2 nectarines, pitted and diced 1 ripe tomato, seeded and diced 1/4 cup diced onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt to taste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops 1. Preheat an outdoor grill for … [Read more...]

Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi (serves four) Ingredients: 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root 1 clove garlic crushed or to taste 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Directions 1. In a shallow glass dish, stir together the … [Read more...]

This is an awesome Holiday snack that won't break the calorie bank. 20 small mini-pretzels 20 chocolate covered caramel candies 20 pecan halves 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) 2. Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Place one chocolate covered caramel candy on each pretzel. 3. Bake for 4 minutes. While the candy is warm, press a … [Read more...]

This is a recipe that this Houston Personal Trainer loves.  You've got to try it. 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup tomato sauce 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined Skewers Directions 1. In a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, … [Read more...]

(Serves Two) Ingredients 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced 1/4 red onion, diced 1/2 (8.75 ounce) can sweet corn, drained 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce 1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise Directions 1. Preheat grill for high heat. 2. Lightly oil grate. Grill chicken 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. … [Read more...]

(Serves Two) Ingredients cooking spray 1/4 cup peanut butter 4 slices whole wheat bread 2 bananas 1. Heat skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. 2. Slice banana. 3. Spread peanut butter onto two slices of bread (about a tablespoon for each slice). Top with banana. 4. Close up sandwich and fry in skillet, about 2 minutes each side. 5. Serve. Prep: 2mins Cook: … [Read more...]

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, optional 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch nutmeg 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more, to taste 1 cup lowfat milk, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon … [Read more...]