tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29385917443145288602024-03-13T22:41:26.420-04:00a day in the kitchen of...a semi-regular posting of food that makes an impact, healthy food blogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-91116009462274970692012-06-10T10:46:00.000-04:002012-06-10T10:46:04.182-04:00roasted garlic-cumin chicken over couscous
A couple of weekends ago, a big storm was headed our way. Not sure if we would lose power - or for how long, if we did - I decided it was a good time to make one really good last meal. I picked this up from Anne Burrell on the Food Network partly because I have always wanted to make roasted garlic. This recipe calls for two whole heads of garlic, but roasting it brings out an earthy sweetness Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-69528406863243844912012-05-29T19:51:00.001-04:002012-05-29T19:51:06.337-04:00chicken skewers with spicy peanut sauce
You know how I feel about peanut butter. (And, in case you don't, let me fill you in: it borders on obsession.) Peanuts are a food you can feel good about eating because of their super-charged monounsaturated fat, which is a nutrient noted for its cardiovascular benefits. I've also read that peanuts have an antioxidant in them that is good for skin recovery, so make this after a day in the sunAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-35068197150730153792012-05-28T11:00:00.000-04:002012-05-28T11:05:41.910-04:00chicken with mushroom-wine sauce
This could be the easiest, tastiest weeknight meal ever. Use pre-sliced, pre-cleaned mushrooms and you'll find that the most difficult part is opening the bottle of wine. Whew, I'm exhausted just thinking about it. Pair it with steamed veggies or a salad and you've got a powerhouse lean, easy meal. Enjoy.
Chicken with Mushroom-Wine Sauce
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, butterflied Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-55281075192410035602012-05-06T16:31:00.000-04:002012-05-06T16:31:02.263-04:00pasta primavera with chicken sausage
Some of the best meals come from cleaning out my refrigerator. After a long day out on the boat with family, I wanted something quick and filling that would amp up our veggie intake. I loosley followed a recipe I found a while ago, but added a few twists to up the flavor, such as sauteing the veggies in the same pan the lean chicken sausage was cooked in. Use whatever veggies you have Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-34620297683702417312012-04-30T20:39:00.000-04:002012-05-28T11:27:50.137-04:00fish tacos with mango-avocado salsa and goat cheese
This is such a simple, beautiful and delicious meal. The fresh avocado, mango and lime brighten up the sweet, mild roasted red pepper with a shock of rainbow color. The spicy sriracha is cooled by the creamy goat cheese and clean-tasting cilantro. This took less than 20 minutes to throw together and is true health food. Make this on a busy weeknight and skip the delivery pizza!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-31553016242676411992012-04-26T11:45:00.002-04:002012-04-26T11:45:57.696-04:00food philosophy
Couldn't agree more.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-41449170640396227112012-04-22T12:44:00.004-04:002012-04-28T10:31:29.503-04:00sunday ham & cheese pasta salad
This was so crazy good. I didn't have spinach the first time around, but it called for it and I wished I had it! Next time I make it, I will be sure I do, and I may even experiment with adding a bit of Dijon mustard to the dressing. Served with a bright, green salad (using leftover scallion vinaigrette), this made a quick and tasty meal - though, eater beware,&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-31279152342752356572012-04-15T10:33:00.000-04:002012-04-15T10:33:28.165-04:00chicken fajita salad with scallion vinaigrette
Chicken Fajita Salad with Scallion Vinaigrette
Dressing recipe below. Salad recipe not exact - this can feed one or one hundred!
Ingredients
Chicken breast(s) (1/2 to 1 chicken breast per salad)
Homemade fajita seasoning
Sliced, fresh mushrooms (1-2 baby portabellos per salad)
Yellow onion, chopped into bite-sized chunks, as shown above (1/8 - 1/4 small onion per Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-86258095770502373402012-04-14T09:54:00.000-04:002012-04-28T10:29:40.570-04:00simple greens with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil-garlic dressing
Who doesn't love tomatoes and basil together? This simple salad takes those two flavors and brings in creamy mozzarella over spring greens. The combination is over the top, but is so, so simple to make. I made this salad for a gathering in advance, and whipped it out of the fridge when it was time to eat. Elegant, simple and delicious - what's not to love?
