Most of us are looking for healthy recipes to add to our weekly meal rotation and you are going to love this one! It is a breeze to prepare for a quick weeknight meal AND the combination of meaty chicken thighs in a pan sauce with roasted grapes is as satisfying as it is delicious. […]
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Healthy Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
The holiday food frenzy is drawing to a close and I’m already psyching myself up for the inevitable New Year’s resolution to exercise more and spend less time in front of the computer and more time enjoying life and learning. Sadly, wisdom is not the only thing that comes with age and, while writing about […]
Keeping Warm With Italian Wedding Soup
A bowl of steaming soup can cure whatever ails you – whether it’s the blustery wet weather we’re having here in Cali, snow-white blizzard conditions or a busy day at work where all you want to do is relax and put something warm and comforting in your hungry belly. Because we eat with our eyes […]
Let’s Not Talk Turkey: Salmon with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce
Who has had enough turkey leftovers, raise your hand! I know I have, so today, I’m sharing a deliciously healthy salmon recipe with a fantastic blueberry balsamic sauce that’s low on calories and big on nutrition and flavor. Buy Responsibly Farmed Salmon The remnants of our Thanksgiving turkey were quickly devoured as sandwiches later that […]
Coconut Aminos for Paleo, Gluten Free and Low Sodium Cooking
Love the salty umami of soy sauce but not the side effects of ingesting so much sodium – you know, those dreaded added pounds and bloat from water retention? Or maybe you’re following a Paleo, gluten-free or low sodium diet and want or need to eliminate soy. The solution: coconut aminos. For us, it’s the […]
Winning Quinoa Recipes
As a big fan of quinoa and an advocate of sustainability, fair trade and supporting local farmers, I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you the winners of Alter Eco’s Quinoa Recipe Contest. To celebrate the International Year of Quinoa (who knew!), Alter Eco invited aspiring chefs from across the country to share their […]
Barbecues and Tailgate Parties: Hatch Fever Turkey Burger
Labor Day weekend has evolved into so much more than a celebration of the contributions of American workers. It signals the confluence of several all-American rites: the end of summer, the beginning of a new school year, harvest season and, for avid sports fans, it is where the best of both worlds collide: baseball and […]
Hatch Chiles Morning, Noon, and Night
Hatch Chiles are all the rage! Seriously, you can find a delicious way to eat them, for breakfast, lunch or dinner – and, if you haven’t tried them, you simply must experience them while you can. The season for these unique tasting chiles named from the original growing area in Hatch, New Mexico is short […]
House Special Teriyaki Chicken Yakisoba
Why so special? It’s Low Carb, Low Sodium, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free and, even after meeting all these special dietary considerations, this quintessential Japanese dish remains deliciously satisfying, has lots of nutritious vegetables and the grilled chicken smacks of sweet, sticky teriyaki flavor. Husband and Kid-Approved. With my husband’s strict sodium restriction, we […]
Obsessed with Chiles: Quinoa Stuffed Chile Rellenos
My obsession with chile rellenos lives on – it is how I measure every Mexican, Tex-Mex, or Southwestern restaurant that offers the dish on their menu, and if they don’t – shame on them! When I return from a trip, within a day or two my car finds its way to Great Mex in Costa […]