For the last few years, my thinking has shifted from one that involves thoughts of deprivation to one that focuses on the words “moderation and smart choices.” Each January, I take stock of the past year and focus on how I would like my coming year to be. For me, this often means a reset …
This copycat oven fried chicken recipe, has a great flavor from a super mix of spices, but have cut way back on both calories and fat by cooking it in the oven instead of deep frying it. It reminds me of my favorite KFC chicken. I love all types of copycat recipes. It is fun …
This Tuscan inspired tomato basil chicken with a buttery sauce features a few leaves of the last of my summertime basil, and the delightful aroma of freshly minced garlic. May I introduce you to new favorite way to eat chicken? Oh my, oh yes, that is how I want my chicken, thank you very much! …
This recipe for taco chicken 15 bean soup is so hearty and delicious. It makes a filling lunch or a first course before dinner. Don’t you just love it when the temperatures start to fall and you know that all the holidays are around the corner? I do, and I also love fall for the …
Diet accountability is a hard thing for me. I tend to rely on the scales to tell me how I am doing, but those darn things can be part of a love-hate relationship with me. So, I have come up with an idea to showcase how the week has gone with a Wednesday accountability post, …
Unless you are a fitness person at heart, I am sure you have a million reasons why you should not exercise. I call these exercise excuses and I have a ton of them. My mind knows that I should exercise, but my motivation is not always present. On those days, I have a 101 reasons …
Trying to get some exercise in every day can be a challenge when you have healthy issues. So today’s question is “should you still walk when it hurts?” The answer is a qualified yes! It is sort of a catch 22. Walking is good for your knees and hips. But knees and hips with arthritis …
Follow these easy walking tips and you will be getting the exercise you need and enjoying it to boot. When your hips and knees hurt, it’s hard to get motivated by the thought of any exercise. Even walking can be dreaded more than anticipated with pleasure if your joints hurt. But there are many things …
This chocolate peanut butter smoothie is the best of both worlds. It has the combination I like, but in moderation and it makes a great breakfast option too. You don’t have to have been reading my blog for long to know that I believe that chocolate and peanut butter are food group options. I love …
A winning weight loss attitude does so much to help you stay on track. For me, dieting occurs in the kitchen, with some exercise and in my mind! If you listen to the experts, they will tell you that eating less and moving more is the key to losing weight. And to a certain degree, …
This Paleo Chicken Salad is simple to make but the ginger cilantro dressing takes it to a whole new level. It is rich and creamy, full of flavor and a perfect choice to pair up with chicken. It makes the perfect gluten free lunch time meal. Ginger Cilantro Dressing Makes this Paleo Chicken Salad a …
I love to combine avocados with fruit for a tasty salad. The combination of sweet and savory really appeals to me. This tasty avocado mango salad has a spicy sweet lime dressing for added flavor. This Avocado Mango salad Will be a Hit It’s super easy to make too. Just heat the brown sugar and water …
This Paleo Chicken and Peaches Recipe Packs a Spicy Punch. This Paleo Chicken and peaches recipe is slightly sweet and slightly spicy. The dish is full of flavor and so easy to make.The base of the sauce for this dish is Steve’s Paleo Peach BBQ. (sponsored link) It’s perfect for grilling any protein, but for …
Anyone new to a Paleo diet may start thinking they will get tired of salads, since they can be a staple of the food regime. But This Paleo beef avocado blueberry salad is anything but ordinary, and is so delicious, you will find that it keeps sneaking into your lunch time pattern. This Paleo Beef …
Treat your family to this garlic lovers roast beef. It’s easy to prepare and very flavorful. If you love garlic as much as my family does, this recipe for garlic lover’s roast beef will delight you. Almost every bit if the roast has a bit of garlic in it! The seasoned crust of the roast …
I am always looking for new and interesting ideas for an easy breakfast to start your day. These Gluten Free Egg cups are simple to make, taste great and can be customized for your favorite tastes. Start Your Day with these Gluten Free Egg Cups. The Gluten free egg cups are so easy to make. …
I love roasting almost all vegetables. It seems to bring out the natural sweetness in them. If your kids don’t like veggies, try roasting them. You may be surprised to find out how much they enjoy them. This Roasted Carrot salad is super easy to make and so delicious. Your family will ask for it …
This recipe for oven baked cod and shrimp with a lemon mustard sauce is perfect for a busy weeknight when time is at a premium. Best of all, the dish is low calorie and also Gluten Free. The whole recipe takes only 25 minutes from start to finish. But don’t let that fool you – …
This recipe for crock pot vegetable curry is a remake of one that recently tried our on my meat eating husband and he loves it. I love the smell in my house when a curry has been cooking all day long. The aromas are fragrant and so inviting. The recipe is vegan, vegetarian, gluten free …
My husband loves cod. He is English and fish and chips are a favorite take away food in the UK. I also love fried fish too. The texture is so crispy but the fish underneath is moist and delicious. But the calories can break any diet. This recipe for baked cod has all the flavor …
This recipe for savory baked island chicken is tangy and flavorsome and is so easy to make. Just prepare the marinade the day before (or up to three hours before cooking) and bake in the oven right before dinner. It has a nice combination of lovely Caribbean flavors. Savory Baked Island Chicken Make you Feel …
Salmon is, hands down, my favorite fish. I love the richness of it. (I’m not normally a white fish person) It is full of omega 3 fatty acids and a staple of a Mediterranean Diet. This recipe for grilled salmon with a Dijon herb mustard paste is to die for. Literally. As in super good. …
This toasted sesame chicken recipe has a sweet and tangy sauce with a hint of spice. The spice in the dish comes from the sriracha, a combination of red chili, garlic, vinegar and salt. You can get this sauce at Asian markets or online from my affiliate Amazon.com. (affiliate link.) The sugar, vinegar and tomato …
It’s almost time for camping season. I thought it would be fun to start the season off with a great recipe for Caribbean grilled snapper with pineapple. This recipe is very easy to do, which makes it perfect for a camping trip. All you have to do is combine the spices and add some oil …
The Bantam weight chicken salad is a copycat recipe from one of my daughter’s and my favorite cafes. It is very tasty with grilled chicken and veggies on fresh greens with most of the veggies from my garden. Add some home made croutons and you have a very satisfying meal. Keep reading to find out …
This tangy grapefruit honey vinaigrette dressing is fast and easy to do and uses up grapefruit if you happen to have some that are starting to be not so great for eating. (Or if you buy them instead of oranges by mistake like I recently did.) The dressing is so easy to do. Just assemble …