Jerk shrimp stew with cauliflower rice
http://ift.tt/2h160ub Like a great sports team, the key to this jerk shrimp stew is cohesion and teamwork, rather than the work of a couple star players. Coconut, pineapple, and a few peppers all work to enhance the nutrition and flavor of this stew, and after you meld all these ingredients into one tasty dish, you'll be well on your way to a win. Recipe and photo courtesy Taylor Kiser at Food, Faith, Fitness.
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Ingredients
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 large carrot, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1/3 cup red onion, diced
1 large habanero pepper, minced with the seeds reserved
3/4 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 + 1/8 tsp ground thyme
1/4 + 1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1/3 cup crushed pineapple, with juice
2 Tbsp pineapple juice
2 tsp coconut aminos
1 1/4 tsp fresh lime juice
Pinch of salt
3 cups cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces.
8 oz fresh raw shrimp
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
How to make it
In a large pan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add in the sliced carrots, and cook until they just begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the red pepper, red onion, Habanero pepper, ginger, and garlic into the pan, and turn down to medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the veggies are tender, about 5 minutes. Add in the nutmeg, allspice, thyme, and cinnamon, and cook, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant, just about a minute or so. Pour in the coconut milk, crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Turn the temperature up to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Once boiled, reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 8-10 minutes. While the sauce cooks, place the cauliflower into a large food processor and process until broken down and "rice-like." Place the cauliflower into a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave until tender, about 3-5 minutes. You can also steam in the oven if you prefer not to use a microwave. Set aside. Once the sauce has thickened, turn the heat down to medium-low, and stir in the shrimp. Cover and cook until the shrimp are opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, and divide the cauliflower rice between two plates.
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Bobby Flay's grilled eggplant with lemon-honey drizzle
http://ift.tt/2tGtM4q Barbecues are often associated with red meat and mac salad heavy on the mayo. [RELATED1] So we asked legendary New York chef and BBQ aficionado Bobby Flay to supply his favorite healthy summer recipe. He delivered with this succulent eggplant dish. Macros (per serving): 503 calories; 15g protein; 84g carbs; 14g fat
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Ingredients
For the quinoa relish:
3⁄4 cup white quinoa
1 cucumber, diced, seeds removed
12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 green onions, halved and thinly sliced
1⁄2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1⁄4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 tsp lemon zest
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
For the grilled eggplant:
4 baby eggplants
1⁄4 cup canola oil
Salt and pepper
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
1⁄4 cup clover honey
1 tsp lemon zest
Juice of 1 lemon
How to make it
Cook quinoa following package directions. When done, fluff with fork then spread to cool. To make relish, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate. Preheat grill to high. Trim the tops off eggplants. Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise and score the cut sides in a crosshatch pattern, going about a 1⁄2-inch deep. Brush both sides with oil. Season fleshy side of eggplant with a mixture of salt, pepper, and cumin. Place eggplant on grill, flesh-side down. Cook until golden brown and charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and repeat. Serve eggplant cutside-up with quinoa. Whisk together honey, zest, and lemon juice, and drizzle over top.
