Why I Run: Archive

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Oct 24th

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Spaghetti Squash with Basil Sun Dried Tomato Pesto...

Spaghetti Squash with Basil Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Ingredients - 1 Spaghetti Squash - 5 oz fresh basil leaves - 2 sun-dried tomatoes (oil packed) - 2 sun-dried tomatoes (dry) - 2 cloves garlic - 2 tbsp of pine nuts (roasted for added flavor) - 4 tbsp of Tuscan Olive Oil - Crushed black pepper to taste - Salt (optional) Instructions: Spaghetti Squash: - Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees - Cut...

Jun 7th

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Ahi Tuna Burgers & Wraps

Ahi Tuna Burgers Ingredients: - 1 1/2 lbs Ahi Tuna Steak - 1 egg - 1 tbsp of low sodium soy sauce - 1 tbsp of agave nectar - 4 scallions, cut into rings - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tsp. freshly minced ginger - 1 tbsp white and black sesame seeds - Whole wheat buns - Pickled ginger (to taste) - Bib lettuce Instructions: - Cut Ahi Tuna Steaks into 1/4 inch cubes. - Beat the egg and...

Apr 12th

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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps Ingredients - 1 ¼ lbs Organic Ground Chicken - 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 5 Shitake Mushrooms - 8 oz of water chestnuts, drained and diced - 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger - 2 tbsp rice vinegar - 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce - 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce - ½ tsp garlic powder - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes - 1 ½ cups shredded carrots...

Mar 31st

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Spiced Ginger Muffins

Spiced Ginger Muffins Ingredients: - 1 cup of whole wheat flour - 1 cup of white flour - 1 tbsp of baking powder - 1/2 tsp of baking soda - 1 1/4 tsp of cinnamon - 1 tsp of nutmeg - 1/4 tsp of ginger - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 1 cup of milk - 1 cup of apple sauce - 1 tbsp of vanilla extract - 1 egg Instructions: - Preheat the oven to 400 degrees degrees. - Spray the bottom of the muffin cups...

Nov 30th

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Warm Cinnamon Pecan Quinoa

Warm Cinnamon Pecan Quinoa Ingredients: - 1 cup of red or white quinoa (rinsed) - 1 cup of water - 1/2 cup of almond milk, vanilla flavored - 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract - 4 tablespoons of agave nectar - 1 cup of pecans - 1 cup of blueberries - 1 teaspoon of cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg Instructions: - Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees - Place pecans on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking...

Nov 3rd

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Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Bolognese Sauce

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Bolognese Sauce Ingredients: 1 jar of tomato sauce 1 lb of 99% fat free ground turkey 1 small/medium yellow onion 1 can of tomato paste (optional) 1 medium spaghetti squash 2 tbsp of Tuscan Olive Oil 1/4 cup of Cream Sherry 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp of dried oregano Instructions: Spaghetti Squash: - Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees - Cut spaghetti...

Oct 10th

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Zucchini wrapped with Ham & Herbed Goat Cheese...

Zucchini wrapped with Ham & Herbed Goat Cheese Spread Ingredients: - 2 medium size zucchini - Tuscan olive oil - 1/2 pound of thinly sliced ham (low sodium) - Boursin Light Cheese Spread - Salt & Pepper to taste Instructions: - Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees - Wash zucchini and cut length wise into 1/4 inch slices - Spread zucchini on baking tray and brush lightly with Tuscan olive oil...

Aug 4th

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Seasoned Sea Scallops wrapped in Prosciutto

Seasoned Sea Scallops wrapped in Prosciutto Ingredients: - 1 dozen Sea Scallops - 1 clove of garlic minced - ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil - ¼ tsp of paprika - ¼ tsp onion powder - ¼ tsp of ground pepper - 1 tsp of honey - A pinch of salt - 12 slices of thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma Instructions: - Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees - Wash scallops and pat dry...

Jul 29th

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Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes Ingredients: - 1 cup of instant oatmeal - 1 cup of fresh blueberries - 1 tbsp of cinnamon - 1 ½ tbsp of vanilla extract - 1 tsp of fresh lemon zest - 12 egg whites Instructions: - In a large bowl add egg whites and lemon zest - Beat egg whites until bubbles appear on top - Add oatmeal, vanilla, and cinnamon and mix until well incorporated - Fold in blueberries - Spray...

