Recipes

Seriously You’ve Got To Try These!

Posted by Chuck on July 13, 2011 at 11:03 am

Not too long ago, one of the healthy snack ideas that we mentioned was Kale Chips. If you’ve had a chance to try them, I hope you loved them! If you haven’t, I encourage you to pick up some kale at the next farmer’s market and give this recipe a taste! Kale is a nutritious [...]

Quick, Easy & Sure To Please

Posted by Chuck on July 6, 2011 at 12:27 pm

Here’s a slightly different take on the classic calzone. This would work great with all kinds of vegetables (so pack it full!), cheeses, and meats. Feel free to experiment and create something original!
Broccoli, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stromboli
Ingredients

1 pound pizza dough, thawed if frozen
All-purpose flour, for work surface
1 package (1 pound) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 garlic [...]

Let’s Get Real About Snacking – Part 2

Posted by Chuck on June 29, 2011 at 12:22 pm

As promised, here are more snack ideas that you don’t have to feel too guilty about. Just real, natural, and delicious foods!
When you’re craving something sweet & creamy:
1. Mini Coffee Pops: Spike vanilla rice or almond milk with brewed espresso, then pour into an ice cue tray and freeze, using cinnamon sticks as handles.
2. Peanut [...]

Pizza – Yes You Can!

Posted by Chuck on June 15, 2011 at 12:58 pm

It IS possible to indulge in delicious pizza without breaking the scale or tipping the delivery person! The key to everything is portion control, but with this recipe you can even enjoy more than 1 slice. And here’s a cooking tip, don’t try to cut the calories even further by using fat-free feta because it [...]