>I am unsure if this is a regional offer so it may not work for everyone. Good luck! If you have any grocery delivery experiences, I'd love to hear them. Admittedly, I could get very used to this and will probably utilize this service even after my discounts are used up.Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-3451459146052074972011-03-29T09:00:00.000-04:002011-03-29T09:00:16.999-04:00CravingsAm I the only one with cyclical cravings? Right now, I'm craving cereal! Have you tried Post's Great Grains yet? My current fav is the Raisins, Dates & Walnuts variety.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vt37jXrhT6I/TYpaA2xiuqI/AAAAAAAABCg/3-viZgx3HTo/s1600/post.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vt37jXrhT6I/TYpaA2xiuqI/AAAAAAAABCg/3-viZgx3HTo/s1600/post.jpg" /></a></div>I'm at about a bowl a day right now. Sometimes I'll add a second as a night-time snack. Guess it could be worse, right? <br />
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What are you craving today?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Note: This is not a compensated endorsement. Just a post about the random food cravings of a lunatic. :)</span>Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-977687371133643142011-03-28T09:00:00.001-04:002011-03-28T09:00:12.800-04:00Pulled Pork PizzaLast week I made a crock pot pulled pork with my husband's homemade BBQ sauce. Of course, we dove in and I totally forgot to take pictures and then totally forgot to ask him what went into his fab BBQ sauce. So, no blog post to document the awesome dinner (although I will say, BBQ pulled pork on fresh, soft egg challah rolls may not be kosher, but holy awesomeness for the mouth). We did however have a <strong><em>TON</em></strong> of leftovers. Then along came Jenn with her <a href="http://jennsfoodjourney.blogspot.com/2011/03/pulled-pork-bbq-pizza.html">Pulled Pork BBQ Pizza</a>. Thank you Jenn! This pizza is inspired by Jenn and the BBQ Chicken Pizza at California Pizza Kitchen. It was delicious.<br />
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Link to my husband's BBQ sauce recipe from Eating Well <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/pulled_pork.html">here</a>.<br />
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1 whole wheat pizza dough<br />
1/2 cup BBQ sauce<br />
1 cup shredded pulled pork<br />
1/2 red pepper, diced<br />
1/2 red onion, chopped<br />
5 oz monterey jack, shredded<br />
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Heat oven to 500. Prepare pizza stone or pan with cornmeal or olive oil. Spread dough. Cover with BBQ sauce, pulled pork, pepper, onion and cheese. Cook to desired doneness. That's it. Easy!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BLwILSgjjwc/TY3V6_igadI/AAAAAAAABCk/LMK34hZavqg/s1600/012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" r6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BLwILSgjjwc/TY3V6_igadI/AAAAAAAABCk/LMK34hZavqg/s320/012.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jj21Tv_OjKQ/TY3V8veTooI/AAAAAAAABCo/J0RY38wwnuQ/s1600/013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" r6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jj21Tv_OjKQ/TY3V8veTooI/AAAAAAAABCo/J0RY38wwnuQ/s320/013.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Thankfully, the kids really loved this one. My son didn't even pick off the pepper. Progress! Thanks again for the idea Jenn.Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-35781511280850171722011-03-26T18:32:00.002-04:002011-03-26T18:32:45.645-04:00Most PopularJust checking out the blog stats today and figured it was a good day for a re-post. A re-post of my most popular post to date.<br />
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<a href="http://bettyrayblogs.blogspot.com/2011/01/southern-banana-cake-aka-hummingbird.html">Southern Hummingbird Cake</a> - ah yes, this was a yummy one.Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-25795894714676972092011-03-25T09:00:00.003-04:002011-03-25T09:00:18.858-04:00Chicken Calza-dillasTired of all my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Best-Clean-Eating-Mouthwatering-Recipes/dp/1552100855?ie=UTF8&tag=bett0b0-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Clean Eating </a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bett0b0-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1552100855" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" />recipes yet? Well, this one is just a loose interpretation of their chicken spinach ricotta quesadilla. To me, it was more of a calzone in a tortilla. Slightly messy but very yummy. The kids loved the cheesy-ness of it.<br />
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8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast<br />
2 1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided<br />
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste<br />
1 medium white onion, finely diced<br />
1 medium red bell pepper, diced<br />
1 cup spinach, stems removed<br />
3/4 cup fat free ricotta cheese (original recipe calls for low fat)<br />