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20
Prep Time:
15
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Tim Tebow on changing his training methods, transitioning from football, and why he loves the Keto diet
http://ift.tt/2tFT5nk As a high-level athlete, playing professionally in one sport is pretty fantastic. But two? That’s damn near unheard of. For Tim Tebow, former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback, it’s just another day at the office—or rather, at the batting cage. While Tebow is well-versed in the pressures and attention that being a star athlete can create, he had quite the learning curve while changing sports from football to baseball. [RELATED1] “It's been a huge transition, to be honest with you, and every day is still a learning activity for me,” Tebow told Men’s Fitness. “I'm continuing to learn about my own body, and about the differences in each sport. Baseball is so different training-wise than football. I've trained for, probably, the last 17 years or so for football, so it’s been a major adjustment.” After opportunities for a job in the NFL dried up, Tebow decided to do something he hadn’t done regularly since high school: He picked up a bat and tried out for Major League Baseball teams. While many fans scoffed at Tebow’s attempt as a lost hope, the New York Mets had other thoughts. Following a tryout that showcased his strong athletic ability (albeit with some rough-edged fielding and hitting skills), the team signed Tebow to a minor league contract, and so far, they’ve been rewarded. The team has seen increased attendance for the games in which Tebow has played, and guess what? He’s been pretty good with the bat, too. Since being promoted from the Class A Columbia Fireflies to the high Class A St. Lucie Mets, Tebow has been on a tear, hitting for a .317 batting average with four home runs, 15 RBI, and a .947 on-base percentage in 25 games. While that’s certainly a small sample size, it’s pretty impressive for someone who hadn’t played organized baseball in basically a decade. [RELATED2] But for as exceptional an athlete as Tebow is (or was during his record-setting college years), changing his mindset and his training philosophy from football to baseball was no easy feat. Tebow is “passionate” about training and working out (“I love doing squats, I'm still a huge believer in squats,” Tebow said), but he realized he had to re-think his usual methods when he decided to change sports. “In football, you would train to have your body be fully prepared on Sunday to go as fast as you can go,” Tebow said. “In baseball, you can't just train to peak for one game because you've got it the next day, and the rest of the month. It’s the mindset, too. You can't do as much ‘willing your team to win,’ so I’ve been focused on the things that I can control.” For as much as things have changed for Tebow in his new sport, some things remain the same. Tebow remains heavily involved in community service and philanthropic programs, including working with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which spotlights college athletes who make a difference in their community. Tebow was a member of the program when he was a student-athlete at Florida. “It was a blessing for me, years ago, to be part of the team, and now, seeing all 146 nominees and what they're doing in their communities,” Tebow said. “What's so powerful is that these young people, they have perspective about what really matters. That they can impact and use their platform to help people in their communities that are hurting, and that they can make a difference for them, it’s really incredible.” [RELATED3] Tebow spoke with Men’s Fitness about the transition from football to baseball, the training methods that help him the most, his favorite exercises, and what it feels like to hit a game-winning home run. MEN’S FITNESS: How have your training methods and philosophy changed with your transition from football to baseball?Tim Tebow: The biggest overall difference is that, in football, I was training to peak my body for certain times of the year and then also, certain times of the week. That's how you train through the offseason and even into the season, and peaking your body for that week. But baseball is so different that you can't just train to peak for just one game. So, there's not a lot of time to necessarily have a down day and then build back up, which is honestly how I've trained for most of my life. It’s so different for me and such a big part was learning how I can modify that to not necessarily have the highs and lows that I'm used to in training, but have more moderate training more times per week; but be able to do that before a game where it doesn't affect my play on the field, but I can still maintain and even try to get a little bit stronger in certain lists. And it's hard but I'm still actually in the