Aladdin’s Mujadara Plate Recipe (Healthy Version)
For dinner tonight, after teaching spinning, taking Anna to music class, attending a wake, personal training, and making dinner for neighbors, I was craving Aladdin's Mujadara Plate. The description: A bed of steamed lentils and rice topped with Lebanese Salata,...
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Healthy Chicken Parmesan Qunioa Bake
After running the race on Sunday and celebrating Elizabeth's graduation on Sunday night, we were thrown off for the week. Sunday felt like Saturday and so on. Monday's family dinner at our house, felt like Sunday. With Kevin and Lindsey in town, it's been a party all...
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Healthy Creamy Pasta Sauce
I posted about this a few weeks ago and forgot to share the recipe. I'm sorry! Unfortunately, I can't take full responsibility for coming up with this creation, but I am happy to give credit to Ashley! It's been a huge hit at our house and I hope it will be at yours...
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Pesto Tomato Mahi Mahi
Congrats again to Janelle for her graduation from Wittenberg this weekend! We are so proud of you! We have been having lots of fish for dinner lately, have you? I love this article - Benefits of Eating Fish Asthma - children who eat fish may be less likely to develop...
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Healthy Oatmeal Muffins
Not sure where the days are going but they are flying. Yesterday I was up at 4: 30 am to teach my morning class and things never slowed down. We squeezed lots of playing in, some cooking, some training, some house stuff and even a trip to Target which resulted in a...
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Massaged Kale Salad with Avocado
This is a perfect salad a hot day when you want something simple and fresh. I made it last night to go with our spicy lemon shrimp and together it made a great meal for a 90* day. Even our little chef agreed! Massaged Kale Salad with Avocado 1 bunch of kale or a bag...
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Carrot Cake Breakfast Protein Cookie
Lately, I have been working hard on coming up with some portable breakfasts for on-the go meals. The criteria: healthy - low in fat, high in nutrients full of protein - something that will hold you over to lunch packed with fiber - again, it needs staying power easy...
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Roasted Beet and Strawberry Salad
So... I have been up since 1:36am and it's now 6:00am. Anna had the worst trouble sleeping last night (or should I say, this current night since it's still pitch black out). She woke up crying and just wouldn't go back down, not with me, not in her bed, not at all. I...
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Lemon + Feta Quinoa
Anna's birthday party last night was so much fun! With 11 little girls and 2 little boys, it was quite the celebration! I will do a whole post on the party but until then here is a great recipe for you to make this week! It's light but full of protein. Easy to make...
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Kale Chip Refresher
If you haven't tried kale chips., you are missing out. Their crunchy, chewiness is hard to resist and they are one of the most best things you can have to fulfill your salty craving. Preheat your oven to 450* Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cookie spray. Cover the...
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