I'm LOVING Pinterest! I can just scroll all day long looking at food photo after food photo. I wish I had more time to peruse! (I'm RoniNoone there by the way?) The other day I pinned a Portabello Mushroom pizza and was immediately inspired. It's such a simple idea and so light. [...]

Please forgive my recent string of fresh herb inspired posts. I know not everyone has them or can keep them on hand, but I just can't get enough of them right now! They make everything taste fresh and satisfying! So yet again, this post is brought to you by my herb garden. But that wasn't [...]

Originally posted Feb 12, 2008 republishing for the 2011 Sweet n' Healthy Blogger Recipe Contest Click here to check it out! I don’t know WHAT came over me tonight. I just wanted something different and apparently, I’m a little obsessed with ‘S’s. ;~P This morning I pulled out some tilapia fillets to make Crispy Baked [...]

Let's start with a confession, as I normally do. I never make Portabello burgers. Actually, I RARELY even buy Portabello mushrooms. They are just one of those things that won't fly with husband or child so I don't bother. But when I saw them at the store this weekend, I couldn't resist. I'm home for [...]

Sometimes I use the color of food to inspire me. There's something about putting together certain colors that just seems completely satisfying in both the taste and sight departments. Today I was driven by the classic Christmas colors of Red and Green. I picked up a couple of avocados during my last grocery store trip [...]

My experimental salad was a hit! I had some fresh greens from the farm and decided to get creative on Thanksgiving. I figured the worse thing that could happen was a full of bowl of salad at the end of the meal. To my surprise there was an almost empty bowl! I just polished off [...]

You may have noticed some changes around here. Check out my edited All Recipes By Photo page, my new Weight Watchers page and changed layouts for the categories like our video posts. In honor of my recent housecleaning, I'm also adding a new section, Roni's Redos. This category will be specifically reserved for my healthy [...]

Another meal from start to end this week. This time I use some leftover sauce and whip up a baked favorited. Recipes I mention in the video... Baked Rigatoni & Zucchini Homemade Sauce Simply Meatballs "Lighter" Stuffed Shells Oh! I almost forgot. He totally [...]

This fabulous meal came via Krista S. She was nice enough to share the idea with me and as soon as I saw it I knew I HAD to make it. I'm a HUGE taco fan and I love the idea of ditching the shell and replacing them with crisp lettuce leaves. These are [...]

I could eat this kind of meal every day. The leftovers were immediately wrapped and placed in the freezer to stop me from eating more then one. ;~) The video is long as I make them from start to finish but don't worry you I've posted the recipe below. Here's the recipe! [...]

My parents were coming and I needed something quick and easy for dinner. I already had a batch of sauce that I made earlier in the week. So I ran to the store and picked up some boneless chicken breasts. I'm calling this "Naked" Chicken Parm because I'm leaving the chicken bread-less. I often [...]

Returning home after an all morning conference, I was craving a salad. Strange, right? Thankfully I had some leftover chicken breast and I just bought a jar roasted peppers. That was all the inspiration I needed! :) As for the addition of Flax. I've been reading so [...]

I was in one of those moods. You know, when you want to eat something just to eat. Because you know it's there. You're not particularly hungry BUT if grab whatever it is you want, you'll eat. And eat. and EAT! Yup, that's the mood I was in. I had a bag of soy crisps [...]

Wanting something "bad" but needing to be "good" I made this Spinach Ricotta Roll yesterday for lunch. Some of you may know my obsession with pizza and pizza like foods (for example stromboli). I basically love anything slapped on some pizza dough, smothered in cheese and dipped in a red tomato sauce. I mean seriously, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Yet another lunch time experiment this week. This one I liked so much I made it twice today! It's really the results of having too many peppers and not being quit sure what to do with them. Plus I wanted something warm on this overcast day. Now I'm going to give you the idea and [...]

There is one thing I don't do. One thing that probably most people would laugh at me for and call me a food snob. I can not, no way, no how, buy jarred tomato sauce. You know that Ragu stuff. Blame my mom, she never bought it when I was growing up. She'd [...]

I made this for lunch yesterday and then again today. I almost wish I had more leftovers for tomorrow! Here's the idea, a little leftover lean protein, a ton of veggies, a slice of cheese and a whole wheat pita. Really, how can you go wrong? thick slice of sweet onion diced [...]

Home from the beach and debating what to make for dinner, I decided on some quick burgers on the grill, a side of baked beans and a salad. The salad is a mix of what I have left in the fridge upon my return, a bag of wilting spinach and a jar of roasted red [...]

I have 2 confessions about this idea. Ya ready? 1. It was inspired by a certain someone who recently launched her first cookbook and 2. I don't like cheese on eggs. How can I not like cheese on eggs. Seriously? I like cheese and I like eggs but together they give me the willies. Weird, [...]

That's right, I said “pizza” and “salad” in the same breath. I have NO idea where this idea came from. I was driving home from the gym the other day imagining what I could make for lunch and "pizza salad" popped in my head. I often get my best ideas in the car, it's weird. It [...]

This was a complete impromptu lunch. I wasn't even planning on posting it but it came out really good and the toddler loved it so what the heck! Most of you know, I'm a bit pizza obsessed but I go through phases. For weeks at a time I'll invent tons of home pizzas using what [...]

I’m calling this an “idea” because the recipe needs some work. Then again, all my recipes are just ideas (and they probbaly all need some work). Do with them, as you will. This one was the product of leftover spaghetti squash and some fresh ground beef I was separating and storing from [...]

Not having enough leftover sauce for pasta night, I came up with this idea to make it stretch a bit. Mom taught me well! :~) The husband was happy, he loves anything with pasta and sauce (and he didn’t even complain about the whole wheat pasta). The toddler even picked out a [...]