Easy Cheesy Tostadas

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This picture and meal was actually made last summer, so don't think I'm cheating on my health kick!  Since New Years I have been doing yoga and eating much healthier and I'm FINALLY at my pre pregnancy shape. Finally.  Now it's time to tone, tone, tone or these legs will never see the day of light again.   I do feel much lighter and slimmer than I have in a long, long time.  The Body by Bethenny yoga DVD is my favorite yoga DVD ever.  I love it and want to do it all the time.  I highly recommend it.

So this snack or meal, whatever you want to be, probably isn't low carb.  However I wouldn't rule it out as unhealthy either.  It has fiber from the beans and you get your veggies from the lettuce, tomatoes  and avocado is a healthy fat.  The cheese part is the most unhealthy, however in moderation dairy is good for you and a source of calcium.  Am I rationalizing a bit much?  :)

On a cheat day I'd be more than happy to indulge in these delicious (and incredibly easy) tostadas.  Or extra large nachos if you will.

here's what you'll need:
Corn tortillas (or store bought tostada shells)
Vegetable oil
1 can of refried beans
Freshly shredded cheese (can use a mix of cheddar, pepper jack or monetery jack.  Whatever you like)
Toppings of your choice such as lettuce, diced red onion, avocado (guac even!), pico, tomatoes or whatever makes ya happy

If you're using store bought shells, then just heat the beans, spread em' on the shells and add toppings.

OR.  If you want them to taste super good, make your own shells.

Just add some oil to a small pan over med high heat.  Let the oil get hot for a few minutes, but not bubbly.  Using tongs dip the corn tortilla in the oil.  Cook it about 15-30 seconds per side.  Place them on a plate lined with paper towels (to soak up the excess oil) and sprinkle with a b it of salt.

Then added the beans, cheese and remaining ingredients.  I especially loved siracha sauce on these. 

Hope everyone is stickin' to their heath resolutions and sorry if this screws you up at all :)

Becca

Honey & Hoisen Glazed Wings

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Earliar this week I made this exact recipe, but with chicken thighs instead of wings.  They were so delicious I just knew that as wings they would be just as incredible.  And in spirit of the superbowl I decided to give em' another go.  I found the recipe from Carmen Cooks.  I definitly recommend these.  Although with a few changes as suggested by Mr. Wright these wings are even better and taste like restaurant quality.

3 lbs chicken wings, separated

1/3 cup hoisin sauce

1/3 cup honey

5 T soy sauce (I use reduced-sodium)

2 tsp sriracha (or to taste, depends how spicy you would like it)

2 t toasted sesame oil

1 t black pepper

1 T toasted sesame seeds

Oil for frying

1. In a deep fryer or (deep skillet with oil) fry all wings until done.  Set aside on plate to cool.  Turn on oven to 400 F so it can preheat.

2.  In a medium saucepan combine all the other ingredients and bring to a boil. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes, until it is slightly reduced. Put aside 1/3 cup of the sauce in a small bowl.

3.  Transfer the wings to the saucepan. Make sure each wing is coated in sauce.

4. Line a roasting pan with foil.  Place glazed wings on a roasting rack and pour the rest of the glaze from the saucepan over the wings. Roast for 10-15 minutes, until the glaze on the wings is thick and sticky.

5.  Transfer the wings to a serving dish. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over them and serve with the reserved glaze on the side.