The other day, I planned to make Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa. I asked Tim what he wanted to go with it, and he said rice. I didn’t want to use a preflavored box of rice because it’s so easy to make your own, and that way you can control the ingredients and flavor, so […]
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Spicy Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I’m obsessed with recipes. I’m always discovering new recipes I want to try, either on Rachael Ray or some other show, they show up in my inbox, I read them in a magazine, etc. Then I save them in various places – on Pinterest, save them in a […]
Whole Grain Cous Cous with Spring Vegetables
I love cous cous as a side dish. It’s something different from rice or potatoes, and it’s super easy to make. It’s also very versatile. You can flavor it many different ways by adding in different herbs, spices, and veggies. I like to buy plain cous cous, whole grain or wheat if available, cook it in […]
Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
These muffins are amazing. In fact, they are so delicious, I think you could almost call them cupcakes. I know muffins are for breakfast, but I have no shame in admitting I’ve eaten them for dessert. The bananas and chocolate go so well together and the cinnamon and nutmeg add a bit of warmth. My […]
Roasted Spaghetti Squash
The other day, I came up with the (brilliant) idea to make mozzarella stuffed turkey meatballs. To go along with them, I decided to make spaghetti squash, because, you know, I try to be healthy and squash is healthier than pasta, even whole wheat pasta. I had never had spaghetti squash before, and I had […]
Low Fat Strawberry Banana Smoothie
I wanted to make a smoothie the other day, but I didn’t want to go to the store, so I headed into the kitchen to see what I had on hand. I had a ripe banana in the freezer (for just such an occasion), some strawberries, and some yogurt. Perfect! I knew I’d need something […]
Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon – 3 Ingredients!
I’ve talked before about how we try to eat fish on a regular basis. This pretty much means tilapia and salmon. Salmon has tons of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamin D; however, you want to stick with wild salmon rather than farmed whenever possible, because farmed salmon may contain high levels of dioxins and […]
Healthy Apple Muffins with Pecan Topping
When I’m looking for a healthy recipe, one of the first places I usually look is at Ellie Krieger’s recipes. I needed to make some muffins last week, and of course, I wanted them to be healthy. I found this recipe and gave it a try. The muffins turned out very delicious and the apple […]
It’s Spring – Time for Pasta Primavera!
This is a recipe I’ve made many times, and it’s definitely a regular in our spring/summer rotation. That’s saying a lot, because generally my philosophy is “So many recipes, so little time.” Tim and I both love this because it’s healthy and full of vegetables. It’s light, very fresh tasting, and perfect for spring! And primavera […]
Broccoli Slaw: Great for Potlucks or Cookouts!
I previously mentioned that my brother had a birthday party recently. Well, he specifically requested that I bring this broccoli slaw for his party. Since it was a request, I had to honor it, right? What kind of monster would I be to deny him his birthday wish? Ok, that might be taking it a […]