Among my many guilty pleasures is insta-grits. Once in a while, though, I like to swap out the grits for quinoa. Quinoa is a powerhouse; since it’s packed with protein, dietary fiber, iron, calcium – I could go on, but won’t – you’ll feel a lot better about starting your day with this than that slice of cold pizza. Continue reading
Do you know why chickpeas are so popular lately? I do! It’s because they recently ditched their long-standing, unfortunately unattractive name. What would you prefer to say: “I’m eating chickpeas!” or “I’m eating garbanzo beans…” No contest. Continue reading
When it comes to pasta, Springtime means lighter, crisper dishes. This simple dish gets its appetizing speckled look from a generous sprinkling of pepper. Serve as a stand alone meal or as a side to grilled beef or chicken. Continue reading
If the only Greek food you’ve ever had is a gyro, you are missing out. Big time. Nothing beats homemade when it comes to Grecian Chicken, and I’ve swiped this recipe from my near-lifelong-friend’s Greek family. Do you know what that means? It means it’s as authentic as it gets. The gentle seasonings let the flavor of the fall-off-the-bone tender meat come through. This recipe is easy enough that it can make a regular appearance at your dinner table. Read on to learn why. Continue reading
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I know what you’re thinking: “Baked chicken. Ho hum.” But this is a surprisingly tasty dish for all its simplicity, I promise. You probably already have in your pantry/cabinet/spice rack everything you need in order to make this dish. Don’t believe me? Read on. Continue reading