process of trying to make that adjustment, but getting better at it. I’m learning how I can maximize my training, my diet, nutrition and supplementation to stay ready for each day. I have truly, really enjoyed the transition. What’s your usual workout routine like? What are some of the things you do when working on your upper body?One of the main things I’ll do for upper body is the push-pull workout. For example, yesterday I did flat bench, and I started where I would do my chest and then use a two board and then go to a three board. So you're getting all the different ranges of motion. I'll superset that with weighted pullups, so those would be my first two exercises. Then I would go to incline dumbbell press, seated rows, and you try to push yourself to a certain level. Yesterday was trying to, for the flat bench, it was to go to 315. Something I can handle pretty well, but at the same time, not too much where it's going to affect me on the field. What are some of your favorite things to do when you’re working on your lower body?My favorite thing to do is lower body. I love doing squats. I love doing jumping squats, step ups, stacked or elevated split squats. I'm still a huge believer in squats, even as a baseball player because you get power from your legs, and so I'll still squat at least twice a week. I'm a huge believer in it as an athlete, and just overall to stay fit and as good a shape as possible. Training is something I'm so passionate about. [RELATED4] What are some of the methods and training programs you use to keep yourself in baseball-ready shape?I think it's really important to push yourself to your max. That doesn't mean that you have to load up the bar with all the weight that you can do, but I do believe that you need to be able to push yourself to the max. What that means is, it could be just doing 225 on bench, but lowering it down and exploding as fast as you can. Or doing clapping pushups as high as you can. Those aren't actually the same load and strain on you as maybe heavy bench, but you're still going as hard as you can. I think it's important to be able to go and at least hit that 90% threshold of as hard as you can do something. I don't always want to load up my back with hundreds of pounds on it for squats, but what I'll do is, I'll do jump squats as high as I can, so I don't always necessarily have to put that load but I can go as hard as I can. What’s your diet like? What are some of your favorite foods to eat to supplement your training?I'm on a diet called the Ketogenic diet, and I'm so hooked on it, I love it. I've been on it for a little over five years, and I've tried to get my entire family on it. My dad who has Parkinson's, it's been something that's really helped him. It's something that I'm extremely strict on, but I also love. People sometimes, they think if you're on a diet, it means no fun. But for me, the ketogenic diet, first of all, you're able to eat fat, and as much fat as you want, so there's a lot of good things you can eat. My favorite being avocado. I generally probably eat at least three avocados a day in some form or fashion. In a shake, straight avocado, or in guacamole, because it's my favorite. But there's so many other things that I love, that I'm so passionate about with the diet. I love steak, salmon, chicken, cauliflower pizza is great, and I love making a breakfast casserole. What did it feel like to hit a game-winning home run?It felt really good. It was a tough game, and we'd been going back and forth, and to get a shot in the bottom of the ninth to help our team win it. It was special. It was a lot of fun, and things like that don’t necessarily happen every day. What’s it been like working with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team program?Last year was my first year as the ambassador, and getting to do it again has been a blessing. The kids have been incredible. It's so inspiring to see these stories, to hear these stories, to read and be able to talk to these young people. To be an ambassador for The Good Works Team, honestly, it's just something that's so cool because out of everything I get to do, I get to talk about people that are helping other people change lives. That's special. Who are some of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members that have stood out most for you?Whether it's Ryan Stratton of Edinboro University, who held a prom for people with special needs. He got limos and everything, to make them feel special. Or whether it's Shaq Jones at UAB, while going through everything that UAB went through [in 2014, the school ended its football program, which has since been brought back] and he stayed the course, stayed at the university, graduated, while there was no football. In the meantime, he helped a bunch of orphans and foster care kids find jobs, and mentored them and loved them, and now he's going to be a