Jul 21st

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Pepper Jack Egg White Omelette Muffins

Pepper Jack Cheese Omelette Muffins Ingredients: - 12 egg whites - ½ tsp of oregano - ¼ tsp of onion powder - ½ cup of pepper jack cheese cut in cubes - ½ cup of freshly cooked spinach - ½ cup of diced tomatoes - ¼ cup of freshly grated Parmigiano cheese - Sea salt and pepper to taste Instructions: - Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees - Grease muffin or popover tin with cooking spray - In a large...

Jul 15th

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Filet Mignon infused with Samuel Adams Boston...

Filet Mignon infused with Samuel Adams Boston Lager Ingredients: - 4 Filet Mignon Steaks - 1 bottle Samuel Adams Boston Lager - ½ cup of olive oil - 3 cloves roasted garlic - 3 tbsp of mustard - 1 tbsp chili powder - ½ tbsp paprika - ¼ tbsp cayenne pepper - Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: - Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees - Cut 1/4 inch off the top of the garlic and drizzle one...

Jul 8th

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Pineapple Avocado Salsa

Pineapple Avocado Salsa with Spicy Baked Tortilla Chips Ingredients: - 1 ½ cup of diced pineapple - 1 jalapeno pepper - 4 medium size tomatoes - 2 avocados - Juice of 1 lime - 1 clove of garlic - ¼ of a red onion - Sea salt - Chili Powder - Tuscan Olive Oil - ½ cup of parsley (or cilantro) - Whole wheat tortillas (or wraps) Instructions: - Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees - Dice pineapple,...

Jun 22nd

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Chili-Lime Chicken & Mango Skewers

Chili-Lime Chicken & Mango Skewers Ingredients: - 1/3 cup of Tuscan olive oil - 1/4 cup of white balsamic vinegar - 2 lime, juiced - 1 teaspoon chili powder - 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper - 1/2 of a red onion, diced - 1 clove of garlic, minced - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 5 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves - 2 large ripe mangoes - Wooden skewers ...

Jun 16th

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Black Bean & Chickpea Veggie Burgers with a Sun...

Sun Dried Tomato Hummus Spread Ingredients: ½ cup of chickpeas 1 clove of garlic 1 tablespoon of Tuscan Olive Oil ¼ teaspoon of basil pesto 10 pieces of sun-dried tomatoes 2 teaspoons of Tahini Juice of 1 lemon A pinch of Kosher Sea Salt Instructions: Place all of the ingredients in the food processor and blend until semi-smooth. The pieces of sun-dried tomatoes will create a chunkier texture to...

Jun 9th

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Sesame Ginger Pan Seared Tuna with Freshly Sliced...

Sesame Ginger Pan Seared Tuna with Freshly Sliced Avocado Ingredients: 1 pound of fresh Ahi Tuna (or Yellowtail) 2 Tablespoons of sesame oil 1 Tablespoon of reduced sodium soy sauce 1 ½ Teaspoons of freshly ground ginger 1 clove of garlic (minced) ¼ of a scallion (chopped) ½ of an avocado Sesame seeds to taste Ground pepper to taste Instructions: - Rinse fish in cold water and pat dry - In a...

Jun 2nd

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Quinoa Salad with Pesto Chicken, Grape Tomatoes, &...

Ingredients - 1 ½ cups quinoa - 2 ½ cups water - 2 8oz cans of Cannellini Beans - 2 Whole chicken breasts (cut in cubes) - 1 cup of grape tomatoes, halved - 2 cloves garlic, minced - Juice of 2 squeezed limes - 2-4 tablespoons olive oil - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - ½ teaspoon ground sage - Salt and pepper to taste - ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley - 1 teaspoon of fresh pesto sauce Instructions -...

May 19th

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Grilled Salmon with Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Grilled Salmon with Baked Sweet Potato Fries Grilled Salmon: Ingredients: - 1lb of fresh salmon fillet - Tuscan olive oil - White Balsamic Vinegar - Paprika - Ground pepper - Salt Instructions: - Pre-heat BBQ on medium/high heat - Wash fish and pat dry - Combine oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, & pepper into a bowl and whisk until thoroughly blended - Place fish in the bowl so that both sides...

May 9th

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Baked Eggplant Parmigiana

A delicious treat for vegetarians, athletes, and anyone else who wants an authentic taste of Italy! Ingredients: - 1 large eggplant - Bread crumbs - Pecorino Romano cheese (grated) - Mozzarella cheese (or any four cheese blend) - 1 jar of tomato sauce - 1 tsp of fresh pesto sauce - Tuscan Olive Oil Instructions: - Preheat oven to 400 degrees - Skin eggplant and cut into 1/4 inch...

