Salmon for Dinner is a Favorite! I know lots of people who adore salmon for dinner. I do, too. It's easy to cook at home, it's full of wonderful flavor, and you can find it quickly at your grocery store or seafood market. Cooking salmon really is easy, especially when you grill, broil, bake or saute it with a little butter or extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Delicious. Just for fun, why not get a little snazzy next time with your salmon? This Parmesan & Pistachio Crusted Salmon Recipe is for you! Parmesan & Cashew Crusted Salmon – 2 servings 2 … [Read more...] about Parmesan & Cashew Crusted Salmon Recipe
Sheet Pan Dinners Save Time and CleanUp!
Sheet Pan Dinners Save Time & Fuss Do you own a sheet pan? If you do, then say hello to Sheet Pan Dinners! With my motto of keeping it simple in the kitchen, this technique of making a quick and tasty dinner is hard to beat. Sheet pan dinners help you keep it simple because they're: Easy to plan Easy to prep Easy to cook Easy to clean up Examples of Sheet Pan Dinner Combinations Take your choice of these options to save time when your hungry family asks, What's for dinner? Lean Meat: Lean pork loin chops + BBQ spice rub + root vegetables like sweet potatoes, … [Read more...] about Sheet Pan Dinners Save Time and CleanUp!
Easy, Creamy Recipe for Butternut Squash Soup
Soup is Healthy Comfort Food In the winter, or anytime, homemade soup is hard to beat. For decades now, I've been a lover of soup and have spent many happy hours in my kitchen making soup. Of course, I've also spent many meals enjoying soup's amazing flavors. Comfort food is different for everyone and, for me, homemade soup is easily #1. Read my tips for getting organized in your kitchen to make homemade soup. You can do this! Easy, Creamy Recipe for Butternut Squash Soup Remember: Ingredients and amounts in a recipe are what go onto your grocery shopping list! Makes 4-6 … [Read more...] about Easy, Creamy Recipe for Butternut Squash Soup
Mediterranean Style Nutrition
Mediterranean Style Nutrition and the Science Behind It I used to think that foods from the Mediterranean were exotic, hard to find and difficult to cook. Then, I started a personal challenge to learn more, cook more and really get to know these delicious and nutritious foods. Boy, was I wrong! Mediterranean style foods are sensible, everyday foods, they are easy to find and they cook up easily. Their health promoting qualities are amazing as you can read in this science-based article. But, best of all, they taste heavenly. 12 Mediterranean Style Foods for Your Kitchen To prepare … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Style Nutrition
What’s in Your Grocery Bag for the New Year?
What's in Your Grocery Bag for the New Year? This is a question I like to ask when I offer fun nutrition programs to people around my community. After a pause, I usually hear confident answers like fruits and vegetables! OK, that's a great start for everyone's grocery bag. But, don't stop there. Take some time to think about how your bag reflects balance, variety and moderation. These are smart things to ponder, too. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, lean meat, poultry, fish, nuts, seeds. It all adds up to a top-notch grocery bag for energizing your personal nutrition! What's in … [Read more...] about What’s in Your Grocery Bag for the New Year?
A New Year’s Nudge & 7 Options
What's Your New Year's Nudge? Every New Year is a nudge for making ourselves better. For some, it is better at playing the piano; for some it is better at saving money; for some, it is better at managing personal nutrition or trying a new exercise. I've decided to get better at yoga in the New Year because it will keep me flexible and strong. Even though I'm a beginning yogi, I am determined to get better at it, step by step, day by day. There are so many ways to launch yourself to 'better-ness' one step at a time in the New Year. Here are 7 options to think over -- and perhaps you'll … [Read more...] about A New Year’s Nudge & 7 Options