Kale Saute topped with Egg and Goat Cheese

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While kale might be in vogue right now, I grew up on it so it is standard fare for me. My half Portuguese mother grew it in our garden, and due to it’s cold hardiness it was on hand throughout most of the winter.  While she used it in soups most of the time, it [...]

High Protein – Lowfat Breakfast Recipe: Egg over Spicy Wheat and Black Beans

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I started working out this week… I am not, nor ever will be a big fan of the whole thing, but sometimes we just have to suck it up, and do what is good for us.   When you’re a single parent to a special needs child, the need to be there for them for [...]

Easter Sandwich: What to Do with Easter Leftovers #EasterMeals

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When most people think of post-holiday sandwiches, turkey, stuffing & cranberry sauce come to mind.  While this now iconic sandwich is certainly delightful, I beg to say, Easter leftovers can make for a worthy rival of a sandwich. After Easter dinner, many families are left with an overwhelming bounty of colorful boiled eggs, and a [...]

Pancetta Egg Cups : Italian Breakfast Recipe

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This Pancetta Egg Cups recipe is a quick and easy breakfast, that seems decadent, but in actuality is quite diet friendly.  If you don’t know what Pancetta is, it is an Italian form of bacon, which can be bought as slabs, or right from the deli.  It packs all the awesome flavor of bacon, but [...]