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Leftover Thanksgiving Salad
Beet Goat Cheese Salad
Beets make a fantastic addition to any salad! They’re a great source of folate and fiber per cup…which means you can feel like popeye AND have great digestive health all day…pretty awesome.* This recipe is great if you have all of these things on hand. If you don’t I suggest you make them (roast some […]
Thanks!
Thank you for your likes Thank you for your re posts Thank you for your comments I started this site seven years ago. It was my hobby, my passion and new addiction! I got married had a baby and things got busy as a full time working mom, with a husband who works double time. […]
Pine Nut Rice Pilaf
Great side, feels fancy. Half the calories (of course) Serves 6 Ingredients: 1c white or brown rice (white rice, long grain typically goes best here) 1/2 tbsp butter 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 3/4c vegetable or chicken broth 1/4c pine nuts or chopped almonds (toast in the oven for about 10 minutes until fragrant) 1 […]
Veggie Cake
BERRY Blast Smoothie
This smoothie is full of antioxidants and vitamin C. Sure to beat a cold you feel coming on! Ingredients: 2c frozen berry mix (blueberry, strawberry,raspberry) 1 banana 1/2c almond milk Directions: blend well! Nutrition facts: Calories: 220kcal Protein: 5g Carbs: 50g Fiber: 20g Nutrition tip: 20g of fiber is your whole days worth! I suggest […]
Spicy Mayo Dressing
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 […]
Pears
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 […]
Vegetarian Salad
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 […]