Zucchini is full of Vitamin C and really low in calories (25 on average). It also has folate, potassium, vitamin A, lutein, and vitamin B. It can help prevent heart disease, colon cancer, and has antioxidant properties as well. Zucchini also happens to taste pretty amazing and is a great candidate for healthy sides Read More
White Bean Chili Two Ways
Aug 24th, 2010
I’ve come across a white bean chili recipe that, once altered my way, is quite amazing, and the best part of all is how to use the leftovers. For the first meal, prepare the chili.
2 cans great northern beans
1 lb ground turkey or chicken breast
2 tsp of olive oil
3 cans of low-sodium, MSG-free chicken broth
2 Read More
Super Simple Meatballs
Aug 18th, 2010
Last night I made an attempt to make some meatballs and spaghetti, and somehow I avoided failure. Phew.These meatballs can be made with any type of ground meat, but I used turkey breast. If you are trying to be healthy, use ground turkey breast because ground turkey can still have skin and dark meat and Read More
Burgers Reimagined
Aug 5th, 2010
Take your boring burger up a notch with these simple add-ons to your normal burger! Most of them are really simple add-ons that can still make burger night fast but also more enjoyable. You can use any type of burger you want- beef, turkey, pork, salmon, veggie, portobello, etc. then follow the simple instructions below:
The Read More
Sweet Summertime Tea
Jul 8th, 2010
Summer is approaching, and nothing is more refreshing on a hot day than a glass of iced tea. The polyphenols in tea may lower your risk for cancer, so use this as an excuse to down a tasty peach treat.
Ingredients:
1 oz tea leaves (Earl Grey or Darjeeling, about 1/3 cup loose tea or 7 Read More
Cheater’s Handbook to Wine
Jul 6th, 2010
I’ll be very honest with you- when it comes to wine, I honestly have very little knowledge about wine brands. I like red (woo antioxidants= great excuse for drinking it), Pinot Grigio, and I like it cheap. I wish there was a mathematic proof to show me how to pick wine, but alas it does Read More
BBQ Time!
Jun 28th, 2010
I love barbecues as much as the next person- no definitely more. Summer barbecues are the way to go, but you don’t want to be the person who shows up with nothing. When in doubt, always bring some sort of side dish and aim for something that everyone likes. Remember, summer equals hot, and you Read More
Celebrate the World Cup
Jun 21st, 2010
The World Cup’s month of madness began on Friday, and it will go until July 11. Who are you rooting for? Do you have your own bracket? While I don’t know that much about the individual teams, I understand soccer and have to root for America… even though Jenn and I believe that Italy might Read More
Eggplant Cannelloni
Jun 21st, 2010
I know a lot of people like to partake in meatless May (I, however, am not included in this category). The things you need to be concerned about though are making sure you get in enough protein and do not eat totally boring food!
Eggplant is a great option for a healthy but fortified treat and Read More
Brie by Me
Jun 6th, 2010
Brie is a creamy French cheese that is easily spreadable, savory, and made of cows’ milk. You can serve it warm, cold, or even at room temperature. Typically, the Brie is served with red wine, crackers, pears, and apples, but it can have so many more uses! So what else are you supposed to do Read More