Tomatoes and basil are also Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-29521327787060192892012-04-02T19:05:00.000-04:002012-04-03T09:13:07.321-04:00ahi tuna with grilled pineapple salsa
This meal is a crowd pleaser! I have made this for friends who are picky about fish and for large groups -and everyone loves it. The best part is that it can almost completely be made in advance, from the orange juice glaze to the salsa. Just grill the fish right before serving. This is excellent with a simple salad and yellow rice with black beans. Super healthy and super Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-60056957461850470902012-03-25T10:41:00.000-04:002012-03-25T10:41:52.946-04:00roast beef sandwiches with rosemary-garlic aioli
Just because something is simple doesn't mean it has to be boring. This is an easy dinner idea punched up with a flavorful condiment - a rosemary-garlic aioli, which is just a mixture of mayonnaise and other flavors. Pair it with something green (we had a salad) and you have a dinner in under 10 minutes.
Sounds fancy, super easy. My kind of cooking.
Start with a really great Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-69633734257248793112012-03-20T20:01:00.000-04:002012-03-20T20:01:29.013-04:00white chocolate-chunk blondies
People. These are the jam. Make these immediately. Just don't count on them being great for your bikini. But it doesn't matter ... they're that good. Go!
White Chocolate-Chunk Blondies
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
1 cup walnut pieces
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-48350476030706941092012-03-18T13:47:00.002-04:002012-03-19T08:47:39.657-04:00tex-mex beans and peas over rice
So, I'm in a produce-eating competition at work. The idea isn't necessarily to replace your meats and carbs with produce (although I'm finding that something has to give!), but rather to incorporate a variety of colorful, fresh foods into the diet. The competition runs for eight weeks, so don't be surprised if you see more veggie-, bean- and fruit-based dishes in Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-36177156290323683902012-03-11T12:00:00.000-04:002012-03-11T12:06:33.313-04:00texican turkey calzones
These are delicious. And lean. And ... Mexicany. Perfect.
It seems that I've been on a Mexican kick lately; I've just realized that. But, who's complaining? This filling meal-in-a-pocket is made with lean turkey, onions, peppers, tomatoes, garlic and yummy spices - all of which is good for you! Enjoy with spicy toppings, avocado, sour cream, cilantro and lime.
Texican Turkey Calzones
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-62285954151079452702012-03-07T20:23:00.000-05:002012-03-10T16:18:40.398-05:00tangy dijon-prosciutto pizza
Pizza is easily one of my favorite foods. And this unusual recipe sounded too intriguing not to try. It blends tangy Dijon mustard with a buttery, garlicky white sauce that has a light base of skim milk and flour. It comes together to form a creamy, almost-Alfredo sauce that is, by comparison, fairy guiltless. Give it a try when you want something fresh and different. Just make sure to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-83501433475364170782012-03-04T12:21:00.000-05:002012-03-10T16:19:44.254-05:00whole-grain blueberry coffee cake
Sunday morning breakfast perfection. This is a guiltless coffee cake that could be served for breakfast or dessert. It's layered with lightly sweetened cake, juicy blueberries (you know how I feel about those), cinnamon and walnuts. So good, no one will no that it's low-fat, high-fiber and, dare I say, healthy?
Whole-Grain Blueberry Coffee Cake
Courtesy Ellie Krieger
1 cup all-purpose flourAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-11548543127394432122012-02-26T11:57:00.000-05:002012-03-11T13:53:33.954-04:00oatmeal-flax chocolate chip cookies
Full disclosure: I snagged this one from the Food Network Magazine, and didn't change a thing. They are delicious and I couldn't even taste the flax! This would be a great way to sneak it into a kid's diet with one or two for dessert - just remember that they are still cookies and therefore still contain hefty amounts of butter and sugar! Enjoy.
