Category Archives: Healthy meals & snacks

Skinny Curry in a Hurry

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

I spent all last week craving curry: dreaming about it, lusting for it, and eventually indulging in it- twice!  Does that ever happen to you? If so, tuck this recipe in your back pocket.  It’s quick, it’s healthy, and (not … Continue reading →

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Simple Raw Desserts

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Many people mistakenly believe that when you adopt a healthy eating lifestyle, you can’t enjoy some of your favorite treats, like ice cream, pudding, and cake. However, this is simply not true. There are many healthy alternatives for these and … Continue reading →

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10 Minute [Clean Eating] Tacos

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

It’s not always easy to eat clean on weeknights.  I usually come home from work hungry and just want to order take-out.  But that gets expensive (and big heavy dinners really stick to my thighs) so I try to avoid … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal Banana Pancakes

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast foods, but they come with a fair amount of guilt.    I mean, they’re basically empty carb patties drenched in fat and sugar.  Oh, and they have like, zero nutrients. While I’m not … Continue reading →

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Homemade Granola

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

This granola is good stuff.  And I wouldn’t lie to you. Until I started researching for this recipe, I didn’t realize that granola is one of those things you can kind of freestyle.  But it totally is- you can switch … Continue reading →

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Utica Greens

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

My parents are both from the Utica, NY area.  I’ve been visiting my whole life, reveling in the area’s unique epicurean offerings.  One favorite is half-moon cookies, which are also known as “black and whites”.  They are a cakey chocolate … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Shredded Chicken [in the Crockpot]

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Ever since I started making this chicken recipe, my fiancé has been obsessed.  It’s a household staple- it’s always in our fridge.  But I’m the kind of girl who gets burnt out on eating the same thing all the time … Continue reading →

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Vegan Chili

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

As soon as we got back from Hawaii I challenged myself to eat vegan six days a week.  I hoped it would boost my energy, help me slim down, and improve my diet.  In case you didn’t know, we Americans … Continue reading →

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Carrot Ginger Soup

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

It can be challenging to create healthy winter meals, but this tasty soup fits the bill.  It’s packed with flavor and nutrients but not calories!  Now, is it as good as my triple chocolate cookies?  No.  But it also has … Continue reading →

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

Confession time: I don’t like vegetables. Or at least, I don’t like a lot of vegetables. Carrots, peas, green beans, cauliflower, and sweet potato are just a few things on my yuck list. But there’s one oddball exception: Brussels sprouts. … Continue reading →

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