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BBQ Turkey Meatloaf

January 20, 2012   Kristen   1 Comment
Turkey meatloaf is an easy dinnertime meal that pleases the whole family.

Is there any more comforting food than meatloaf?  Since becoming pregnant (and eating meat again) I’ve been craving the foods my mom used to make us growing up.  Using turkey instead of beef will save calories and forgoing the cheese will make you feel even less guilty to partake of this comfort classic. Make sure

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Beef(less) Broccoli and Noodles

September 25, 2011   Kristen   4 Comments
Get that rich, bold flavor by exchanging mushrooms for oyster sauce and black beans for beef stock!

I am now on my 4th official day of my 30-Day Vegan Momma Challenge!  Yesterday was a little difficult for me and I needed a pick-me-up vegan dish–so I created one!  I think it was passing by our neighborhood Panda Express (and almost heading in, zombie-like, and eating every carnivorous dish in sight) that sparked

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What Does Dr. Oz Eat?

September 15, 2011   Kristen   18 Comments
Find out what famed heart-surgeon turned talk-show host Dr. Mehmet Oz keeps in his fridge!

WHAT DOES DR. OZ EAT?  A question I’ve often pondered and finally have an answer to thanks to his latest article in TIME magazine.  The magazine cover instantly caught my attention as it had a variety of whole foods on it, including: quinoa, salmon, broccoli, nuts, berries, eggs, sweet potatoes and dark chocolate.  It reminded

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Healthy Salmon Dinner

September 15, 2011   Kristen   4 Comments
Present the ultimate "superfoods" dinner with salmon, asparagus and quinoa pilaf!

This is a collaborative recipe staring my husband’s favorite “healthy way” to prepare salmon and my addition of a pan sauce (I feel very proud of my stray “foodie” moment)!  The flavor is derived from the salmon’s own natural fats, lemon juice, herbs and vegetable stock.  It’s cooked first in the pan, for a slight

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Quinoa Pilaf

September 09, 2011   Kristen   7 Comments
Start incorporating this South American staple to your favorite side dishes!

First off, here is some interesting info on quinoa, coming to you straight off my box of Trader Joe’s organic Quinoa!  “Quinoa, pronounced keen-wah, was a staple of the ancient Incas, who called it ‘the mother grain.’  It remains an important staple in South America cuisine, as it contains more protein than most other grains. 

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Which is Best: Farm-Raised or Wild Caught Salmon?

September 08, 2011   Kristen   14 Comments
Pay the extra money for wild caught salmon and reduce your exposure to chemicals toxins and mad cow disease!

  A very important issue, especially in my household, because my son Kysen ADORES salmon!  It might not be a surprise to many of you that I have determined that WILD salmon is healthier than farm-raised.  What WILL surprise you are the scientific reasons why! Well, for starters, take a look at the picture (to

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Cool Back to School Lunch Box Ideas

September 01, 2011   Kristen   16 Comments
Take their lunch box from boring to a BLAST with a rock-star themed lunch time menu!

Let’s face it, just like us, our kids can get stuck in food-ruts.  Maybe you eat a turkey on rye everyday for lunch, or you have to have your oatmeal with soy milk for breakfast–our kids are no different!  And with no meal is this meal-time-monotony more prevalent than the school-day lunch!  So often, if

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Star Shaped Turkey Sandwich Bites

August 31, 2011   Kristen   5 Comments
Impress your loved ones with these cute little turkey bites! Perfect for a cooler school lunch, a Memorial day picnic or your next family get together!

  Have an old holiday star cookie cutter laying around?  Put that baby to use with this easy and fun sandwich idea!  These star-shaped turkey bites are perfect for brightening up a back-to-school lunch box, appetizing guests at a family function, or celebrating your upcoming Memorial day!  These festive and healthy little sandwiches are sure

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Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

August 29, 2011   Kristen   4 Comments
Serve these super-quick chicken tacos with a side salad or chips and salsa!

Since I just posted a classic chicken soup recipe made from a rotisserie chicken, I wanted to also post the second meal that we got from our $4.99 Costco chicken!  This is one of those semi-homemade dishes that really benefits from the slow-roasting rotisserie process.  You can whip it up super-fast  because the depth of

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Classic Chicken Soup

August 28, 2011   Kristen   2 Comments
Soothe your next cold with this classic chicken soup recipe; so much tastier and healthier than canned!

  Seems like the cold and flu season is getting a head start as Kysen is sick for the second time in 3 weeks!  Luckily, his daddy made a batch of his homemade chicken soup, the perfect comfort food for when you’re feeling under the weather.  Chicken soup (or any broth-y soup) is actually great

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Berry Wrap

August 23, 2011   Kristen   6 Comments
Enjoy the anti-oxidant benefits of berries in a healthy new way!

It’s a wrap!  My typical breakfast in the past few months has been strawberries or apples dipped in almond butter—clean and healthy!  I found this recipe in a “Skippy” advertisement in a Costco magazine and it caught my eye.  I decided to give it a whirl, but with some modifications—most importantly without using Skippy I’ll

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Easy Cuban Black Beans

August 19, 2011   Kristen   8 Comments
Impress your friends and family with this Cuban cusine staple!

There are two ways to make Cuban black beans: the long way and the short way!  For now I’m leaving the “long way” to my Dad, Abuela and other experts; and using the “short way” to whip up a healthy and tasty dish that has served me well in my “shedding for the wedding” these

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Back To School Mickey Mouse Pancakes

August 18, 2011   Kristen   4 Comments
Surprise your tot with this Mickey Mouse breakfast on his first day back to school! His smile will be worth the effort!

Show your little student how proud you are of his new school year and celebrate the first day of school by making your little one these special Mickey or Minnie Mouse pancakes!  Nothing really new here, mouse and other shape pancakes have been done for a long time, but it’s about that extra special care

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Super-Easy Raspberry Sauce

August 18, 2011   Kristen   No comments
Use this simple-to-make-sauce to dress up a store-bought cake or drizzle over your ice cream!

I used to make my raspberry or blueberry sauce on the stove and carefully heat and stir the berries until they created the perfect consistency.  The old stove top version could take about 10-15 minutes, but it was worth it.  Now that I’m the mother of a toddler, I have to constantly be finding ways

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Orzo & Spinach Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette Dressing

July 22, 2011   Kristen   2 Comments
Using orzo and tofu in this salad moves this salad from a side-dish to the main-dish! Or use your favorite soft cheese for a more classic version!

After the delicious carrot “risotto” recipe I tried last month that used orzo I have fallen back in love with the cute little seed-shaped pasta and have been experimenting with new ways to use it!  Behold my orzo salad recipe–I hope you enjoy!  By the way this recipe can be made with any soft-bodied cheese

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