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A fun and healthy twist on Taco Tuesday! Edamame, Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas with Lime Crema Prep and Bake in 30 minutes or less 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1/2 teaspoon shredded lime peel 1 and 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon honey 3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed and shelled 1/2…   Read More»

I was in the mood to do some healthy-ish baking this weekend and since the holidays are coming up I figured I’d start testing out some cookie recipes.  I’ve also made these with mini chocolate chips instead of regular and both work. The mini chips spread further throughout the batter so you’re still sure to…   Read More»

Sweet potato fries can be a healthy side if you make them that way, but beware of sweet potato fries from restaurants or fast food chains. Often, they are fried in the same oil and grease as the regular fries! Make sure to ask how they are prepared (look for baked or roasted) or use…   Read More»

We all want something salty and crunchy when we’re gathered around the TV watching our favorite team. It’s OK to splurge on buffalo chicken dip and hot wings every once in a while, but if you’re doing it every weekend you could be sabotaging all the hard work you put in during the week. Keep…   Read More»

Check it out bloggers! Lindsay from Love and Olive Oil and Julie from The Little Kitchen are putting on this event for the 3rd year in a row that brings together food bloggers from around the world (600 last year!) while raising thousands of dollars for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. What could be better than getting to…   Read More»

YES, these TASTE even better than they look and sound. I made these to share with some of my clients this week (don’t you wish you were one of my clients?). They’re subtly sweet and like most of the things I bake, they work for dessert or for breakfast. I think they’re more of a…   Read More»

Sick of the same old pasta and marinara? Try this new recipe for a healthy alternative that can feed the whole family (or just you + 4 lunches for the week) for well under $20. Red Bean, Broccoli and Basil Pasta Makes 4-5 servings in 25 minutes. 3 and 1/2 cups whole wheat penne pasta…   Read More»

Here’s a quick way to put a twist on an old favorite! I love taking comfort foods, making them healthier and “dressing them up” to give them new life and flavor– that’s where the inspiration from this yummy sandwich came from. Curried Egg Salad Sandwiches 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1/4 cup orange or red bell…   Read More»

Chile-Lime Bass with Spicy Corn Saute Serves 4 Prep + Cook Time: 30 minutes 4-5 Four ounce boneless skinless bass fillets 1 small lime, juiced* 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 3 ears of fresh corn (or 2 1/2 cups of canned or frozen) 1/4 cup chopped red…   Read More»

Smoked gouda again… what can I say? I had some left over from the Smoked Gouda and Apricot Grilled Cheese and the flavor is definitely growing on me. These stuffed peppers are perfecto for fall! Never heard of bulgur? It’s a whole grain that I would liken to a combination of quinoa and brown rice. I…   Read More»