Cajun Shrimp & Rice

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 This weekend was so fun, but almost a blurrrrr.  Did I sleep?  I sure feel like I didn't.  I thought about taking a recoup day on Monday- but failed to remember that with all the hustle and … [Read more...]

Mango and Black Bean Salad

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Today I bring you a true recipe winner.  Even if fruit and rice paired together weirds you out in the slightest- I have faith you and your tastebuds would enjoy this.  I found this recipe … [Read more...]

Recipe Redux: Bok Choy Gratin

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This month's theme for Recipe Redux: The First Shoots of Spring!  How fun! The challenge was to create a recipe using any edible plants found consuming the produce section of your markets.  A … [Read more...]

Mexican Slaw with Spiced Pepitas

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I'm obsessed with salad right now.  Really, I'm obsessed with slaw.  I think I've made a version of one at least once a week for the past two months.  My clients have noticed too.. I've been … [Read more...]

Tabbouleh Salad

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Something Mediterranean-inspired sound good for this Meatless Monday?  I think yes!  This could easily be turned into a light lunch salad with the addition of a lean protein like shredded chicken- … [Read more...]

Lemon Paella with Peas & Shrimp

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I love me some shrimp.  Paella is delicioso.. and I really was feelin' it this week.. but really wasn't feelin' the price tage of the base of most paella's. Typical paella uses saffron threads, but … [Read more...]

Truffled Parmesan Mash

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I think (now that could be dangerous..) that most have a tendency to deem mashed potatoes as a winter-holiday side. Oh, but this dietitian loves her some mashed potatoes and will (as they should be) … [Read more...]

Mediterranean Rice Salad

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Just 40,000 varieties. Of rice.  Did you know that?  Me neither.  It seems like it would fall foot with the same concept as the Italians and their pasta.  Change the shape point-zero-eighths of … [Read more...]

Parmesan Garlic Edamame

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When I get a snack attack—watch out. Anything is fair game when I get ravenous and usually I reach for unhealthy no-fuss convenience foods to satisfy my screaming … [Read more...]

Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Cake

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For the final helping (smirk) of post-thanksgiving meal ideas I bring you a cake.  Potato Cake that is!  On part two of Thanksgiving for me and my Fireman we were the out-of-town guests taking over … [Read more...]