Archive for December, 2009
In the Catholic Religion, fish is the meal of choice on Christmas Eve, primarily Cod. The Feast of Seven fishes ( in Italian- the vigilia di magro- a Catholic prohibition of consumption of meat) is a very Italian-specific tradition, an extravaganza of fish; different preparations and recipes. I love fish so much I could have a Feast of Seven [...]
Filed under: Dinner, Fish, Lunch, Salmon, Seafood, Sides, Vegetables | 1 Comment
Tags: bay, buttenut, christmas, cod, eve, fat, Fish, garlic, kitchen, lean, lose, loss, old, onions, seasoned, spinach, squash, tradition, weight
Part of what I do in order to have a successful maintenance of a healthy weight (and maintenence of my leanness) is the cheat meal. Yep, I eat junk or miss a meal ten percent of the time. How does that help me keep a healthy weight? Well, if you eat nothing but lean proteins and fibrous [...]
Filed under: Cheat Meal, Dessert, leanKitchen Confessional | Leave a Comment
Tags: candy cane, Cheat Meal, chocolate, confessional, Dessert, fat, festive, lean, leankitchen, lose, loss, mint, pretzels, weight
A beautiful green spinachy-cheesy Holiday wreath to enjoy. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Filed under: Dinner, Eggs, Lunch, Sides, Snack, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Leave a Comment
Tags: belly, cheddar, cheese, cottage, Eggs, fat, flab, flour, lean, lose, loss, protein, spinach, weight
When it’s freezing cold outside, there’s really NOTHING better than a nice, HOT comfort meal. I’m talking chili, soups, stews, and casseroles. Filling and, typically, full of pastas and potatoes. YUM!
Well one of my all-time fav’s is Shepard’s pie. I know some people make it with a can of tomato soup, or some other additives, but I like [...]
Filed under: Beef, Dinner, Lunch, Sides, Snack, Soups & Stews | 2 Comments
Tags: Beef, cauliflower, corn, fat, lean, lose, loss, mashed, onions, peppers, potatoes, shepard's pie, weight, yellow
So you’ve kicked your husband/wife/partner out, and the kids are with Grandma. You have the afternoon all to yourself to shop, wrap gifts, whatever…you have TIME to YOURSELF!!???
What is this concept? : )
I know I’ve found myself thinking, “Well, I’m going out to do some Holiday shopping anyway, I’m by myself and indulging myself by doing whatever I want [...]
Filed under: Dinner, Eggs, Lunch, Sides, Snack, Vegetables, Vegetarian | 1 Comment
Tags: cheese, eggplant, herbs, kitchen, lean, leankitchen, parmesean, peppercorns, tomatoes
Spinach and Cheese stuffed mushrooms-quick and easy! Perfect when those unanticipated guest stops in
Filed under: Dinner, Lunch, Sides, Snack, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Leave a Comment
Tags: cheese, cottage, fat, jean, lean, lose, loss, mushroom, mushrooms, nutmeg, nutrition, skinny, spinach, supportive, thin, weight
A supportive “cookie” to bring to your cookie swap.
Filed under: Dessert, Sides, Snack, Vegetarian, fruit | 6 Comments
How to Prepare a Leek
Filed under: Kitchen Tips, Lunch, Soups & Stews, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Video, What the heck do I do with it? | Leave a Comment
Tags: cut, fat, kitchen, knife, lean, leek, lose, loss, skinny, skinny jeans, stomach, thin, weight
