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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 poblano pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 15.5-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed
kosher salt and black pepper
2 cups shredded roasted turkey or chicken
tortilla chips (optional)

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Add the onion and poblano and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften, 4 to 6 minutes; stir in the cumin.

3. Add the tomatoes (with their juice), the beans, 2 cups water, 1¼ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.

4. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.

5. Add the turkey and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

Tip

The chili can be refrigerated for up to 1 day or frozen for up to 3 months.

Spinach & Frisée Salad with Tangerines & Coriander-Crusted Scallops

April 27, 2012 Meredith Mitchell

Spinach & Frisée Salad with Tangerines & Coriander-Crusted Scallops

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/scallop_tangerine_salad.html
From EatingWell: March/April 2010

The flavors of coriander and tangerine complement the sweet scallops in this easy-to-make dinner salad. Frisée has a big flavor and a sturdy texture, which stands up to the warm scallops. If you can’t find frisée, make your own mix of greens; escarole and curly endive are great ones to include.

4 servings | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Tangerine Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon tangerine or orange zest
2 tablespoons tangerine or orange juice
4 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons finely chopped spring herbs, such as chervil, chives, tarragon and/or dill
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Salad

6 cups baby spinach
6 cups torn frisée
2 tangerines or oranges, segmented (see Tip)
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound dry sea scallops (see Note), patted dry
1 tablespoon canola oil

Preparation

To prepare vinaigrette: Whisk olive oil, tangerine (or orange) zest and juice, vinegar, shallot, herbs, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
To prepare salad: Combine spinach, frisée and tangerine (or orange) segments in a large salad bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates.
Coarsely grind or chop coriander seeds and combine with kosher salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle on both sides of scallops. Heat canola oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the scallops and cook until they develop a golden brown crust and are just opaque all the way through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve the scallops on the salad.

Nutrition

Per serving : 251 Calories; 12 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 8 g Mono; 37 mg Cholesterol; 15 g Carbohydrates; 22 g Protein; 5 g Fiber; 518 mg Sodium; 949 mg Potassium

Great Deals in Ann Arbor

April 26, 2012 Meredith Mitchell

Check out these great deals in Ann Arbor!

Barre Bee Fit is located at 500 E. Washington, Suite 1. Here are their spring specials (going on through May 4th) and class descriptions:

~ $50 for five classes or $90 for one month of unlimited classes
~ They also offer an introductory rate for new clients which is $20 for 2 weeks of unlimited classes

Phone # 734-769-6996
www.barrebeefit.com
Class Schedule ~ https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=18675

Barre Bee – an intense low impact class (meaning low cardio) but we do very intense small isometric muscle movements using the ballet barre to strenghen and tone specific areas of the body – abs, arms, seat and thighs. We use several different resistance props to help aid in defining the muscles so each class is different. However, you will find that you will strengthen through muscles that you didn’t even know you had too! We also focus a lot on flexibility so we incorporate some yoga and pilates while using the barre too.

Bardio – this is our cardio class, that is also intense! It is 45 minutes and we do bursts of cardio in 30 second intervals as we cycle through several movements throughout class. We still target the same areas and use props in these classes as well. It is high paced and designed to spike your metabolism.

Bardio Barre – This 60 Minute combination of Bardio Interval and Barre Bee is truly the best of both worlds! A cardio-dance sequence consisting of six moves is repeated throughout the class, with toning sections for the arms, abs and seat peppered in between. Be prepared to sweat, get toned, and have fun!

Coming soon in June – Baryasa: A yoga class incorporating a ballet barre consisting of a series of vinyasa flow movements and static holds.

B-Young B-Fit and Delicate Beauty Therapeutic Spa located at 4585 Washtenaw Ave. Suite 1. Below you will see their contact info and Mckinley discount.

B-Young B-Fit is a personal training studio with much to offer. For a full list of their services go to the following website: http://byoungbfitness.com/

As McKinley employees you will receive a 10% discount off any of their packages. They have also put a group training rate together exclusively for McKinley: A group of 4 can train for $15/session when you buy 6 sessions in advance!

Call Brian with any questions at (734)-975-0984.

Delicate Beauty Therapeutic Spa is great place too relax. It is conveniently located in the same suite as B-Young B-Fit. For a full list of their services go to the following website: http://www.delicatebeautyspa.com/

As McKinley employees you will receive a 10% discount off any of their packages over $50!

If you are interested in any of these great deals in Ann Arbor, please print out this email and present it to the owner/manager when you go in for your class or appointment. Have a great afternoon 🙂

And the winner is…

April 24, 2012 Meredith Mitchell

The winner for the March/April weight loss challenge is Shauniece Morgan from Holly Tree Apartments in Waldorf Maryland!!! Congratulations Shauniece!!!!