Honey Chili Chicken

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Honey & Chili Chicken Thighs with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Source: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-honey-amp-chili-chicken-thighs-with-creamy-cilantro-sauce-recipes-from-the-kitchn-191153

 
Serves 8 to 10
For the chicken thighs:
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 cup amber beer
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Roughly chopped cilantro, for garnish
For the sauce:
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 1/2 cups loosely packed cilantro
1 lime, zest and juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Whisk together the honey, chili powder, beer, cider vinegar, and olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and stir until the thighs are evenly coated. At this point, the thighs can be baked immediately or refrigerated for up to three hours.
Arrange the chicken thighs on a baking sheet and drizzle any dressing remaining in the bowl over top. Roast for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through and the thickest part of the thighs register 165°F with an instant read thermometer.
While the thighs are roasting, make the cilantro sauce. Combine the sour cream, cilantro, lime zest and juice, and salt in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Process continuously until the cilantro is minced very fine and the sauce is light green in color. Taste and add more lime juice, salt, or cilantro to taste. The cilantro sauce can be made the day ahead and kept refrigerated until serving. 
Serve the chicken thighs immediately after roasting. Spoon any extra glaze from the pan over the hot chicken and garnish with roughly chopped cilantro. Serve the cilantro sauce alongside.

Recipe Notes:

• Grilled Chicken Thighs: These chicken thighs can also be grilled over high heat for 4 minutes on each side with the grill covered.
• Bigger or Smaller Crowds: This recipe can be halved for smaller crowds or doubled for even larger crowds. Just make sure the thighs are spaced about an inch apart; roast in batches if necessary.

Watermelon Limeade 8 servings Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Recipe by the bon appétit test kitchen Photography by Yossy Arefi   Watermelon's natural sweetness gets a little boost from agave syrup instead of refined sugar in this refreshing summer beverage.   http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2013/06/watermelon-limeade

Ingredients 6 cups 1-inch-pieces watermelon (from about 1/2 5-pound watermelon) 1/2 cup cup fresh lime juice 2–3 tablespoons light agave syrup (nectar) or honey Lime wedges (for serving) Preparation

Purée watermelon, lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. agave syrup in a blender until smooth. Add 1 Tbsp. more agave, if desired. Strain into a large pitcher filled with ice and stir in 1/2 cup water. Serve over ice and garnish with lime wedges.

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MIRANDA KERR’S ULTIMATE BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
1 glass cold pressed coconut milk
1 glass coconut water
1 tbs acai powder
1 tbs goji berries
1 tbs spirulina
1 tbs raw cocoa powder
1 tbs maca powder
1 tbs chia seeds
1 1/2 tbs vegan rice protein powder

Beef and Sugar Snap Stir-Fry Recipe

Beef and Sugar Snap Stir-Fry

Prep Time: 30 Minutes 
Source: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/beef-sugar-snap-stir-fry-10000001906380/  

• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
• 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed and thinly sliced across grain
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrot
• 1 (8-ounce) package fresh sugar snap peas
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions

Preparation

1. 1. Combine 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and beef in a large bowl. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sugar, hoisin, salt, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
2. 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add beef mixture to pan; stir-fry 2 minutes or until done. Place beef mixture in a bowl. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 15 seconds. Stir in bell pepper, carrot, and peas; sauté 3 minutes. Add vinegar mixture and beef mixture to pan; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in green onions.
3. Steamed rice with green onions: Cook 1 cup white rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup chopped green onions and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds.

Ways to use Yummy Food to Look Good!

Avocados

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Bananas

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Carrots

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Try a carrot face mask, too!

Grapes

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Damaged cuticles: Start using grapes on your hands, and you’ll be able to hold off on those manis for longer. The rich antioxidants inside help remove hangnails and nourish cuticles. To enjoy a quick treatment for fingers or toes, combine 10 grapes with 2 tablespoons of sugar in a food processor. Rub the mix onto each nail bed, then rinse off.
Dull skin: Grapes act as a great toner that can brighten your complexion, too. To make a cleansing solution, cut a handful a grapes in half and squeeze the juice into a container. Use cotton balls to apply over the face and rinse.


From http://www.beautylish.com/a/vxywy/fruits-and-veggies-for-skin-care