June 17, 2013

Weekend Sunshine_6.17.13

June 17, 2013/ sherri d'alessandro

This weekend was gorgeous in the Boston area and it was especially needed after a week of rain. I hope you all fit in some time to relax and enjoy the outdoors!

Kicking off this 'Weekend Sunshine' with one of my favorites from back in the day. I remember driving around with this song on repeat trying to learn every single word. I think I still know most of it.

6:30am sunrise on Saturday morning heading out for a Father's Day Fishing Tourney. Immediate relaxation.

Bro and Dad. Where are the FISH?!

I love how rustic these salsa ingredients look on the counter top. Fresh, healthy, and clean.

And finally, a little motivation for your week. The first priority for exercise should be your health and strength. Think about that the next time you feel like giving up a workout. It's not just about burning calories. It's about strengthening your heart, muscles, lowering blood pressure, pumping up endorphins and brightening your skin. Looking great the next time you go out - is a by product, and it's important, too. It's not punishment - it's reward. Have an awesome week. xo

June 14, 2013

Friday Foto Favs

June 14, 2013/ sherri d'alessandro

Happy Friday! Here's a collection of my favorites pics and moments of the past week. Have an awesome weekend! xo

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June 13, 2013

Faux Fried Buffalo Chicken

June 13, 2013/ sherri d'alessandro

I love boneless buffalo wings. This recipe for boneless buffalo chicken is perfection And, it's baked!

Beat egg with a small amount (tsp or two) of Cindy's Boneless Buffalo Wing sauce. This sauce is amazing. I have been searching high and low for buffalo wing sauce that doesn't have preservatives in it. The closest to this is Frank's original hot sauce. Frank's has a great flavor and no preservatives, but, this is 'buffalo' and its flavor is spot on. Frank's 'buffalo' sauce has preservatives (no bueno).

Dip chicken in egg mixture and then dunk in panko bread crumbs.

Try to go with organic chicken and eggs. Otherwise, you are likely eating GMO, preservatives, & who knows what else. (I added some crushed red pepper to the crumbs for an extra kick) TIP: Usually this process calls for flouring the chicken first, I don't see the need. They come out perfectly without the extra breading.

Arrange on a greased baking sheet. I cover a baking sheet in foil and spray with extra virgin o/o. If the chicken is a little frozen (mine was). Bake on 375 for 8 minutes, turn chicken, then put back in for another 6 minutes. If chicken is not frozen, take that down by two minutes. (check it though!)

Toss the nuggets in Cindy's Buffalo Wing sauce. (I do it right in the foil) Top a healthy salad and enjoy. TIP: Blue cheese dressing can be high in fat and calories. Fat free dressing, though, is not an option. It's filled with sugar and preservatives. Instead, mix the full fat version with white vinegar so that it thins out. You won't have to use as much. OR, you can buy a yogurt version, just watch the ingredients.