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My Amazing Columbian Stew

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Ingredients 4-5 chicken quarters, or one chicken cut up. I used 5 small chicken quarters 4 small red or Yukon Gold potatoes,  cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks 1 large onion, sliced into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 medium beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks (about 1 cups) 4 ears corn,cut in half 1/2 carton 16 ounces organic chicken stock  2 bay leaves 2 garlic cloves,minced 1 jar  GOYA®  Sofrito  add more broth to jar to get all the sauce out into the cooker Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 lemon, juiced Condiments: chopped green onions,lemon and chopped fresh jalapeno Directions 1. Combine garlic,potatoes, onion, tomato, chicken pieces, bay leaves, and a  pinch of salt in a pressure cooker. Toss with hands to combine. Add corn on top. Pour broth and sofrito with a squeeze of lemon.Seal lid and cook under high pressure for 30 minutes. Release pressure, remove lid, season to taste, and serve with condiments and cor

INSANE Fat Burning 20 Minute HIIT *WORKOUT #1* by DailyHIIT

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You perform 8 different moves which keeps the routine fun, exciting and different. You perform each move for only 20 seconds each, with 10 seconds rest right after. You perform 5 rounds of the circuit (8 exercises) and you are DONE in 20 minutes! What do I need to do? Perform each exercise for 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds of rest. You have 8 exercises in total, so when all is said and done, one round will take you 4 minutes.  You must complete each exercise with 100% effort.  You will be changing up your exercise every 20 seconds, so give it ALL YOU GOT using correct form, for those 20 seconds! What equipment do I need? For today’s workout you will need a bench and a stopwatch and/or interval timer. If you don’t have either, download a free one such as  interval timer.com  . For the bench, you can use a chair, lower table, step or any elevated surface. How often should I perform this type of circuit? Perform the below circuit 2-3 days a week on non-consecutive

Holiday Trend: Blue eyeliner and Shadow

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PHOTO:   CLIQUE Studios  In a sea of vampy lips and smoky eyes, the best way to stand out during the holidays is with a sweep of bold pigment. And not just any color : W e’re talking something truly unexpected —e lectri c, e ven.  Yes, we know  blu e eye looks have b een subjected to scrutiny since the  ’8 0s, but we’re more than ready to give them another try—with some guidanc e, o f course. So  we invited beauty influencer  Eman  to Santa Monica's  Ulta Beauty  to take part in our 10-minute beauty challenge. Eman chose a makeup look at random and was given 10 minutes to shop  the necessary products   and  create the look.  Her thoughts on the frosted blue shadow look?  “I think it’s gorgeou s,  and it incorporates a lot of the hero trends of the season, like metallics and bold colors.”  Watch the video below to see how Eman created the look in under 10 minutes.   2 / 8 Eman’s take on the frosted blue eye is modern and fresh—and proof that the co

Vegetable Broth Mix Recipe | All-Purpose Seasoning by WholeNewMom.com

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  Print Vegetable Broth Mix Recipe | All-Purpose Seasoning Ingredients: 4 T celery salt (See  Homemade Celery Salt and How to Use It ) 4 T dried parsley flakes 6 tsp garlic powder 6 tsp salt 6 tsp ground  savory  (use summer savory — not the winter variety. If necessary, you can substitute thyme, marjoram, or sage.) 2 tsp dried marjoram 2 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground sage Directions: 1.  Combine all in a small bowl.  Store in glass or plastic container with a tight fitting lid.  Stir or shake occasionally before use to redistribute ingredients. 2.  Use 1 tsp mix plus one cup of water to make 1 cup of broth in a recipe.  You may substitute this for chicken broth/bouillon in recipes as well.  1 tsp is the equivalent of 1 bouillon cube. Tips: 1.   Store a small measuring teaspoon in your container  so that you are not continually washing a rewashing the same spoon as I use this mixture so often. (See my post on  saving time with t

BCAA"s and Protein Powder: Skin Tightening

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People don't usually think of bodybuilding and skincare as going hand in hand. But research from the world of muscle building has important implications for the appearance of the skin. After all, your skin rests on your muscles. So one of the best ways to keep your skin tight and free of wrinkles and sagging is to keep your muscles strong. When your underlying muscles are toned and tight, your skin has a strong foundation to rest on and will appear healthier. Of course, to have strong muscles, you need to exercise. But many people like to supplement their exercise with, well, supplements. This isn't a bad idea - if you go about it the right way. And new research conducted at the University of Stirling and published in Frontiers in Physiology has found that some supplements are much more effective than others. A popular type of muscle-building supplement is branched-chain amino acids (BCAA). You may have heard that these supplements will trigger your body to build muscle

Hybrid Workout- Week 4

DAY 1 Exercise Sets Reps Muscle Hang Clean 3 10 Overall Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press Both Arms 3 6 Shoulders Barrel Throws with Band 3 10 Shoulders Seated On Bench Bar Lat Pulldowns Both Arms 3 12 Back Standing Dumbbell Front Raise Alternating Arms 3 8 Shoulders Standing Cable Upright Row Both Arms 3 12 Shoulders Dumbbell Bent Over Wide Grip Rows Both Arms 3 10 Back Prone Iso Abs Feet On Ground Arms On Ball 3 20 Abs Laying on Ball Abdominal Crunches Hands by Head 3 30 Abs DAY 2 Exercise Sets Reps Muscle Machine Leg Press Both Legs 3 20 Legs Barbell One Legged Squat Foot On Bench 3 5 Legs Dumbbell Side Lunge 3 6 Legs Prone Machine Leg Curl One Leg 3 10 Legs Adductor Side Steps 3 15 Legs Barbell Bench Press On Bench 3 8 Chest Dumbbell Bench Press On Ball One Arm 3 10 Chest Standing Chest Fly With Band One Arm 3 12 Chest Standing Biceps Curl Dumbbell With Band Alternating Arms 4 15 Arms Laying On Bench Bar Triceps Extension Both Arms 4 15 Arms Jump Rope 1 3

Hybrid Workout- Week 3

DAY 1 Exercise Sets Reps Muscle Box Jumps 3 10 Plyometrics Dumbbell Hang Clean Push Press 3 6 Overall Jump Rope 1 30 Cardio Barbell Squat With Band 3 8 Legs Barbell Straight Legged Deadlift 3 6 Legs Laying On Ground Feet On Ball Leg Curl Both Legs 3 15 Legs Seated On Ball Dumbbell Military Press One Arm 3 10 Shoulders Seated On Ball Dumbbell Side Raise Alternating Arms 3 8 Shoulders Standing Dumbbell Front Raise Both Arms 3 8 Shoulders Standing Cable Upright Row Both Arms 3 15 Shoulders Prone Iso Abs Feet On Ground Arms On Ball 3 30 Abs Laying on Ground Abdominal Crunches Hands by Head 3 20 Abs DAY 2 Exercise Sets Reps Muscle Jump Rope 3 30 Cardio Dumbbell Bench Press On Ball Both Arms 5 8 Chest Laying On Ball Dumbbell Flys Both Arms 5 10 Chest Ball Push Ups Ball On Ground 3 8 Chest Jump Rope 1 30 Cardio Barbell Incline Bench Press On Bench With Band 2 10 Chest Seated On Bench Bar Lat Pulldowns Both Arms 3 8 Back Dumbbell Bent Over Wide Grip Rows Both Arms 3