Football party pizza recipes

Score! With These PizzasIf you've been recruited to provide the party food for this week's pro football big-screen bash, skip the delivery and provide one of these made-to-order crowd favorites. They'll be a hit whether you're feeding hungry linebackers or health-conscious cheerleaders.

Homemade Pizza Dough

Yields 2 (10-inch) pizzas or 1 (18 x 13-inch) pan pizza

Ingredients:1 scant tablespoon yeast or 1 (.25 ounce) packet1/4 cup warm water (about 110 degrees F) 1 tablespoon honey2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting3/4 cup whole-wheat flour1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1/2 cup warm water, more if needed1 tablespoon olive oilDirections:

In the bowl of a standup mixer fitted with the dough-hook attachment, add yeast, water and honey. Set aside for 5 to 10 minutes or until yeast is bubbly. Meanwhile, whisk together flours, salt and Italian seasoning. Add it to the yeast mixture along with water and olive oil.Mix on medium-low speed until the flour is incorporated. Turn your mixer to medium-high and continue to mix until ingredients form a dough ball that pulls away from the side of the bowl. If the mixture is crumbly, add a bit more water at a time until a dough ball forms.Let the machine knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes. Dust the counter with flour and dump the dough onto the counter. Use your hands to knead the dough a few times, shaping it into a ball. Oil a large bowl and set the dough inside it, rolling it to coat all sides with oil. Cover it loosely with plastic or a damp towel and set it in a warm place to rise for an hour.The dough will be doubled in size. Use your fist to press air out of dough. Cover it with plastic or a towel again and let it rise for another hour. When you're ready to make your pizza, roll it out with a rolling pin. If you're making two pizzas, cut it in half and knead it to reform two dough balls. If making one large pizza, roll it out so that it is 1 inch larger than the pan you plan to use (jelly roll pans make large rectanglular pizzas).

Football-Shaped Pepperoni Pizza

Yields 1

Ingredients:1 recipe pizza dough (recipe above) 1 cup marinara sauce3 ounces pepperoni slices1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shreddedDirections:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface and use your hands to knead and shape it into an oval-shaped ball. Flatten it with the heel of your hand and use a rolling pin to roll the dough flat (1/4- to 1/2-inch thick) into the shape of a large football.Carefully transfer the dough to a jellyroll pan (13 x 18-inch rimmed baking sheet) or football-shaped pan. Use your fingers to roll the edges inward to form a ridge.Spread marinara sauce evenly on the dough inside the ridge.Top it with pepperoni, parsley or basil, and cheese.Place the pizza in the oven and turn the heat down to 425 degrees F. Bake it for 12 minutes or until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Let cool for a few minutes before cutting.

Linebacker 3-Meat and Cheese Pizza

Yields 1 

Ingredients:1 recipe pizza dough (recipe above) Marinara saucePepperoni slicesSausage, crumbled and cookedGenoa salami, slicedMozzarella, slicedJack cheese, shreddedParmesan, gratedDirections:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface and use your hands to roll it into a thick log. Use a rolling pin to roll it into a flat (1/4- to 1/2-inch) rectangle an inch or two larger than a jelly roll pan.Transfer the dough to the jelly roll pan and use your fingers to crimp the edges to form a rim.Spread it with marinara and top it with the remaining ingredients.Place it in the oven and reduce the heat to 425 degrees F. Bake it for 12 minutes or until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Let it cool for a few minutes before cutting.

Cheerleader Chicken Veggie Pizza

Yields 4

Ingredients:1 recipe pizza dough (recipe above) 1 cup marinara sauce1 cup chicken breast, cooked and diced (buy a rotisserie chicken to save time) 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, diced1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced4 large basil leaves, ribboned (tightly rolled lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise)2 cups feta cheese, crumbledDirections:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Dump the dough out on a lightly floured surface and roll it into a ball. Use a large knife to cut the dough into four even pieces (cut following an X on the top of the dough ball). Roll each piece into its own ball.Use a rolling pin to roll each piece of dough into a thin, flat circle. Use your fingers to roll the edges in just a bit to form a rim. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet. Cover each with marinara, chicken, artichoke hearts, bell pepper, basil and feta.Turn the oven down to 425 degrees F. Bake the pizzas for 10 minutes or until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Let it cool for a few minutes before cutting.

