Quick and Easy

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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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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Whole Wheat Linguine with Spinach Herb Pesto

March 20, 2013
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Pesto and creamy sauces are two of the husband’s favorite pasta toppings. I actually love pesto too – it’s one of my guilty pleasures. Normally pesto is loaded with tons of oil, cheese, and fat – which makes it a less healthy alternative to marinara sauce. And while you can sometimes substitute other greens (kale, [...]

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Three Quick and Easy Weeknight Meals in Under 5 Minutes!

March 13, 2013
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  This week is just one of those weeks. Super busy, super tiring, and zero time to cook. And on weeknights like this, I often turn to either leftovers or to a few quick and easy, sort-of homemade (mostly home assembled) healthy dinners. Soups, Salads and Sandwiches are my go-to meals – because it’s an [...]

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