Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
Perhaps it’s my inner child – hanging on for dear life as I rapidly approach the third decade of my life – that is responsible for my love of macaroni & cheese; melty cheese and carb-y pasta are a match made in heaven, if you ask me. That being said, my palate yearns for a…
Don’t get me wrong, I neither promote nor follow a fat-free diet. Olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocados, cheese, peanut butter, chocolate, salmon, and 2% greek yogurt are all staples in my eating regime. That being said, in an attempt to eat a bit lighter during the interim between holidays, I am being extra cautious of…
Maybe you don’t have a date for Valentine’s Day. Or perhaps you’re craving a bowl of sweet comfort but don’t want a ton of leftover dessert staring you in the face every time you open the refrigerator. Or maybe your significant other just isn’t a big fan of dessert. Whatever your specific situation may be,…
So. We’re a mere few days into “resolution week” (a.k.a. the first week of the new year when everyone is attempting to eat lighter) and I’m pushing a triple-cheese lasagna recipe on you. Before you click away, though, let me assure you that this lasagna is perfectly healthy. Heavy on the butternut squash, light on…
I told you this might happen. Clearly, I didn’t waste any time putting those leftover Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins to use. I have a confession to make: After luxuriating in the initial muffin or slice of quick bread still warm from the oven, I rarely eat the remaining baked goods plain. I cube ‘em…
Strawberry shortcake holds a special place in my heart – for many years in a row I requested it for my birthday dessert when my mom offered to make anything I’d like. I put a different twist on this one, using leftover defrosted peanut butter biscuits that I froze after making them for the Peanut Butter…
There are as many variations of basic cornbread recipes as there are of chili. Bread-like or souffle-like. Sweetened with honey, sugar, or even maple syrup. Moistened with oil or butter. Baked in a muffin tin, baking pan, or cast-iron skillet. Made with just cornmeal or in conjunction with flour… etc. And then there are the…
For the past few years, John and I have opted to stay in for Valentine’s Day dinner. I firmly believe that the best way to express how much you love someone is by preparing a meal that he/she adores. For my wonderful husband, one of those meals is braciole. A decidedly Italian blend of breadcrumbs,…
I had Lily in mind when I made these fun little treats, even though she’s still too young to experience the deliciousness that is chocolate & peanut butter (baby girl has NO idea what she’s missing!). She LOVES bananas, though, and the petite stature of these cracker bites deems them kid-friendly. They’re also perfectly healthy…
Thanksgiving is, without a doubt, my favorite day of the year. Sharing a bountiful meal with family and friends as the sun sets on a cool Autumn evening is the perfect occasion to ruminate over what we are thankful for. My family’s tradition for the last Thursday in November commences with a hearty breakfast followed…