Monday Munchies: Hot Buttered Rum Drink Recipe

by TonyDasilva October 10, 2011 Hike
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Fall is here and so is our changing pallet to coincide with some of the crisp air and foliage that’s now a apart of our daily drives, walks, and runs. Relax after work with one of my favorite new drink finds. – Tony Ingredients Serves 1 1 ounce dark rum 1/2 cup boiling water 1 heaping tablespoon hot [...]

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Monday Munchies: Hale to the Kale… Chip

by TonyDasilva October 3, 2011 Hike
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Kale is healthy.  Chips are not.  Kale chips, therefore, are one of life’s pleasant little paradoxes.  They’re crispy, salty… and totally good for you. This is one of my girlfriend’s favorite things to make lately. The positive? They are one of the lightest and crunchiest snacks I’ve ever had. The negative? The Kale crumbs I find [...]

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Monday Munchies: Taco Stuffed Shells

by TonyDasilva September 19, 2011 Monday Munchies
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Here’s something interesting for you taco lovers. This recipe for taco stuffed shells consists of ground beef and cream cheese for the filling and is topped with tortilla chips and cheese. Make sure to let the filling mixture have enough time to cool before stuffing the shells or you might have a sloppy mess on [...]

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Monday Munchies: Lasagna Cupcakes

by TonyDasilva September 12, 2011 Monday Munchies
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When we think of cupcakes, we think of sweets and deserts 100% of the time, but that isn’t the case here. I came across this recipe and the Italian side of me forced me to read on. I’m going to give this one a shot this week and I think you should, too. – Tony [...]

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Monday Munchies: Guacamummus or Hummamole (avacado hummus)

by TonyDasilva August 29, 2011 Monday Munchies
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I like avocados. I like them mashed. I like them trashed. I like them in a blender. I like them on my tacos. I like them on my chips. I like them… – Tony Guacamumus or Hummamole (Avocado Hummus) Recipe (Original recipe) Ingredients: 1 avocado, peeled and pitted 1 (15 oz.) can of chickpeas, drained 1/2 [...]

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Monday Munchies: Buttermilk Ramp Biscuits

by TonyDasilva August 22, 2011 Monday Munchies
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Nothing says “Country Breakfast” like fresh, hot buttermilk biscuits. There’s really nothing hard about making biscuits. With a little bit of practice, you can whip up a batch in 15 minutes or less (plus baking time, of course). Our old, but trusty pastry cutter. It’s been around forever.  The secret to making great, flaky biscuits [...]

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Monday Munchies: The Cherry Banana Smoothie

by TonyDasilva August 8, 2011 Monday Munchies
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Smoothies are for any time of the day. That’s why I love them so much. Check out this recipe I found and give it a whirl. – Tony Ingredients 1 cup frozen, pitted cherries 1 banana, cut in chunks 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/2 cup low-fat Greek-style yogurt (such as Fage®) 6 ice cubes 3 drops [...]

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Monday Munchies: Meatless Sloppy Joes

by TonyDasilva August 1, 2011 Camp
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I love Sloppy Joes. I love them with ground beef, ground turkey and now I have a new way to love them. It’s easy to make and can be even made while on a camping trip. Check out the recipe and quick details below. – Tony Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Campbell’s Healthy Request Tomato Soup [...]

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Monday Munchies Camping Recipe: S’more Burritos

by TonyDasilva July 25, 2011 Monday Munchies
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Camping season is in full swing right now and here’s one that caught my eye this week. I haven’t tried making these S’more Burritos yet, but you can bet your butt I will after looking at this creative twist on a camping classic. – Tony Ingredients Chocolate chips or broken pieces of a chocolate bar [...]

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Monday Munchies: Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins

by TonyDasilva July 18, 2011 Monday Munchies
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Ingredients 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup canola oil 2/3 cup agave nectar 2/3 cup rice milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup fresh blueberries Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. [...]

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Monday Munchies: Grandma Rintala’s Fish Stew

by TonyDasilva July 11, 2011 Monday Munchies
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Camping season is upon us and we can always use something new and tasty to try over the camp fire. So, take those fish you caught at the lake and get a nice meal out of them… Grandma’s way. – Tony Ingredients: 1 lg pot of raw potatoes,cut in 1/4′s 1 handful of peppercorns sprinkle [...]

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Monday Munchies: Deep Sea Fishing Striper Recipe

by TonyDasilva June 27, 2011 Monday Munchies
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Tis’ the season for deep sea fishin’. I know that didn’t rhyme, but who cares… This dish looks delicious, so go catch some Striper and have at it. – Tony Ingredients 2lbs of striper left in one chunk on a bigger fish or a side of a smaller one. lemon pepper seasoning 2 ripe but [...]

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Monday Munchies: Balsamic Pork Chops ‘Camping Recipe’

by TonyDasilva June 20, 2011 Camp
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Over the next few weeks, I’ll be selecting some great camping recipes for you guys. These can work for camping trips or just having some fun in the backyard. – Tony Ingredients: 2 ts Olive oil 4 Pork chops; 1 inch thick Salt Freshly ground pepper 1/4 c Minced shallots 1/2 c Chicken broth 1/4 [...]

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Monday Munchies: Stuffed Chicken Divan with a Sherry Dijon Sauce

by TonyDasilva June 13, 2011 Monday Munchies
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We’ve updated this classic dish while still keeping all the elements that people love: crisp broccoli, juicy chicken, and a tasty Parmesan sauce. By stuffing the chicken breasts we were able to cut down on the overall cheese in the dish while still maximizing flavor. A mixture of low-fat evaporated milk, broth and sherry with [...]

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Monday Munchies: Crab and Avocado Salad

by TonyDasilva June 6, 2011 Monday Munchies
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This week, try out a light delicious way to bring in the dinner bell. This recipe for a crab and avocado salad will serve four of you. I suggest taking it to the patio. – Tony Ingredients Kosher salt 1/2 pound haricots verts or green beans, halved 2/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt 3 tablespoons low-fat [...]

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Monday Munchies: Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers

by TonyDasilva May 23, 2011 Monday Munchies
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Instead of batter-dipped, deep-fried nuggets, we coat chicken tenders in a seasoned almond and whole-wheat flour crust and then oven-fry them to perfection. With half the fat of standard breaded chicken tenders, you can enjoy to your (healthy) heart’s content. INGREDIENTS Canola oil cooking spray 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1 1/2 [...]

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Monday Munchies: Catfish Amandine

by TonyDasilva May 16, 2011 Monday Munchies
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Here, we use healthier extra-virgin olive oil with a bit of butter added for its flavor instead of the tablespoons of butter usually used to make classic “amandine” sauce for pan-fried catfish fillets. The results are delicately flavored and have only a third of the calories, fat and sodium of a classic version. 4 servings [...]

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