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Kids with diabetes Tips to help manage the disease

Healthy Living Tips For Kids With DiabetesAre you the parent of a child with diabetes? If so, you know how challenging – sometimes downright discouraging – it can be to help your child understand and manage the disease. We turned to Dr. Calvin Hobel, co-principal investigator of the National Children’s Study, to get a greater understanding of pediatric diabetes and ways parents can best care for their children.

Q&A with Dr. Calvin Hobel about kids with diabetes

In addition to his participation in the National Children's Study, Dr. Calvin Hobel is the Miriam Jacobs Chair in Maternal Fetal Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, a professor of obstetrics, gynecology and pediatrics at the UCLA School of Medicine, and chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of the General Clinical Research Center. He is also a member of the March of Dimes Scientific Advisory Board and the director of the Center for Women and Infant Research at Cedars-Sinai.

SheKnows: How does diabetes impact a child's life now and into adulthood?

Dr. Calvin Hobel: The risk of diabetes is associated with elevated blood sugar levels. A combination of being overweight plus elevated blood sugars damages blood vessels, leading to a greater risk of hypertension. People who are obese have increased levels of inflammatory markers that also damage blood vessels. Being overweight with hypertension and diabetes leads to a significantly greater risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

SheKnows: What factors are putting our children at risk of the disease?

Dr. Hobel: There are three conditions that contribute to a greater risk of disease.

Some people have a family history of disease, probably related to the genes that they inherit from their parents or grandparents. Environmental conditions such as smog (air pollution) chemical/toxins, smoking (secondhand), insufficient sunlight (decreased vitamin D production) and radiation can increase the risk of diabetes.Behaviors learned or practiced by families such as smoking, overeating and lack of exercise, along with stress, also contribute to risk of developing diseases.

The National Children's Study is a long-term study that will assess the roles of genetics, environment and behavior, and their contribution to the development of adult diseases, including diabetes, that actually begin during pregnancy and continue to develop during infancy, childhood and adolescence.

SheKnows: What can parents do to help their children who have diabetes manage their condition?

Dr. Hobel: Children who have diabetes need their parents to take responsibility for their healthy living. To do so, parents can help their children control their blood sugar level and keep it in a normal range to prevent damage to their blood vessels.

Part of the control of blood sugars is dietary supervision and proper insulin use 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Parents need to ensure that their children avoid large meals and focus on six smaller feedings a day (breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, snack before bedtime).

Avoiding obesity is very important, so parents should help their children stay at a healthy weight or lose weight by diet and exercise. Exercise is crucial in the control of blood sugar. Get your kids moving.

SheKnows: How can parents foster a positive attitude about diabetes in their children with diabetes?

Dr. Hobel: An important part of early life as a child is parental guidance in maintaining health. This is accomplished through parents providing access to health care, education about the importance of healthy living, daily supervision of healthy behaviors such as adequate education, supporting good habits and encouraging appropriate activity or exercise. The negative approach is for parents to foster the notion that diabetes is a "life sentence." Parents must take a positive approach and promote healthy living habits that help children develop disease management skills.

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Deep dish chocolate chip cookie pie

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And Cookie!Deep dish cookies are ooey and gooey. Dig in and top it with ice cream or homemade whipped cream.

Who wouldn't love to devour this giant cookie? It's deep dish and perfect when served warm. It has two layers of homemade peanut butter cookie and melted chocolate chips in the middle. This is the stuff your sugar dreams are made of! Dive in, cut a piece or just eat the whole pie with a fork. We won't judge. We promise.

