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Crema de Calabacitas (Mexican Zucchini Soup)

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  Ingredients 1.5   lbs.   calabacita   chopped ½   cup   white onion   heaping 2   garlic cloves 2   Tablespoons    butter 1   Tablespoons   olive oil   or oil of choice ½   teaspoon   salt   adjust to taste ¼   teaspoon   ground black pepper 1   cups   vegetable broth   or up to 1.5 cups ½ – ¾   cups  crema or cream Instructions   Heat a medium pot over medium low heat. Once warm add the butter and oil, use a wooden spoon to swirl the butter around to help melt it. Next add the chopped white onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened. Add the chopped zucchini and the salt and ground black pepper. Mix and cook for about 5 minutes or just until it begins to soften a little bit. Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer for 10 minutes or just until the zucchini is completely softened. Carefully pour the soup into a blender cup and blend until smooth. Little by l...
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45 Min LOWER BODY WORKOUT with WEIGHTS | Heavy Lifts | Muscle Group Targeting

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  0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Warm-Up BLOCK 1 - QUADS 5:38 - HEEL ELEVATED SQUATS 6:48 - FRONT H. ELEVATED SPLIT SQUATS (R/L) 9:09 - ALT SWAY SQUAT + ISO HOLD 10:38 - KNEELING SISSY SQUAT BLOCK 2 - GLUTES 10:38 - SUMO DEADLIFTS 19:48 - GLUTE FOCUSED SPLIT SQUATS (R/L) 22:09 - 1 & 1/4 GLUTE BRIDGE + ISO HOLD BLOCK 3 - HAMSTRINGS 29:24 - STIFF LEG DEADLIFTS 30:34 - DB HAMSTRING CURLS 31:45 - UNILATERAL HAMSTRING BRIDGE (R/L) BLOCK 3 - ACCESSORIES 39:24 - BW SLOW ECCENTRIC ABDUCTION (R/L) 40:24 SLOW ECCENTRIC PLIE SQUAT 41:25 - TOE ELEVATED CALF RAISES 47:50 - Cool Down Have a great workout! 💪
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Tacos Dorados

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  Ingredients    1x 2x 3x 2   pounds   ground beef   80/20 works well 1/2   teaspoon   baking soda 1/2   cup   diced onion 2   cloves   garlic   minced 2   tablespoons   chipotle in adobo 3   tablespoons   taco seasoning 1   cup   cheddar cheese   shredded 1/4   cup  avocado  oil   for frying 12   corn   tortillas Instructions   In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in 2 tablespoons of water, then mix it into the ground beef. Let the ground beef rest for about 20 minutes. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef to the hot pan. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, break up the ground beef and brown it. Any water should evaporate, but DO NOT discard any fat in the pan. Add the diced onion and garlic and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until the onion is soft and translucent. Add 1 cup of water and about 3 tablespoons of...
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45 Min UPPER BODY WORKOUT with WEIGHTS | Muscle Group Targeting

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  0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Warm-Up BLOCK 1 - CHEST 6:32 - Chest Press 7:37 - Chest Fly 8:42 - Decline Chest Press BLOCK 2 - BACK 13:24 - 45° Grip Bent Over Row to RDL 14:27 - Dead Stop Supinated Row (R/L) 16:37 - 1 & 1/4 Pullover BLOCK 3 - SHOULDERS 22:38 - Kneeling Pronating Shoulder Press 23:43 - Kneeling Bent Arm Raise Variation 24:47 - Bent Arm Rear Delt Rotations 25:52 - Alt Front Raise to Slow Eccentric Upright Row BLOCK 4 - BICEPS 32:07 - Unilateral Rotational Curl (R/L) 34:17 - Top ISO Hold Alt Curls 35:22 - Concentration Curl Switches BLOCK 5 - TRICEPS 41:07 - Dead Stop Tricep Extension 42:11 - Single DB OH Tri Extension 43:18 - Slow Eccentric Tricep Push Up BLOCK 6 - CORE/ABS 47:58 - DB Cocoons 49:02 - Flutter to Reverse Crunch 50:07 - Plank 52:27 - Cross Climbers 53:33 - Plank Crunches 54:48 - Cool Down
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Street Corn Soup

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  Ingredients 2   tablespoons   olive oil 2   shallots   diced 2   cloves   garlic   minced 1   jalapeno   seeded and diced ½   teaspoon   smoked paprika ½   teaspoon   cumin ½   teaspoon   chili powder 4   cups   chicken broth 5-6   cups   corn  fresh or frozen 1½   cups   milk ½   cup   heavy cream ½   cup   red bell pepper   diced ½   teaspoon   salt   or to taste 1/4   teaspoon   ground white pepper   or to taste 1   tablespoon   lime juice 2   tablespoons   chopped cilantro   optional garnish ¼   cup   crispy tortilla chips   optional garnish ¼   cup   cotija cheese   optional garnish Instructions   Heat the oil in a soup pot, then add and cook the shallots until softened for about 2-3 minutes. Add the diced jalapeno or poblano chilies and cook for 2-3 min...
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DAY 7 - 20 MIN FULL BODY STRETCH (The Grow Games) Recovery and Flexibility Workout at home

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  ▸ Level: All Levels ▸ Time: 20 Min ▸ Equipment: No Equipment, Bodyweight Only Workout: ▸ Workout 50 sec on, 10 sec off Calf Stretch Calf Stretch Downward Dog Deep Lunge Hamstring Stretch Deep Lunge Hamstring Stretch Down Dog Feet Crossed Down Dog Feet Crossed Pigeon Pose Deep Pigeon Pose Pigeon Pose Deep Pigeon Pose Lying Quad Stretch Lying Quad Stretch Bow Pose Puppy Pose Side Hamstring Stretch Side Hamstring Stretch Butterfly Stretch
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Quick Turkey Ragu

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  For the Ragu: 2 tablespoons  good quality extra virgin olive oil 2 - 3  shallots, peeled and finely chopped ( ¼ cup ) 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped ( 1 tablespoon ) 1  28 - ounce  can of  good quality tomato puree  (I use Muir Glen Organic or San Marzano) 4 tablespoons  good quality tomato paste ( half of a  6-ounce can) ½   cup   water 1 ½ teaspoons  kosher salt, divided Optional Garnishes: ½   cup   ricotta cheese Freshly grated parmesan cheese (I recommend Parmigiana Reggiano) Fresh basil leaves, slivered or chopped Instructions Make The Tomato Sauce (or skip this step if using store-bought marinara sauce):  Heat ¼ cup oil over medium heat, in a heavy pot or Dutch oven, with a lid. Add onions and red pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, to soften the onions. Add 1 tablespoon garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute, until fragrant (don't let it brown). Add tomato puree, tomato paste, water and ½ teaspoon of sa...
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