S3 Shepherd’s Pie from Dr. Oz – Sweet!

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Meal Management to the Rescue was a blast last Saturday. One of my assignments was to find a Shepherd's Pie recipe that would be PPW compliant (yes, it is also S3  approved). Steve Bottcher found this on the Dr Oz website. In Steve's own words - "It was not very hard to make and it was very good.  The kids thought the cauliflower actually tasted like mashed potatoes." Dr. Oz Shepherd's … [Read more...]

Do You Know How To Taco?

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Does the kitchen drive you crazy? Do you think that there is some gene you are missing that doesn't allow you to make healthy and tasty meals - and do it fast? I was there, and I am always learning. I started out not ever having made a butternut squash until I was married. I didn't even know what one looked like. I also had not made real potatoes until after I was married. As far as I knew … [Read more...]

Super Salad Dressings – Make One for Dinner Tonight!

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Salad dressing are super easy to make. Since you don't use large amounts you don't have to make it every day. The easiest is to slice a lemon in wedges and squeeze one slice on your salad. Great flavor! Or try these more  traditional salad dressing recipes. 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...]

S3 2013 Habit 3: Eat Vegetable With Each Eating Opportunity

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Why Vegetables? “Eating higher levels of veggies and fruits are associated with a lower incidence of: Cardiovascular disease Colon, prostate, cervical, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, thyroid, and breast cancer High blood cholesterol High blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Obesity Stroke Osteoporosis and a lot more that aren’t on this list…” - Dr. John Berardi There is … [Read more...]

Your Chocolate Cravings Fixed?

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Jenn, (one of those crazy people who train at 5 am Concord), sent me a fantastic recipe. She has shared this recipe with several at the 5 am crew but wanted to fill everyone in on her secret. Protein Pancakes 1/2 cup egg beaters (or 2 large eggs) 1 scoop UMP (I have used all flavors) 1/2 a mashed banana splash of vanilla Mash the banana in a bowl and add the eggbeaters. Stir in the UMP … [Read more...]

Eating Your Way Right – The Rubber Hits The Road!

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About 5 weeks ago we started our "Eating Your Way Right Through The Holidays" challenge, and now that Thanksgiving (Holiday 2 of 4) is upon us, we want to take this opportunity to celebrate your achievements. There are many of you that are working diligently, planning and prepping and being ready for the inevitable pitfalls to healthy eating that come with office parties, candy dishes, and … [Read more...]

Beet It – Linda D’s “Beets and Bean” Side Dish

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When someone tells me a recipe is their family's "Go To" side dish, I listen and take notes. A "Go To" dish is a recipe everyone in the family loves, including the cook. If the cook loves to make it and the family loves to eat it, we should listen up. Linda D. of 8:30am Concord fame sent in this recipe. She didn't just tell me that the contrast in color is delightful and the taste is … [Read more...]

A Festive Feast for the Eyes, and It Tastes Good Too!

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Although it is almost Labor Day, don't let this summer pass you by without sinking your teeth into this incredibly colorful tasty meal. The fantastic zing of mango with lime and red pepper drizzled over grilled salmon. A tomato salad sprinkled with feta cheese - I just love the combination of tomatoes and feta. Contrasting the color of the tomatoes and beets with green beans. I am making myself … [Read more...]

Don’t Lock Your Car This Summer

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The summer time joke is that you need to lock your car or someone with a green thumb and a garden will leave zucchini in your car while you're not watching. Well don't lock your car! Here is a wonderful recipe sent in from Judy at 6:15 in Epsom 2 medium to large zucchini 2 medium to large summer squash 6 large leaves fresh basil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 … [Read more...]

My Mom Comes Through – Thanks Mom!

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So many of you have bought into a CSA for summer veggies. Now you are finding items in your fridge that are not normally there. What do you do with them now? I emailed my mom asking her what to do with Swiss Chard. I knew she would know the answer. Here is her recipe for using up the Swiss Chard that my Dad can grow like I can grow dandelions in my yard. "It is sort of a "put together" … [Read more...]