captain this year leading them onto the field. And it's just a perfect way to slash forth in competition, but also helping people and loving people, and that's pretty special. How does it make you feel to have once been a part of the team and now you get to be involved in it years later down the line?It was very special to be named part of the team because you want to be able to transcend whatever game or whatever you're doing to something more than that. To be part of the team was very special. There's so many awards these kids will be nominated for this fall, but I don't know if there's going to be something more important or more impactful to the rest of the world than what these young kids are doing. In a day and age where it's so easy to get caught up in money or your draft stock, we get 146 nominees of people that aren't thinking about themselves, that are thinking about other people and how they can go out of their way to change other people's lives. I think we really need that right now. [RELATED5] Fitness via Men's Fitness http://ift.tt/Jz6nE4 July 25, 2017 at 07:21AM
Watch: The new trailer for 'Thor: Ragnarok' is as metal as you would hope
http://ift.tt/2tVPOvr Sometimes, even a God of thunder has bad days. Such is the case in Thor: Ragnarok, where it's immediately clear in the latest trailer that fate hasn't been so kind to him: In the aftermath of Avengers: Age of Ultron, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) left the team to do some investigating of his own. However, he gets more than he bargained for as the goddess Hela sends her armies to take over Asgard, leaving him exiled to the distant planet of Sakaar. After being forced to duel his old friend Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), the two eventually team up and work with some unlikely allies to return Asgard to its rightful owners. Ragnarok is the latest in Marvel's "Phase 3" films, with it and 2018's Black Panther leading up to Avengers: Infinity War, which Marvel has already promised will shake up the status quo in drastic ways. Thor: Ragnarok arrives in theaters nationwide on November 3. Fitness via Men's Fitness http://ift.tt/Jz6nE4 July 25, 2017 at 07:21AM
5 highlights you may have missed from San Diego Comic-Con 2017
http://ift.tt/2tVJ1SA These days, there are plenty of comic conventions across the globe, but one still towers above the rest. The San Diego Comic-Con, originally founded all the way back in 1970, has grown and evolved into a pop-culture behemoth. No longer is it just about comics—movies, TV, toys, and video games have all been added to the fold. As a result, many big players—including Disney, HBO, and DC—hold panels at SDCC where they reveal brand new trailers and info. In fact, there's so many new reveals that it can be pretty overhwelming to the average fan. As a result, we've filtered out our five favorite showcases for your perusal. 1. 'Thor: Ragnarok'As one would expect, Marvel stole the show at SDCC, including panels for Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther. Unfortunately, not all of the footage showcased at the show is officially online. But fret not—at the Thor: Ragnarok panel, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, and Mark Ruffalo came to the stage to show a brand new trailer, which you can watch here. 2. 'Justice League'You've heard about it for years, and it's finally happening—the much-hyped Justice League movie is only months away. At DC's panel, five of the six main cast members were assembled: Ben Affleck (Batman), Gal Godot (Wonder Woman), Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Ezra Miller (Flash), and Ray Fisher (Cyborg) were all in attendance. Additionally, DC released some brand new footage, which you can find here. 3. 'Ready Player One'Ever since Ernest Cline's '80s nostalgia-fueled VR sci-fi novel Ready Player One made waves in 2012, fans have been clamoring for a movie adaptation. Thanks to legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, it's finally happening, and the trailer is just as much a visual spectacle as you would hope. See it for yourself here. 4. 'Stranger Things'While Netflix has had plenty of success with original content like GLOW and Marvel shows like Luke Cage and Iron Fist, few shows have had the same impact as Stranger Things. The first season proved to be enormously popular thanks to word-of-mouth, and the cast of the show came to SDCC to show the first trailer for the much-anticipated second season. 5. 'Westworld'HBO's sci-fi drama Westworld was a major success when it was released late last year, and Season 2 will finally arrive sometime in 2018. Based on the film of the same name, Season 2 will continue to explore the consequences of an android-run amusement park that eventually spirals out of control. You can watch the trailer for Season 2 here, but be warned: It's just as unsettling as you'd expect.
