Today I'm serving you my Taco Salad. This salad made the list for the 7 Days of Summer Salads because whenever I serve it, there are never any leftovers. We all have our own versions, we all think ours is the best and we all love to have people try our version. But what is it that makes a Taco Salad … [Read more...]
Raspberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans
Raspberry Spinach Salad is a sweet and refreshing summer salad loaded with sweet raspberries, tangy cheese and candied pecans. Then tossed in a light, slightly tangy raspberry vinaigrette. … [Read more...]
Fried Green Tomatoes – w/Thyme Dip
Fried Green Tomatoes - a simple, southern delicacy made from unripe tomatoes, dredged in a flour mixture and fried. The slight sour flavor of the tomatoes works great with crunchy coating. Okay, I confess, I cheated. My intentions were good though. I went to the farmer's market to pick up … [Read more...]
All about Quinoa plus Some Delicious Recipes
Quinoa - It has a bit of a nutty flavor and the texture is kind of creamy, yet crunchy, it's similar in taste and texture to brown rice. It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes. Picture by: The New York Times Are you familiar with Quinoa? When I first read … [Read more...]
Healthy Snacks – a fun guide for kids (and us)
Schools over, let the fun begin! For weeks I've been preparing a list of things to do with the kids: activities, trips, social events, all in an effort to keep them away from the TV and video games. After only one week of summer vacation I began finding a major flaw in my diabolical plan. There was … [Read more...]
Low Carb Meatloaf
Simple & Healthy Banana Ice Cream
Simple Banana Ice Cream - a low calorie dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth when you're trying to eat healthy. It's simple, delicious and your waistline will love you. Your 40's! I've heard people say that once you reach your 40's your body begins to morph. You start seeing signs of … [Read more...]