This is one of those dishes that I have been making for years, every time I make it a little different. Sometimes I just toss the broccoli on the cookie sheet 1/2 way through then sprinkle Parmesan on top while serving, that is for those rushed dinners (try it on a week night, divine and … Continue reading »
A reader sent me a message asking me how to boost energy, I told her to grab some almonds and some dried fruit, add some dark chocolate chips and toss together, this would help her during her night shifts to stay alert and satisfied. There is a reason hikers have trail mix in their backpacks, … Continue reading »
When you drink as much water as I do (a gallon daily) you just get sick of it! So when that happens I change it up, I go to my Sodastream and make some fizzy water, or I make a Day Spa inspired water. I love Cucumber Lemon water and Lavender Mint, but today I wanted something sweet. … Continue reading »
This is a delicious side salad for 6 and takes no time at all to make it. Having a dinner party? Try my Whole Baked Chicken with this salad they go perfectly together, you can wow your guests when you carve the chicken at the table, I will show you how on my How To Video. … Continue reading »
These fajitas are so delicious and easy, my entire family loves them. You can go traditional and fill a tortilla with the fajitas for dinner then make a delicious cold wrap for lunch the next day. You could top some romaine with the fajitas and make a salad, this is also amazing stuffed inside a … Continue reading »
I am very excited to share this recipe, another from Beverly Jo Noble. This is from her new upcoming book Love Thy Veggies, and…. TODAY Beverly is getting married! Thank you Beverly for sharing this with all of us, and as a wedding gift pick up her current book A Lifetime of Recipes. Serves 4- … Continue reading »
I can already hear the question in your voice “can it be done?” yes it can and it’s amazing! We do a lot of barbecuing around here and I am always looking for a new rub, marinade of veggie to toss on the grill. A few months ago I saw a recipe in a Food … Continue reading »
My goal with this blog is to take naughty meals and make them skinny. Take something delicious that you can’t have it everyday like Pizza or Pancakes and shave off calories, adding metabolism boosting ingredients to make it something you CAN have everyday. Well hello! French Toast needed to be made skinny and after months of … Continue reading »
Here is another lovely recipe from Beverly Jo Noble, have you checked out her amazing cookbook yet? A Lifetime of Recipes came out this year and people are talking about it! It’s just fabulous, all cooking with seasonal fruit.. Pick up a copy and see what all the fuss is about. Beverly is getting married a … Continue reading »
I went to the store and Heirloom Tomatoes were on sale, is there anything better than a juicy tomato on a hot summer day? These are easy and fast, make them for lunch or a snack or make on a sliced baguette for a great appetizer. Congratulations to Jules P. for having the best name … Continue reading »
When it is hot outside, and I mean HOT you need something that will cool you off, Mint does just that! Plus water naturally cools you off, like free air conditioning, and suppresses your appetite to help you lose weight just like the peaches in this recipe. Can you think of anything better than to … Continue reading »
Did you know both grapefruit and apple boost metabolism and curb your appetite? I love foods that help me with my weight loss journey and these two are big ones. Top that with water also curbing your appetite and you have a great refreshing drink that works for you! A few months ago I created … Continue reading »
Hello readers, here is another one of my Lose Weight By Eating Cooking Shows on YouTube. Please make sure you “Subscribe” so that you won’t miss any shows. I love making this if I am going to a party as a Hostess Gift or just as a Birthday gift for a friend. I even make … Continue reading »
On a hot summer day this will cool you right off! You can choose flat water or fizzy water, both work great! If you are trying to kick your soda habit you should go for fizzy water here I think you will love it and it will curb your cravings. Like it sweeter? Add more … Continue reading »
I have been getting a lot of requests for smoothies, I am not a huge fan of powdered protein. It just doesn’t seem all natural to me, I would rather use ingredients that naturally have high protein like Almond Butter and Almond Milk. Both these ingredients also boost metabolism, score! I’m sure there is a … Continue reading »
We upgraded our video camera, the quality is 100% better and you can actually hear me. For my loyal readers you may remember this recipe, it is very popular and anytime I can help out a local farmer I am eager to do it. The people who run Central Coast Lavender are wonderful, I took my … Continue reading »
