A clever hack to make tacos in 12 minutes

Plus, a set-it-and-forget-it Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole recipe that lets your slow cooker do the work.

February 23, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER February 23, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER TGIF! You made it.😮‍💨 If you're tired, hungry and didn't defrost anything to cook for dinner, we've got you. This 4-ingredient recipe (and cooking hack) will have tacos on the table in 12 minutes. Plus, if your back is aching after a long week, these are the 15 best exercises to relieve back pain and soothe sore muscles. Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a 5-minute core routine.   A benefit of strengthening your core is reducing the strain placed on your back during everyday activities. The right stretches are also important in relieving tension and easing back pain. Trainer Stephanie Mansour put together her 15 favorite stretches for soothing a sore back.   There is only one week left of our February Balance Challenge ! Keep up the great work and be sure to tune in to TODAY on Wednesday morning, February 28, to watch us cross the finish line for a celebration sponsored by Discover South Carolina, VisitGreenvilleSC, and Hilton Head Health! GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan It's Friday and we're tired of cooking. Thankfully this recipe requires just 15 minutes of chopping and combining ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning for you to come home to a comforting casserole later that day. Though the recipe says any type of milk will work, we recommend low- or fat-free milk to keep the saturated fat low. Serve with sautéed green beans.   Breakfast: Sweet Potato Parfait Lunch: Leftovers Dinner: Slow-Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole GET THE MEAL PLAN Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness A blizzard, a transplant, a hero: The true story that inspired 'Ordinary Angels' Is Ordinary Angels based on a true story? What to know about the real person, Sharons Stevens, that inspired it, and the inspirational ending of the religious movie. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. A clever cooking hack to whip up healthy tacos in minutes The dilemma: You're hungry, tired and out of dinner ideas.   New York Times bestselling author Danielle Walker has a recipe — and smart trick — to help. Her Salsa Chicken Tacos call for just 4 ingredients and even allow you to cook the chicken right from frozen. (Yes, you heard us right. If you forgot to defrost anything, we've got you.)   Walker shared her clever hack for shredding chicken in seconds: "My all-time favorite trick for shredding chicken quickly is to use a handheld electric mixer on low speed. It shreds the chicken perfectly in no time at all! Just cover your hand and the mixer loosely with a towel to avoid splatters."   Get the full recipe here. READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Wendy Williams diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia: 'Many have speculated' A new documentary about Wendy Williams offers an update on the hosts health and state of mind. 5 emotional signs your partner may be cheating on you Think your partner might be having an affair? Here are five signs you should know. What are somatic workouts? The mind-body practice is an easy way to release stress and tension Somatic workouts focus on mind-body connection to relieve stress and tension. At-home somatic exercises are diaphragmatic breathing, mindful walking and cathartic movement. Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT