Sep 25

Sandwich Sushi

This idea was in direct response to the toddler saying he “did not like sandwiches” in his lunch anymore. Who can blame him? Five days of a ham and cheese on whole wheat can get old. *sigh* What’s a mom to do? Never did I think I’d have a hard time coming up with ideas for his lunch box! It’s hard enough not being able to send him with a PB&J or even a handful of peanuts as an easy protein source (his school is a peanut free zone), but now he’s taking sandwiches off the table too! Read the rest of this post »»

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Posted in: 3 WWP, Appetizer ideas, Food Photos, Lunch Ideas, Sandwich Ideas, Snack Ideas, The Laughing Cow Ideas, Toddler Approved

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Sep 22

The Prickly Pear – Video Post

Yesterday I discovered prickly pears (aka Tuna Fruit) at the grocery store! I’m so glad we picked a couple up. The toddler and I had fun exploring this new healthy food together this morning. According to NutrionData.com prickly pears are a good source of Calcium and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C and Magnesium.

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Slow Cooked Mild Turkey Chili

I LOVE chili! It’s like pizza for me, even bad chili is good chili. ;~) (well… unless it’s from a can)

This chili I purposely made mild to TRY and get the husband and the toddler on board with my chili obsession but alas, I failed. The husband didn’t try it, he’s just not interested in chili! Unbelievable! And the toddler, well, he said he didn’t like before he even tried it. His mind was already made up and I couldn’t change it. Read the rest of this post »»

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Posted in: 6 WWP, Chili-like ideas, Crockpot Ideas, Dinner Ideas, Food Photos

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Sep 21

Berry Oatmeal Cups

I fear calling this idea a “muffin” as it really is more of an oatmeal cup (whatever that is!). The idea comes from Robyn’s Core Muffins recipe posted on BlogToLose. I’m glad I tried them they are a great breakfast idea, especially when you are on the run. Make a batch on the weekend and have grab-able oatmeal all week long!

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Posted in: 2 WWP, Breakfast Ideas, Food Photos, Muffins Ideas, Toddler Approved

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Sep 18

Homemade Chocolate-Banana “Frosty”

I just finished this and I’m in HEAVEN! It cold, creamy and chocolaty, my favorite combination.

I have to thank my friend Laura who suggest I freeze my brown bananas. Normally I use them for pancakes or muffins but freezing them never occurred to me. So I peeled one, wrapped it in plastic wrap and froze it. (Note to Laura: it didn’t brown!) :~) Read the rest of this post »»

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Posted in: 3 WWP, Dessert Ideas, Food Photos, Toddler Approved

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Sep 17

Ask Roni – Freezing Brown Rice

Hi Roni,

Love your blog and GreenLiteBites. This is my 1st question to you ever but there are likely to be more!

I’d like to cook brown rice more often but it just takes too long when I only want to do a quick dinner. Do you ever cook up a big batch and freeze it? If you do what are your tips? If you don’t do you think it would work out ok?

Thanks so much for your time.
Crazylady :)

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Sep 15

Chilled Broccoli Salad

Armed with an industrial sized bag of broccoli florets from my local whole sale club and tired of steamed broccoli I present Chilled Broccoli Salad!

The idea is inspired by the buffet style broccoli salads you may see at a party or event. Except I skipped the mayo, limited the cheese and bacon, replaced the sugar with Stevia and added some carrots for color. I LOVED the results and I kind of wish I made more, so feel free to double! Read the rest of this post »»

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Posted in: 2 WWP, Food Photos, Lunch Ideas, Party Ideas, Salad Ideas, Snack Ideas

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A Quick Lunch – Video Post

This week’s video is a bit laid back. I use my George Foreman Grill (GFG) to create a quick lunch using a couple of tortillas, some cheese and veggies from the garden.

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Sep 12

Supreme Pizza on Lavash Bread

A few days ago I posted about Lavash Bread on my weight loss blog. When I read the comments I laughed out loud as people suggested I use it to make pizza and said “I know you will love it.”

First of all my, readers REALLY know me and second, it was the first thing I thought of when I saw it in the store!

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Posted in: 9 WWP, Dinner Ideas, Food Photos, Lunch Ideas, Pizza Ideas

See other recipes using: baby spinach, bacon bits, broccoli, ham, pepperoni, peppers, spinach, tomato paste, turkey sausage

Sep 10

Whole Grain Zucchini-Pineapple Bread

I finally did it! I’ve been kicking around zucchini bread ideas for some time and after a few experiments I’m ready to post.

The idea is a modified version of a recipe my mom uses from an old cookbook. It intrigued me with it’s use of crushed pineapple as a sweetener. Although the original recipe called for white flour, 2 cups of sugar, and a cup of oil, all of which I think are uncalled for. Read the rest of this post »»

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Posted in: 2 WWP, Bread Ideas, Breakfast Ideas, Dessert Ideas, Food Photos, Snack Ideas, Toddler Approved

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Sep 07

Make Your Own 100 Calorie Popcorn Packs – Video Post

For this weeks video, the title really says it all.

You’ll have to excuse my appearance, I ran earlier and have been doing errand after errand. I literally didn’t have time for a shower!

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Sep 05

Rainbow Turk-a-Roni

I have a confession. It may be a culinary no no to admit but I don’t care! :~)

One of my favorite school lunches growing up was beef-a-roni. You remember it, right? Overcooked elbow pasta, grade F meat in some kind of tomato base. I don’t know when the concept of “comfort” food begins but at age 9 this really hit the nail on the head for me. Maybe it was the massive amount of fat and carbs that made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Who knows. But whatever it was, that was one lunch I always asked for seconds of. Read the rest of this post »»

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Posted in: 4 WWP, Dinner Ideas, Food Photos, Pasta Ideas, Toddler Approved

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