Make It Better Monday – Cioppino with Tilapia, Scallops and Prawns

January 3, 2011

It’s all a matter of taste, isn’t it? What I think is better – you may think is way off the mark. I’m not the biggest fan of the typical mussels or clams you might see in a Cioppino recipe, so they aren’t going into my pot. I’ll split the difference with you and toss in [...]

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Light Brunch Recipe? Baked Eggs with Ham and Asparagus Casserole

January 2, 2011
Baked Ham, Asparagus and Potato Casserole

Are you done entertaining yet?         Not me! After all, there’s still a little bit of holiday left, isn’t there? One more glorious day at home and I’m headed back to work, so I’ve decided to celebrate the end of the holiday season with a light and healthy brunch. Brunch can’t get [...]

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Impress Your Company with Raspberry Glazed Stuffed Chicken Breasts

December 31, 2010
Raspberry Glazed Chicken Breast

I love stuffing things . . . Nothing impresses people more than if you stuff something with something else. It doesn’t matter what it is. It could be French Toast you’ve stuffed with a sweet fruit filling, or it could be a flank steak rolled up with savory mushrooms inside. People go crazy! They think [...]

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Travelin’ Local – Hearty Beef, Mushroom and Kale Soup

December 29, 2010
Mother Rimmy

It’s snowing! It’s snowing!   Yes, here in Snohomish, Washington it’s snowing. I realize that for many of you, the snow has been around for awhile, and the fact that it’s snowing in Seattle, isn’t all that exciting. However, for me, the snow puts me in a tail spin. If you know me at all, [...]

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Make It Better Monday – Healthified Eggs Benedict

December 27, 2010
Poached Eggs with Cheesy Spinach Sauce

Is this your first visit? Then let me explain the idea behind Make It Better Monday. I take a recipe and add or subtract ingredients that I believe are healthier for myself, my family and friends. The end result might not always be lower in calories or fat, but is nutritious and meets the delicious [...]

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Festive Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad

December 23, 2010
Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad

Don’t  forget a healthy side dish to go alongside your holiday turkey or ham . . . You can’t beat a nutty wild rice for flavor and texture. This rice contains a long grain brown rice, black barley, and daikon radish seeds. The addition of fresh ruby red cranberries and crunchy green toasted pepitas gives [...]

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Simply Impressive Christmas Goat Cheese Ball

December 21, 2010
Christmas Goat Cheese Ball

Company won’t be disappointed with this Christmas appetizer. If you’re looking for impressive Christmas appetizer recipes, you can’t beat how quickly this tasty appetizer comes together. A slight hint of rosemary combines with sweet dried cranberries and toasted walnuts to mellow the sometimes distinctive flavor of goat cheese. As they say, the proof is in the [...]

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Make It Better Monday – Cinnamony French Toast

December 20, 2010
Cinnamony French Toast

Time to healthify this week’s favorite dish . . . What does “healthify” mean to me? The dish I serve won’t necessarily be lower in calories, but will have improvements that I believe are healthier for myself, my family and friends. This week, let’s make over my family’s old version of  French toast. This breakfast [...]

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Light and Healthy Mediterranean Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce

December 17, 2010
Mediterranean Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce

This time of year when we indulge in a bite or two of this treat, or that second glass of holiday cheer, I plan to keep those extra pounds at bay with weeknight meals on the lighter side. I skip the rolls, skip the starchy side dishes and go for the meat and vegetables. My plan [...]

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fit&fabliving – Holiday Appetizers Lightened Up

December 15, 2010
Quick Shrimp and Polenta Appetizers

Fit&fabliving is a website that offers its readers tips to help them look and feel their best. You’ll find articles on health, beauty, healthy recipes (my favorite, of course), and even home remedies. It’s an excellent resource for folks working on a healthy lifestyle. I recently contributed an article on how to lighten up your [...]

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