Oatmeal-Flax Chocolate Chip Cookies
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-27764441857818293512012-02-25T11:46:00.003-05:002012-03-10T16:23:38.735-05:00tortilla torte from my childhood
This meal is a blast from the past (circa 1993-ish) for me. That year, a summertime ear infection from too many days in the pool prompted my stepmom to take me to the doctor for treatment. In the waiting room, she came across this recipe while flipping through a magazine and thought she'd try it out for dinner. And with four growing girls, she liked that it was a large, fillingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-60076418229499836512012-02-22T19:49:00.003-05:002012-03-10T16:25:16.221-05:00stuffed sweet potatoes with spinach and bacon
Yeah. I said it: sweet potatoes and bacon. They've officially entered each other's worlds. Yeah. This recipe manages to blend sweet and savory all in one healthy side dish. And for those who love nutmeg, it really adds a lot to this dish. I am not a huge fan of it when it is overdone, but this is the perfect amount to add an earthy, "something-in-the-background" flavor. This would be Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-16241572451134881622012-02-19T13:26:00.002-05:002012-04-15T12:46:25.927-04:00chicken fajitas with avocado
If you're looking for an easy weeknight meal that packs in lots of veggies and flavor, this is it. Just make the fajita seasoning and rub it on the chicken in advance (I did it the morning of, but overnight would be even better) and let it mellow in the fridge.
Fajita Seasoning
Approximately two tablespoons equals one store-bought seasoning packet. Use this amount for one Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-79382160695328772002012-02-18T09:59:00.002-05:002012-03-10T16:33:59.323-05:00beef tenderloin with rosemary, chocolate and wine reduction
Go ahead and say it: This sounds weird, right? I thought so, too, until I tried this for Valentine's Day. We knew we wanted beef tenderloin, but I wanted to incorporate cocoa into the meal in honor of the day, especially since we had pear ginger crumble for dessert. Bringing unsweetened, robust cocoa into a savory dish is a lot like bringing coffee into a chocolate cake - it ups the wow factor.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-41586245074136881542012-02-15T21:11:00.000-05:002012-03-11T13:55:04.877-04:00pear ginger crumble for my valentine
This is quite possibly my new favorite dessert. The best part is that the flavor is out of this world, but it's made with wholesome oats and whole-grain flour; fresh ginger, lemon juice and sliced pears, and very little sugar. Guilt-free and unbelievable.
This recipe actually makes a full pan, but I cut it into thirds for our Valentine's dinner for two. Perfect. The full recipe is below.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-70411221335401835592012-02-12T10:51:00.000-05:002012-02-12T10:51:18.459-05:00battered and baked parmesan wedges
This is kind of a cop-out post because technically I made these wedges to go with our Superbowl grilled wings. But these are worthy of their own post! For those of you who like battered fries as much as I do, here is a baked approach that is just as satisfying. Cheesy and crunchy, these will taste like you're eating junk food.
Here's how you do it:
Start with four (~8 oz.) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-52473319258897718602012-02-11T11:32:00.001-05:002012-03-11T13:55:44.701-04:00better-for-you spicy grilled wings
For the superbowl, we both wanted wings. But I'm super picky about wings, as well as their sauces, and have been known to turn my nose up at them in restaurants. Several years ago, we frequented a wing joint that had a really good dry-rub wing meal on the menu, and I feel in love with them. Now, it's about the only way I like them: a little spicy with a hint of sweetness,&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2938591744314528860.post-19101448946122846632012-02-05T09:42:00.001-05:002012-02-11T11:43:25.920-05:00turkey paninis with pesto, spinach and provolone
When thinking about super easy, healthy and filling dinners that are perfect for weeknights, don't forget about sandwiches. Especially toasty, tasty ones like this turkey panini. Start with a good whole-grain bread and quality pesto, meats and cheeses to make the biggest impact.
Before grilling, layer the sandwich with a thin layer of pesto and mayo and top with Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06215753362652814712noreply@blogger.com0