It doesn't take much to incorporate more veggies into your family's diet. I've started blending cooked veggies (with a little bit of chicken stock) into our pasta sauce. We've also been enjoying smoothies for breakfast or dinner, which are mango or mixed berry, and I'll add fresh spinach and flax seed to give my family added nutrition. My … Read More »
Cream of Broccoli and Spinach Soup
As everyone kicks off the New Year with health resolutions, I am sharing one of my favorite soups. It isn't low in fat, but it is packed with calcium. One of the reasons I love this recipe is that it fits my specific dietary needs. As a runner, weight isn't my concern. In fact, I probably need more of the healthy fats than others. I am also … Read More »
Mini Omelettes
I've seen this way of preparing eggs on Pinterest for awhile. I finally had to try it myself. It is now our family's "power' breakfast. The omelettes are so easy to make! Even on a hurried morning, you can stir them together, pop them in the oven while you rush around, and come back to a hot breakfast. It's so much better than cold cereal. Save … Read More »
Chicken Caesar Piadina
"Piadina" is an Italian flat bread, very similar to a pita. Usually you grab it right after it is cooked and fill it with whatever makes you happy....cold cuts meat, cheeses, or even chocolate. I thought it would be the perfect summer meal, paired with grilled chicken and Caesar salad. It was a hit! Even my husband liked it. He said it was … Read More »
Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Quinoa Salad
Spring...it's so confusing in the mountains! Mother Nature finally melted off the snow, green was starting to show, and then it snowed again this morning. It confuses my cooking too. I start mixing soups and salads a lot. I have cravings for fresh vegetables, but then it will be so cold, I'll feel like soup again. On a salad-craving day, I … Read More »