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• Dal with Sweet Potatoes and Kale

  

  Dal is pretty much a staple in Indian cuisine. What is Dal? It’s basically stewed/cooked lentils or split peas, but there are so many different kinds of Indian... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

  

  Ok everyone, it’s a milestone.The husband made whole wheat pizza dough, from scratch, in our kitchen, all by himself.I wasn’t even there to witness it! (or to... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Southwestern Pinto Bean Veggie Burgers

  

  Is this the best veggie burger ever? Yes. Will it please meat-eaters and vegetarians alike? Yes. Is it worth the 45minutes – 1 hour it takes to make? Yes. Is... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• March Madness Party Snacks: Gourmet Popcorn Recipes

  

  Who doesn’t love eating popcorn while watching a great game?It’s the perfect healthy snack – 3 cups of air-popped with no butter (which is, frankly, a TON of... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vegetarian Tortilla Soup with Creative Toppings

  

  The husband loves tortilla soup.He’ll often ask that I make it for dinner, but I’ve never thought that tortilla soup is that filling on its own, so I always... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Guest Post from Sharzad at LuxLyfe

  

  I love meeting new blogger friends, and recently I met Sharzad, the woman behind LuxLyfe - a blog about health, food, beauty, fashion and travel. Once we began... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Best Food Products for a Healthy Pantry

  

  Today is one of those days when I’ll be cooking something with ingredients from my pantry.It’s rainy, cold, and just plain icky outside. There’s just no other... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweet Potato Tacos with a Spicy Yogurt Sauce

  

  Sweet Potatoes and Greek Yogurt. Not the traditional ingredients you’d normally find in a taco, right? It doesn’t matter – because these are some of the most... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Simple, Healthy Asian Stir Fry with Veggies and Tofu

  

  It’s a 20 minute dinner, that’s healthy, filling, and delicious.It’s my go-to meal after spending a long day at work, with tons of work left to get through at... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Perfect Bowl of Oatmeal

  

  I am totally a creature of habit.When I was growing up, I pretty much had the same thing for breakfast from the time I was 5 to the time I was 18. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Poblano, Mango, Avocado and Black Bean Quesadillas

  

  I know what you’re thinking.Mango with Black Beans and Cheese? That sounds … not so great.That was my husband’s first reaction when I mentioned that I’d be... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• To All of My Readers…

  

  Hi Everyone!The awesome folks at TheKitchn.com are hosting a competition for the best home and food blogs, called The Homies. This year, out of 2,000 blogs... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Mixed Berry Smoothie

  

  I love whole fruit juices and smoothies. I also love that smoothies made with fruit don’t really need any additional / added sugar – because fruit is already... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chickpea and Lentil Saute with Apples and Curry

  

  It’s time for a trip down memory lane.This was the first recipe I ever cooked – about 2.5 years ago when I first started experimenting in the kitchen.I... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lunchbox Makeover: 5 Quick and Healthy Lunch Recipes

  

  What’s in your lunchbox? When I was a kid, it was standard, dependable: some sort of sandwich – usually PB&J on wheat, a fruit – usually an apple or... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Enchilada Lasagna

  

  Is it possible to combine Mexican and Italian food, to create a lasagna that reminds you of an enchilada?That’s the question I was asking myself last week when ... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Husband’s Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

  

  I never thought I’d say this, but my husband has bought a whole fruit juicer.This, from the guy who didn’t know what an apricot was when I first met him, and... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mexican Pizza

  

  Before I met my husband, he used to eat Taco Bell every single week. And what was his go-to order at Taco Bell? “Mexican Pizza, no meat, with beans instead of... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Adventurous Eating at Hot’s Kitchen

  

  It’s classic dishes with a twist. It’s upscale bar food served tapas style. It’s creative, balanced and adventurous dining, with small plates that can be... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• Five Healthy Valentine’s Day Desserts!

  

  Valentine’s Day is like the holiday of dessert. Candy, chocolates, romantic decadent dinners, all of it screams indulgence. And there’s nothing wrong with a... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES