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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

February 13, 2010

These were truly the most simple little treats to make. Usually I make them in bar form and munch them as a pre or post workout snack. Here I made cute little hearts for Valentine’s Day. Not sure I know anyone who does not love the chocolate peanut combo. It is a natural flavor pairing [...]

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Cocoa Coconut Oat Parfait

January 19, 2010

Big news folks! It is National Oatmeal Month. Wow, who knew?? Around here it might as well be Oatmeal Month everyday! We heart our oats. I speak of the oat often. Oats are whole grain complex carbs that taste great and have loads of health benefits (see my post Oatmeal: The Basics for more on [...]

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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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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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Sesame-Soy Tofu Sauté

November 14, 2009

Sometimes we need a change from the usual meat based protein choices.  Tofu is great because you can toss it in your shopping cart, throw in in the fridge and forget about it.  Unlike fresh meats, it is usually dated so far out that you can remember it when you need too. It is a [...]

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Quick Crab Salad

September 12, 2009

Maybe it’s because I was at one with the ocean yesterday during my surf debut, or it’s because I was desperate for some protein in my  3:00pm Mini-Meal. Either way, I found a can of crab meat in our pantry.  It called to me.  With a pinch of this and a pinch of that I [...]

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