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Book Review: The Golden Door Cooks at Home

January 27, 2010

  I enjoy reading before bed.  The reading I choose needs to be stimulating, but at the same time I need to be knocked out after a few pages.  One night recently after tucking the kids into bed I decided to browse through my copy of the Golden Door Cooks at Home. Big mistake……the photos and [...]

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Skinny Peanut Butter & Cocoa Mousse “Cake”

January 11, 2010

Decadent meets skinny….just the way I like it. I crave sweets daily. So do my kids…..I think most of us do come to think of it. Tasty rewards are something to look forward to….right?? For me everyday mindful lifestyle treats need to be clean, high energy goodies. You guys might think I have gone a [...]

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Chinese 5 Spice Harvest Chili with Bison

November 29, 2009

Recently I was at a friends party. She is the ultimate party planner.  This gal has style and sass unlike any other. When it comes to party planning….she owns it. For dinner she had a medley of chili. There were turkey, beef and vegetarian options. The guests could choose from a plentiful array of  toppings to [...]

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Smoky Marinated Chicken Breast

November 22, 2009

We love smoky marinated chicken over here, Make a big batch and you will have protein on hand for a few days.  Chop it, slice it, dice it. Use it in soup, quesadillas, or even a Monte Cristo sandwich. Toss this smoky chicken with some veggies, a salad, have it alongside brown rice, whole wheat [...]

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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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Bison Bacon Burgers

October 9, 2009
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The other night I wanted to add a flavor twist to our usual bison burgers. I had seen a recipe for decadent bacon filled beef burgers in a magazine and I wanted to reinterprete them with about 20g less saturated fat. I found a nice compromise combining nitrate free turkey bacon with grass-fed bison. These [...]

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Meatball Lollipops

August 22, 2009

These meatball lollipops are a cinch to make & they are great appetizers. Your kids will love them & adult party guests will dig ‘em too. Have fun seasoning these meatballs in all different ways. I have listed some suggestions below.

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Apple Cream Pie Yogurt Parfait

August 1, 2009

This yogurt parfait has tons of bang for the buck.  It is loaded with nutrient dense ingredients, it is high protein, it doesn’t have refined sugars and best of all it tastes like an apple cream pie. I am always trying to satisfy my nagging sweet tooth.  My goal is to not grab fat and [...]

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Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken

July 24, 2009

I always make my Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken in a large quantity  so we have plenty to grab throughout the week. I mention over and over how important it is to have fresh, healthy food on hand so you don’t fall off the wagon and eat the wrong stuff. Chicken breast is lean and jam [...]

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