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Watch: ‘Justice League’ trailer showcases glorious action and hints at a new member
http://ift.tt/2tGmX34 The Justice League is (almost) ready to unite. The newest look at the highly anticipated DC Extended Universe film dropped at San Diego Comic-Con, and it's the most action-packed—and most humorous—trailer yet. [RELATED1] Zack Snyder handled directing duties for the majority of the Justice League shoot, but Joss Whedon took over after Snyder suffered a family tragedy, and it already seems like he’s had an impact. With Wonder Woman smashing box office records and Whedon’s reputation for strong female characters, it’s no surprise that Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman takes the central ass-kicking role in the trailer. This extended peek gives fans the first real look at the villainous Steppenwolf (Game of Thrones’ Mance Rayder, Ciarán Hinds), a minion of the all-powerful Darkseid, and plenty of badass action involving Batman (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gadot), Aquaman (the super-jacked and shredded Jason Momoa), The Flash (Ezra Miller), and Cyborg (Ray Fisher): Momoa looks like he’s having more fun than anyone playing Arthur Curry, dropping funny lines like “this is crazy” and “honestly, I think we’re all gonna die,” as Steppenwolf’s Parademons battle against the heroes. [RELATED2] There’s still no sign of Superman (Men’s Fitness cover star Henry Cavill) in the trailer, but there are numerous hints to the Man of Steel—and possibly another hero: Green Lantern. There has been buzz that one (or more) Lanterns will appear in Justice League, and this trailer gives fans some teases, including a mysterious green light in a shot of the team vehicle, and a reflection in Alfred’s glasses. The film also got an absolutely stunning new poster, inspired by the artwork of famed comic book illustrator Alex Ross:
No matter which Lanterns or Supermen show up, this movie is going to be explosive—and fun as hell. Justice League hits theaters on November 17. [RELATED3] Fitness via Men's Fitness http://ift.tt/Jz6nE4 July 25, 2017 at 07:21AM
10 fiery tequila cocktails to heat up your summer
http://ift.tt/2tGtQRM Ah, tequila. Few alcoholic beverages inspire the same level of dismay or delight—depending on the situation—ortrigger the same memories (or lack thereof) of nights out with your buddies like this oft-misunderstood Mexican spirit. But seeing as it's National Tequila Day, we thought we'd dispel a few rumors and share a few spicy, summer-worthy cocktail recipes so that you can celebrate like the learned, debonaire gentleman you know you want to be—*ahem* are. [RELATED1] First things first, tequila is actually better enjoyed as a spirit you sip, rather than one you shoot. And before you put your hands up, we'll have you know that this is coming from expert on all things tequila-related, Kevin Vanegas, the National Tequila Ambassador for Brown-Forman. While some types of tequila can be used as a quick shot, "when you drink finer tequila with high quality production process like Tequila Herradura, you should enjoy it by sipping or in a craft cocktail," Vanegas says. That's because higher-end tequilas have more complex flavors that vary depending on the production process and age. In the case of some of Herradura's aged expressions, like its Añejo, "the more time they spend in the barrel, the stronger is the presence of wood, caramel and vanilla notes," he explains. So if you were to just toss a shot of some of the good (i.e. more expensive) stuff back, you could easily miss the many different tasting notes. [RELATED2] The next, and probably most important, myth we'd like to debunk: lime and salt. Contrary to popular belief, lime and salt can actually worsen your experience with tequila, according to Vanegas. "Adding in lime and salt will overpower some of those delicate notes and flavors that should really be savored," he says. This is especially true of aged tequilas like reposados and añejos—so if that's what you want to drink, we recommend sipping it neat. This last myth could potentially bring up some bad memories, most likely from college, of something one of your friends dared you to do—drink the worm in the tequila bottle. But as it turns out, tequila has never actually been associated with the "worm," according to Vanegas. In reality, "the 'worm,' also known as the Gusano you see in mezcals, was used as a marketing gimmick many years ago in Oxacaca, the birthplace of mezcal," he says. So the next time someone challenges you to down the worm, you can tell them they just got played. [RELATED3] So now that you're a bit wiser when it comes to tequila, it's time to put your knowledge and refinement to the test. Here are 10 spicy, savory tequila cocktails—with just the right amount of sweetness—that pack a punch in flavor and spirit. ¡Salud! Spicy Pineapple MargaritaIngredients - 3 L of Frida Kahlo Blanco Tequila Directions To make the tequila-mezcal batch: Combine the tequila, mezcal, and all cut peppers into large 5-L cambro or bucket, stir, cover, and let sit for 3-4 days. To make the cocktail: Place some Tajin seasoning on a small plate and pour some agave onto another small plate. Using a double old-fashioned glass, rim with agave first, then the tajin, and set aside. In a shaker, pour