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COOK TIME: 5 minutes   PREP TIME: 15 minutes   SERVINGS: 6 The combination of orange and oregano makes this skirt steak very summery and bright, and the mango adds a sweet juiciness. Technique tip:  Marinating the steaks for several hours or overnight will give them a more robust flavor. Swap option:  If you don't have mangos, use papaya. Ingredients 1 lime, juiced and finely zested 1/4 cup/60ml fresh orange juice (from 1 large orange) 3 tablespoons/45ml olive oil 3 large cloves garlic 2 tablespoons/30ml fresh oregano leaves, packed 2 teaspoons/10ml ground cumin 2 teaspoons/10ml kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon/2ml finely grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon/2ml freshly ground black pepper 2 skirt steaks (about 1¼ pounds/567g each) 2 ripe mangoes, sliced Lime wedges, for serving Preparation 1. In a blender, combine lime zest and juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, orange zest and pepper; blend until smooth. 2. Reserve

Grilling season is just around the corner so dust off those tongs and start cleaning the grates. Chef Michael Lomonaco, owner of  Porter House Bar and Grill  in New York City spoke with TODAY to break down the dos and don'ts of great grilling. He shared his best tips for choosing the perfect cut of meat,  how to maintain your grill  and the proper ways to cook chicken,  steak  and fish so you get the best results every time. Bring on the barbecue! How to grill red meat The prime cuts of meat ( rib eye, strip steak, filet mignon ) have the most marbleized fat content, making them more flavorful, tender and rich in beefy goodness. But they're also the most expensive. You can get more bang for your buck with less expensive cuts like hanger steak, skirt steak and sirloin steak that are flavorful and delicious when grilled. Here's the secret: Marinating the less expensive cuts makes them more tender, flavorful and helps them retain moisture during cooki

Transform an inexpensive package of ramen noodles into a wholesome, frugal dish. By  Trent Hamm Ramen noodles are a staple food for many penny-pinching  college students  and other frugal folks. And who can blame them? For 10 cents or so, a package of ramen noodles can become a warm, comforting meal. Sure, it's not particularly healthy, but the allure of a super cheap, warm and easy-to-prepare meal is strong. It's the closest you'll get to comfort food for a dime. The good news is that you can actually transform those noodles into a healthier meal without a ton of additional expense. Here are seven budget-friendly ways to upgrade a basic packet of ramen noodles into something healthier and tastier with minimal extra cost or work. Toss the flavor packet and use unsalted broth.  Rather than using the flavor packet that comes with ramen noodles, toss it out and use unsalted broth or lightly salted broth instead. You can often find containers of brot

It is always best to use day old bread.  If you can get some from your baker that is great, if not try and buy o loaf the day before. As last resort cut into rounds and place in a slow oven (300F/150C)  for 15-20 minutes or just drying out a bit. serves 8  1 cup/250ml pure maple syrup                                   1 1/2 cups/375ml milk  1 pound/450ml loaf French bread, cut into 2 inch/5cm thick slices  4 large eggs 3 large egg whites 2 teaspoons/20ml vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon/3ml ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon/1ml ground nutmeg   Preheat oven to 350F/175C/Gas 4 Spray large baking dish with cooking spray.  Pour syrup in bottom of dish.  Arrange bread slices on top of syrup.  Combine eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.  Mix well.  Pour over bread slices, generously soaking the bread.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or bake immediately. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.  Serve with additional syrup or

Here's a healthy drink to get the day going. 2 cups/500ml milk or water or alternative milk substitute 2 bananas, large, frozen, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups/340g cherries, frozen 2 tablespoons/30ml honey *optional personal chefs and event catering Miami + Miami Beach + Fort Lauderdale + Palm Beach www.yadachef.com

This amazing ice cream cookie san dwich has no dairy and no added sugar. It contains just two simple, healthy ingredients that combine to make a delicious frozen treat.  Makes 2 ice cream cookie sandwiches. Dice 1 banana and freeze for a few hours or overnight.  Preheat oven to 350F/175C/Gas 4 Place oats into a food processor and grind into oat flour.  Pour oat flour into a bowl and mash with the second banana until a dough forms.  Make 4 cookies and place them on a parchment lined baking pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.  Allow cookies to cool completely Place frozen banana pieces in the food processor and blend for 1-2 min until it forms a cream.  Scoop cream onto cookie, sandwich it and enjoy For an even better ice cream cookie, add mini-chocolate chips at your process the frozen bananas pieces in the food processor for your ‘ice cream’.  personal chefs and event catering Miami + Miami Beach + Fort Lauderdale + Palm Beach www.yadachef.com

