Healthy

Mediterranean Style Paninis

June 16, 2013
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Today is one of those “too-hot-to-cook-need-something-easy-for-dinner” types of days. This afternoon I got home after my weekly grocery shopping trip, looked at the kitchen, and felt like lounging around a lot more than I felt like cooking. And so, I decided that the husband and I would be having these amazingly easy and delicious grilled [...]

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Vegetarian Bean Stew with Brown Rice

May 27, 2013
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This was one of the first recipes I made when I was just starting to learn how to cook. I remember loving its simplicity and after it was a success, I definitely gained more confidence in the kitchen! Since I first tried this recipe, I have updated it with some modifications that I think are [...]

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Skinny Spicy Spaghetti with Garlic, Parmesan and Veggies

May 15, 2013
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I love creating healthy pasta recipes. Pasta is one of those foods that we’re told not to eat if we’re on a diet. It has “way too many carbs” and can make you “put on weight.” But pasta is also one of the best comfort foods we have, and for people who love it, it’s [...]

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Healthy Snack Giveaway from Food Should Taste Good!

May 6, 2013
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Who doesn’t like chips? Crunchy, salty, and bite-sized — they’re perfect for curing those 3pm munchies. Of course, they’re not always the healthiest snack option since they’re fried and usually highly processed. That’s not the case with Food Should Taste Good, the company that’s making the perfect chip that tastes great and is good for [...]

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Falafel Style Lentil Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce

May 1, 2013
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It is no secret that I love lentils. Between their high protein content and their earthy, nutty flavor – I’m always looking for more ways to squeeze lentils into my diet. I’m also a huge fan of mediterranean flavors and the husband and I absolutely love falafel. And so, when I saw this recipe from [...]

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How to Make Simple and Healthy Roasted Red Peppers

April 22, 2013
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I love roasted red peppers. I love their texture, their flavor, and how they add a gourmet feel to so many dishes. What I don’t love about them is that often at restaurants and the grocery store, they are packed in oil, or roasted in a ton of oil, which just adds unnecessary fat and [...]

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