Friday nights are not usually nights that I make an elaborate meal. After one of the most stressful weeks I can remember, I arrived home from Baltimore, and decided there was nothing I wanted more than a really good meal. I had yet another headache, so instead of running, cooking was my stress reliever of …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Maple Orange Glazed Scallops with Veggies & Couscous
There's something about having time, having had a great workout earlier in the day, and having some new "toys" that make me get super creative in the kitchen. Thai Inspired Coconut Lime Curry Couscous with Veggies & Scallops Calories: 450 kCal Fat: 15g Carbs: 52g Fiber: 9g Protein: 36g Ingredients 4 large sea scallops (I …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Thai Inspired Coconut Lime Curry Couscous with Veggies & Scallops
Wednesday, after another winter storm hit, I decided I needed to share my tropical smoothie on Instagram. Since another storm is on its way, I thought I needed to share it here too! Vegan Grass Skirt Smoothie Calories: 400 kCal Fat: 8g Carbs: 85g Fiber: 17g Protein: 9g Ingredients 1 medium banana 1/2 cup frozen …
I got my new toy yesterday: my Vitamix finally arrived!!! So of course first thing this morning I took it for a test drive with my morning smoothie. I loved the creamy texture it provided to my smoothie, and how easy and powerful it is. Green Gold Smoothie Calories: 594 kCal Fat: 10g Carbs: 116g …
I've turned over a new breakfast leaf, and switched up my usual oatmeal combos with smoothies. I'm now anxiously awaiting my new Vitamix, because my old blender was unhappy with the amount of frozen fruit being thrown into it everyday. Peaches & Green Smoothie Serves 1 Calories: 450 kCal Carbs: 64g Fat: 17g Protein: 25g …
After the WDW Marathon last weekend, I gave myself two days to eat whatever I wanted, and then, made some big changes to my eating. Since my training will be slim to none for at least another week, I saw this as an opportunity to try to kick some of the sugar habit I'd regained …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Green Saffron Cauliflower “Risotto” with Roasted Vegetables
Last weekend I went nuts cooking. I also realized that with the marathon this weekend, and then likely not wanting to spend my time on my feet in my kitchen when I get back, I decided to go extra nuts, and make enough stuff to freeze for the following week. And I got creative. Partially …
I love Chipotle. Its delicious, and for fast-food, it's not too bad for you. But, it's still got more salt, unneeded fat, and calories than you need, and skimps on the nutrients. My favorite thing about this recipe, is that you can add whatever protein you want to it. I've done it with 3 oz …
Christmas for my family has not been a huge undertaking in nearly 10 years, but since then, my mom and I have brunch and Christmas dinner together, sometimes with other family or friends, sometimes just the two of us. Several years ago, I decided to take over the cooking. I've done maple roasted pork loin, …
I'm on day 3 of my 4-day doctor ordered semi-quarantine & rest, so the idea of a snowy Saturday was absolutely perfect. It would make me feel less bad about not being out and about other than to pick a few things up, and do a few random acts of kindness. Even though we didn't …
Continue reading Healthy Recipe: Turkey & Butternut Squash Chili
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