400 Calories or Less

Wild Alaskan Salmon with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce and Mango Salad

May 13, 2013
Salmon with Chipotle Raspberry Sauce

Like a little sweet heat? Years ago I bought a bottle of chipotle barbecue sauce at Costco that we literally ate straight from the bottle – until I read the nutrition label. Our beloved sauce was loaded with high fructose corn syrup (second on the list), not to mention a variety of ingredients that don’t [...]

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Got Leftover Chicken? Make a Mexican Pizza

May 1, 2013
Leftover Mexican Pizza

Wasting food is not my thing. When I have to throw moldy vegetables or leftover chicken into the compost bin, I see dollar bills floating down into my trash. That’s when I decided to add a Leftover Makeover column to my weekly newsletter. This way we’ll both save money if I’m creating recipes for a new column.

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Sesame Ginger Shrimp and Snow Pea Salad

April 18, 2013
Shrimp and Snow Pea Salad

All you need is big impact ingredients. You can create low calorie, healthy meals your family will enjoy with the use of big impact ingredients like these fresh snow peas and spicy radishes.

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Sweet Blood Orange and Avocado Salad

March 18, 2013
Blood Orange and Avocado Salad

I’m so glad spring is on the way . . . or is it?

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Creamy Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole with Mushrooms and Baby Kale

March 11, 2013
Kalyn's Kitchen Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole

My favorite past time is lounging on my couch with a favorite cookbook. I could spend hours thumbing through How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman, and I find endless inspiration in any of the Weight Watcher’s Cookbooks.

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Turn Your Leftovers into an Asian Chicken Soup

February 4, 2013
Asian Chicken Soup

When it comes to stocking my pantry, I have a list of items I’m never without.  You’ll find a few cartons of chicken and vegetable broths lurking on my shelves for any soup or sauce that might strike my fancy. On those nights I feel like a spicy Mexican dish, canned beans are ready for [...]

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I’m in the Mood for a Comforting Casserole with Chicken and Green Beans

January 28, 2013
Lauren and Sonia fishing on a sunny day in Seattle.

Okay! Enough already! I can’t take any more of this gloomy weather. You’ve already heard my rant about it being dark when I leave for work and dark when I get home. Now I’m going to rant about the cold, damp weather. You would think I’d be used to it since I’ve lived in Seattle my [...]

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If You Don’t Like Meat in Your Lasagna, This Fresh Vegetable Lasagna is for You

December 31, 2012
Daughter Rimmy

As you can see, I have an amazingly beautiful daughter. Lauren is intelligent, giving, incredible with little people, and has a terrific sense of humor. I’m not in the least bit proud of her, am I?

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Shake Up Your Holiday Fare with This Teriyaki Meatball, Green Bean and Mushroom Stir Fry

December 14, 2012
Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs with Green Beans and Mushrooms

Why not shake things up? When I needed a break from soups, stews, and holiday food, this teriyaki meatball recipe came to the rescue.

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Who Wouldn’t Love Eating Scrambled Eggs in Zucchini Boats!

November 1, 2012
Scrambled Eggs in Zucchini Boats

Who says healthy meals have to be boring?

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