pineapple juice, lime juice, agave, and the tequila-mezcal batch mix and add ice. Shake hard for 12 seconds. Strain into the rimmed glass over a large cube of ice. Place the lime wheel on top of the ice and serve. Recipe and photo courtesy of Laurel Tavern Hermosa Beach. Crushed PalomaIngredients - 5 basil leaves Directions In a cocktail shaker, crush basil and jalapeño with a squeeze of lime juice. Add Suerte and ice. Shake well. Strain over ice and top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with lime, basil leaves. Alternative: Replace basil with fresh mint. Ultra Sandîa FrescaIngredients 2 parts Herradura Ultra Directions Shake all ingredients and strain into rocks glass with large ice cube and watermelon garnish. Consider adding a peel of watermelon to enhance the garnish. Café AgaveIngredients - 1 oz High Brew Coffee Mexican Vanilla Directions Add all of the ingredients and dry shake (shake in a shaker with no ice). Add ice to shaker and repeat. Fine-strain into a chilled cocktail glass. The Jimadores PalomaIngredients - 2 oz Patrón Reposado Directions Add grapefruit, lime, salt, and Patrón into shaker. Add ice and shake for 5 seconds. Strain into a Collins glass and fill with ginger beer. Pour Hibiscus Syrup on top and dash in the bitters, as well. Snake Grapefruit peel inside glass and serve. The EspolomaIngredients - 2 parts Espolòn Blanco Directions Combine in a highball glass on the rocks and top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with a lime wheel. Recipe and photo courtesy of Espolòn. The Wicked OwlIngredients - 2 oz Owl’s Brew Wicked Green (green tea, habanero, lime) Directions Tear up basil and place into a shaker. Add ingredients and ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over ice. EscorpiónIngredients - 1 oz Fidencio Classico Mezcal Directions Combine all ingredients and shake, strain over tall glass with crushed ice. Garnish with citrus peel circle filled with 151 rum, set on fire. Garnish with cinnamon powder. Make sure to blow out the flame before drinking. Recipe and photo courtesy of Jettison Cocktail & Spirits Den in Dallas, TX. The Green BoxerIngredients - 1 1/2 oz 1800 Silver Tequila Directions In a mixing tin, add all ingredients together. Fill with ice and shake hard for 10 seconds. Double strain into rocks glass and garnish with lime wheel. Tequila JulepIngredients - Handful of mint, muddled Directions In a long-stemmed Julep cup (or glass of choice), add a handful of mint leaves (two sprigs) and top with the cocktail ingredients (agave, sherry, tequila, bitters) and muddle. A gentle 3-4 presses of the mint at the bottom of the cup is all that is needed to release the aromatic mint essence. Top with heaping pellet ice or crushed ice to fill the cup and create a cone-like top. Garnish with two or three sprigs of mint. Recipe and photo courtesy of Homegoods.
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Bobby Flay's tandoori-style chicken tacos with relish
http://ift.tt/2tErOlp Take your barbecue game up a few notches with these Indian-inspired chicken tacos. Freshly ground spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves add a complexity to the chicken, while poblano chili adds heat, and fresh cilantro and mint bring a pop of brightness. The combination will have you making this recipe on repeat. [RELATED1] Pro tip from Chef Flay: The longer you marinate a dish, the more melded and vibrant the flavors are. Nutrition (per serving): 330 calories; 32g protein; 21g carbs; 18g fat
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Ingredients
1 3/4 cups cilantro leaves
3/4 cup mint leaves
1 small poblano chili, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup reduced-fat, unsweetened coconut milk
Zest of 1 lime
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cloves
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1 3/4 lbs), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small Spanish onion, halved and thinly sliced
Salt and pepper
Wooden skewers soaked in water for at least 2 hours
Canola oil
8 Bibb lettuce leaves
Flatbread, warmed
Lime wedges
How to make it
Put 1 1⁄2 cups cilantro, mint, poblano, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add coconut milk, lime zest and juice, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Process until smooth. Put chicken into a large bowl, pour marinade over, and toss to coat each piece evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours. Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Put onions in a bowl, add water, drain, return to bowl, and repeat. Return onions to bowl, cover with 2 cups of cold water and 1 tsp of salt, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Drain onions and rinse with cold water, drain again. Return to bowl. Finely chop remaining 1⁄4 cup cilantro, and add to onions. Heat grill to high. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Thread several pieces of chicken onto each skewer so that the meat lies flat. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with canola oil. Grill chicken until golden brown and charred on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Place skewers on a platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Put 3 pieces of meat in the center of each lettuce leaf and top with onions. Serve with flatbread and lime wedges.
