Crunchy Cheese Chicken Tenders Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 egg whites, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon water 2 cups Reduced Fat Sunshine® Cheez-It® Original Crackers (crushed to […]
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February 15, 2013
Carrot and Parsnip Soup
I’d heard great things about the Tone It Up Carrot and Pumpkin Soup from friends on twitter and decided to make something similar. I didn’t have any pumpkin on hand (shocker… I know) so I rolled with […]
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2013
The Perfect Edible Valentine Gift – Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
The celebration of Valentine’s Day brings along with it many sugary temptations including; Mazes of chocolates nestled in beautiful red boxes Tiny candy hearts covered in love notes Heart shaped red PEEPS (seems to me […]
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2013
Celery, Cucumber and Lime Juice
Just lately I have made the leap from the safe and reliable Carrot, Apple & Ginger, to trying more green contents in my morning juice fest. One of my yoga pals had been urging me […]
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2013
Kabocha Squash Soup
A deliciously creamy and spiced kabocha squash soup with a hint of sweetness from the cinnamon sugar sour cream. Yield: 40 oz Serving Size: 8 oz Number of Servings: 5 Soup Ingredients / U.S. […]
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2013
Garlic-Roasted Vegetable Sub
Oven-roasting is an easy way to prepare vegetables and bring out the best of their natural flavor. Served on soft sub rolls, these sandwiches are filled with a medley of garlic-roasted eggplant, bell peppers, onion, […]
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2013
Roasted Tomato Soup
San marzano canned tomatoes are the best according to my taste buds and a few Italian cooks will back me up on this. Flavorless tomatoes makes for a flavorless soup. Serve with the cheesiest of grilled […]
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2013
Simple Soup with Turkey Meatballs and Quinoa
Making this soup is simplicity itself, yet the flavor suggests it is the product of painstaking preparation and complicated cooking. Ingredients: For the meatballs: 1 lb. ground turkey 1 large egg 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh […]
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2013
Gluten Free Vegetarian Spring Rolls
A spring roll, loaded with an assortment of vegetables served with a sweet spicy dipping sauce. Yield: 8 Rolls Serving Size: 2 Rolls Number of Servings: 4 Spring Roll Ingredients: Purple Sticky rice, cooked and […]
Read MoreDecember 28, 2012
How to Make Your Own Green Smoothie
After indulging in the holidays, it’s a great time to eat lighter and detox your body. If you are new to detoxing, one easy thing you can do is to start drinking green smoothies. They […]
Read MoreDecember 14, 2012
Vegan Egg Nog
Do you love the flavors of the holiday season, but not the way you feel after indulging in heavy sugary treats loaded with dairy? If you’re guilty (like me! GASP!) of purchasing eggnog in a […]
Read MoreDecember 7, 2012
Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Brownies
This recipe was originally inspired by this recipe from Pinterest, because it was listed in grams (so I could use my EatSmart Precision Pro Kitchen Scale) – and it looked pretty tasty. Bake these “brownies” for your Holiday party […]
Read MoreNovember 23, 2012
Thanksgiving Leftover – Turkey Soup
The day after Thanksgiving is the perfect time to make a comforting and healthy turkey soup. Using the left over steamed, roasted or sauteed vegetables, turkey and the turkey carcass puts a new spin on your leftovers. […]
Read MoreNovember 16, 2012
Healthy Pumpkin Pie
Guest post by Trish, owner of the blog, I am Succeeding. Ingredients 12-16 oz silken tofu, drained 1 c Pumpkin 1/2 c Brown Sugar 1/2 c Stevia in raw (measures same as sugar) Dash of […]
Read MoreNovember 9, 2012
Easy Brussels Sprouts For Thanksgiving
Guest post by Barbara, owner of the blog, The Bold Blend. A couple of months ago, I wouldn’t touch Brussels sprouts with a ten foot pole. I remember them from childhood as overcooked and stinky! Luckily, […]
Read MoreNovember 2, 2012
Toasted Millet Pumpkin Muffins
Guest post by Dena from the blog 40 Fit in the Mitt – Balancing a Fit and Fun Life in Michigan. Ingredients 1/2 cup millet 1 egg 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup soy or coconut milk 1/2 cup unsweetened […]
Read MoreOctober 26, 2012
Easy Southwestern Turkey Meatballs (Gluten Free)
Guest post by Barbara, owner of the blog, The Bold Blend. These spicy meatballs are wonderful dipped in a bit of salsa. Perfect as an appetizer. This recipe makes approximately 14 to 16 meatballs. Ingredients: […]
Read MoreOctober 19, 2012
Pumpkin Soup
What do you do when you have left over pumpkin puree? You make lemonade. Just kidding. Actually, you can make this incredibly healthy soup. I have been in the kitchen all day baking. I will […]
Read MoreOctober 12, 2012
Easy Homemade Granola
Recently, I received a new product to try, Bee Free Honee, made from apples. I decided that I must find something to make with this tasty alternative to Honey. Granola, so versatile and easy to […]
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