Light Up Your Spring

Don’t Miss Dr. Gourmet’s Low Cal Thai Peanut Sauce

September 13, 2012
Dr. Gourmet's Thai Peanut Sauce

Remember my love for farmers’ markets? Everything on this platter (except the seafood, of course) is fresh from the market, including this amazing head of radicchio.  The radicchio at my local grocery store is small and compact, not leafy with amazingly deep colors. I like this variety much better. It’s not nearly as bitter.

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Pick Up a Bunch of Colorful Carrots and Make this Quinoa and Sweet Carrot Salad

September 10, 2012
Colorful Carrots

A trip to the farmers’ market is nothing short of torture for my husband, and total bliss for me.  For some reason, wandering from booth to booth and filling your basket with a variety of fruits and vegetables isn’t nearly as exhilarating for Mike, as it is for me. At a recent trip to our [...]

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I Love Meals The Serve Double-Duty . . . Spicy Garlic Chili Shrimp Salad

August 9, 2012
Spicy Shrimp Salad

When I can serve the same dish two days in a row and there’s not a complaint to be heard about leftovers, then that’s a meal I’ll serve again. This salad recipe was incredibly easy to pull together thanks to a carton of lemony yogurt and a container of pre-cooked salad shrimp. We served our [...]

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Treat Your Family to this Cajun Cornmeal Crusted Seafood Taco with Slaw

August 3, 2012
Tortilla Land Cajun Seafood Taco with Slaw

I bet you can get the seafood hater in your house to go for these spicy seafood tacos.

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Salmon is the New Chicken – Asian Inspired Broccoli and Salmon

July 20, 2012
Asian Salmon and Broccoli

Before I move on to today’s recipe, I want to remind my blogging buddies to post their best berry recipes to my Very Berry Blog Hop. This is the perfect time of year to collect recipes for all those juicy berries we’re picking up at our local farmers’ markets. On to today’s salmon recipe . . [...]

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Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Makes a Terrific Protein Packed Breakfast Cookie

July 9, 2012
Protein Packed Breakfast Cookies

When Tropical Traditions sent me a jar of their organic coconut oil, my first inspiration was to make spiced nuts. My second thought was to amp up my favorite oatmeal cookie recipe. I wanted a healthy oatmeal cookie I could eat for breakfast with that first cup of steaming coffee.

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Time to Barbecue! Barbecued Shrimp and Pineapple Kabob

June 22, 2012
Barbecue Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

This time of year I’m looking for any recipe that includes “barbecue” in the title. “Grilled” works for me too.

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Really? Kelp Noodles? Sweet and Sour Salmon Filets with Kelp Noodle Stir Fry

June 4, 2012
Sweet and Sour Salmon with Kelp Noodle Stir Fry

One of the best decisions I’ve made in recent years was to earn a certification in nutrition and wellness. And while I can’t say the economy of my household allows me to change careers, it’s certainly improved my life and expanded my creativity in the kitchen. Years past, I wouldn’t have taken a second look [...]

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Time to Lighten Up! Cod and Pepper Stir Fry with Orange Sauce

May 30, 2012
Cod and Pepper Stir Fry

During a recent interview with Heather Robertson from Half Size Me, I was asked how I’ve maintained my 40 pound weight loss over the years. Authoring this blog is a big part of the accountability piece – and my long time friend, the bathroom scale. When the dial on the scale reaches that magic number in the [...]

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I’m Ready for the Weekend! Chipotle Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Corn Salad

May 18, 2012
Chipotle Pork and Roasted Corn Salad

I’m past ready to start the weekend by the time Friday rolls around. Before I hit the driveway I’m dreaming about sitting in a comfortable chair on my deck, watching my husband grill as we sip a glass of wine. I’m in heaven.

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