Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

I'm not quite a baker but these were excellent (and kind of good for you too...the real pumpkin part!) Pumpkin Swirl Brownies serves 16 recipe found on Babble.com - I think it's a Martha Stewart recipe Pumpkin Swirl brownies....ummm...yum 1/2 cup butter 6 oz (6 squares) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (or 1 cup chocolate chips) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 Tbsp vanilla 1...

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Pork Loin with Apple-Cranberry Chutney

This was my favorite recipe of the week. Maybe even month. SO GOOD! Pork Loin with Apple-Cranberry Chutney serves 8 recipe found in Health Magazine - October 2011 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 (2 1/2-3 pound) boneless pork loin 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 slices reduced-sodium bacon, sliced into 3/8-inch thick pieces 1 medium leek, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces (1 cup) 3 medium apples, peeled, cored...

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Fettuccine with Shrimp, Garlic and Broccoli

Fettuccine with Shrimp, Garlic and Broccoli serves 4 recipe found in Fitness Magazine - November/December 2011 - by Anna Berman 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, diced 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 4 garlic gloves, thinly sliced 3/4 pound frozen medium shrimp, thawed 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine 3 cups broccoli florets 1. Heat...

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Healthier Holiday Fish

Christmas Cod serves 4 recipe found in Shape - December 2010  Christmas Cod....so many good flavors! 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, diced 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 white turnip, peeled and diced 1 parsnip, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided 1⁄4 teaspoon pimenton (smoked paprika) 1 bay leaf 1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed...

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Healthy Taco Salad

Flat-Belly Recipe that Packs a Punch Taco Salad serves 4 (depending how much you make...below might be just one serving) recipe found in Women's Health - December 2010 Yummy taco salad - healthy too! 4 oz lean ground turkey cooked with taco seasoning 1/4 cup black beans 2 Tbsp salsa 1 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1/4 cup chopped yellow peppers 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes 2 Tbsp guacamole Mix together and serve Karl's reaction:...

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