I’m not a picky eater, but sometimes, combining healthy ingredients together can help me get a healthy dose of nutrients without even thinking about it. So, on the days when all I want to do is eat cheesy nachos, I love making or reheating a soup that I know is healthy for me. I have…
I owe many thanks to my Mom for introducing me to mandarin salad. While I have been experimenting with different salad ideas, I most recently had an intense craving for this mandarin salad. There are many ways to make this recipe your own. Experiment with the basic ingredients- orange slices instead of mandarins, romaine lettuce…
If you were to look up “Samoas”, you would be met with thousands of results related to the Girl Scouts. Apparently, they sell a box of these cookies that are among the fan favorites. This was news to me; I was just looking to make a dessert that was relatively healthy. Since I already tried…
While this dish is originally by Gordon Ramsay, it is simple enough for a cook of any level to make. The pork chops are incredibly juicy, and the thyme, red peppers, and red onion are full of delicious flavor. If you’re hesitant about the use of sugar and red wine vinegar, trust me- it all…
Family meals have the potential to be the best part of a person’s day. Other times, they can also be a challenge. It can be hard! Meal times are often the only time in the day that you will get some quality time with your loved ones, to share about your day and to better…
For some, eating healthy can be quite a challenge. If you have not grown up eating a healthy or varied diet, it can be difficult to break that pattern. Or, perhaps you’ve simply gotten into a diet “rut”. It’s possible that your eating habits have simply become a bit less beneficial for your body/mind as…
“Another recipe for trout?!”. Well, yes. Why? It’s delicious. After trying steelhead trout in a previous simple recipe, I discovered how similar it is to salmon. Needless to say, I fell in love with it. This baked chili and lime trout inspired by Downshiftology is similar in taste due to the use of citrus, but…
While eating pasta frequently wouldn’t be a problem for my tastebuds, it would be an issue for my health (and waistline). With that being said (written), I am continuing to make different variations to see which healthier alternatives I like the most. The most recent recipe experiment uses lentils in the sauce as a replacement…