Chocolate chip cookie pie recipe

Yields 9-inch pie

Ingredients:2 cups creamy peanut butter1 cup white sugar1 cup brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chocolate chipsOptional: ice cream or whipped cream for toppingDirections:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray and set aside until ready to fill.In a bowl of an electric mixer add peanut butter and sugars. Blend until combined. Add in eggs and mix until completely incorporated.Mix in baking soda, salt and vanilla extract.Press three-quarters of the dough into the bottom of the pie plate. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and drop rest of the dough, in clumps, onto of the chips. Press clumps to flatten.Bake for about 35 minutes until completely set but still a little gooey in the middle.

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6 Fun fall fitness ideas to get you moving

Fall Fitness TrendsGetting stuck in a fitness rut can be surprisingly easy. Getting out of one and finding an inspiring activity to get you moving again can be a lot tougher. If you’re bored with your workout, we have some fun ways to spice things up this fall.

We asked Mary Beth Knight, an ACE- and AFAA-certified CEC provider, creator of the muscle bar and founder of Fit Revolution, for her tips on how to get fit this fall.

Fitness trail workouts

Bored with your daily jog? Check with your local park system to locate parks in your area with fitness trails. This growing trend allows families and groups to work out together while having fun and getting some fresh air. “Fitness trails are usually anywhere from one to five miles in length and along the route have four to 12 fitness stations or obstacles where you can follow the direction board and perform lunges, squats, push-ups or use the outdoor equipment,” explains Knight.

Outdoor boot camps

Fitness boot camp classes in parks have been steadily gaining popularity over the past few years, but Knight says they aren’t a summer-only activity. “Many of these classes use what Mother Nature provided to sculpt and slim the body,” she tells us. “A typical outdoor boot camp experience might involve running hills or trails, climbing trees, swinging on the monkey bars and other high-intensity exercises using your body weight and obstacles such as fallen trees.” Some boot camps even encourage dog owners to bring their furry friends along with them.

Quick tip: Twenty ounces of fluid is a must per 60-minute hot yoga class, and while you are flushing toxins, consider what else you might need to replenish, namely minerals and vitamins.Hot yoga

Hot yoga might not seem like the best bet for sweltering summer weather, but now is a great time to try out this challenging form of yoga. “Cooler fall temperatures are driving yogis all over the country into the heat. Hot yoga studios are popping up all over the country and many fitness facilities are cranking on the heat themselves to heat the body in an effort to gain flexibility, flush toxins and alleviate stress,” says Knight. “One word of caution: Those who have never done yoga should participate in a regular class prior to trying hot yoga, and pregnant women and those with heart conditions or uncontrolled high blood pressure should seek advice from their medical professionals prior to attending.”

Night-time glow running groups

Running and walking group attendance is increasing across the country, but this fall they’re getting a little more interesting. “Glow groups are growing in popularity: Runners and walkers meet for their group adventure, but instead of fading into the crowd they are encouraged to make themselves shine,” says Knight. “Popular trends for increasing visibility come from clothing that has a 360-degree reflective approach, meaning that the front, back and sides of clothing have reflective materials sewn in. Runners and walkers are also buying up and donning glow sticks at a pretty rapid pace,” she explains.

Glow groups are just taking off and they’re not everywhere yet. Knight suggests searching online for local run/walk groups in your area. “If none of them are already lighting the night, then I suggest you head to the dollar store, pick up a few dozen cheap glow sticks and head to your run group,” she says. “Start the trend yourself if it hasn't found your hometown yet. We all need a little something to make running more fun.”

Indoor triathlons

Just because summer is over and the pools are closing doesn’t mean triathlon season has to come to an end. “Indoor triathlons are taking off like wildfire. Many fitness clubs with pools have started offering indoor triathlon series,” says Knight. “While clubs may run them differently, here is a common format for the event: 10-minute swim, 30-minute cycle, 20-minute treadmill run; he or she who covers the most distance overall wins.” The largest series is held by Life Time Fitness. If you don't find one in your area, head to your gym and ask them to start one.

