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We all have our favorite Mexican dishes that are oh-so-bad for us – mine’s rolled tacos with guacamole and sour cream. Well, Everyday Health has taken Mexican Lasagna to Recipe Rehab, an online show where celebrity chefs remake a fattening family recipe in a challenge and the family chooses the winner. Recipe Rehab episodes air [...]
Recipe: Anne-Marie Nichols’ Classic Cobb Salad Recipe prepared by: Anne-Marie Nichols, Photo taken by: Anne-Marie Nichols There’s nothing healthier than a chopped salad that uses lots of vegetables and lean proteins. Unfortunately, the Classic Cobb Salad means well but really is a dietary nightmare. The dish is over the top as it contains three kinds [...]
Here’s another “Friday Fish” recipe for Lent from Spice Island. Substitute brown rice flour for wheat flour to make this dish gluten free.
It’s the first “Fish Friday” of Lent, so the folks at Spice Islands sent me a few easy recipes to get you excited about cooking up some healthy, delicious fish. Eating fish is a great way to naturally add omega-3 fatty acids to your diet. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two [...]
Recipe: Rachael Ray’s Greek Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Salad with Pita Bread Recipe prepared by: Anne-Marie Nichols, Photo taken by: Anne-Marie Nichols Have you had a chance to check out Rachael Ray’s FreshOver Recipe Guide on the Ziploc Facebook page? You can “like” the Ziploc Brand’s page and download Rachael’s exclusive FreshOver Recipe Guide. With [...]
I love borscht and grew up eating the Manischewitz version out of a large glass jar, cold with a dollop of sour cream. Then I discovered the “real thing” – Russian style borscht made with carrots, beets, cabbage, dill, mushrooms and potatoes, served warmed as a comforting winter soup thanks to Barbara Kafka’s classic cookbook, [...]
I know for many of you, taking nutritional supplements was on your New Year’s healthy resolutions list. How’s it going? Are you confused by all the vitamin and supplement choices out there? Well, Centrum has come up with a Nutrition Possible Assessment to help you determine your individual nutritional supplement needs. I’m always on the [...]
I don’t know about you, but after a holiday season of turkey, pork roast and roast beef, I’m looking forward to eating something lighter and healthier. One way to do that is by eating salads and fruits even though it’s winter time. Luckily, we can get fresh fruit like kiwi and blueberries from Chile, where [...]
This year, we’re going to a friends’ home for Christmas dinner – and all they’ve asked me to bring is mashed potatoes. Boring! Since I have the holiday meal cooking bug, I’ve decided to make a big meal for late Christmas Even afternoon. (Why afternoon? We’re off to see other friends that evening. Busy are [...]
Today’s guest post from Holly Clegg focuses on healthy holiday baking. Since fresh cranberries freeze up to a year, you can bake up her Banana Cranberry Bread all year round. This is a terrific recipe for using up any overripe bananas you may have, too! Check out more of Holly’s trim& TERRIFIC® recipes at hollyclegg.com [...]
Are you still dealing with Thanksgiving leftovers? Fried rice may be the perfect way to use up those last bits of ham or turkey from your holiday meal. Recently, I had some leftover peas, rice, eggs and shrimp in my refrigerator. So I created Easy Shrimp Fried Rice with a little help from a packet [...]
You can only heat up slices of Thanksgiving turkey so many times before you’re tired of it. Instead, how about making a panini sandwich with your leftover turkey and cranberry sauce instead? My version is based on Mirassou Winery’s recipe for Mini Maple Turkey Panini with Riesling Cranberry Relish. I’ve healthed up the recipe by [...]
I was introduced to Mirassou Winery at Bloggy Bootcamp Denver in September. Not only was it a treat to sample their wonderful wines at the closing cocktail party, it was a neat opportunity to meet a member of the Mirassou family, and learn about the history of the winery. Wine for the holidays The Mirassou [...]
Due to our impending move, I’ve been trying to use up food in my pantry. I was amused to find three types of lasagna noodles – gluten free, whole wheat and no cook – in the cupboard. This has inspired me to make a Meatless Monday lasagna dish for those of you who are gluten [...]
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