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Penny''s Posts

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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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 [...]

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Cashew 'Cheese' Spread

by Penny June 6, 2010

One of the things I like most about blogging is reading other blogs. I have learned so much since we started this site. I am working on food photography so that the pics we post actually look as appetizing as the food we make!
One blog I like very much is The Clean Eating Mama. Tasha’’s [...]

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Baked Chicken Chimichanga w/ Pineapple and Jicama Salsa

by Penny June 4, 2010

Anytime I can take a favorite dish and modify it to be healthy or at least ”healthier” than it’’s original – I am on it! Traditionally, chimichangas are deep fried – so the thought of making the same type of recipe and then baking them in the oven was an appealing alternative for me.
Pretty quick [...]

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Amazing Cashew and Asparagus Chinese Dinner

by Penny May 29, 2010

This dish was every bit as good as takeout – only this dish was FRESH & HEALTHY!!! I just love Chinese food, but after eating take out, I feel sluggish and bloated for the rest of the day. MSG, salt, oil…. all things that leave you feeling like you just cheated on your diet and [...]