Healthy Bones, Chance to Win $1000 and a Recipe… what more could you want #AmazingPrune

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I recently learned about some amazing research related to bone health, and how eating prunes can significantly help.  Considering the conflicting schools of thought as to where dairy stands in the both health equation, I thought this was terrific news.  As far as I know, no one has a beef with prunes To read more [...]

Citrus Glazed Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

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Need a quick and easy recipe for chicken, that packs a lot of flavor, but is low in calories? Try this tangy  Citrus Glazed Chicken Stir Fry.  The stir fry gets a big dose of flavor from the triple citrusy punch of orange, lemon and lime.  While it works fine as an Asian dish, this [...]

Recipe for One: Chicken, Black Eyed Pea & Sun-Dried Tomato Bulgur

Chicken Bulgur with Black-Eye Peas and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Chicken Bulgur with Black-Eyed Peas and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a quick easy recipe that is low in fat and loaded with protein, fiber and complex carbohydrates.  Perfect healthy recipe for getting back on track with the new year. Since this easy recipe is quick to make and doesn’t need to be watched over.  I like to [...]

Poblano Chicken Bulgur Recipe

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This time of year it is natural to want comfort food, but with all the additional holiday sweets and other treats floating around, many of us are already struggling to keep from packing on holiday pounds. This easy recipe for Poblano Chicken Bulgur is hearty and flavorful, while nutritious and waistline friendly. The trick to [...]

Two Unholy Culinary Experiments I Committed on Turkey Leftovers this Week

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Now that I’ve got your attention :smirks sinisterly:, get the thoughts of Frankenstein & the Omen out of your head.  While My experiments in the kitchen this week would actually not qualify as unholy, they are surely deserving of the  unorthodox label. There is nothing like an overabundance of an ingredient, to make me take [...]

Turkey and Spinach Quinoa Recipe

turkey spinach quinoa

Like many of you, I both have Thanksgiving leftovers overflowing my fridge, and feel the need to eat a bit lighter, post-Feastie.  Luckily, I had a couple guy friends over who made a huge dent in the holiday desserts,  and one of them came back on Friday to “help me out”, by “getting rid of [...]

Zesty Chicken and Olive Pasta: Easy Recipe

chicken and olive pasta

This chicken and olive pasta recipe  packs a lot of flavor.  It is an easy chicken recipe, that I whipped together for lunch one day last week, using whole grain spaghetti, for added health benefits. 5.0 from 1 reviews Chicken and Olive Pasta   Author: Robin Gagnon Recipe type: Entree Cuisine: Italian Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  [...]

Szechuan Chicken Tacos

szechuan chicken stir fry and asian slaw

I had been eyeing the Kung Pao Chicken Tacos featured in Cooking Light recently, and was planning to try making them eventually.   Today, I had a serious craving for spicy Asian, so it seemed the perfect time to try making this food truck inspired taco recipe.  I looked at the photos and recipe, to see [...]

Creamy Chicken and Poblano Corn Chowder: A Healthy Soup Recipe

creamy chicken poblano corn chowder

Creamy Chicken and Poblano Corn Chowder is a healthy filling soup recipe. This low fat chowder is packed with protein and has enough carbs and dairy to satisfy. The Southwest flavor of the poblanos keeps it interesting, while keeping the heat subtle.  Yogurt adds creaminess without a lot of fat, as well as a tangy [...]

Spiced Roast Chicken Breasts and Potatoes: Easy Dinner Recipes

roast chicken and potatoes recipe

While I frequently espouse the virtues of cooking from scratch, I do realize many people do not have a ton of time to put into prepping dinner, and need easy dinner recipes.  This recipe for roast chicken breasts and potatoes does take a bit of time in the oven, but prep work is easy.  It [...]