31 Tuesday Mar 2015
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, Italian, love to cook, Share the Love, turkey, Weight Watchers
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hot Italian sausage, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, polenta, spinach, zucchini
The pictures don’t do this recipe justice, but I am here to tell you that Italian Sausage & Polenta Lasagna is pure comfort. Surprisingly, that comfort is delivered without a guilt trip. That’s right, this recipe came straight out of the new Weight Watchers cook book AND it’s made in the slow cooker. Badda bing. Badda boom. Continue reading »
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22 Sunday Mar 2015
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carrot, cilantro, egg whites, red chilis, scallion, spinach, swiss cheese, thai basil
Most days, whether at home or the office I’ll have an Egg White Omelet Bowl for breakfast. A bed of spinach (getting my calcium anywhere I can), a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of fresh herbs and scallions, and an egg white omelet packed with herbs. Today, my herb of choice was Thai Basil which is thriving in our Aero Garden presently. This Thai Basil Egg White Omelet Bowl fits in so nicely with my Healthy Choices plan. Continue reading »
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11 Wednesday Mar 2015
Posted in Asian, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, seafood, Weight Watchers
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avocado, crab legs, cucumber, radish, rice, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, spinach, sriracha
I hope you’ve been enjoying my mini-series on Lunch Bowls. I’m a bit obsessed with portion controlled meals. Mostly though, I’m quite fond of a theme.
It helps my brain get organized.
We recently celebrated National Crabmeat Day. When Bowl Week meets Crabmeat a California Roll Lunch Bowl is born. Continue reading »
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09 Monday Mar 2015
Posted in chicken, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, low-carb, lunch bowls, Mexican/Latin
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avocado, brown rice, cheese, chicken, corn, pinto beans, spinach, Tomato
Healthy Southwest Burrito Bowl.
I went to Pet Smart during lunch to replenish Lilah’s food. Pet Smart is very close to Pier One. I was smack in the middle of Healthy Lunch Bowl Week. They sell really pretty bowls. Continue reading »
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08 Sunday Mar 2015
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artichoke hearts, chicken, fresh oregano, fresh rosemary, lemon, olives, orzo, roasted red peppers, spinach
So many beautiful colors and flavors in this Mediterranean Lunch Bowl. Roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, luscious olives, orzo pasta, baby spinach, and grilled lemon & herb chicken. Pulled together from ingredients already in our fridge and pantry. Continue reading »
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30 Tuesday Dec 2014
Posted in chicken, healthy choices, love to cook, Mediterranean
I am a self proclaimed lover of all meatloaves and meatballs. I can’t recall a meat-loaf combination that I didn’t love. I’m rather proud of our Greek Meatloaf recipe. We use ground chicken, which on it’s own is fairly bland. No worries. Here’s how we bring full blown flavor to this dish. Continue reading »
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28 Sunday Dec 2014
Posted in breakfast & brunch, cooking for two, love to cook, sauces
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bacon, cream, eggs, english muffins, hollandaise sauce, spinach
In preparation for Christmas morning breakfast I took a pack of our homemade English Muffins out of the freezer. That would open the door to perhaps Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches, Eggs Benedict or if I was lucky Eggs Florentine. Continue reading »
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01 Monday Dec 2014
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
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chickpeas, cilantro, cumin, diced tomato, lemon juice, onion, spinach
The holidays have a way of throwing us me off course. No matter how hard I try, temptation is waiting at every turn. This year is going to be different. Yes, I will cave to some temptations, or better said…enjoy my favorite dishes in moderation. Yet, what I won’t do is completely abandon my Healthy Choices plan only to start over on January 1st. Nope, not gonna do it.
This Chickpea & Spinach Stew, adapted from Weight Watchers, is going to keep me on track. Continue reading »
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06 Thursday Nov 2014
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, cooking for two, love to cook, pasta, vegetarian
This Cheesy Bowtie & Butternut Squash Bake was born out of ingredients already on hand. It’s loaded with veggies and I promise you even the youngest members of the family will love this dish. Butternut squash, fresh mushrooms & spinach, an open box of pasta and the end of a hunk of cheddar cheese came together in a snap. Continue reading »
4,837 total views, 3 views today
28 Tuesday Oct 2014
Posted in healthy choices, Italian, love to cook, turkey
Easy week night meals that are packed with fresh flavorful ingredients.
That was my mission. Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini boats not only made a great dinner, but they reheated beautifully for lunch the next day. Continue reading »
5,745 total views, 3 views today