1/2 cup navy beans, drained and rinsed under cold water<br />
3/4 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded<br />
1/4 cup fresh herbs (flat-leaf parsley and rosemary), chopped<br />
Juice 1/2 lemon<br />
Pinch nutmeg, freshly grated<br />
8 small whole-grain tortillas<br />
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Preheat oven to 350° F. Heat grill or indoor grill pan. Lightly coat chicken with 1/2 tsp oil and season with salt and black pepper. Cook to done on grill pan or outdoor grill.<br />
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Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp oil in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add onion and red pepper, stirring frequently until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach to pan and stir to combine, until spinach is slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Remove mixture from pan and pour into a paper-towel-lined bowl. Set aside and allow to cool.<br />
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In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese and beans, mashing beans slightly (or all the way so the kids don't see them). Add mozzarella cheese, herbs, lemon juice and nutmeg. Season with salt and black pepper, and stir well to combine. Set aside. When chicken is cool enough to handle, dice into 1/2-inch pieces and add to cheese mixture.<br />
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Working in small batches, squeeze excess moisture from spinach mixture with your hands. Discard any liquid, and then add spinach mixture to chicken-cheese mixture. Mix until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.<br />
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On a flat surface, lay out tortillas and scoop about 1/3 cup mixture into center of each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half, pressing gently to flatten filling evenly, until filling is about 1/4-inch from edge (you want to prevent the filling from leaking out during cooking). <br />
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Place quesadillas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in oven for 20 minutes, or until filling is hot throughout and tortillas are golden brown and crisp. Allow filling to set for 3 minutes before cutting. Cut in half and serve immediately. We used a little side of prepared salsa for dipping.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EXpLL_LYN4I/TYkkNvQjWkI/AAAAAAAABCY/CDxlJ7cVCtw/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" r6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EXpLL_LYN4I/TYkkNvQjWkI/AAAAAAAABCY/CDxlJ7cVCtw/s320/001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7RDI0DJQetk/TYkkP3SKxrI/AAAAAAAABCc/MFdzYM-XfFo/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" r6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7RDI0DJQetk/TYkkP3SKxrI/AAAAAAAABCc/MFdzYM-XfFo/s320/002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>From Clean Eating (assuming the use of low fat ricotta): per 1/2 quesadilla: Calories: 290, Total Fat: 7 g, Sat. Fat: 2.5 g, Monounsaturated: 1.5 g, Polyunsaturated: 0 g, Omega-3s: 40 mg, Omega 6s: 260 mg, Carbs: 36 g, Fiber: 6 g, Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 20 g, Sodium: 590 mg, Cholesterol: 25 mgKatrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-30732529910743966842011-03-23T09:00:00.002-04:002011-03-23T09:00:21.293-04:00Mini Burgers done Light**DISCLAIMER - Currently having computer display issues which are prohibiting me from accurately determining the coloring and exposure of my uploaded pics. Apologies for the over and under exposed or just plain crappy photos**<br />
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We are still working through the list of recipes chosen by my kids from some of my healthy eating resources. This was one of the kids' favorites so far. From Martha Stewart Everyday (Jan/Feb 2011 issue - "the light issue"), are the mini cheeseburgers with oven fries. What's not to like, right?<br />
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For the burgers (modified to give the beef a little more kick):<br />
1 lb extra lean ground beef<br />
1 tbsp worcestshire sauce<br />
1tsp siracha<br />
garlic powder, to taste<br />
salt & pepper to taste<br />
reduced fat cheddar, sliced<br />
whole wheat dinner rolls<br />
sliced tomato, to top<br />
lettuce, to top<br />
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Combine beef, worcestshire, siracha, garlic, salt & pepper. Form into mini burger patties. Heat cast iron skillet to smoking. Cook burgers on both sides to your liking. Top with cheddar. Serve on whole wheat buns with desired toppings.<br />
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For the fries:<br />
3 lb large russet potatoes, cut into strips<br />
cooking spray<br />
4 tsp veg oil<br />
salt & pepper, to taste<br />
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In a large bowl, cover potato strips with cold water. Cover and soak for at least 3 hours or overnight. Heat oven to 400. Coat two baking sheets with cooking spray. Drain and pat dry potatoes. Toss in a bowl with oil and season with salt & pepper. Bake on sheets until golden brown and crisp. About 45 minutes. Toss on sheet and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes.<br />
