Healthy Weeknight Dinner Plans! I have to admit that I really like thinking up healthy weeknight dinners. It's kind of like doing a puzzle with a formula - at the left - to insure yourself a balance of protein, carbs, fat, vitamins and minerals. So, for all of you who don't share my love of meal planning, here are some options to use this week, and week-after-week. 5 Healthy Weeknight Dinner Options! 1. Tangy Lime Chicken with brown rice and steamed green beans. Slices of mango for dessert. 2. Spaghetti & Easy Marinara Sauce with broccoli and tossed green salad. Oatmeal … [Read more...] about Healthy Weeknight Dinners!
Father’s Day Brunch!
Brunch - A Little History The origin of brunch is not well understood. Some food historians think the meal began in England's hunt breakfasts—lavish multi-course meals featuring a smorgasbord of foods such as chicken livers, eggs, meats, bacon, fresh fruit and sweets. Others think Sunday brunch came from the days when Catholics fasted before mass and then feasted on a large midday meal. Within the restaurant world, brunch has become big business nowadays as it adds another dining occasion for families and friends. Father's Day Brunch There are so many foods that dads like - … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Brunch!
Over 20 Easy Healthy Vegetarian Recipes
This is a Guest Blog by Kaylie Chrismon. Did you know there are 7.3 million Americans who are vegetarian? There are also 22.8 million Americans who are “vegetarian-inclined1.” Are you vegetarian-inclined? There are several different types of vegetarians: 1. Vegetarian – someone who does not eat meat but eats animal by-products. This may include dairy products and eggs. 2. Pescatarian – someone who eats fish but does not eat other meat, such as poultry and beef. 3. Vegan – someone who does not eat meat or any animal by-products, which may also include honey. So why do people … [Read more...] about Over 20 Easy Healthy Vegetarian Recipes
Easy Green Smoothie Recipe
With all the interest in easy green smoothie recipes these days, I finally tried one. Funny that a registered dietitian waited so long but I just did. Here's a recipe for one that's super-easy other than cleaning out the blender. Oh well, nothing's perfect. A smoothie, green or not, can be a great breakfast item, snack or special drink for celebrating as long as you're careful to use healthy ingredients. Here's a link to some other great, healthy snack ideas and some of them go perfectly with a green smoothie! Easy Green Smoothie Recipe - only 5 ingredients 1 cup milk - I used 1% cow's … [Read more...] about Easy Green Smoothie Recipe
Homemade Vegetable Soup!
Soup Comforts as it Nourishes! If there is a perfect comfort food then it must be soup. I've been a soup lover for most of my life and one of my favorites is homemade vegetable soup. The great thing about homemade vegetable soup is that you can make it so many different ways. You can add lean stew beef or not. You can add leftover cooked chicken or not. You can add fresh veggies or frozen veggies. Basically, anything goes. Here are 2 more delicious soups you can make, in your kitchen. I fell in love with Slovenian Sauerkraut & Potato Soup when I once traveled to Slovenia. And, I also … [Read more...] about Homemade Vegetable Soup!
Lasagne with a Fall Twist
Lasagne with Layers of Goodness! From what I can tell, pasta is a favorite 'go to' food for everyone's quick meals. After all, it falls into the comfort food category and it can be simple or more exotic. What goes in between the layers of lasagne can become a fun and creative project, I recently found out. And what I came up with was Lasagne with a Fall Twist. For more quick 'go to' meals, click here and also click here. Lasagne with a Fall Twist - How To! Here's how I made this tasty and unique lasagne: 1. Use a Homemade Marinara Sauce that is simple and full of flavor. 2. … [Read more...] about Lasagne with a Fall Twist