Grilled Caesar Salad
18. August 2010
As it turns out, this Caesar salad is GRILLED! Now that’s news! As I jotted down Deb’s recipe, I got even more excited. It’s unbelievably easy, but just unusual enough, your family and friends will think you’re Martha Stewart! Oh, and did I mention… it’s delish!
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Ranch Breakfast Muesli
21. July 2010
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Start your day at dawn with a challenging 7-mile mountain hike and see if you don’t agree!
That’s how every day begins at Rancho La Puerta… the world- famous health spa just south of the border in Tecate, Mexico. Fresh air, exercise and breathtaking vistas should be reward enough for taking on the early-morning trek. But what awaits you after the hike in the Ranch’s dining hall is icing on the cake.
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Dazzle ‘em With This Dip!
15. June 2010
How’d you like to be the life of your next party? (And I don’t mean dancing on the table with a lampshade on your head!)
Seriously, next time you’re asked to bring an appetizer to a pool party, barbecue or special event, try this super-simple snack that will have everyone asking for the recipe!
I got it from my friend, Susan who got it from her friend, Peggy. From where it came before that, I have no idea. All I know is that this delicious dip is quick, easy, über healthy and will be the first to disappear from any buffet table.
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Super Snacks
17. May 2010
If it’s mid-afternoon and you’re already out of gas, you may be tempted to fill up on M&M’s and coffee (Two of my former favorite food groups!). But if you’re like me, the crash a couple of hours later is even worse (only now my head hurts, too!) Next time you bottom out grab something that will get you back up and running for the rest of the day. A handful of almonds, a couple of fig bars or a banana buys me a little time. But if you really need to power through a project, go for a high performance snack.
Nutritionist and community outreach specialist for “Jimbos Naturally,” Patti Milligan, recently turned me on to her secret snack. It’s delicious. It’s different. And it works! I convinced Patti to let me share it with you!
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Something Fishy, Is Good For You!
06. April 2010
A healthy diet almost always includes fish. No wonder! Besides containing protein and other nutrients such as Vitamin D and selenium, fish contain omega-3 fatty acids… a specific type of fat that may reduce the risk of developing heart disease and other medical problems.
I like fish, but my craving for crustaceans and hankering for halibut came later in life. Growing up in Iowa, “fish” meant tuna salad sandwiches and Mrs. Paul’s frozen fish sticks. Then I moved to southern California. After my first bite of truly fresh, savory salmon, I was hooked! From swordfish to mahi-mahi… these days, fish is my friend. But when it comes to preparing a proper prawn I still come up short. So I enlisted the help of two of my favorite fish-fixers, my sister, Denise and my friend, Carol!
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The Incredible Potato
04. March 2010
Pity the poor potato! During the “low-carb” craze, the lowly spud got some pretty bad press. But “las papas” are making a comeback and I, for one, am thrilled!
Unfortunately, not everyone’s on board. After ordering a baked potato with my grilled salmon at a local eatery the other night, my girlfriend told the waiter she wanted double veggies on the side. Smugly, she announced, “I don’t do carbs.”
What?! This is the vegetable that conquered the world, the peasant’s staff of life, the gourmet’s delight. One writer called it “nutritious, delicious, lauded and maligned – the paradoxical potato… the amazing spud.”
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Bachelor's Chili
01. February 2009
If you’re planning a Super Bowl party or just want some comfort food to keep you warm on these crisp winter nights, how ‘bout a steaming pot of chili? I know many of you take pride in your elaborate, even “secret” recipes. That’s fine. But if you’re like me and just want something quick and easy that tastes good, here’s my not-so-secret recipe for “Bachelor’s Chili.”
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Easy and delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup
20. December 2009
I don't like to cook... but I love to eat! If you're like me....too busy and "culinarily impaired,” let's help one another! I'll share my super-easy recipes with you if you'll return the favor! I'm looking for no-brainer dishes with very few steps, but lots of nutrition and taste. They also need to pass the "husband test." I'll try them out on Tom and report back. (And please include an occasional chocolaty dessert. I believe chocolate is a major food group! Right now I'm into soups, so here's an incredibly easy, recipe from my dear friend and workout partner, Rene.
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Contact Carol by emailing her at Carol@pph.org.