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So good! I took a bite and ate some fries before I remembered to shoot some pics.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-MZq7JT2wGOc/TYE4h5YJV4I/AAAAAAAAA-c/YbcY2ArTfLY/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" r6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-MZq7JT2wGOc/TYE4h5YJV4I/AAAAAAAAA-c/YbcY2ArTfLY/s320/001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RdZQWL3LwpM/TYE4mr9OIBI/AAAAAAAAA-g/LXjO7-DWwvI/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" r6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-RdZQWL3LwpM/TYE4mr9OIBI/AAAAAAAAA-g/LXjO7-DWwvI/s320/003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Kids dove right in and had some for lunch two days later. When the patty is reheated on it's own and then added to the other toppings on a fresh bun, it is just as good as the first day.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-M9hrC60qwlI/TYE5Z77AbAI/AAAAAAAAA-o/x4NSVJ1E2Ok/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="289" r6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-M9hrC60qwlI/TYE5Z77AbAI/AAAAAAAAA-o/x4NSVJ1E2Ok/s320/005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Rico, straight from the bath, waited patiently for someone to drop some. Sadly for him, nobody did. I did feel bad about the bath though and gave him a little bite when the Mr. wasn't looking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QgKML1aaads/TYE5lZ6GqoI/AAAAAAAAA-s/fGVqOvkx4R8/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QgKML1aaads/TYE5lZ6GqoI/AAAAAAAAA-s/fGVqOvkx4R8/s320/006.JPG" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Am I the only mom who loves watching their kids eat good food? It really does make me feel happy when they sit down to the dinner table and thoroughly enjoy a healthy(er) meal.</div>Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419789972368510612.post-15693313776139762252011-03-21T09:00:00.003-04:002011-03-21T09:00:25.352-04:00Healthier Chicken Parm**DISCLAIMER - Currently having computer display issues which are prohibiting me from accurately determining the coloring and exposure of my uploaded pics. Apologies for the over and under exposed, dark or just plain crappy photos**<br />
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Last week we had another of my daughter's picks for dinner. Again, from the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Best-Clean-Eating-Mouthwatering-Recipes/dp/1552100855?ie=UTF8&tag=bett0b0-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Clean Eating</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=bett0b0-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1552100855" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" /> cookbook.<br />
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This is a healthified chicken parmagiana using whole wheat breading and adhering said breading with mustard instead of eggs and milk. It was delicious. The kids could detect the mustard flavor and decided they didn't want to have it again, but this night at least, they ate it.<br />
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1 cup whole wheat panko<br />
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese<br />
1/2 tsp dried thyme<br />
1/4 tsp sea salt<br />
1/4 tsp black pepper<br />
6 skinless chicken breasts<br />
2 tbsp Dijon mustard<br />
1 cup prepared pasta sauce<br />
1/2 cup part skim mozz, shredded<br />
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Heat oven to 400. Combine first 5 ingredients in a shallow bowl. Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with mustard. Coat with panko mixture and arrange on a cooking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes.<br />
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Remove from oven and top with three tablespoons of sauce and some mozzarella. Return to oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.<br />
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That's right. If there's a quickie opp, I'm taking it! To me, the best quickies take place in the kitchen. But really, no matter where, a quick and somewhat healthy meal is always great in my book.<br />
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Here's a quick look at a 10 minute meal whipped up thanks to the convenience of store bought rotisserie chicken (and a long forgotten about Panini press).<br />
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<u>The players</u>:<br />
Garlic roasted chicken from Whole Foods<br />
Fresh mozzerella<br />
Red and yellow heirloom tomatoes<br />
Fresh basil<br />
Balsamic vinegar<br />
Whole Foods bakery whole grain bread assortment<br />
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Care to share your fav quickies?Katrina (Betty Ray)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12352578858633293051noreply@blogger.com6