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Grapefruit and St. Germain Paloma

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Summer is in full swing and the Fourth of July is in just a few days. The Fourth of July is one of my favorite times of the year to celebrate with loved ones and create memories. In my house, the barbecue is a constant cooking tool all summer long, but particularly on the Fourth of July. I grill fresh fruit to kebobs and everything in between. There is just something so nostalgic to me about a table full of grilled seasonal staples. I am going to be sharing a number of delicious, simple and healthy dishes you can make to share with your friends and family this weekend and the rest of summer.

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No good barbecue starts without a cocktail– so first up, the Grapefruit and St. Germain Paloma. This cocktail has all the flavor of a great margarita, but with a touch of elderberry from the St. Germain liqueur. It adds that certain something to any cocktail that makes it memorable. It also happens to be a gorgeous cocktail, perfect for summertime sipping.

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Grapefruit and St. Germain Paloma

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz tequila
  • 1 oz St. Germain Liqueur
  • 3 oz grapefruit juice
  • Splash of club soda
  • Sea salt or sugar for rim
  • Sprig of fresh mint
  • Lime wedge

Instructions

  1. Rim cocktail glass with a lime wedge and gently press into sea salt. You can pour salt on a small saucer or plate for easy rimming.
  2. Fill cocktail glass with ice. Combine tequila, St. Germain Liquor and grapefruit juice. Stir.
  3. Top with soda and a Sprig of mint. Garnish with lime.
http://freshandfit.org/grapefruit-and-st-germain-paloma/

 

Greek Slider Stuffed Pitas


Greek Slider Stuffed Pitas

This week I am bringing you five days of delicious and nutritious burger recipes. Don’t worry vegetarians, there will be something for everyone! With spring underway, it is only appropriate to start thinking about bbq. But we also want to be health minded and ready for swimsuit season. The first recipe is Greek Slider Stuffed Pitas. That’s right, mini burgers stuffed in a pita with sautéed vegetables and creamy yogurt tzatziki. The burgers are made up of grass-fed beef, feta cheese and fresh herbs. You can make them on your grill or a flat top. Opa!

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Greek Slider Stuffed Pitas

Ingredients

  • For Burgers
  • 1 lb 85 lean grass-fed ground beef
  • 1/2 c feta cheese crumbles
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp granulated onion
  • 1 tsp fresh minced garlic
  • 3 medium basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 mint leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3-4 pita pockets
  • Hummus (optional)
  • For veggie mix
  • 1/2 c diced zucchini
  • 1/2 c sliced baby portobello mushrooms
  • 1/3 c diced red onion
  • 1/2 c diced bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • For Tzatziki
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 c greek yogurt
  • 1/4 c grated peeled cucumber
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and combine veggies. Sauté until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine burger ingredients.
  3. Form into small patties.
  4. Heat grill or flat top and cook 3-5 minutes each side depending on desired doneness.
  5. Stir together tzatziki ingredients, refrigerate until ready to serve.
  6. Cut open pita pockets and smother with Hummus or Tzatziki
  7. Add veggies and 2-3 sliders
http://freshandfit.org/greek-slider-stuffed-pitas/

Citrus Tequila Chicken with Pineapple Salsa Fresca

Citrus Tequila Chicken
The warm weather is in full swing in our neck of the woods. That means it’s time to fire up the grill and give the oven some vacation time. I am sharing this easy and awesome recipe for ‘Citrus Tequila Chicken with Pineapple Salsa Fresca.’ Juicy pineapple salsa compliments the smokey flavors in the chicken marinade. A bright and beautiful dish worth sharing, and the best part; it is a dish that won’t sabotage your fitness goals. I love a recipe that is so full of flavor guests don’t realize how healthy it is.


Recipe yields 4 servings

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Citrus Tequila Chicken with Pineapple Salsa Fresca

Citrus Tequila Chicken with Pineapple Salsa Fresca

Ingredients

  • For Chicken Marinade
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 c tequila
  • 1/2 c olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Juice of 1 clementine or small orange
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • For Salsa
  • 1 c pineapple, diced
  • 1/2 c red onion, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 handful cilantro, chopped
  • 1 c cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Whisk together juices, tequila and olive oil.
  2. Add seasonings and whisk again. Reserve 1/2 a cup of marinade to glaze chicken while cooking.
  3. Pour marinade over chicken breasts. Refrigerate 4-8 hrs.
  4. Heat grill to medium heat. CAREFULLY add chicken (flames may increase due to alcohol) and cook 20 minutes flipping once and glaze with reserved marinade once.
  5. Combine salsa ingredients and refrigerate until serving.
http://freshandfit.org/citrus-tequila-chicken-pineapple-salsa-fresca/