Looking for a drinkable meal option? How about a way to get more veggies into your daily diet? Here are two smoothies that contain a full meal’s worth of carbs, protein & veggies. Blend ’em up & enjoy! Oatmeal or Sweet Potato Protein Smoothie 1 c regular rolled oats, cooked OR 4 oz sweet potato,
If you love pasta & cream sauce…but are looking for a dairy-free alternative, this is your go-to! Serves 4 1 c cashews 4 T olive oil 12 oz mushrooms, a variety, torn into bite-size pieces Salt 1 medium leek, white & pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
Just in time for your NYE Party! Endive Salad Bites Around the holidays I’m always looking for yummy & convenient ways to eat my veggies. These Endive Salad Bites are a great solution as well as a fabulous appetizer! Enjoy! Endive Salad Bites Makes 12 endive bites For the dressing: 1 T white balsamic or apple
When the heat of summer hits I’m on the lookout for easy, healthful recipes that don’t require me to turn on the oven or the stove. Enter this FABULOUS sandwich courtesy of Bon Appetit! It’s absolutely delish!! INGREDIENTS ¼ cup finely chopped chives ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup tarragon ¼ cup whole-milk Greek yogurt 1
Warmer weather makes me start to think about burgers & BBQ’s!! I’m a sucker for interesting veggie burgers…and these Pinto Bean Beet Burgers are one of my fav’s. They’re beautifully colored (from the beets) & oh so delish! Serves 8 – Pinto Bean Beet Burgers 2/3 c bulgur 1 lg (9oz) beet, peeled & shredded
Cranberry Chutney with Apple and Crystallized Ginger 1 t Olive Oil 1 Shallot, minced 2 t finely grated fresh ginger ½ t salt 2/3 c water ¼ c cider vingar 1 c packed brown sugar 12 oz (3 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored & cut into ¼-inch pieces 1/3
Coach Michelle’s Healthy Potato Salad It’s easy, healthful, delish & a definite crowd-pleaser! Aside from the potatoes, all ingredient amounts can be altered. Add enough of each to make it taste yummy to you! Serves 6-8 as a side dish Ingredients – 2 lb potatoes, sliced into 1/2” cubes – 1 Tblsp salt – 3
It’s fairly common knowledge that, when we’re exercising for more than 1 hour, we need to eat. The purpose of this refueling is to replace carbohydrate stores necessary for keeping those energy levels up. But…what to eat? Sure, there are commercial gels & bars. But what about making your own? Here’s a simple, super yummy
Post Workout Nibbles If you’re like me you’re starving by the time the workout is done! Not the time to be making smoothies or yogurt parfaits or ham sandwiches! To solve the fast, easy, quick problem, I often make snacks ahead of time so they’re ready for eating. I recently made these protein banana muffins
Winter Squash Agrodolce I LOVE winter squash…and not just the standard butternut & acorn! These days there are so many awesome varieties to choose from – spaghetti, delicata, hubbard, kabocha – all yummy! The best part is the health benefits these little gems provide. While being fabulously low calorie, they provide high quantities of fiber,