Simple, Healthy, Delicious – Sweet Potatoes
I remember the sweet potatoes of my youth. Usually made around the holidays, they were baked and smothered with brown sugar and butter. So sweet! In fact, they may as well have been dessert! Now, that was a vegetable I was willing to eat more than my share of! Times...
Fast and Delicious Holiday Turkey Recipe
Not to brag, but I make an amazing turkey. It's always moist and delicious. I usually use a Martha Stewart recipe where the turkey is covered in cheesecloth and got lots of basting towards the end. It's always a hit with my guests. This year I was...
Healthy Fast Food 4: Peppers
Peppers are an easy way to add healthy food into any meal. If you're barbecuing this weekend, think about adding some of that great color on the side of your grilled proteins. They're great in the lunch box with a sandwich,...
Delectable Beef Sliders
For these awesome beef sliders you can use 85% ready-made ground beef (a little fat cooks a better burger). Or, buy a beautiful, lean cut of meat and grind it yourself.
Healthy Fast Food 3: Sugar Snap Peas
(Watch the Video to See how Easy These are to Prep) Sugar Snap Peas are an extremely beneficial food that not only provide loads of nutrients, but aid in blood-sugar regulation and heart health. They're rich with...
Healthy Fast Food 2: Add Crunch to Lunch and Snacks
Celery is the second most common vegetable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs-ejXF1Jf8 that people bring in their lunch box for snacks during the week. (Click here for the first). Celery is a great way to add crunch to a sandwich. It also tastes great with...
Healthy Fast Food 1: Prepare Raw Carrots so they Stay Fresh, Crisp and Delicious
If you like carrots https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFisux1YvMM watch the video above. I share the kinds of carrots that are most tasty. In fact, you're missing out on a lot of taste if you only eat the small ones. I'll show you how to prepare raw carrots so they are...
A Better Chicken Salad Recipe
What can be deceiving about chicken salad, tuna salad, turkey salad, or “anything salad” is that you can get a bunch of calories and fat that you didn’t expect.
Simple. Healthy. Delicious. Whole Chicken Recipe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTUQysi_rGs This is a whole chicken recipe that's simple and fast, and can produce a delicious and juicy meal. In the video I've included info how to choose the healthiest chicken possible. You can use all the criteria, or some...
A Healthier Hot Chocolate
This is a healthier hot chocolate made with less sugar and low-fat milk. On a cold and snowy night in DC, my friend, Doreen, made this lovely drink for me while I was staying at her home. It's a hot treat that feels like a splurge, but you can drink it...
Simple, Healthy, Delicious – Pizza Recipe
The pizza meal has many loyal fans. But, many would protest that it's not the healthiest food option. Believe it or not, pizza can be a healthy, normal calorie meal. What makes the difference is the quality of ingredients in the pizza, and of course, the...
A Healthy Watermelon Drink that Tastes like a Cheat
I'm addicted! https://youtu.be/3uRjcTmmlIc This watermelon drink is so yummy, and easy! The best thing is, you can have it in the middle of the day to add some fun to your hydration, or serve it up to all your guests at your next party. It's Easy, Healthy and...
Asian Inspired Eggplant, Green Beans and Basil
Fage Yogurt, Salmon, Cucumbers, Tomato and Dill
Last night I made a Fage Yogurt recipe with Salmon, Cucumbers Tomatoes and Dill. It was phenomenal. And super easy. Here are the ingredients I used for two people: Salmon (about 1/2 lb) Large cucumber (at least one) Cherry tomatoes (1 pint) Fage Plain Yogurt...
Strawberry Recipes- Serving up Something Bold and Cold
When I was a child, the fourth of July (Independence Day in America) was an extra special event because it was the same day as my grandpa's birthday. Every year my gram and gramp invited...
Easy, Healthy, Delicious Chicken Breast
Here's an easy, delicious way to make chicken breast. And it's fast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfHaJ8QO1RM The chicken can be used in many different recipes or just have it with some vegetables on the side! One of the most important factors in having...
Salsa Salad Recipe – Fast, Healthy, Delicious!
This is an awesome salsa that doubles as a salad! You can use it as a dip, or on tacos, burritos or fajitas, garnish fish, chicken or beef with it, or just serve it on the side. Don't believe me? Give it a try. It's so...
Are Potatoes Good for You, or Not?
Like many foods, potatoes have had their ups and downs in the media. The truth is potatoes are actually a very healthy food. The average medium baked potato (2.25" - 3.25" in diameter) is 161 Calories with 2 Calories from...
Simple, Healthy, Delicious: Asparagus Recipe
This asparagus recipe is one of my favorite vegetable sides. Not only because the dish is so simple, but because the presentation is always beautiful and the taste is the same as what you would encounter at a high-end, gourmet restaurant. Ingredients: 12 thin...
Simple, Healthy, Delicious – Cauliflower Mash
This is a very simple cauliflower mash recipe to make, and tastes like mashed potatoes. So if you're looking for a way to get a different vegetable into your food repertoire, this might be for you! It's a popular dish (with a few changes made by me of...