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< Back Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, diced 1 large red bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped fresh spinach 1 cup cooked black beans 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 4 tbsp salsa Salt & pepper to taste 6 large eggs 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, water or dairy milk 4 large whole-grain tortillas 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend In pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Saute onion, bell pepper and garlic until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in cooked black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, salsa and salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat. Whisk eggs with milk or water. In nonstick skillet over medium heat, scramble until just set; avoid overcooking. Season lightly with salt and pepper, to taste. Lay tortillas flat. Divide eggs, veggie-bean mixture and cheese across each. Roll into burritos then toast, seam side down, in dry skillet to seal. Remove from pan and let cool. Wrap in parchment then foil. Freeze up to 2 months. To reheat, remove foil and parchment. In microwave or oven, heat until warmed through. Find more school-year meal prep inspiration at Culinary.net. Previous Next

Great stuff to do in the area! See Our EXTENSIVE List of Local Events in Our Weekly Book TAP HERE Local Happenings & Events Top Featured Events Serving New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Floral Park, Bellerose, Mineola, Williston Park, East Williston, Carle Place and beyond. Search for topics of events you want to find. Home 10/11, 10/16, 10/18, 10/23, 10/25 SPOOKY FEST ADVENTURE- RVC 10/4, 10/9-10/11, 10/16-10/18, 10/23-10/25. 6-9pm Choose a not so spooky walk or a spooky walk. Safe, fun and festive face painting, slime making, fortune telling, characters and pirates, glow tent & more. The Spooky… Read more Get Tickets Home 10/10 JAPANESE TEA - CEREMONY 3:30pm Formal tea ceremony in the garden. Registration required. $15 for non-members. 3 Dogwood La., Locust Valley 516-922-1028. Read More Learn more and register: Home 10/11 FIESTA IN THE PARK - PORT WASHINGTON 1-5pm Rain date 10/11. Hispanic heritage month. Live musical performances, Latin bands, dance lessons, authentic Latin/American cuisine, kids arts and crafts, games, entertainment. meet and greets, pumpkin decorating,… Read more 516-869-6311 Home 10/13-10/14, 10/22,10/27 TONH PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION SEMINARS Free. Town of N. Hempstead Receiver of Taxes, Mary Jo Collins will host in the following locations: 10/13: 1:30pm: Westbury Library -445 Jefferson St. 10/14: 6pm: Hillside Public Library 155 Lakeville Rd. NHP 10/22:… Read more 516-869-7800 Home 10/17 TOUR EAGLES NEST AND THE VANDERBILT 12pm or 1:15pm. Intriguing walking tour through the 24 room mansion and estate with knowledgeable educators. Also visit the marine and natural artifact collections. Adults $16, seniors and student $15, kids $14. 180… Read more Register Home 10/17 SHAKUHACHI MUSIC IN THE GARDEN 11am-2pm. Listen to the soothing sounds of the Shakuhachi, traditional Japanese end-blown bamboo flute at the tea house. No registration required. Music is ongoing between the hours of 11 and 2. 3 Dogwood La., Locust… Read more Learn More Home 10/18 FLAVORS OF THE WORLD QUEENS COUNTY FARM 10am-5pm. Savor authentic dishes from across the globe. Include live cultural entertainment with the farm backdrop. $25. See website for tickets. 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Floral Park. Read More Register Home 10/23 SENIOR HALLOWEEN DANCE CARLE PLACE 11am-2pm. Dress in your best costume and enjoy! Light lunch, dessert, dancing and games. Reservations required call 516-869-6311 or 311. At Fuschillo Park, 200 Carle Rd., Carle Place. Read More Home 10/31 GOLD COAST GARDEN TOUR- PLANTING FIELDS Now thru 10/31 on Friday & Saturdays, 11am-12pm. A guided walking tour of this magnificent estate and its extraordinary gardens in the fall. Rare plant specimens, champion trees and important natural habitats. Adults… Read more Learn More Home 11/14 ECOTHERAPY - SANDS POINT PRESERVE 10:30am. Monthly Sessions Celebrate the Fall Equinox with balance, renewal and growth at the beach. Ecotherapy, also known as Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, is the practice of connecting with Nature; of walking with… Read more Pre-Register Home 10/24 CLASSIC PORCHE CAR SHOW- VANDERBILT 11am-4pm. Rain date 10/25. The Metro NY Porche Club of America presents all Porches. Regular admission: Adults $15, seniors and students $12, kids under 12 $10. Military and kids under 2 free. 180 Little Neck Rd.,… Read more Register Home 10/30 HALLOWEEN SPOOKS - S. SHORE SYMPHONY 7:30pm. At Madison Theatre. Enjoy spooky sights and sounds featuring Hans Zimmer’s Batman Suite and much more. Costumes are encouraged! Tickets $35. Madison Theatre at Molloy U. 