Here is a great cleanse drink that tastes good. Apples Cinnamon and Water---Here's how to make it. It's a pretty common idea that if you want to improve your  diet and eating habits, you should cut out caloric beverages. Drinking calories makes it far too easy to lose track of what you're really consuming, and when we've been doing it for years it can be hard to consider what a big difference cutting it out could make. This water recipe will help clean up your system and even help your body burn calories more efficiently. That old rule "the more water you drink, the less you retain" is absolutely right, and drinking this apple cinnamon water will speed up the process of cutting water weight. Ingredients: 2 apples 2 cinnamon sticks 1 liter of water Cut apples into thin slices and place in a large jar or bottle with a wide opening. Add cinnamon sticks and put the water. Thus prepared water let it stand for at least one day. In the water you

Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C and potassium. Here they're paired with amaretto liqueur and sour cream for a low-fat dessert. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups/375ml sour cream 1/2 cup/72g brown sugar 2 tablespoons/30ml amaretto liqueur 1 quart/1liter fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (reserve 6 whole for garnish) Directions In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, brown sugar and liqueur. In a large bowl, add the halved strawberries and sour cream mixture. Stir gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour. Scoop the strawberries into 6 colorful bowls or chilled sherbet glasses. Garnish with whole strawberries and serve immediately. personal chefs and event catering Miami + Miami Beach + Fort Lauderdale + Palm Beach www.yadachef.com

Fresh tart cherries can be hard to find, which is why we add some dried ones to boost the flavor of this crisp. If you have access to fresh tart cherries, use 3 pounds/1.4kg and omit the dried fruit. Serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired; a small (1/4-cup/60ml) scoop will add abou t 64 calories. Ingredients: 1 cup/225g dried tart cherries 1 cup/250ml boiling water 2 pounds/900g sweet cherries, pitted 2/3 cup/128g granulated sugar 3 tablespoons/23g US all purpose flour, unsifted 1 teaspoon/5ml vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cooking spray 3.4 ounces/96g US all purpose flour (about 3/4 cup) 3/4 cup/60g old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup/110g packed brown sugar 1/4 cup/28g sliced almonds 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons/72g unsalted butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon/1ml almond extract Preheat oven to 375F/190C/Gas 5 Combine dried cherries and boiling water in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Combine dried cherries with soaking liquid, 2 pounds sweet cherrie

Ingredients: 6 cups/1.1kg thinly sliced peeled tart apples 1 tablespoon/15ml lemon juice 1/2 cup/96g granulated sugar 1/4 cup/31g US all purpose flour, unsifted 1/4 cup/55g packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg dash ground cloves 1 tablespoon/14g butter  Shredded cheddar cheese (optional) Milk (optional) Directions: In a large mixing bowl toss apples with lemon juice. Combine granulated sugar, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add to apples and toss until apples are coated. Set apple mixture aside. Prepare Pastry for Double-Crust Pie. Divide dough in half. Form each half into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 ball of dough into a 12 inch/30cm circle. Ease pastry into a 9 inch/23cm pie plate. Transfer apple mixture to pastry-lined pie plate. Dot with butter or margarine. Trim pastry even with pie plate. For top crust, roll out remaining dough. Cut slits in top crust. Place top crust on the f

The right nutrients help protect our eyes from the effects of aging and eye disease. Many patients, after becoming aware of the connection between their nutrition and eye health, incorporate more fish and greens into their diets. That’s fantastic!  Here’s another way to give your eyes the nutrition they need... Delicious smoothies!  Fruits are full of vitamins that our eyes need to stay healthy. When you supplement those fruits with certain powerful greens and seeds, you can make delicious, eye-healthy breakfasts. Blueberry, Peach & Flaxseed Smoothie Blueberries and peaches are delicious sources of Vitamins C and E—antioxidants that help prevent the damage to our eyes that leads to AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration).  This smoothie recipe  also contains flaxseeds which is one of the very best sources of Omega 3 fatty acids. These fatty acids help regulate the fluid retention and flow in our bodies, preventing dry eye and normalizing eye pressure to reduce the