Between entertaining out of town guests, exercising my right to a social life, training for the next big race (we have our mile down to 9:28- yay!), and living life in general I have neglected my blog. For this I should be ashamed. But it is not for lack of...
This recipe is a great way to get some low-fat protein and fiber worked into your diet with a huge flavor profile. It’s simple to make and only takes about half an hour from start to finish. And did you know that the Chinese black bean, also known as Douchi,...
Now that we’ve had the tiniest turn in the weather here in New England, I feel as though I can post a soup recipe again without being driven from the free land of the internets 😉 This soup is high in protein, low in fat, and has a wealth of...
This dish was the best way that I have ever had salmon prepared. It’s zesty and flavorful, has a great variety of textures, and is super-healthy. Grilling the fish avoids stinking heating up the house on these days of 90+ degrees and ridiculous humidity, and it allows it to get...
In my ongoing quest to discover recipes low in fat and high in protein, fiber and nutrients, I came across this one. While it’s not necessarily what I would term “soup weather” in New England right now, this really doesn’t heat up the kitchen all that much, and it’s packed...
Here’s a recipe that would be great for your 4th of July festivities. A dry rub that you can make ahead and smother some ribs in and let them hang out in the fridge for a day or two before you slow cook them, then grill them off to perfection. ...
If you’re in the market for a flavorful chili that’s low in fat and high in protein, this one’s for you. This recipe has absolutely no heat to it, so if you like it spicy, add a fresh jalepeno to the mix. Or you can opt to serve it garnished...
One night I was trying out a vegetarian main dish and wasn’t quite sure how it would come out so I needed a stand-by, hearty side dish to fall back on in the event that it was a failure. Turns out the vegetarian loaf which included such ingredients as red...
This chili is a thing of beauty. By beauty I mean that the flavor of the green bell pepper transforms from an underripe, sharp, crisp bite to something soft and sweet. The ancho chili & crushed red pepper are balanced by the sweet potato and carrots. The mushrooms provide a...
I’m a sucker for well-prepared lentils (as is my sister) so when I came across a recipe for chili made with lentils rather than kidney beans I Had to try it (and have my sister over for dinner, of course). It made for a perfect dinner on a cold night. ...