Cook Time:
15
Prep Time:
120
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Lexi Thompson mocks the LPGA's new restrictive dress code in hilarious Instagram photo
http://ift.tt/2tWehRd Not everyone in the Ladies Professional Golf Assocation might love the new dress code, but at least some are able to have a little fun with it. Professional golfer with eight career LPGA Tour wins Lexi Thompson is one such player—and she had the funniest (and most clever, for that matter) take on what women now can and can't wear (racerback tanks without a collar and plunging necklines are absolute no-nos) on the course during a round. [RELATED1] Check out Thompson's recent Instagram photo, which teases the association's strict new guidelines, as well as some of her most badass moments on and off the golf course. Thompson made it clear that her "throwback Thursday" post was just a joke, considering that the dress code was changed at the request of many of the players, not LPGA officials. Thompson is no newcomer to the game of golf—not in the slightest. At the age of just 12, she became the youngest golfer to ever qualify for the U.S. Women's Open. At 15, Thompson turned professional and set yet another record as the youngest player to ever win an LPGA tournament. Thompson qualified for LPGA membership in 2012, when she petitioned the association to receive a waiver to the rule that LPGA Tour members must be at least 18 years old—she was 17 at the time. The Florida native won her first major championship at the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship. She has two brothers who also happen to be professional golfers—Nicholas Thompson plays on the PGA and Web.com Tours, and Curtis Thompson plays on the Web.com Tour. Throughout her career Thompson has been homeschooled, and graduated in 2012—the same year she qualified for LPGA membership.
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The top 20 men to watch at the 2017 CrossFit Games
http://ift.tt/2tGyuiL After excelling in the five-week CrossFit Open in the spring and placing in the top five in the regional competitions in May and June, 40 men and 40 women are ready to compete in Madison, WI, for the title of Fittest on Earth. Apart from Dave Castro’s cryptic hints, this year’s events are unknown. What’s certain is the athletes will run, swim, squat, snatch, row, and climb well past the point of exhaustion. [RELATED1] In preparation for the CrossFit Games (August 3-6), we’ve prepared a guide of the 20 strongest male competitors, starting with last year’s champion, going in order of how each finished at Regionals. Check it out. 1. Mat FraserMat Fraser is the reigning Fittest Man on Earth—and not by a small margin. At last year’s Games, he’d already won the competition before the final event even started. A few months ago, he took first in his region. Even though it was by a smaller margin that in 2016, he’s still the heavy favorite walking into Madison. 2. Patrick VellnerA former national-level gymnast, and lacrosse and rugby player, Patrick Vellner took third in the Games last year. It was his first appearance, earning him Rookie of the Year. The Canadian is in the same region as Fraser (though their dynamic is less cutthroat than you'd imagine), so he knows full well what to expect. 3. James NewburyIt took James Newbury five years of competing before he qualified for his first Games, in 2016. He has an impressive athletic pedigree: He's Australia’s Fittest Man (2017), competed on Australian Ninja Warrior, and was a semi-pro rugby player. Oh, and he can deadlift 533lbs. 4. Tim PaulsonBased out of Ithaca, NY, Tim Paulson is in the North East region with Fraser and Vellner, so he’s used to competing against the best. This is his rookie appearance at the Games, but with one of the strongest performances at Regionals, he’s poised to do well. He can also do 50 triple-unders in 43 seconds. 