For salads that have more of an asian flair! Such as avocado chicken cucumber carrot…..my favorite. It also works well on a salad with tofu and roasted vegetables. Since there is sesame oil you really have to pick and choose your flavors in the salad. It should be pretty plain to work well in your […]
Late summer, fall and winter are the season for pears! Just when we start to get depressed that the taste and abundance of summer fruits are leaving, in walks a ripe pear! At 100 calories a serving and 20% of your day’s worth of fiber pears are not only a great snack (in combination of […]
A salad with all kinds of colors! Serves 1 Ingredients: 1/4c Roasted Red Peppers 2 tbsp cooked edamame 4oz Sesame Tofu (see recipe) 1 kirby cucumber, sliced thin shredded carrots 1c roasted butternut squash 1/2 avocado, sliced Dressing: you can use a balsamic vinegarette or try my spicy mayo dressing Directions: Combine all ingredients and […]
What GOES with this people say? Rice cakes, waffle chips, FRUIT. It’s amazingly delicious and NOT a terrible thing to binge on. Bring this to your next party and I bet everyone who says they HATE pumpkin (I don’t understand those people) will be converted. Ingredients: 1 1/2 c pure pumpkin (canned) 1, 12oz whipped […]
Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 head of Romain lettuce, washed and chopped 1-2c shaved brussel sorouts 1c shredded cabbage 1/2c craisins 1/4c pine nuts 4oz french fera 2tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil directions: Toss the lettuce, brussel sprouts and cabbage with the oil and vinegar. You can also use a vinegarette here that you […]
This recipe is my husbands favorite. I don’t eat pork, but if I did i think i’d eat it like this! Serves 4 Ingredients: 2, 8oz pork loin 1 tbsp oil 1/4c pomegranate molasses 1 tbsp pure maple syrup 2 tbsp minced garlic, or buy frozen garlic cubes and pop them out sprinkle of cayenne […]
Very unique and versatile! I originally found this recipe on cooking light a while back and then changed up the recipe after I made it about ten or fifteen times! Ingredients: Two large eggplant 1/4c parsley 1/4c breadcrumbs 1, 16oz can of chick peas 2 eggs 1 tbsp minced garlic (you can buy frozen minced […]
It’s just the ONLY way I’ll make it Serves 2 ingredients: 1 acorn squash, cut in half 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp butter divided in two cinnamon directions: preheat oven to 375 scoop out the squash, poke insides with a fork, coat with cinnamon and add syrup and butter. bake in the oven for […]
A great side item that can be counted as a vegetable, but feels like a starch! Ingredients: 1 large spaghetti squash 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets handful of spinach 1 tbsp oil salt and pepper to taste parmesan cheese to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Stab squash and microwave for […]
When I make fajitas it’s a whole to do! Lots of condiments, veggies, protein by far one of my favorite meals! Are you making your fajita the right way?? Serves 4 Ingredients: 4, mission flour tortillas (about 140 calories each) 1lb fajita steak strips (or try it vegetarian style with my tofu recipe) 3 peppers […]