INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove fresh minced garlic or 1
teaspoon bottled
1 small onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, cut
4 eggs, slightly beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
Salsa (optional)











PREPARATION:
 
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. Add garlic, onion and green pepper. Stir fry until pepper is tender. Add eggs, saltt and pepper, keep stirring with wooden spoon until eggs reach desired consistency.
Serve immediately with salsa, if
desired.

 

INGREDIENTS:

 1 beaten egg
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
4 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound lean ground beef or lamb
Nonstick spray coating
2 large pita bread rounds, halved
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

PREPARATION:


 
1. In a medium mixing bowl combine egg, milk, bread crumbs, parsley, onion, 3 teaspoons of the sesame seeds, the garlic, mint, and salt. Add ground beef or lamb; mix well. Shape mixture into 24 meatballs.

2. Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray coating. Preheat over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides. Cover skillet and cook meatballs over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until done (160 degrees F).

3. With a slotted spoon remove meatballs from skillet and drain on paper towels.

4. To serve, place meatballs in pita bread halves. Add lettuce and tomato. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds. Serve with yogurt. If desired, serve sandwiches on additional shredded lettuce. Makes 4 servings.

5. Make Ahead Tip: Prepare and cook meatballs; drain on paper towels. Place meatballs on a clean tray; cover with waxed paper; freeze about 30 minutes or until firm. Transfer to airtight freezer container or plastic freezer bag; seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. To use, thaw overnight. Place in shallow baking pan with 1/4 cup water; cover and heat in 350 degree F. oven for 15 minutes or until heated through. Drain. Serve as above.

INGREDIENTS:

12 ounces tomatoes, very ripe and cored
1 medium white onion
3 medium jalapenos
2 cups long grain white rice
1/3 cup canola oil
4 minced garlic cloves 
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste (may omit if using canned tomatoes)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1 lime




PREPARATION:

Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350.
Process tomato and onion in processor or blender until pureed and thoroughly smooth. Transfer mixture to measuring cup and reserve exactly 2 cups. Discard excess.
Remove ribs and seeds from 2 jalapenos and discard. Mince flesh and set aside. Mince remaining jalapeno. Set aside.
Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear- about 1 1/2 minutes.Shake rice vigorously to remove excess water.This step removes the starch from the rice so it will not stick. IF YOU OMIT THIS STEP YOUR RICE WILL NOT BE DRY AND FLUFFY.
Heat oil in heavy bottomed ovensafe 12 inch straight sided sautee pan or Dutch oven with tight fitting lid over low-medium heat about 2 minutes. (The recipe is very specific about this but I used a 10 inch dutch oven and it worked out fine.) Drop a few rice grains in and if they sizzle then it is ready. Add rice and fry stirring until rice is light golden and translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Be careful that the oil doesn't get too hot too fast or the oil will splatter.
Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and 2 minced jalapenos and cook , stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Stir in broth, pureed mixture,tomato paste, and salt. Increase heat to medium high, and bring to a boil.
Cover pan and transfer pan to oven to bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes.Stir well after 15 minutes.
Stir in cilantro, minced jalapeno to taste, and pass lime wedges separately.

 

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HEALTHY TIP:


Cleanse Gently
Washing the face twice per day to remove excess oil is a great way to remove dirt, oil, makeup or other items that may have accumulated on your face per day. However, it's important to cleanse the right way--not too harshly, according to LovetoKnow.com. This means washing your face with tepid to warm--not boiling--water to avoid stripping the skin of healthy, natural oils. Utilizing a gentle soap also is preferred, even if you have very oily skin. This type of cleanser is typically all that is necessary to remove the oil and dirt from the day without stripping the skin of needed oils. 
You should not utilize a cloth that is highly abrasive, as it can create scratches on the skin that can actually aggravate the skin and cause it to produce even more oil. Instead, you should use a non-abrasive cloth to gently exfoliate and dry the skin following cleansing--do not rub vigorously.

Utilize a Drying Product
Drying products help to reduce the amount of oil that resides on the skin, which can help to take away the shiny look that you may find unappealing. A variety of oil-control products exist and the best product to choose is the one that you will continuously use. For example, if you are often on the go, carrying a small box of oil-blotting papers can help to absorb oil when you need a quick fix, according to Real Simple. Both Proactiv and Clean and Clear make oil blotting papers. These can be used on a bare face or with makeup. 

If you prefer to apply a product once in the morning, a variety of gels or primers exist that can reduce oil on the skin. The products work to trap and soak in oil to keep makeup in place, according to Real Simple.

Use an Astringent
Astringents are liquids that are applied to a cotton ball or pad and then to the skin. When gently swept over the skin, astringents help to tighten the pores and remove soap residue, according to LovetoKnow.com. You should avoid very drying astringents, such as those that contain alcohol, in favor of those with acetone or witch hazel