5. Björgvin Karl GuðmundssonAnother former gymnast, Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson is perhaps best known for winning Murph, one of CrossFit’s longest, most grueling workouts, at the 2015 Games. That year, he took third overall, so it’s not outlandish to think he’ll make the podium this year. 6. Noah OhlsenNoah Ohlsen is, perhaps, CrossFit’s most star-crossed competitor. Though he’s consistently won the Open and his Regional, he’s never finished higher than 8th at the Games. With a new training regimen in place, he could realign his destiny. 7. Sam KwantThough he doesn't have a beard and shoulder tats, Sam Kwant is an intense dude. At the age of 21, he’s already competed at Regionals four times, and can clean and jerk 345lbs. 8. Streat HoernerLike Fraser, Streat Hoerner has a degree in engineering (industrial). And like Paulson, this will be Hoerner's first year at the Games. He's confident enough that he’s willing to reveal his mistakes, so don’t be surprised if he ends up on the podium. 9. Brent FikowskiLast year at the Games, Brent Fikowski struggled with consistency. Of the 15 events, he finished in the top 3 in seven of them (including four first-place finishes) and in the bottom 10 for three of them, mostly powerlifting events. If he’s upped his PRs this year, he’s easily a top contender. 10. Logan CollinsIf Logan Collins can perform at the Games like he did at Regionals, he stands to fare far better than his 31st place in 2016. At 5’7”, 172lbs, Collins is thick yet graceful. Last year, his best event was the handstand walk. 11. Rob ForteThis is not Rob Forte’s first rodeo. In fact, it’s his seventh appearance at the Games. He finished 12th in 2014 and 35th in 2012, and he’s consistently placed in the top two in his regional (Australia/the Pacific), so it’s tough to predict where he’ll end up. 12. Zak CarchediLast year at the Games, Zak Carchedi mastered the surprise event that bamboozled the other competitors: the pegboard. His first-place time was almost 20 seconds faster than Fraser’s second-place time—though Carchedi finished the Games in 23rd overall. 13. Josh BridgesJosh Bridges is one of the strongest personalities in the sport, known for his victory scream at the end of brutal workouts. A former Navy SEAL, Bridges has been doing CrossFit since 2005. This is his fourth time at the Games. 14. Ricky GarardAnother former pro Australian rugby player, Ricky Garard has the power (510-lb deadlift) and speed (51-second 400m) that you’d expect from such a powerhouse athlete. He’s currently the world record holder in tandem pushups—and this is his rookie year at the Games. 15. Alex AndersonAlex Anderson took 11th at the Games last year, winning the squat clean pyramid and taking sixth in the deadlift ladder (he finished at 555lbs). His weakest event was the handstand walk, so if he’s improved his upside-down game, he could easily crack the top 10. 16. R. Paul CastilloR. Paul Castillo—not a household name at the Central East Regionals—surprised everyone, especially himself, by winning the competition a few months ago. To pull off another surprising win, the 27-year-old newcomer will have to pull off an even more impressive performance at the Games. 17. Cole SagerFour months after Cole Sager started CrossFit, in 2013, he took 13th at the North West Regional. Since then, he’s only gotten faster and stronger, which he proved during “The Separator” event—a torturous chain of handstand pushups, squats, and burpees—at last year's Games. 18. Jason SmithIn 2012,Jason Smith decided to open a box with his brother, also an elite CrossFitter, in their hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa. Smith has been training there ever since, just missing a ticket to the Games last year with an eighth-place finish at Regionals. 19. Shane McBrideAt 5’5”, 180lbs, Shane McBride is almost entirely muscle, and has the one-rep maxes to prove it: 550 lbs on deadlift, 505 lbs on squat, and 355 lbs on clean and jerk. He even has a sub-2:00 Fran time, showing that his bulk doesn’t necessarily slow him down. 20. Alec SmithAnother rookie, Alec Smith is hardly unfamiliar with the sport. He’s the younger brother of CrossFit legend Ben Smith, who won the Games in 2015, took second to Fraser in 2016, and placed third in 2013. A former competitive gymnast, Smith may follow in his brother’s footsteps.
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