‘Meals & Recipes’ Archives
Herbs & Spices ‘Spice Up’ Nutrition »
Herbs & Spices 'Spice Up' March which is National Nutrition Month! Cooking with herbs and spices is trendy, healthy, and can be a real taste adventure and many are considered to be 'superfoods'--that's another bonus. ""Add a cinnamon stick to simmering tomato sauce to create a surprising sweet undertone. A pinch of curry goes a [...]
DIGIORNO 200 Calorie Control Portion Pizza »
NEW! DIGIORNO 200 calorie control portion pizza. This is a very good idea. Why? Because I love products that tell me exactly how many calories they have--have to admit, that sometimes I cheat, and even sneak an extra sliver of pizza without accounting for the extra calories--shame on me! But seriously, I think this is a great lunch or pizza [...]
Bok, What? Bok Choy the Chinese Cabbage »
Bok, what? Bok Choy the Chinese cabbage that packs a powerful punch both in nutrition and flavor. I love to chop it and toss it into soups, or use it in my stir fry. And if you check out Rachel Ray's Food Network Recipe for a 10 minute recipe for Spicy Shrimp & Bok Choy Noodle Bowl---Fast & Yummy, that's a winning recipe in my [...]
Celebrate Margarita Day Today »
Celebrate Margarita Day today with a fun new recipe from Dos Lunas Tequila--21 and older only! In light of Margarita Day on February 22, Dos Lunas Tequila encourages you (21 and older only!) to kick your shoes off, lay back and enjoy a delicious Dos Lunas Margarita. The original Margarita recipe was invented in Ciudad Juarez-El Paso [...]
Ginger Tea From Scratch »
Ginger Tea from scratch to warm your chilly fingers and toes. Ever wonder about that weird looking root in the grocery store produce section called ginger? Most of us know the taste very well in ginger ale and gingerbread. But what is not so readily known is that ginger has been used for centuries to sooth an upset tummy, motion sickness, [...]
Pancake Tuesday! »
Today is Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Tuesday. So let's whip up a batch of Bisquick Fruity Yogurt Pancakes. Shrove Tuesday is also known as Fat Tuesday and its the day that marks the beginning of Lent and 40 days to Easter. It wouldn't be Pancake Tuesday without pancakes, so here is a wonderful recipe from everyone's favorite pancake [...]
Skinny Oatmeal from Celeb Chef Nate Applebaum »
Skinny Oatmeal from Celeb Chef Nate Applebaum. OK. So I know its easier, faster, and often tastier to zap a pack of instant oatmeal in the microwave and 'done' but there really is something to be said for hot oatmeal made with your own special touches--especially on a frosty morning. I found this oatmeal recipe on Serious Eats and not only is [...]
Crayon Box Dip »
Crayon Box Dip. I LOVE this recipe. It's fast. It's fun. It's healthy. Whip up a batch this weekend and use it as a dip for chips, crackers, or be really, really good and use it for fresh veggies! Here's what you'll need: 1 16-ounce container nonfat sour cream 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped [...]
Celebrate National Bagel Day Today »
Celebrate National Bagel Day today! Have a bagel. And one way to celebrate and get something for free is to celebrate with Einstein Brothers. Check this out. To celebrate National Bagel Day, February 9, all fans of the Einstein Bros. Facebook page will have the opportunity to download a digital coupon for a free Einstein's bagel with the [...]
Winter Cabbage »
Healthy, inexpensive, delicious winter cabbage. According to a recent article in Serious Eats, cabbage should be in your grocery cart right now. "Available from late fall through the winter, cabbage is a perfect and inexpensive choice for cold-weather meals. A member of the Cruciferae family (along with kale, broccoli, collards, and [...]
