Tag Archives: healthy

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

I am always looking for quick and easy recipes that are healthy, and was excited when I came across this one. It will be perfect for those times when I get home from work and don’t want to fuss in … Continue reading →

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Healthy Chicken Wings

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Growing up in Upstate New York, Buffalo wings were practically a staple in everyone’s diet. I recall ordering them numerous times, okay, a LOT, while in college, and having them delivered to my dorm. Needless to say, I was amongst … Continue reading →

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Spicy Edamame

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

I’m a HUGE fan of sushi, and always have to order edamame as a starter whenever I go to a Japanese restaurant. One of my favorite sushi restaurants is Sashi in Manhattan Beach, which is where I went for my … Continue reading →

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BBQ Chicken & Black Bean Burrito

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Recipe courtesy of Jillian Michaels’ Ripped in 30 meal plan Now that summer and beach season is right around the corner (Yay), I am going to be focusing more on healthy, low-calorie dishes so I (you) can enjoy a tasty … Continue reading →

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Popchips Chicken Cutlets

Posted on July 31, 2010 by

Some of you may be asking… what are Popchips? Well, for starters, they are my favorite chips. Why? For many reasons. First off, they are healthy, delicious and all-natural. They’re not fried or baked, but… popped. And NO preservatives. They come in … Continue reading →

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Quinoa

Posted on June 20, 2010 by

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a grain that comes from the Andes Mountains of South America. Quinoa’s origins are truly ancient. It was one of  the three staple foods, along with corn and potatoes, of the Inca civilization. Quinoa was known then, and … Continue reading →

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The Oaks Peanut Sauce

Posted on June 18, 2010 by

This sauce, by The Oaks at Ojai chef Christine Denney, will really be the jack-of-all-trades in your refrigerator. Serve this versatile peanut sauce with salad greens, shredded carrots and minced green onion or with chicken or fish. Ingredients 2 tbsp … Continue reading →

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Cherry-Arugula Salad With Almonds & Tarragon

Posted on June 17, 2010 by

 Cherries and almonds are a classic pair and make a delicious salad combination with tart arugula and fragrant tarragon. Ingredients  2 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 small shallot, chopped 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp water 6 tbsp slivered … Continue reading →

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Poached Halibut with Oven-Roasted Vegetables & Mint Tea Broth

Posted on June 16, 2010 by

Recipe courtesy of Carla Hall/Clean Eating magazine Ingredients Olive oil cooking spray Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste 1 baby eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 1 pint grape tomatoes 4 cloves garlic, whole 1 small zucchini, sliced into … Continue reading →

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Sweet & Sour Chicken

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

Another wonderful recipe from Clean Eating To save time & make this Asian-inspired meal even simpler than it already is, pre-chop your vegetables and let your chicken marinate in the fridge for up to 8 hours ahead of time. Then, when … Continue reading →

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