Marys Community Corner

INGREDIENTS : 2 mahi-mahi steaks 1/4 cup olive oil juice of 1 wedge of lime sprinkle of garlic powder sprinkle of ginger powder sprinkle of dried parsley sprinkle of red pepper flakes salt and pepper butter for pan-frying Combine the olive oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, lime juice, dried parsley, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Which everything together. Pour over the mahi-mahi steaks. Coat each sides of the fish. Marinate for 10-15 minutes or so. Melt butter in non-stick pan. Fry the fish, skin side first. About 8-10 minutes on each sides. Served with roasted Green Beans and it is a perfect dinnner!

(SO not your Weight Watcher's recipe... but it is yummy... so cheat for a night!) Ingredients 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into strips 3 tablespoons olive oil SAUCE: 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup ketchup 4 tablespoons vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup sesame seeds Directions In a bowl or plastic bag, combine bread crumbs and chicken pieces, a few at a time, and toss to coat. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken for bout 5 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove from pan. In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; stir until reduced and syrupy. Add sesame seeds. Dip chicken strips into sauce and lay out on greased oven pan (I used olive oil spray). Brush chicken strips with additional sauce. Save any left over sauce for dipping. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Remove and serve. I served this with sauteed broccoli (in olive oil and garlic, salt and pepper) and Shirataki angel hair noodles.

1 Cornish Game Hen, halved lengthwise, cleaned, backbone removed 1 tablespoon butter, softened, divided 1/3 cup yellow onions, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped, divided 1/2 cup tawny Port wine 3/4 cup frozen blackberries, thawed 2/3 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon flour 1 Cornish Game Hen, halved lengthwise, cleaned, backbone removed Salt and pepper, to taste 2 fresh Parsley sprigs Place Cornish game hens on baking sheet lined with greased foil; brush with 1 teaspoon melted butter, season with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon thyme. Roast at 425°for 35 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove from oven, blot on paper towels. In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat melt 1 teaspoon butter, add onion and remaining 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; saute until tender without browning. Add tawny Port wine; boil 4 minutes. Stir in blackberries (reserve 1 teaspoon for garnish) and chicken broth; boil until reduced to 3/4 cup stirring frequently. Strain blackberry mixture; discard solids....

Ingredients 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp table salt, divided 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground 12 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced 2 tsp olive oil 1 1/2 cup(s) fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided 2 tsp minced garlic 2 1/2 cup(s) broccoli, small florets 2 tsp lemon zest, or more to taste 2 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Instructions On a plate, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper; add chicken and turn to coat. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes; remove to a plate. Put 1 cup of broth and garlic in same skillet; bring to a boil over high heat, scrapping up browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Add broccoli; cover and cook 1 minute. In a small cup, stir together remaining 1/2 cup of broth, 1/2 tabl...

Ingredients 1/4 cup(s) white wine, dry 1/4 cup(s) tomato(es), seeded and chopped 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp capers, drained 1 medium garlic clove(s), minced 1/2 tsp dried basil 1 1/2 pound(s) raw tilapia, four 6-oz pieces 1/2 tsp table salt 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour 1 spray(s) cooking spray 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp light butter 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped 1 medium lemon(s), cut in wedges (optional) Instructions Combine first 6 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk; set aside. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. Dredge fillets lightly in flour, and coat both sides of fillets with cooking spray. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets; cook 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; turn fillets, and cook 3 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove from pan. Add wine mixture to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantl...

What an honor it is to be standing up here in front of so many talented agents. I want to say that it has taken a village to get me from where I was one year ago to where I stand today. First, I want to thank two key people who, if it weren't for them, I wouldn't be here. Tony Montalvo, my best friend and worst enemy, who I fought with often in the early years, but without whose mentorship, I would not be in the business today. Brent Moore has supported me throughout some incredible ups and as importantly has been a beacon of light during some real challenges. Thank you, Brent. Thank you to Jennifer and her staff, who go above and beyond, and exhibit far more patience than I am sure I deserve. Thanks to Maggie who keeps my office running smoothly, dealing with all the details I abhor, but most importantly, Maggie, our clients love you. I hear it over and over again. With that warmth reaching out from our office, you are letting people know that we DO care- and that mak...

Relationships seem to suffer when the economy tanks. According to John Ingrisano, author of The Back to Basics Book of Money! A Couple´s Guide to Financial Peace , "marriage is an economic partnership. Money may not be the sole factor in its success or failure, but it is one of the top three." So, when couples run into financial challenges, Ingrisano told New York Life´s "What´s New," it can impact every other aspect of their relationship. "It can turn your life and your home into a domestic battleground." What can you do? Here are just some recommendations from Ingrisano, who is also director of the Family Finances Conference Center. 1. Keep the channels of communication open. Talk about your fears and concerns. Exchange points of view. 2. Share money decisions and responsibilities. Pay bills together. Discuss purchases. Most of all, discuss your options if finances become tight. Do you reduce spending (cancel a vacation, dine out less often, give up gy...