Yum! I’m back on the WeightWatchers – after many years off. I’ve tried SCORES of other options for losing weight and they all suck. I’m hoping some good choices and way better online interface will help me stay motivated. I whipped up this treat today looking for Weight Watchers Smoothies with ingredients I actually have in […]
Recipes
I love recipes. I have a cookbook addiction and I probably get 6-7 cooking magazines every month. I love food, and I love great recipes. Here you’ll find some great options to put a quick meal on the table, or a great recipe for Sunday dinner or entertaining. I live in a fairly rural area, and our grocery stores don’t promote gourmand tastes. Simple ingredients, great and easy techniques, lead to fabulous meals. Give them a try and please feel free to leave a comment!
Homemade Latte – Stop Buying Expensive Coffee
I am a fan of coffee – specifically expensive fancy coffee – or Dunkin Donuts iced coffee. We don’t have a DD here – so it’s a Denver trip treat. Anyway, I just figured out a way to make my own Lattes that will save my pocketbook – and doesnt require me to put on […]
Fast & Simple Easy Ranch Dressing Recipe
If your house (and kid) is anything like mine – Ranch Dressing is a major component in getting vegetables down the hatch. My son will only eat a salad with ranch dressing, and only eat raw veggies if dunked in ranch dressing…..the problem is – Hidden Valley Ranch in the bottle from the grocery is […]
Chocolate Chip Walnut Pudding Cookies
I modified a recipe from IHeartNapTime.net to come up with these yummy cookies. The vanilla pudding keeps the cookies soft – and the oat flour adds some texture to the cookie. I LOVE the original recipe – but the nut lovers in my house wanted a bit of a variation – and I wanted to […]
Kitchen Sink Lettuce Wraps
Have some veggies lying around that need a home? Looking for something tasty but only have some odds and ends in the pantry? This recipe will fit the bill. It’s so flexible! Pick your protein, pick your veggies, add a simply yummy sauce & pile on some lettuce leaves. Easy peasy!
Multi-Grain Rice Bowls
In my search for low-cal, high-fiber lunch ideas I can throw together while I work at home – I came across some rice-bowl recipes. Unfortunately – white rice is a pretty empty, high calorie food. I took what I know about whole grains and modified the recipes to come up with my chicken & multi-grain […]