May 6th

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The Ultimate Breakfast Wrap

Egg white, turkey, & spinach in a whole-wheat wrap with an herbed cheese spread Ingredients: - 3 or 4 Egg Whites - 2 tbsp of diced turkey - 2 tbsp of chopped spinach leaf - Whole wheat wraps - Boursin Light Garlic & Herb Cheese Spread - Ground pepper to taste Instructions: - Dice turkey into small cubes - Combine egg whites, turkey, and spinach and whisk - Grease pan with cooking...

Apr 26th

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars Ingredients: - 5 tbsp natural chunky peanut butter (or almond butter) - 1 ½ cups of dry rolled oats meal (uncooked) - 7/8 scoops chocolate whey protein (I prefer Metabolic Drive Low Carb Protein Powder) - 1/2 cup water - 1 tsp vanilla extract - Optional: 2 tbsp chia seeds, nuts, dried fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate chips Instructions: - Spray a 9 x 10...

Apr 19th

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Walnut Stuffed Artichokes & Italian Breadcrumb...

Stuffed Artichokes Italian Breadcrumb Stuffed Artichokes Ingredients: - 5 or 6 Baby Artichokes - 1 cup of Italian Breadcrumbs - ½ cup of Pecorino Romano cheese - 5 cloves of freshly minced garlic - 1 cup of freshly diced scallions - Ground pepper to taste - ½ cup of Tuscan Olive Oil Walnut Stuffed Artichokes Ingredients: - 3 or 4 Baby Artichokes - 1 ½ cups of ground...

Apr 13th

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Mango Avocado Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos

Mango Avocado Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos Ingredients: • 8 Whole Wheat Taco Wraps • 2 lb of Mahi Mahi • 2 large mangoes (diced in cubes) • 2 avocados (diced in cubes) • 1 tbsp cumin powder • ½ tbsp sage powder • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper • ¼ tsp of hot chili powder • ½ cup red onion (diced) • ¼ cup of freshly cut cilantro • Juice of 2 limes • Salt and pepper to taste...

Mar 17th

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WIN a dozen Flourless AlmondButter Cookies! →

Step 1: Become a fan of Running The Kitchen on FaceBook! Step 2: Suggest a dish for Johnny to prepare on this week’s new video recipe (www.RunningTheKitchen.com) Step 3: If your suggestion gets picked for this week’s video recipe I will send you a dozen FRESHLY MADE Almond Butter Cookies…post all suggestions on FB, winner gets picked Friday! GOOD LUCK!

Mar 9th

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In this episode of Running The Kitchen I am making Turkey Pesto Burgers, a bold and tasty alternative to beef burgers. I used homemade pesto and mixed it with lean ground turkey and spices. I then grilled the burgers and served them on whole wheat buns with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Enjoy! For more videos also check out www.RunningTheKitchen.com

Mar 7th

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Turkey Pesto Burgers

Turkey Pesto Burgers Ingredients: - 1 ¼ lbs of 99% Fat Free Ground Turkey - 3-4 tbsp of homemade pesto (basil, garlic, and olive oil blended in food processor) - ¾ cup of grated mozzarella cheese - 2 tsp of Mrs. Dash Spice Mix - Whole Wheat Burger Buns - Slice tomatoes, onions, pickles, and cheese for topping Instructions: - Preheat grill on medium/high heat - Combine...

Mar 7th

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In this episode of Running The Kitchen I am making my Famous Flourless Almond Butter Cookies, a tasty dessert that will satisfy the sweet tooth in us all! I used almond butter because of the great nutritional benefits in almonds. Almonds are packed with protein and healthy fats. This combination keeps us fuller longer, while satisfying our taste buds at the same time! Special Thanks to...

Mar 2nd

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JV's Famous Flourless Almond Butter Cookies

JV’s Famous Flourless Almond Butter Cookies Ingredients: - 2 cups of organic almond butter (chunky or smooth) - 1 cup of sugar in the raw - 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon of baking soda - 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder - 2 whole eggs - Cinnamon sugar mixture (for pre-baking toping: optional) Instructions: - Pre-heat oven to 350...

Mar 2nd

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In this episode of Running The Kitchen I am making a winter favorite, Spicy Turkey Chili. The meal has many health benefits and is sure to warm you up on the coldest of days! The chili can be served by itself, over quinoa, rice, or with toasted pita. Which ever way you decide to serve it, it will never disappoint! So call over your friends and enjoy! Special Thanks to www.1vigor.com &...

Feb 22nd

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JV's Spicy Turkey Chili

Spicy Turkey Chili Ingredients: - 3 lbs of 99% Fat Free Ground Turkey - 2 Jars of homemade Italian tomato sauce - 2 cans of tomato paste - 2 cans of whole kernel corn (drained) - 2 cans of red kidney beans (drained) - 2 packets of McCormick’s Chili Mixture (one spicy, one regular) - 1 teaspoon of cumin - ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper - ½...

