These home made pretzels are even better than the ones you find at the stadium !!!



Ingredients:

Dough:
1 package all natural active dry yeast
1 teaspoon organic brown sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
4 cups organic all-purpose flour
1/2 cup organic brown sugar
1 teaspoons pink himalayan sea salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Baking soda bath:
1/2 cup baking soda
4 cups hot water

Topping:
pink himalayan sea salt
butter

Directions

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center; add the oil and yeast mixture. Mix and form into a dough. If the mixture is dry, add one or two tablespoons of water. Knead the dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes.

Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil.

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a large bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water.

When risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into a pretzel shape.

Once all of the dough is all shaped, dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution and place on a greased baking sheet.

Bake in preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, until browned.

Once they come out of the oven, brush with butter and sprinkle sea salt on tops.

Here is a Delicious Treat for Game Day

GAME DAY WON TONS




12 oz pkg all natural won ton wrappers

1 lb ground turkey
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2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese

½ cup each diced jalapenos and green chilies

1/2 cup sliced green onion

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp cayenne

1/2 tsp sea salt

2 TB honey

Lightly press won ton wrappers onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. In a large skillet, cook ground turkey until no longer pink and drain. Stir in the cheese, peppers, onions, carrots and spices. Spoon a rounded tablespoonful into each won ton cup. Wet fingers and tie up won ton baskets. Bake 6 or 7 minutes or until heated through.

Some like it HOT !!!

If you like hot and spicy foods our White Chicken Chili is for you !!!




Ingredients:

4 ounces diced jalapeno peppers
4 ounces chopped green chile peppers
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
2 cups cooked white beans
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream
Tomato
Avocado


Directions:

Puree 1 cup of cooked white beans with 1/2 cup chicken broth, jalapeno, green chile peppers, cumin, oregano, cayenne and sea salt. Gently mix this puree with the chicken, remaining white beans and black beans. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the mixture from heat. Slowly stir in the cheese until melted.

Serve warm topped with a scoop of sour cream, diced tomatoes and sliced avocados.

Delicious !!!

How Do You View Things ?

Are you the type of person who sees the glass half full ? or half empty?

Did you know that Optimism can be learned? It's true! Optimism can be developed, as much as any other skill. We can make it a mental habit and it will make a major difference in how well we handle whatever comes at us. So go looking for the good side of change. Focus on potential.

My Most Requested Dish

This is by far the most requested dish in my house. We like it spicy so adjust if you prefer things a bit more mild. I prefer to use all fresh and organic items and yes - I really do cook the beans myself!



Lisa's Mexican Medley


1 pound lean ground beef (you may also use ground turkey)
2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
6 tomatillos - diced
6 ounces diced green chilies
2 jalapenos - diced and seeds removed
2 cups cooked black beans - drained and rinsed
1/2 cup water or chicken broth
8 corn tortillas
4 tomatoes - diced
2 avocados - sliced
fresh cilantro
sour cream

Place ground beef in a skillet, season with cayenne, paprika, chili powder, cumin, sea salt and white pepper and cook over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Be sure to drain any excess fat.

Next add the diced tomatillos, green chilies, jalapenos, cooked black beans and 1/2 cup of water or chicken broth to the skillet, mix gently and simmer 10 minutes.

Spoon mixture over a warm corn tortilla and top with a scoop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, diced tomato and sliced avocado.

Enjoy!

Try this delicious and healthy soup to warm you up this winter!





Spicy Italian Sasuage and Lentil Soup

1 pound spicy Italian sausage
1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils, rinsed
1 cup chopped carrots
5 cups water
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon white pepper


Directions:

Place sausage in a large pot. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in lentils, carrot, water, chicken broth and tomatoes. Season with garlic powder, parsley, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until lentils are tender.

Enjoy!

Success Tips For Living Well

It's January and everyone is getting back on track with making the best healthy choices so I thought it might be a good time to review some of our favorite success tips for living well !

Lisa's Top 5 Tips:

1. Stay hydrated: Drink at least half of your body weight in ounces of water per day. Also limit or avoid coffee, alcohol, and carbonated beverages as they create a very acidic environment and dehydrate the body.

2. Eat: Studies showing that metabolism and blood sugar levels respond favorably when we evenly space our caloric intake throughout the day. We suggest enjoying 3 meals per day plus 2-3 healthy snacks. Be sure to include a protein and a carbohydrate plus a healthy fat in each meal/snack.

3. Keep it real: Avoid fake sugars, pre-packaged and processed foods. Our bodies were not designed to live on the synthetic components found in these products. Natural and organic options are optimal.

4. Use the buddy system: Bring a friend or loved one along for the ride on your journey to optimal health and you will find that you get greater results and have a lot more fun along the way!

5. Plug into success: Through our coaching we find that individuals who reach out for support from a coach or someone who has already achieved success get 500% greater results than those who go at this on their own which is why we offer free coaching and multiple layers of support for our people.

Enjoy your New Year and remember living healthy is a journey not a sprint so take consistent, persistent action and you will achieve your goals.

Live Well,
Lisa
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