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Feb 4th 10

Thai Corncakes with Shrimp and Cilantro Mayo

Thai Corn Cakes with Shrimp and Cilantro Mayo

So remember a little over a month ago when I had my holiday Christmas party? We all bring a gift and some food and eat like it’s nobody’s business? Well, my co-worker Wes brought these in for us to enjoy. Lemme tell ya, I tried these UNBELIEVABLE corn cakes, and fell in love. While they’re not the most optimal in supportive nutrition, they do contain protein (eggs, and in...

Feb 3rd 10

A delicious simple butterflied pork chop topped with mango salsa and served with a side of coconut rice

Island Boar

Ok so maybe I’m a little too fanatical, but when my friend and former suitemate in college, Renee (a fellow LOST addict) told me that she was having an Island themed dinner in celebration of the season 6 premiere, she spurred the most fantastic inspiration. Not only was I jealous (of something aside from her stunning beauty!), but I had to do it too! For those of you who don’t know...

Feb 3rd 10

Coconut Basmati Rice- the perfect compliment to the pork with mango salsa

Coconut Basmati Rice

This is not a supportive dish- while it’s full of good fats and healthy carbs, there is minimal protein. if your goal is fat loss, eat this only as your cheat meal, if you’re allowing yourself them; I suggest this only if you’re maintaining your weight. Otherwise, this is a good side dish, VERY DELICIOUS, but eat wisely, and using moderation. Coconut Basmati Rice I have a rice...

Feb 3rd 10

Wonderful mango salsa to top my LOST-themed celebratory dinner!

Renee's Island Mango Salsa

My good friend Renee gave me this wonderful recipe to compliment my own LOST inspired dinner- Island Boar, topped with Mango Salsa and Coconut rice on the side. Mango Salsa 2 Mangos diced ½- whole Red onion diced (depending on how big the onion and how much you like onions) 1-2 cloves garlic pressed 1 jalapeño Small handful of mint chopped Fresh lime juice (one lime) Olive oil Just mix all...

Feb 1st 10

Lemon Pepper Chicken in foil packets make for a quick, easy weeknight dinner perfect for one!

Lovin' the Lemon

I get on these kicks where I re-discover an ingredient, and then get on another kick where I start integrating it solely in every single one of my dishes. I try using it a kajillion different ways, ’till my kids are annoyed, and the grocery store is sold out of the particular item. At the moment, I’m lovin’ lemon. Given that citrus is in season, I’ve been using...

Jan 29th 10

Poached chicken, adaptable to suit your needs

Marsha's Poached Lemon Pepper Chicken

Nelson Mandela is quoted as saying “When the water starts boiling, it is foolish to turn off the heat.” Well, I agree with the wise South African ex-president, with the exception of one instance: the act of Poaching (and NO, no African Elephant Poaching pun intended here, really); I mean poaching chicken! Poaching chicken makes delicious, juicy, quick, mildly flavorful chicken in 20...

Jan 27th 10

Curried Cauliflower, Swiss Chard, and Vidalia Onion Soup

Curried Cauli-Chard Soup

So there I was, in the produce section at the grocery store, minding my own business, when I noticed some fun and colorful veggies. I concocted this soup recipe last night, based solely on the produce that caught my eye. First up, I found some gorgeous, full white bulbs of whole Vidalia Onions, a fantastic head of orange cauliflower (I have never seen orange), and some bright red and green...

Jan 26th 10

A speedy egg scramble to start your morning off right!

The Mexican Scrambler

So about 6 months ago, I rejoined bootcamp. I had taken an epic digger moving out of my old house and into my new one. Anyone who knows me on moving day knows one thing for certain, and that is this: I am not a force to be reckoned with! I am 1. cranky, 2. miserable, 3. particular, 4. bossy and yes, 5. a smidge on the OCD side. I HATE MOVING, and everyone knows it. But this last...

Jan 21st 10

So on the Warp Speed Fat Loss low carb day, there’s a derivative of a smoked salmon wrapped around cream cheese. While I love the idea of things wrapped in other things, particularly cream cheese (or…any cheese, really), I find smoked salmon gag-a-licioius, and used turkey bacon instead. To make it supportive, I peeled and cut cukes into small strips, put [...]

Smokey's Smoked Salmon-Wrapped Cream Cheese n'Cukes!

So on the Warp Speed Fat Loss low carb day, there’s a derivative of a smoked salmon wrapped around cream cheese. While I love the idea of things wrapped in other things, particularly cream cheese (or…any cheese, really), I find smoked salmon gag-a-licioius, and used turkey bacon instead. To make it supportive, I peeled and cut cukes into small strips, put the turkey bacon (cooked)...

Jan 16th 10

Recipe submission from reader Kristi S. -

Turkey Chickpea Stew

A while back, I recieved a recipe submission from Kristi S. (she even sent me a sample, which was very delicious by the way- thank you!) Well, over Christmas, I came down with the most hellacious stomach bug I’ve encountered in a while. And given that I have children (aka lil’ petri dishes!), I can assure you that it’s suffice to say, I am knowledgable in the art of encountering...