Feb 22nd

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In this episode of Running The Kitchen I am making Baked Chilean Sea Bass with Lemon Parmesan Asparagus. The ingredients are very simple, yet the tastes are out of this world! The two dishes complement one other perfectly. This meal is perfect for adults, children, athletes and even vegetarians! It is packed with protein, healthy fats, folate, & Vitamin K! For some additional carbs add a side...

Feb 17th

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Baked Chilean Sea Bass with Lemon Parmesan...

Lemon Parmesan Asparagus Ingredients: - Bunch of Asparagus (rinsed and with edges removed) - 1 Clove of Garlic - Ground Pepper - 2 Tablespoons of grated Parmesan Cheese - Juice of half a lemon - ¼ Cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Instructions: - Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees - Grease baking sheet with cooking spray - Combine all...

Feb 17th

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In this episode of Running The Kitchen I make 2 different types of hummus. One is a Classic Hummus and the other is a Black Bean Hummus. Each one has a unique flavor that will excite your pallet! I also made Spiced Veggie Crisps by slicing up some veggies, dressing them with a blend of spices, and baking them until crispy. They are perfect for dipping in our hummus! This is a tasty snack/meal...

Feb 9th

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Black Bean & Classic Hummus Served with Baked...

Black Bean Hummus Ingredients: - 1 clove of garlic (minced) - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice - 2 tbsp tahini (roasted sesame seed paste) - 1 tsp ground cumin - 1/4 tsp paprika - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper - 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained) - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil - Ground red pepper Original Hummus Ingredients: - 2 cloves of...

Feb 8th

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“I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of...”

– Vince Lombardi

Feb 5th

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In this episode, I am making Chicken Rollatini Fiorentina with Black Bean & Corn Quinoa Pilaf. The chicken dish is stuffed with sauteed spinach and a creamy garlic cheese spread then baked. It is complemented with a colorful and nutritious side of black bean and corn quinoa pilaf. The dish is very nutritious! It not only contains proteins from the chicken and beans, but it also contains...

Feb 2nd

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Chicken Rollatini Fiorentina with Black Bean &...

Chicken Rollatini Fiorentina Ingredients: - Olive Oil - Half an onion chopped - 8 Thinly sliced chicken breasts (flattened out with a meat hammer) - 2 ½ lbs of fresh spinach (rinsed, steamed, and drained of excess fluid - 1 package of Boursin Light Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Spread - ¼ cup of Sauvignon Blanc - Thyme - Onion Powder - Basil...

Feb 2nd

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"My philosophy on running is, I don't dwell on it,...

- J. Samuelson

Jan 29th

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Baked Halibut with a Grapefruit & Oregano Marinade topped with Scallions Recipe Below- Enjoy!

Jan 25th

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Jan 25th

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“When in doubt, when in fear, be aggressive. Commit yourself and never look back.”

– Unknown

Jan 21st

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Marinated Chicken tossed with Avocado & Tomato This recipe is easy to make, nutritious, and delicious. I like to make chicken for the whole week and then add different fruits and vegetables like tomato or avocado to it to bring out different flavors. In addition, avocados contain mono-saturated fats which keep you full longer and help lower your cholesterol levels. Tomatoes contain plenty...

Jan 20th

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Recipe: Shells with broccolini sauteed with...

This recipe is one of my favorites. I made a video of me making it which you can see in four segments below. (From this point forward the videos will only get better since I am getting my new equipment tomorrow!) Ingredients: - 1 lb. of pasta (mini shells) - 1 or 2 bunch(es) of broccolini (stems cut to the edge just before the flower) **you may use broccoli rabe if you so choose** - 5 or...

Jan 18th

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Video 1/4 Italian Cooking with Johnny V. Welcome to my first cooking video post! This is just a small preview of what the show will be like. The quality will only get better from here. I recorded this by myself on an old digital camera!

Jan 18th

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Video 2/4 Italian Cooking with Johnny V.

Jan 18th

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Video 3/4 Italian Cooking with Johnny V.

Jan 18th

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Video 4/4/ This is the last segment of my cooking video…I haven’t used my new camcorder yet so this is just a preview!

Jan 17th

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Jan 17th

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Stay Positive

The negative principle negates The positive principle creates The negative principle doubts The positive principle believes The negative principle accepts defeat The positive principle fights for the victory - unknown

Jan 6th

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“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can...”

– T.S. Eliot

Jan 5th

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