From the monthly archives:

June 2010

Indian Chicken Wraps w/ Creamy Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

by Penny June 29, 2010

Did I mention how much I love Summer?�
I love everything about Summer, the heat, the sun, the water etc… But, I especially love the fresh fruits and veggies that you get only during the Summer months. I had the most amazing plum yesterday …. anyway, I do digress. Summer is full of wonderful [...]

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How to Choose Smoking Wood Chips, Pieces, Sticks and Chunks

by Greg June 27, 2010

Are you looking to perfect the delicate art of BBQ Ribs? To become a backyard BBQ Pitmaster you will first have to master the holy trinity — heat, time and smoke. To better understand heat and time see The 12 Secrets of Cooking Smoked BBQ Ribs , but to unlock the mystery of the smoke [...]

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Summer Hoppin' John

by Penny June 23, 2010

I am originally from Texas, and my family always has traditional black-eyed peas on New Years Day for luck. Hoppin” John is a dish with peas and rice, usually with bacon or ham. However, I like black-eyed peas year round because they are a great way to get protein and fiber. This recipe incorporates the [...]

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Spinning Class!

by Penny June 21, 2010

We talk about food a lot – but it’’s not all about what you eat – it is also what you do. The ”balance” is about incorporating all parts of your lifestyle into a healthy, fit, happy way of life. You do have to be conscientious about what you put into your body, but you [...]

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Banana Lemon Pie

by Penny June 20, 2010

I think the best recipes are meant to be shared. I got this recipe from a favorite blogger, Dairy Free Betty, who gives credit on her post to where she got it. So, I am posting the link to the original recipe.
This recipe is fabulous!!! The crust is so rich and moist – you will [...]

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Quesadillas & Roasted Squash on the Grill

by Penny June 18, 2010

I firmly believe that everything tastes better on the grill. Can you grill ice cream? Hmmmm … will have to check on that.
One of our ”go to” dinners is a quick and easy quesadilla. No specific recipe required – look in the fridge – presto quesadilla! Tonight we had some grilled chicken, reduced fat mexican [...]

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Refreshing Mediterranean Salad

by Penny June 14, 2010

Boy, was it hot and muggy on Sunday! I decided for lunch, to make a cool, refreshing salad. I like this salad because not only is is quick and easy, it is heart healthy and the homemade dressing let’’s me control what I put on it.
At first, I made the salad and was about to [...]

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In Search of the Best Grilled Chicken Spices and Seasonings

by Penny June 12, 2010

We get asked all the time – “what are the best spices or seasonings for grilled chicken”? This is typically asked from those that are trying to eat healthier and leaner as chicken is often the cornerstone of these types of meal routines. When you consume a good deal of chicken in your regular meal [...]

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Smoked Sausage with Acorn Squash and Spinach Rice

by Penny June 10, 2010

We make brown rice everyday. We keep a bowl of rice in the fridge, so this whole meal was on the table in about 20 mins. Super easy and very healthy – I am glad to have healthy choices for dinner after a long day at work.
The plan for tonight was grilled sausage and veggies [...]

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Grilled Pizza

by Penny June 7, 2010

The warmer weather and longer days have been so wonderful. We have been spending more time outside and working in our massive garden. Greg has the green thumb, not me – he has created the most beautiful hillside for our house.
Our dinners have been very light, quick and easy. Anytime we can fire up the [...]