Weight training

Cardio is important, but don’t forget about strength training. This fall, it’s time to start pumping iron, advises Knight. “Classes are hitting an all-time record high in attendance and for good reason; it can completely change your body in just a few short months,” she says. “Some of the most popular varieties are CrossFit and kettlebell classes, but a word to the wise: CrossFit is tough stuff so make sure you have a good cardiovascular fitness base as well as four to six weeks of weight training under your belt before diving in.”

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Eat a Mediterranean Diet It's really a lifestyle

May is National Mediterranean Diet Month. Use this time to practice making delicious heart-healthy meals — you’ll enjoy a healthy diet that's actually a lifestyle!

Taste the Mediterranean

Let your mind wander to your dream vacation for a moment: Maybe you see yourself relaxing on the beaches of the Mediterranean where the clear water sparkles brilliantly, the weather is perfect and the food is fresh and simply divine. Okay, so maybe a Mediterranean vacay is out of reach at the moment, but at least you can eat like you're in that region while you’re at home.

Paired with the delicious flavors, colors and textures of Mediterranean meals are numerous health benefits. The food eaten throughout Mediterranean countries like Italy, Israel, Greece, Morocco and Spain contributes to a heart-healthy diet.

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Think about the folks living in the Mediterranean countries. They enjoy wine, relax and savor their meals together and engage in physical activity — like walking — on a regular basis. Not a set meal plan but actually a lifestyle, a Mediterranean Diet consists of the following:

Eating whole grains and plant-based foods (nuts, oats, brown rice, lentils, whole wheat pasta, couscous). Try this recipe for warm lentil salad with portabella mushrooms.Reducing fatty foods, red meat and dairy products (or at least eating lower-fat dairy products).Incorporating fish into meals a few times a week (tuna, salmon, mackerel, sardines). Try this recipe for herbed salmon.Using olive oil instead of butter or margarine.Adding fruits and veggies to most meals.Limiting poultry and eggs to a few times a week.Eating fresh foods and limiting processed foods.Limiting salt intake, using herbs and spices instead.Enjoying red wine with dinner (if you don't or can't drink alcohol, drink purple or red grape juice instead).Limiting desserts and sweets (think of substituting fruit and nuts for dessert).Try a meatless Mediterranean feast >>The benefits of a Mediterranean Diet

If you haven’t heard, this lifestyle has health benefits associated with it. This way of eating and living has the potential to:

Prevent heart disease, stroke and some cancersLower cholesterolPrevent Type 2 diabetes and obesityPromote weight loss

It might take a bit of practice to change your eating and lifestyle habits, but the benefits will be worth it. You'll also experience new foods — and ways to prepare that food — that you may not otherwise have discovered.

What’s not to love about a Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle? If you can’t be in the Mediterranean, you can at least eat like you are!

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Meatless Monday Go green (and meatless) with green beans

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Green Bean RecipesWhether your prefer thick Romano beans, thin and tender haricots verts, or are simply a string bean lover, this time of year is for you!

Cutting out meat from your meals at least one day a week is great for your health and the health of the environment -- and it doesn't have to be difficult. With so many fresh vegetables to choose from, it's easier than you think. Green beans are sprouting up everywhere you turn these days, so why not give them a go?

The folks at Meatless Monday address many common questions curious consumers have about following a meat-free diet. Here is one example:

Q. Do I need to worry about getting enough protein on Meatless Monday?

A. No. A protein deficiency is very rare, even in full-time vegetarians. As long as you're eating enough calories to maintain a healthy weight and following the FDA's healthy diet guidelines, you're almost certain to get enough protein.

What's good about green beans?

Aside from tasting terrific, green beans are low in calories and provide an excellent source of vitamins A, K and C, manganese, folate, iron, protein and fiber (among other nutrients)! Who knew big things came in small packages?

