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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

Italian Wheat Bulgur Salad Recipe

A delicious simple Italian Wheat Bulgur Salad that works as a side with a wide array of entrees and is even well suited as a light meal. Cracked wheat salad is nutritious and easy to make. As part of my healthy eating changes, I have frequently been preparing wheat bulgur, with vegetables. This Italian Bulgur Wheat Salad Recipe is similar to tabuoli, but with a focus on the popular flavors of Italy. Variations on the Recipe Some add-ins to this tasty salad you should Continue Reading