I whipped this up yesterday on a whim to complement the steak dinner I was cooking for Father’s Day.
I never expected everyone to like it so much, myself included!
I’m really starting to appreciate the flavor that fresh herbs bring to dishes, especially salads like this. Using dried basil just wouldn’t even come close! Read the rest of this post
I’ve mentioned this idea, or a variation of it, in my Kale, Turkey and Black Bean Taco Filling post but it’s so good I had write about it again.
The idea is simple: Repurpose leftover taco meat (or any ground meat really) to make a warm,… Read the rest of this post
One of my most popular recipes on GreenLiteBites is something I literally whipped up in minutes. I never expected it to be pinned almost half a million times.
That’s INSANITY!
The idea is a simple Chickpea and Tomato Salad that uses a quick homemade dressing and some fresh basil. Read the rest of this post
Every once in a while I get a hankering to experiment with a muffin idea.
Sure, I could just use one of the million tried-and-true muffin recipes out there, but where’s the fun in that?
I’d much rather get creative and push the envelope to make something new, with foods I actually want the kids and I to eat. Who needs processed white flour when you can use oats and almonds! Read the rest of this post
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I know you guys are going to think I’m crazy. I think I’m crazy, but when I saw the leftover pork chop in the fridge I thought… Read the rest of this post
Like most food habits, my breakfast choices have slowly morphed over the years. When I initially lost weight (70 lbs 8 years ago) my go-to was a bowl of All-Bran with skim milk. Then I switched to soy milk, then almond. I started adding berries and other fruits. Soon my daily cereal became oatmeal. Read the rest of this post
I am an official brand advocate for Bel Brands in 2013. While I receive compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are my own.
The other night I was craving “something.”
You know the feeling. You just want to eat but aren’t sure why or what. Read the rest of this post
I’m learning when you buy a 2 lb bag of kale, you have to figure out how to eat 2 lbs of kale!
I’ve already put it in eggs, made chips, a cheeseseak and tonight I’m making a fried rice with it and some leftover pork.
Yesterday, I took a chance and… Read the rest of this post
I welcome you into my crazy kitchen for a midweek dinner where I attempt to get as much kale in us as possible. I share my thoughts, tips and ideas on how I use kale in a practical way for my family. Read the rest of this post
