Surviving the Holiday’s

Are you worried about the all the food during the Holiday’s? Have you already thought of potential strategies? Don’t let this holiday season push you into unhealthy eating habits. Here’s a mind-blowing clip from the CTF Holiday Survival Seminar given...

BAKED PLANTAINS

Plantains, commonly found in Jamaica, is a delicious substitute for a traditional starch side. Make sure to pick out plantains (next to the bananas in the grocery) that are slightly brown. ~ Lindsay Martin INGREDIENTS: 2 each Plantains, browned, peeled Pinch Salt...

SLOW COOKED PESTO CHICKEN

Looking for a slow cooker recipe to help out with your meal planning for the week? Check this out… SLOW COOKED PESTO CHICKEN INGREDIENTS: 3 T. Pesto (house made or store bought) 1 1⁄2 lb. Boneless skinless chicken thighs, excess fat removed PREPARATION: • Add...

Recipe of the Week: Rice & Lentil Pilaf

by Christy Baroni Ingredients: • 1 quart of water • ¼ cup lentils • 1 cup of water • ¼ cup of jasmine rice • 1 tsp sesame oil • 1 small onion, diced • 1 zuccini, diced • Salt and fresh ground black peper to taste • ½ tsp of dried oregno Recipe: Place the water in a...

Recipe of the week: Lentil & Black Bean Salad

by Christy Baroni Ingredients: • ½ cup of red lentils • ½ cup of green lentils • 6 cups of water • 15 ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed • 1 large shallot, minced • 1 rib of celery, sliced • ¼ tbsp. red pepper flakes • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • 1 tbsp...