I pair this yummy side dish with some grilled chicken or fish. It is full of veggies and flavor and something you can prepare in advance and throw into the oven as you prepare the rest of your dinner. I took this recipe from Giada de Laurentiis and like always made some tweaks. Serves: 4 [...]
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The leaves are changing and the weather is cooling off- fall is officially here! Well, in SoCal the seasons don’t shift that much, but the calendar says it is time to make warm comfort foods so I’m game. This recipe is more labor intensive than previous recipes, but delicious and healthy. You can add meat [...]
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As is my standard, I took this recipe from Cooking Light and made a few tweaks to it. If you can’t tell from previous recipes, I am a huge fan of arugula- it has a great flavor and is easy to cook with. You can take this recipe and substitue kale, spinach or any other [...]
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I love cooking with orzo. It is rice shaped pasta and it doesn’t feel as heavy as regular pasta. I buy organic whole wheat orzo and normally cook it in chicken stock for more flavor. The recipe below is actually mine- inspired by many different orzo recipes I have made over the years. I pair [...]
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I love this simple dish because it has lots of flavor, is easy to make and pairs well with a lot of various sides. I took this recipe from Cooking Light. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts- pounded thin (or chicken cutlets) 1/2 lemon salt & pepper 1 cup breadcrumbs of panko flakes [...]
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This yummy salad is anything but boring. From the spicy flavor of arugula, the zesty dressing and the mild and tasty white beans, this salad is a good stand alone meal that has protein and fiber- both very filling. I added avocado to mine (that is what we Californians do I suppose) and paired it [...]
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These brownies use applesauce and zucchini in place of the oil and eggs that make traditional brownies moist and chewy. Don’t be afraid to try something new! These are a great way to sneak in a veggie serving for the kids and are a healthy alternative to the boxed versions that are packed with sugar [...]
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If you don’t like salmon, substitute for another fish that you enjoy. I love this simple recipe that infuses a lot of flavor into fish. Pair with some steamed brown rice and some green beans for a healthy meal full of flavor and nutrients. Original recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis. (I have tweaked a [...]
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I took this recipe from Giada De Laurentiis and made my own version. This is my go-to pasta dish on a night where I am teaching and the hubby is working late. The sauce is fresh, healthy and cooks up fast while the ravioli or pasta is boiling. Serves 4-6 1 pound organic wheat pasta [...]
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I took this recipe from NY Times and put a few twists on it for a perfect summer salad. You can add chicken to it and make it a meal or use it as a side dish to grilled or baked fish or meat for a light and healthy meal. What is quinoa? It is [...]
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