Tropical Fat Burning Smoothie

Tropical Fat Burner 1 cup pineapple juice 3 strawberries 1 banana 1 tbsp low-fat yogurt 1 scoop vanilla SLM protein powder Toss all ingredients into a blender and purée until desired consistency. Nutrients per serving: Calories: 370, Total Fats: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 35 mg, Sodium: 55 mg,… Continue reading Tropical Fat Burning Smoothie

Spinach Alfredo Lasagna

1 egg, lightly beaten 1 15 ounce carton part-skim ricotta cheese 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 15 ounce jar Alfredo sauce 1/2 cup fat-free milk 6 whole grain lasagna noodles 2 cups shredded carrots (4 medium) 2 cups… Continue reading Spinach Alfredo Lasagna

Great Grandma’s Spanish Rice: A Recipe for Cinco de Mayo

Great Grandma V came to the United States from Mexico to begin a new life.  She adopted many of the American traditions, learned English and started her own business.  She acclimated speedily to the USA, adopting many of the American ways of life. However, Grandma’s cooking remained authentically Mexican. I loved eating her food and I am thrilled… Continue reading Great Grandma’s Spanish Rice: A Recipe for Cinco de Mayo

How to Simply Meal Making and Eat Healthier

As a food writer and home cook, I love to cook.  But that doesn’t mean I want to spend every night in front of a cookbook and hot stove working on a recipe from Julia Child. So I took an idea of Tim Ferris’s (author of The Four Hour Workweek):  simplify meals and diet by eating very… Continue reading How to Simply Meal Making and Eat Healthier

How to Make a Fabulous Zucchini Dinner

Spring is officially here and with spring come different vegetables to eat, cook and enjoy. I want to share one of my absolute favorite vegetarian dishes with you.  It’s fairly easy to make, but after tasting it, your friends and family will think you are a gourmet cook- it is that good. But first, a… Continue reading How to Make a Fabulous Zucchini Dinner

The Quik Cook! International Favorites: Cambodia

The Quik Cook! continues with national cuisine favorites from around the world from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe! Today’s port-of-call: Cambodia for Cambodian Fish Amok! Cambodian Fish Amok (Curried White Fish Served With Coconut Sauce.) Active Time: 30 mins /  Servings: 2 Ingredients: Curry Paste 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 large shallot bulb, finely chopped 3 stalks lemongrass,… Continue reading The Quik Cook! International Favorites: Cambodia

How to Create the (Almost) Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

Most of us love to indulge in a little of the anti-oxidant rich chocolate (yes, I shamelessly cling to every study promoting the benefits of my favorite food) a few times during the week. Working on a new bake book, my obsession with creating the almost-perfect recipe for chocolate chip cookies probably goes a bit… Continue reading How to Create the (Almost) Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

Paleo 101: A Need-to-Know Guide to the Paleo Diet

Scrolling down the list of Amazon best-selling cookbooks & food books I was amazed at the amount of Paleo-related cookbooks and info. As a foodie, I’ve heard a lot about the Paleo diet but I really didn’t know what defined it- or why its followers are so passionate about it.  At a glance it sounds… Continue reading Paleo 101: A Need-to-Know Guide to the Paleo Diet