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Quinoa with Blood Orange and Basil

March 20, 2010
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Blood oranges are showing up all over the markets and the web these days. Not only are they beautiful with their ruby red color, but they are a tasty addition to sweets and savories. This is a great dish for Meatless Monday’s. Quinoa is a great high protein whole grain that is also gluten free. [...]

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Fire Roasted Tomato Soup with Chickpeas

March 3, 2010
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When I have soup, it’s gotta be from scratch.  For me soup from a can is too one dimensional in flavor (salty) and the veggies are mushy.  It is so simple to throw a soup together. A quick and steamy bowl is a great way to pack in a few servings of veggies. Soup satisfies [...]

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Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

February 22, 2010

Roasted cauliflower and broccoli are so delicious and a great way to use them is in a hearty soup recipe. This soup is warming, comforting and of course healthy.  You get a nice amount of good for you vegetable servings here. There is just a little bit of ghee in this soup and it adds [...]

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Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce and Chicken

February 2, 2010

I just realized as I was proofing this post the caption I wrote above: “One Super Bowl of Pasta.” As I mentioned in my Skinny Mini Baked Potato post, I will not be indulging in the Super Bowl sporting event (I think it’s this weekend.) When I created the graphic above it had nothing to [...]

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Spinach Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

January 30, 2010
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There is nothing like a simple salad for lunch or dinner. Add to it some toasted nuts, lean protein and you have a filling and fabulous meal. We love all kinds of nuts over here. In the fridge we have all different kinds and always a batch of roasted pine nuts ready to go. If [...]

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Skinny-Mini Baked Potatoes

January 17, 2010
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These little baked potatoes are perfect to serve at all kinds of parties. From the Super Bowl to birthday parties to holiday bashes. Pass these Skinny Mini Baked Potatoes around and your guests will be happy. If you are having a serve yourself buffet table folks can load up their potatoes at a DIY topping [...]

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Chocolate Peppermint Devil’s Food Cake

December 25, 2009

Can you believe it?  Christmas 2009 is here. After loads of preparation for holiday feasts and celebrations we can now kick back and reflect on 2009.  It has been a wonderful year.  There is loads to be grateful for.  I’ll let you in on a few things on my gratitude list this holiday season: XO. [...]

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Spinach Ricotta Turkey Roulade {with Pomegranate}

December 24, 2009

The heat is on, the final trips to the market are here for holiday cooking.  Christmas is here and New Years is on its way.  May I recommend something fabulous?  This Thanksgiving I was not in the mood to cook a full bird.  We prefer the white breast meat, so I went with that.  Just [...]

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Skinny Almond Crusted Chicken Strips

December 13, 2009

The other night I was craving a crispy, flavor filled, warming and slightly indulgent meal. I had 2 pounds of raw chicken breast staring at me from my chilly fridge.  With an attempt to satisfy everyone around here, I came up with this light, lean, baked, and dare I say “Chicken Finger” kind of thing. [...]

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Banana & Butternut Buttermilk Cake

December 12, 2009
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Butternut squash is great in sweets and savories. If you are out of pumpkin & sweet potatoes or just want a change of ingredients this is a nice diversion. All three have a similar flavor & texture profile when added to baked goods.In this recipe I combine many seasonal flavors. The cardamom and cinnamon mixed [...]

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