Do you need extra protein? A Strawberry Lemonade Protein Shake is the perfect Summer drink to fuel your muscle recovery. The shake mixes perfectly in the new Thermos Brand Shaker Bottle. I have a collection of various bottles designed to mix protein powders. For any of you who have experience with protein shakes you know…
Low Carb Recipes
Roasted Turkey Breast
Don’t want to deal with the mess of a turkey this holiday season? This Roasted Turkey Breast recipe is much quicker and easier to clean up than a whole bird. I use plastic storage bags a lot. They are great for preparing meals and cleaning up meals as well. I use storage bags to store…
Caprese Salad
I have talked about my garden several times this summer. We grew zucchini, peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes. Our tomato plants have done so well that we are swimming in tomatoes. In fact we can not eat them fast enough. One way my husband and I love to eat tomatoes is in a Caprese Salad. This…
Zucchini Caprese Salad
Zucchini noodles are very popular now and are advertised to be used as an alternative to pasta. I love zucchini noodles, but they are not the same as pasta. However, used as a salad with other veggies is a great use for zucchini noodles. I used a tool called the Veggetti that I found…
Easy Lean Turkey Meatballs
Turkey meatballs are a lower fat option than regular beef meatballs and just as tasty. I very rarely make beef meatballs anymore. I started making turkey meatballs years ago as a healthier alternative, but now I actually prefer their flavor. I find that meatballs made with ground turkey are moister. I am not of Italian…
Baked Zucchini Cakes {Recipe Redux}
The first time I had zucchini fritters or cakes was at a Greek restaurant in New Jersey. They were served on warm pita bread. Oh so good! I loved the sandwich, but would have loved the sandwich even more if the zucchini cake was not fried. For my first #RecipeRedux post I chose to try…
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
I love chocolate covered strawberries. They are especially great on Valentines Day. This treat can of course be expensive, but they can be easily made at home. I chose to use Lilly’s Sweets Dark Chocolate Baking Chips sweetened with Stevia. Lilly’s Sweets Chips are all natural, vegan, non GMO, and contain no added sugars. I…
French Onion Soup {Recipe}
My husband loves French Onion Soup. When you think of French Onion Soup you can picture all the gooey cheese and of course the calories to go with it. Years ago I received a set of recipe cards by Healthy Meals in Minutes. It was one of those gifts that keeps on giving. I think…
Broccoli Cheese Soup
The first time I made this soup I was a student at Penn State. All nutrition students were required to take two Hotel/Restaurant Management classes as part of our program. One class involved the management of Cafe Laura, a cafeteria that is open to students and faculty for lunch. We took turns being managers and staff….