Brussels Sprouts – Two Ways
Most people I come into contact with seem to have an aversion to Brussels sprouts. I believe the reasons are two-fold. For one, their first encounter with it was likely a tasteless, limp, boiled version. Second, they are just plain dumbfounded when it comes to preparation, so avoiding them altogether is just, well, easier. I’m [...]
Almond-Honey Power Bars
My mom recently made these yummy granola bars for us, and I cannot wait to make them at home this weekend. They aren’t too sweet, have a nice crunch yet chewy trail mix bar texture, and great flavor! They’d make a good on-the-go breakfast or midday snack. The recipe can be found on Eating Well [...]
Lisa’s White Bean Enchiladas
My dear friend from Kalamazoo, MI, Lisa Cavanaugh, cooked this dish for my husband and me over six years ago – and my husband (you know him, the lover of all foods Mexican) to this day asks why I don’t make it more often. Truthfully I lost the recipe, so I gave Lisa a call [...]
February Food of the Month: Kale
Food of the Month: Kale It’s Heart Month, and while most of us would like to see chocolate being featured, I’d be remiss if I didn’t focus on the amazing nutrient profile of kale. Available in abundance this time of year at your local grocer, there’s no excuse not to pick up a bunch (or [...]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
I am a lover of all things pumpkin – be it in oatmeal, pie, muffins, cakes, or risotto. It makes everything smooth, nutrient and fiber-rich, and oh so warm and tasty. Adding chocolate to it puts the icing on the cake. But let’s face it, short of the oatmeal, the other ways I enjoy pumpkin [...]
Great Weekend or Weeknight Meal
I was watching The Food Network in December and tuned into one of my favorite shows, Everyday Italian. To many, Giada DeLaurentiis is best known for her, well, cleavage. But to me, I think she is an amazing chef and about 99.9% of the recipes I’ve made from her show or cookbook have been fabulous. [...]
Breakfast of Champions
For the past nine months I’ve been enjoying whey protein smoothies on and off for breakfast. When my CrossFit training picks up, I need a little extra protein to help my muscles recover, and keep my appetite under control. Even if you aren’t training for anything, we all need a bit of healthy protein along with high-fiber [...]
Layered Chicken & Bean Enchilada Casserole
My husband loves Mexican food, especially enchiladas. I have three enchilada recipes that I constantly rotate and was looking for something a little different. Enter my chicken & black bean enchiladas. We all thought this was pretty tasty, and it made for great leftovers the following few days. If you don’t like mushrooms just take [...]
Soba Noodle Salad in a Gingery Peanut Sauce
This is my new favorite Asian-Inspired pasta dish. I’ve tried a number of recipes in the past, and tweaking those, came up with this nutritious (and so flavorful) one! Give it a try. Soba Noodle Salad in a Gingery Peanut Dressing Serves 4 8 oz soba noodles 1/2 cup Peanut Butter 1/4 cup rice vinegar [...]
Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Salad
In my quest to eat cleaner, I am constantly searching for recipes that’ll inspire me – and make my family happy. I was watching a Martha Stewart show that I recorded and thought this recipe looked beautiful, and tasty. I was not in the mood to travel to the grocery store or market, so I [...]