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.… Read more Register Home 10/10 SPECIAL MORNING AT VANDERBILT MUSEUM 9am-12pm All inclusive experience for all. Explore the collections and the grounds without the crowds. Experience the Planetariums Open Sky program, crafts and activities. Free but registration is recommended. 180… Read more Learn More Home 10/11 MINEOLA ANNUAL STREET FAIR 11am-5pm (rain-date 10/11) Free event. Local businesses, vendors, craft vendors, food, inflatable rides for kids, live music, raffles & giveaways, food eating contests, face painting, petting zoo, pumpkin painting &… Read more Home 10/12 BUTTERFLY VIVARIUM QUEENS COUNTY FARM Now thru 10/12 on Sat & Sun. 11am-2pm Enclosed living butterfly exhibit is home to over 90 butterflies surround by a lush environment over 200 plants. Get up close look at all the different species in action. $7 kids,… Read more Get Tickets Home 10/15 STARGAZERS- OLD - WESTBURY GARDENS 6:30-9pm. All ages. Join members of the Astronomical Society of L.I. for guided stargazing and sky watching. Learn all about what is in the sky. Telescope provided. Free event. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury.… Read more Register Home 10/17 HOWL-O-WEEN - NEW HYDE PARK 12-2pm Michael J. Tully Dog Park. Halloween themed event for dogs and their families. Costumes encouraged for dogs and their owners! Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave. Read More Home 10/17 & 10/18 ANNUAL OYSTERFEST 11am-6pm. Live music, oyster shucking & eating contest, craft beer garden, seafood court, craft & food vendors, Newton carnival rides, tall ship visits & more. 516-206-0363. See more details and parking options: At the… Read more Register Home 10/18 ADULT YOGA AT ALLEY POND PARK 10:30am-11:30am. Open to all levels. $18p.p. Register early online. Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-10 Northern Blvd., Douglaston Read More Register Home 10/23 MR VANDERBILTS SPOOKY SCIENCE LAB 4:30-6:30pm. Kids kindergarten to grade 3. Lights off at the museum for a tour of natural history galleries, then after the spooky tour, well make creepy crafts. $25 per child. 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport,… Read more Learn More Home 10/30 MOVIE NIGHT - NEW HYDE PARK 7pm Bring chairs and blankets for a spooky screening of Poltergeist in the park. Michael J. Tully Dog Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park Read More Home 10/24 & 10/25 WILDERNESS CAMPING - SANDS POINT PRESERVE 12pm to 11:30pm, 12am-12pm. Adults & kids age 14+ w/an adult. Spend 24 hours in the woods for our overnight survival challenge. Forage, hike and learn survival skills. Newcomers or outdoor enthusiasts returning.… Read more Pre-Register Home 10/25 I WANT TO BE A VET - AT APEC 11am-12pm. Ages 5-7 drop off. Aspiring veterinarians will enjoy learning all aspects of animal care with hands on program. $22 per child. Register early online. Alley Pond Environmental Center. 229-10 Northern Blvd.,… Read more Register

< Back Savory Sausage & Grape Skewers 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp dried Itaalian herb seasoning 4 cooked chicken Italian sausages 6 skewers (10 inches) 30 grapes- seedless green, black and/or red 24 squares (1 inch each) red onion snipped fresh basil (optional) In small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Italian herb seasoning; set aside. Cut each sausage into six slices. Thread on skewers, alternating with grapes and onion. Preheat grill to medium-low heat. Place oiled piece of foil on grill and top with skewers. Grill 5 minutes, or until grapes are softened and sausage and vegetables are lightly browned, turning and basting with balsamic vinegar mixture occasionally. Transfer to platter and garnish with snipped fresh basil, if desired. GrapesFromCalifornia.com. Previous Next