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Chicken, Asparagus, Sun-dried Tomato and Wheat Berries Recipe

Chicken, Asparagus,Sun-dried Tomato and Wheat Berries is a healthy whole grain recipe that I love. Yes, I am still on a health kick, and with delicious meals like this Chicken, Asparagus,Sun-dried Tomato and Wheat Berries Recipe, I don't see reason to change that any time soon. Having precooked wheat berries on-hand makes preparation a breeze. I used hard red spring wheat berries in this and the nutritional totals are based on that strain, but numbers should be close, with other types. Continue Reading

Blueberry Brie Grill Cheese w/ Basil and Cinnamon Brown Sugar

Brie Grilled Cheese A gooey Brie Grilled Cheese sandwich with blueberries makes a great breakfast or lunch. Kids love this fun sandwich. A bit of cinnamon, brown sugar, and basil were also added to the brie grilled cheese to give it a breakfast feel, but it is meant for eating anytime. Blueberry Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich This blueberry grilled cheese, is the result of me cleaning up in my kitchen, with a still mostly full pint of blueberries on my counter. My mind wandered, as it Continue Reading

High Protein - Lowfat Breakfast Recipe: Egg over Spicy Wheat and Black Beans

I started working out this week... I am not, nor ever will be a big fan of the whole thing, but sometimes we just have to suck it up, and do what is good for us. When you're a single parent to a special needs child, the need to be there for them for the long haul is all the more apparent, and I feel like sort of a jerk for not trying harder sooner. I figured I better make sure and have a good breakfast that included whole grains, relatively low fat and plenty of lean protein. , When I eat Continue Reading

Salmon Pasta Salad with Edamame and Lemon-Herb Dijon Dressing

This Lemon Herb Salmon Pasta Salad with edamame and tomato is a protein packed pasta salad recipe suitable for a meal. It is a great way to use up leftover salmon and the dish makes a protein packed meal. Since it is just myself and my daughter in the house, unless I have guests, I often have plenty of leftovers when I cook a large slab of wild salmon. No complaints from me, since I always find plenty to do with leftover salmon. Here I team a bag of shelled edamame from the Continue Reading

Biscotti Dessert Cups: Bite Size Treats with Italian Flair

Biscotti Dessert Cups are a versatile little dessert filling containers, that are perfect for entertaining. The cups are sturdy, so easy picked up by guests and the size is small so whether someone just wants a bite, or is in the mood for a full sweet fix they are readily accommodated. The almond biscotti flavor compliments a wide array of dessert fillings, and adds an Italian spin. Biscotti Dessert Cups Easy Biscotti dessert cups 1 bag of Nonni's Almond Biscotti Bites2 Continue Reading

Bacon, Tomato and Onion Bulgur Recipe

I am sort of hooked on wheat bulgur these days. It is lower in calories than most starches, as a whole grain it has a good amount of fiber and it cooks considerably faster than most whole grains. I have been using it in place of anything I would typically use rice for, with excellent results. In this Bacon, Tomato and Onion Bulgur Recipe, I swapped out the jasmine rice I would typically use, with wheat bulgur, and used 2 strips of nitrate free bacon, instead of the 3-4 slices of the Continue Reading