Category Archives: Quick Meals
Spinach Artichoke Dip
My boyfriend pointed out that I always say “I can make that at home” but I never really do it. In light of that,I decided to make good with my promise and surprise him with this dish as our appetizer … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Herbs, Quick Meals, spinach
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Pasta Puttanesca-the low sodium version
So much to say about this dish and so much I don’t want to say. I got this recipe off of a video I watched on Food Network. Ellie Krieger, who hosts Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger, claims that this … Continue reading
Tomato Basil Pasta
It has been a really long time since I last cooked or had any free time for that matter. I figured, I should at least cook once this Spring Break. After weeks of heavy eating, I needed something a little … Continue reading
Tomato Bruschetta
After finals, I went out with a friend to happy hour at Bar Louie. We had ordered 4 different appetizers for dinner, one of which happens to be a bruschetta. Funny story, I had never had a bruschetta until that … Continue reading
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Greek (turkey) Sandwich
I was watching the Food Network last week as I was exercising and came across this show called the “5-Ingredient Fix.” Claire Robinson was the hostess and her claim was that she was able to make a course using only … Continue reading
Posted in For the Health Conscious, Healthy, Herbs, Main course, Quick Meals, Sandwich
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Baked Spinach Bread Bowls
Entertaining a hungry crowd on July 4th isn’t easy. The key to running a successful party is being efficient and resourceful. It sounds dumb but someone has to state the obvious: reduce cost but make them feel like they’re getting … Continue reading
Banana, Cranberry, Walnut Bread
The other day, I got up to prepare breakfast and looked over at the banana rack. I sighed when I saw 3 over-ripe bananas just hanging there sadly on their last limb. I personally hate throwing away food and I … Continue reading
Posted in Bananas, Cake, dessert, For the Health Conscious, Healthy, Nuts, Quick Meals, Refrigerator Clean Up
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Baked Salmon
I first discovered this recipe when I decided that for my grandfather’s 80th birthday, my brothers and I were going to make him dinner. I wanted to feed the family with something classy, but considering that my grandparents are climbing … Continue reading
Posted in Family Favorite, Fish, Healthy, Main course, Quick Meals
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Breakfast Burrito
The key to losing weight is to eat a healthy breakfast. Food is, for lack of a better word, human fuel. Your body obtains a series of complex carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids from the meal and then takes these three … Continue reading
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Walnut (chicken) Pesto–Sandwich and Pasta
Pressed for time? Health Conscious? Then this Pesto is a must must must keep in your recipe box. It is both healthy and versatile. Can I just say that this has definitely become a favorite among my peers. In addition, … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken, Family Favorite, For the Health Conscious, Herbs, Main course, Nuts, Pasta, Pesto, Quick Meals, Sandwich
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