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Grilled Flat Bread Pizzas
August 4, 2011 – 8:03 am | No Comment

Here is another great recipe that isnt a recipe! You pick the ingredients and you make it what you want! We used Whole Wheat Flat Breads, Mozzerella Cheese, sausage, salami, pepperoni, bacon bits, bell peppers, spinach, olives, and mushrooms. We let the kids make their own pizzas! ** We realized after shooting this video we [...]

Vegetarian Grilled Burrito
August 3, 2011 – 8:54 am | 2 Comments

I loved this recipe! We added poblano peppers instead of the green chilies and we used a pepper jack cheese for more heat. Next time we make it I plan to use less corn. Thanks to Alysa at Inspired RD for this great recipe! Vegetarian Grilled Stuffed Burritos Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 clove [...]

Menu Plan Monday~ August 1st
August 1, 2011 – 8:18 am | One Comment

YAY! A new month! The kids head back to school this month. It means fall is closer. I am also heading to Blog Her this week in San Diego! Super excited! I am a newbie so if you are going, say hi to me! Here is what the plan is for the week and while [...]

Grilled Lasagna
July 19, 2011 – 9:35 pm | 12 Comments

You really can cook just about anything on the George Foreman Grill! Check out the video!   ** My notes: I used 2% shredded mozzarella cheese to cut down on some of the fat content. I also recommend spraying the foil with cooking spray to ensure the first noodle does not stick! Also, you will need more [...]

Menu Plan Monday~ July 18th
July 18, 2011 – 7:55 am | No Comment

I can not believe July is almost over! This summer is going by way too fast! On one hand I am ready for school to start back up. I am ready for some sort of normalcy and routine. On the other hand the thought of a rigid routine can also be daunting. I love routine. [...]

Grilled Veggie Panini
July 11, 2011 – 11:15 am | 3 Comments

I love sandwiches! Panini’s are one of my favorite things to eat! I especially love them in the winter with a good cup of soup to dip into! YUM! Did you know you do not need a fancy Panini press to make these sandwiches? Most people have a George Foreman Grill. They are perfect for [...]

Menu Plan Monday~ July 11th
July 11, 2011 – 8:17 am | No Comment

  We are going short and sweet this week. I am behind on work and laundry. Here is our menu plan this week: Monday- Grilled Veggie Sandwiches Tuesday- Chicken and Veggie Kabobs  Wednesday- Grilled Flat bread Pizzas and salads Thursday- Chef’s Requested Steaks and Grilled Veggies Friday- Parents Night Out Saturday- Social Media Night at [...]

Grilled Speedy Salmon
July 5, 2011 – 12:44 pm | One Comment

We really enjoyed this one! My husband is not a big Salmon fan but he enjoyed this one! I added more garlic then it called for because I love it. We also cooked this on my George Foreman Grill so it took no time at all! We served it with grilled zucchini and roasted Brussels [...]

Menu Plan Monday~ July 4th
July 4, 2011 – 8:17 am | No Comment

  Happy Forth of July everyone! Please remember what today is about. As you have fun with your family and friends, enjoy your BBQ, the fireworks, and beverages…please remember why you are able to do those things. Please thank a Vet, a Solider, or a family member of someone who has paid the ultimate sacrifice [...]

Menu Plan Monday~ June 27th
June 27, 2011 – 7:50 am | No Comment

  We had a good week nutrition wise! A lot of the new recipes we tried out really worked for us. I will be sharing all those recipes soon. We are heading out early Monday morning for a mini family vacation at Moody Gardens in Galveston. I will be posting about it when we get [...]

Cilantro(or Mint) Lime Chicken
June 24, 2011 – 3:07 pm | One Comment

My friend Shelley at Slightly off Kilter sent me this recipe. It originally is called a Mojito rubbed Grilled Chicken with Pineapple but I do not like mint so I went with cilantro. I love cilantro so I just knew this one would be a winner. It was tasty for sure, but the cilantro really [...]

Citrus Grilled Chicken
June 24, 2011 – 2:52 pm | No Comment

I enjoyed this dish but for me it was a bit too sweet. Next time I plan to add some heat someway somehow. More black pepper? Maybe a pinch of red chili flakes? We will see. We served this with brown rice and grilled zucchini and bell peppers.   Citrus Grilled Chicken Ingredients: 1/3 cup [...]

Menu Plan Monday~ June 20th
June 20, 2011 – 10:50 am | No Comment

  I am starting this week with a renewed spirit and energy. Last week was a real battle for me and I was determined to get out of my funk. It took a whole week but I woke up this morning determined to make it a great week. This includes meals. Here is what we [...]

Salsa Chicken
June 14, 2011 – 8:01 am | No Comment

I got this recipe from the Mamavation Nutritionist Alysa at Inspired RD. I absolutely loved this dish. It was so easy to throw together and as a added bonus hubby said it was yummy! I am definitely adding this to our rotation from now on! Next time I am going to serve it over rice [...]

Menu Plan Monday~ June 13th
June 13, 2011 – 7:05 am | 2 Comments

  I had a pretty bad week nutrition wise. I did not get to go to the store early in the week so that meant scavenging around for food which lead to not so healthy food choices. I am determined to make this week better. Here is what is on our menu plan this week: Monday: Salsa [...]

Lemon Grilled Salmon with Corn Salad
June 7, 2011 – 7:58 am | No Comment

This was a winner at our house! I loved this! The blueberries and salmon went together beautifully. Hubby loved the salmon which is awesome for him! I used some lemon pepper seasoning in place of the lemon peel and pepper on the fish since thats what I had on hand. This meal was so easy, [...]

Menu Plan Monday~ Back on Track
June 6, 2011 – 2:18 pm | No Comment

I just got back from Austin Texas where I attended Fitcation. Talk about a amazing time and I enjoyed meeting so many great women. This week is about getting back on track and getting into a summer time groove. Today is the first day and it is not going too well. I need to take [...]

Menu Plan Monday~ May 30th
May 30, 2011 – 8:44 pm | No Comment

  Sorry this is late going up. It was bit hectic with hubby off work today plus we were gone all weekend long and now I am preparing to head to Austin for a Mamavation Social Media meet-up. This menu plan will be short since I leave Thursday. Hubby and the kids are on their [...]

Cilantro Cream Sauce
May 27, 2011 – 8:12 am | 2 Comments

This is so easy and so yummy! We served it with White Fish  Tacos! Cilantro Cream Sauce Juice of one lime 2 tbsp cilantro, minced 6oz. of non-fat Greek yogurt(sour cream is good too) 1 clove of garlic, minced ~ I used more, as always pepper to taste. Directions 1. Mix together and store in [...]

White Fish Tacos
May 27, 2011 – 8:12 am | One Comment

I absolutely loved this dish! So clean, fresh and healthy! You think two tacos will not fill you up but its the perfect nutrients so it is very filling! We filled our tacos with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado and Cilantro Cream Sauce. You can use flour or corn tortillas but we prefer corn. I [...]