Bean basicsKeep your fresh green beans stored in the fridge in a loose plastic bag for no more than a few days.Green beans can be cooked whole, snapped in half or cut diagonally for a French-cut style.Avoid serving mushy green beans by cooking them until they are crisp-tender. When you bite into the bean, it should have a slight crunch to it. Steam, boil or sauté them.

Many green bean recipes are made for side dishes or as salads, but don't let that stop you from enjoying their goodness paired with another healthy and meat-free dish. Green beans can easily be added to many recipes to create a light meal. Check out your options!

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Going green -- and meat-free -- at least one day a week is easier than you think. Follow some of these great recipes to make it even easier!

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Get more done with less stress

To Be
And To DoHere's a question to pause and ask yourself: How would my life be different each day if I had a To Be list instead of a To Do list? Sure, you may cross off the To Do items and think you are getting near the end of it. Then you do what most of us can't stop ourselves from doing. You add more to it, right? And you never actually get "to be" because you are too busy doing -- and stressing. Now is the time to break the cycle of endless To Dos and learn how to get more done with less stress.

Don't let a To Do list control your life

You make – or add to – a To Do list day after day. Week after week. Year in and year out. It's a given that this list will never get done. And it doesn't matter how short or long this so-called list of priorities – gotta dos or want to dos – is; the fact that it exists means it can drive your life down a road where it's hard to take your foot off the gas pedal. No wonder you're stressed!

What if there was another way for you to get your To Do list done, with less stress and more meaning? Here's how taking a "pause" amidst the gotta, wanna, have tos and enjoy a more empowered day.

Step 1: Put Yourself First

What if a new way for you to start your day began like this: Before you emerge from your bed (or hammock, or sack, or couch, or …) you PAUSE to ask yourself: How do I want to BE today given what may come my way?

Perhaps just before you ease or jump out of bed you take 30 seconds or simply a single minute to reflect upon what you know or suspect awaits you with family, friends, or at work or in your community life. Before you start to tense up thinking about your time management skills, read on.

STEP 2: Imagine Being Your Best

Instead of starting to have your mind churn – and your heartburn burble or your blood pressure inch up, or your back twinge a bit – you pause and listen to what your gut answers when you ask yourself: How do I want to BE today that would let me handle whatever comes my way? Hopefully, you've now taken a few stress-reducing deep breaths.

STEP 3: Listen From the Inside Out

Here's how to listen for what you may hear: There's no right or wrong answer. (Whew, that's a relief!)

You may be surprised by what your gut allows out of that wise place when you aren't holding your breath or madly dashing off emails or hitting the ground running. Faced with a tough day you might remind yourself: Today I want to be gentle not hard on myself. Faced with an exciting day where good news awaits you may want to go through the day practicing gratitude. Imagine how this would affect how your To Dos get done.

STEP 4: Seek calm

Ask yourself, What would support me in being this way today – regardless of what comes my way?

Yes, this is your chance to allow the unimaginable to keep you company for a moment. What if you would feel calmer on a day where you're going to be running all over the place, if you wore your favorite color? What if you know you're going to have a hard time fitting in a healthy lunch so you make sure you bring healthy snacks? Even if you only take time for one creative moment of wondering, "What if?", it might make you feel that you have a choice in how to have your day be less stressful.

You can have less stress because you're developing a habit of generating support, even in how you support yourself, by giving yourself some choices you may not have realized you had.

STEP 5: Give Thanks

At the end of the day no matter how things turned out – perhaps your best intentions went awry, or perhaps they were spot on – give yourself a moment as you ease into bed or the shower or a moment between the To Dos and the Got Dones and appreciate you did the best you could in the time you had. Allow yourself to BE more of who you already are because time is worth more than what shows up on a lifetime of lists. Be thankful for the person you are and for the being you are now willing to actively embrace. Over time, you'll find yourself making more meaningful To Dos and feeling far less stress in accomplishing them.

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