Chicken with a Moroccan Punch

I found this recipe a couple years ago and loved it then and still love it. There's a ton of flavor and spice to it, and it's super easy to make. Moroccan Stewed Chicken serves 4 (Found in Women's Health Jan/Feb 2009) 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 large zucchini cut into cubes 1 can (16 oz) garbanzo beans 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes chopped fresh cilantro for garnish 1/2 TBS olive oil 1 c chicken stock or water 1/2...

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Quick Taco Casserole Goodness

WARNING: Church cookbook recipe. This is super good stuff. When I used to work at Transfiguration Lutheran Church, I was given an old cookbook during our construction period. And let me tell ya, there is one recipe in this book that I can't get enough of. It's easy, quick and so good. You're going to wonder how this is remotely healthy. And yeah, the original recipe isn't really packed with super foods and nutrients, but there's always...

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Are You Pear Yet?

This is an interesting recipe. Different is a good word to describe this dish, but it's packed with the "Fs"! Flavor and Fiber! Yum! Yum! Ginger Pear-Glazed Chicken Serves 4 (Found in SHAPE November 2010) 2 TBS flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 C low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 C pear nectar (I had no idea what this was so yes, I bought canned pears...

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Where's the Beef?

What can I say? My husband loves meat. I do too, but it's not something I crave on a daily basis. He thinks meat and thinks protein. But because I love making him happy this next recipe is quite beefy and made especially for him with love. Grilled Beef with Basil Puree Over Tuscan Beans Serves 4 (Found in Fitness Magazine, July/August 2010) 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 loosely packed fresh basil 3...

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Spinach will keep you lean

Growing up we had a big garden in our backyard. I used to love this garden and I especially couldn't wait to eat all the fresh vegetables, either could my dad. He used to care for the garden like a fourth child and prepare all the veggies on the table for Saturday dinner. For some reason I remember the radishes, leeks and chives the most. But there was spinach and it always tasted so good. It was a great summer tradition...

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The Power of Lentils

First of all, I'm just going to say crock pots are an amazing invention. Second of all, I'm sorry I haven't posted any recipes this week. I have a lot of them, so I'll try to get them up by this weekend. Side note: Lentils are freakin' GOOD for you. Loads of fiber, protein and vitamin B...among other good stuff. Read more. Vegetable and Green Lentil Soup (courtesy of Rival Crock-Pot Best Loved Slow Cooker Recipes) Makes 4 servings 1...

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Seeking Change!

I don't want to write too much in this blog post and save it for my next Star Tribune blog, but if I don't write my thoughts, I go batty. And after today's commute into work, I'm pretty much there. And it's not even 8:00 in the morning! Great. I spent my morning drive listing off things I'm grateful for to help motivate me through the day. 1. The sun is peeking through the clouds. 2. It's actually semi-light out at 7:20. 3. We're able to afford food (the healthy kind). 4. I have a car that runs. 5. I'm married to the cutest...

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What's for Breakfast?

I like to start off my day with a healthy breakfast. After all, it's the most important meal of the day. And I'm someone who cannot handle being hungry. There are two things people need to know about me: 1. I'm super crabby when I'm hungry (i.e. stay away). 2. And I'm not the most friendliest person when I have less than six hours of sleep under my belt. So it only makes sense that I start off the day right. And I noticed that...

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Healthy Fish Recipe with Flavor

Grilled Halibut Cod with Puttanesca Salsa and Parmesan Orzo Makes 4 Servings (found in Fitness Magazine - May 2010) Takes about 20 minutes to put together. And it is bursting with flavor!!! So I did some changing to the recipe in the magazine ... 1 cup whole-wheat orzo (I didn't use whole wheat...sorry...still don't like taste) 1 1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth (I use Wild Harvest Organic instead, not fat free) 1/4...

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Making Chicken Less Boring

I like chicken and all, but over time it can get boring and bland. But after making the recipe below, there was a little chicken dance going on in my mouth. We had Sauteed Zucchini with Lemon-Thyme Chicken. It was SUPER delicious! Karl's vote: "This is awesome, but could use a little more salt." Now, just so you're aware, he says that about most things I make, but I kinda think he grew up licking a salt cube....

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Healthy Eating in 2011

I promise you'll find a recipe at the bottom! So you can scroll down if that's what you're after. But for those interested in learning more, read on. One thing I pride myself on is being able to fuel my body with delicious, healthy foods. I enjoy finding old and new recipes and discovering ways to make them better for me (and my husband). My meals are not perfect--I didn't go to culinary school, but I think this cooking...

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