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A friend asked for this recipe, so I thought I'd go ahead and share it with all of you! Enjoy! What ya need: 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil 1, 10-ounce, aged center-cut beef tenderloin 1 large shallot, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup of red wine, nothing too sweet 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, chilled Kosher salt, to taste Ground black pepper, to taste Ok, so: Preheat your oven to 450ºF. In a heavy, oven-safe pan, heat your olive oil over high-heat until it almost reaches the smoking point. You don't want the oil to smoke, but you want it very hot. As it heats, season your beef with salt and pepper. Once the pan is hot, brown each side of the beef in the pan. Transfer the pan to your oven and roast for 10-15 minutes. You can check the internal temp to get an accurate cooking temp, 130ºF for rare (and delicious). Transfer your meat to a cutting board or plate and make a tent out of foil for it. Pour all but a small amount of the juices from the pan and ...

Here's a great recipe for a Thai-style curry chicken that's rich in protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and healthy carbs! Give it a shot and let me know what you think! What ya need: 1 chicken breast, 6 ounces, or so 1 cup of light coconut milk (if you can't find light, regular works too) 1 cup of reduced sodium chicken stock 1/2 cup of chopped broccoli 1/2 cup of cubed sweet potato 1/4 cup of chopped carrots 1/4 cup of raisins 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 medium zucchini, finely choped 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped  1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 tablespoon of curry powder 5 teaspoons of finely sliced garlic 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper The zest of 1/2 of 1 lime Ok, so: Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper on both sides. Sear the chicken in the olive oil until lightly browned on both sides. remove the chicken and set it aside. Add the onions, carrots, and g...

I really enjoy onion rings, but I really don't like how unhealthy they are. So I scoured the internet to find a good recipe for a baked onion ring. I found a few, but none were really that great.  So, I decided to combine the best parts of each recipe and give it a whirl. It turned out pretty good! Try it and let me know what you think! What ya need: 2 medium sweet vidalia onions, cut into 1/2 inch slices and separated into rings 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon of freshly-ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon of fine red chili powder (cayenne will suffice) 1/2 cup of non-fat plain yogurt 1 egg 1/2 cup  of all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups of crushed kettle-cooked potato chips 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil Ok, so: Preheat your oven to 450ºF.  Now, take two medium to large bowls and, in the first one, combine 1/4 cup of flour, salt, pepper and red chili powder. In the second, combine the yogurt, egg and 1/4 cup of flour and whisk until a smooth batter is f...

So I've been trying my hand at baking bread lately and I've been working on this recipe. I've been using a framework of other recipes to create my own and it's been a lot more fun than I expected. I must admit that I'm not a baker and this recipe is not perfect. I urge you to tweak it and mold it to work for you. Please share what works for you and what doesn't! Tweet me if you have questions! What ya need: 2 cups of stone-ground whole wheat flour (whole wheat bread flour works as well) 1 envelope of active yeast 2-3 tablespoons of wheat gluten flour or seitan 1 tablespoon of kosher sea salt 2 teaspoons of sunflower seeds 1 teaspoon of flaxseed 3/4 teaspoon of dried, pure stevia leaf 11 ounces of warm water 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (I like soybean oil here as well) 1 teaspoon of molasses 1 teaspoon of honey 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine, at room temperature Ok, so: Grab a medium bowl and rinse it with hot wa...

Salsa is one of those condiments, or sauces, if you like that nomenclature more, that is almost universal. A good salsa goes well with so many things. Try it on a burger, on eggs, on chicken, on roast pork, and, obviously, with some chips. I love experimenting with salsa recipes and styles. Much like barbecue sauce, salsa doesn't have a universal recipe or style. There's room to play, and I *LOVE* that. To add, it's generally quite healthy! So, try out one of my favorite salsa recipes and let me know what you think! What ya need: 4  medium ripe tomatoes, diced 1 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped 1 bunch of green onions, chopped 2 medium jalapeño peppers, minced (for less heat, use 1 and for flavor only, seed the peppers) 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped 1 ear of corn, cooked 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced 6 tablespoons of  freshly squeezed lime juice 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil Kosher sea salt, to taste Freshly ground bla...

A healthy side-dish is always a good choice. Here's a healthy and delicious side dish for you to enjoy. It's a perfect addition to any lean protein, but also tastes great on its own as a snack. Let me know what you think of it! What ya need: 1 pound of fresh asparagus   1 tablespoon of quality olive oil (you don't need extra virgin, unless you prefer it)   1 tablespoon of high-quality balsamic vinegar   1/2 teaspoon of fresh, minced garlic   1/2 teaspoon of kosher sea salt   1/4 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper Ok, so: Preheat your oven to 425ºF. Cut off the tough lower ends (about lower 1/6) of the asparagus and throw those away. Rinse what's left of the stalk and pat dry. Place these stalks on a cookie sheet, in a single layer, and drizzle with the oil and vinegar. After the stalks are coated, sprinkle the garlic, salt, and pepper over them.  Now bake at 425ºF for 5 minutes. Turn, or toss, the stalks and bake for another 5 minutes. Remo...

Here’s a really cool side-dish that is not only tasty, but fairly healthy. The spinach and mushrooms allow for a nutritional touch to a hearty dish. Have a great time with this and enjoy it! What ya need: 6 ounces of dried farfalle, also known as bow-tie pasta 1 tablespoon of  extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped well 1 cup of sliced portobello mushrooms, rinsed 2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced 4 cups of thinly sliced fresh spinach 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme 1/8 of teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 2 tablespoons of shredded Romano cheese Ok, so: Cook farfalle according to the directions on the box. Drain the water, but don’t rinse the pasta. In general, stop rinsing any pasta after cooking it. Well, unless the recipe calls for it. Grab a large skillet and heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender. Stir in the spinach, thyme, and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add th...

*Guest Post!!!*  Hey guys! I’m Alysia a healthy living blogger over at Slim Sanity . At my site, you’ll find healthy recipes and snack ideas, along with some of the workouts that I complete day to day. Thanks to Bijoy, I get to share a great new dinner recipe with you all today! The dinners I make ordinarily revolve around a protein dish, paired with some kind of vegetable. Unless I’m planning on a long run the next day, veggies are the only carbs I serve. Not to say that grain carbohydrates are bad. In fact, they show up in my breakfast and lunches quite frequently. This is just a diet that I typically follow, because it works for me! Today’s recipe is for turkey cutlets, along with a side of seasoned steamed broccoli. It’s by far the best turkey cutlet recipe I’ve ever tasted. Ingredients: 4 turkey cutlets, tenderized 2 tablespoons horseradish     2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 cup black beans   ½ teaspoon garlic s...