November 18th, 2012
Yours truly, The Clean Eating Coach, is loving this new, clean eating recipe I developed that is about the furthest you can get from the candied yams my grandmother made when I was little. Of course back then I thought they were delicious, what kid doesn’t like marshmallows?! But times are different now and it’s
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May 15th, 2009
If there’s one whole grain I can’t get enough of, it would definitely have to be quinoa. Since I’m sensitive to wheat, quinoa is the perfect grain for me, completely gluten-free. And I love the fact that you can cook it in 15-20 minutes, which seems like a breeze compared to brown rice. Extra bonus:
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November 20th, 2008
When Thanksgiving rolls around, it’s easy to kick our diets to the curb, gain weight and forget all that we know about healthy eating. Sound familiar? But with a little creativity and some planning ahead, it’s possible to create healthy and delicious Thanksgiving dishes to accompany all that turkey. One of my favorite side dishes
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July 22nd, 2008
Talking about basil in last Friday’s audio tip got me thinking about one of my favorite side dishes – quinoa with basil pesto. Quinoa (pronouced keen-wah) when mixed with fresh pesto, makes an easy, healthy and delicious side dish. For those of you that don’t know, quinoa is a whole grain from South America that’s gaining popularity
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March 1st, 2008
I found this recipe on the Food Network website and thought it sounded delicious. I embellished it a bit by drizzling on some pure maple syrup. Brussels sprouts have taken on a whole new meaning for me!Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 35-40minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts 3 tablespoons good quality olive oil
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December 1st, 2007
This is a family recipe I’ve been making for years that is incredibly easy and simply delicious.Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 Hour Ingredients: 4 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tbsp. pure maple syrup (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick the
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November 1st, 2007
I love this recipe from Real Simple because it’s so quick and easy, yet has an interesting flavor with the addition of fresh ginger. Substitute a natural sweetener for the brown sugar and you’ll feel even better! Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 Hour Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
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August 4th, 2007
Recipe of the Month: Tomatoes with Fresh Basil and Olive Oil Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: None!Ingredients: 1 or 2 ripe, native tomatoes – choose your favorites Handful of fresh basil leaves Extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Directions: 1. Slice tomatoes and place on a
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