Melon Mango Smoothie
As I was carefully selecting my melon at the market, I overhead a kid say to his mom, "I hate cantaloupe!" The first thing I thought was, "What's wrong with that kid?" The second thing I thought was, "What's wrong with the mother for not properly introducing her child to the wonderful deliciousness that is cantaloupe?" Then my rational self … Read More...
Easy Vegetable Curry with Tofu Kale & Brown Rice
I was walking by an Indian restaurant the other day and aromas that wafted through the doors made my head spin. Must. Have. Curry. Now! There are times when I like to make my own curry powder so I can get the flavors just right, but since I wanted something fast, I used a mix I found at an Indian market. It's excellent. This recipe is … Read More...
Wilted Spinach with Roasted Red Peppers Caramelized Onions & Fontina
We all know the best way to get kids and non-veggie-loving adults to eat greens is to slather them in cheese, salt and oil. But dousing healthy stuff with bad stuff kinda defeats the purpose, right? This 5-ingredient side dish is super delish without all of the calorie baggage. It doesn't completely eliminate the cheese – it just doesn't go crazy with … Read More...
Friday’s Surf & Turf #23
It's Friday and time for another installment of Friday's Surf & Turf report -- my compilation of 10 articles I came across on the web this week that I thought might be of interest to you. Please remember that just because I post a link to an article doesn't necessarily mean I agree with all or part of its content, but I thought the information was … Read More...
Summer Squash & Zucchini Noodles in Savory Cashew Cream Sauce with Spinach and Roasted Tomatoes, Mushrooms & Onions
I've been looking for a reason to pull out my Veggetti and, let me tell ya, was this the right call! Who needs pasta soaked in alfredo sauce when you can have this? Can I just say? Gut. Bomb. And guess what? This is actually healthy and won't immediately attach itself to your hips! The roasted tomatoes, onions and mushrooms add a nice savory, … Read More...
Frisee Feta & Arugula Salad with Basil Red Pepper Dressing
Frisee lettuce isn't always easy to come by, so if some shows up at your market, pounce at the chance to make this dazzler of a salad. Frisee, with its pale green leaves and tender leaves, is perfect for a springtime salad. Both frisee and arugula have a peppery bite, so if you can't find frisee, use baby arugula for the whole recipe. What really … Read More...
Friday’s Surf & Turf #22
Here's this week's list of 10 articles I found surfin' the web that I thought were interesting. Just because I post a link to an article doesn't necessarily mean I agree with its content -- I just like to know what's being said out there. Enjoy! The 'Healthy' Oil That Could Lead To More Weight Gain Than Sugar Real Men Don't Eat Meat - Why … Read More...
Summer Vegetable Gratin
It seems like the only time you see a nice big gratin dish is at a party. Don't wait for a fancy occasion to enjoy this recipe. Treat yourself to a pint-sized portion that your lips will love and your hips won't hate! Ingredients ½ medium sweet onion (thinly sliced) 2 medium roman tomatoes (cut into 25 - 1/8 inch slices) 1 baby eggplant (cut … Read More...
Banana Berry & Melon Smoothie
Summer finally made its presence known in the Midwest. It's HOT! That means I'm in full-gear making crisp, summer salads and smoothies to keep cool. The melons this year have been super sweet. Now I like my fruit smoothies on the almost-too-sickeningly-sweet side, but even I had to put the brakes on this time. I tamed this by adding a bit of … Read More...
25-Minute Vegan Tacos with Quinoa & Cilantro Pesto
Move over beef, chicken and fish. There's another protein player in the taco arena and it's quinoa. It has all of amino acids that meat has, sans the fat. These tacos are loaded with a light, refreshing cilantro pesto and fresh veggies. Top it off with a couple slices of meaty avocado and you have a hearty low-sodium, vegan and gluten-free meal ready … Read More...