Now that we’re having consistently cooler weather, I am craving homemade soup. I’ve never been a fan of brothy, chunky soups, but thick pureed soups are right up my alley. Featuring creamy butternut squash, broth, a mix of comforting spices and a hint of tart granny smith apple, this sou[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Diet’
October 13th, 2011 - 8:25 pm § in ENTERTAINING, RECIPES
Easy Entertaining: Cucumber Water
Life’s about simple pleasures, right? Whether you entertain a lot, or are looking for a new way to ‘spice’ up your daily H2O, I’ve got an idea for you: cucumber water. Inspired by my former roommate Gabi, adding a few thin cucumber slices to a pitcher or glass of water genera[...]
February 18th, 2011 - 10:21 pm § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Easy Roasted Butternut Squash
Simple, yet delicious, roasted butternut squash is a side dish that I’ve been introducing to friends and family members for some time now. If you enjoy potatoes, or sweet potatoes, you should definitely consider swapping to butternut squash on occasion. Not only is it flavorful, but itR[...]
September 26th, 2010 - 1:29 pm § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Homemade Healthy Pumpkin-Vanilla Ice Cream
Strange, but true fact about me: I am obsessed with pumpkin, so much so that 100% pure canned pumpkin ranks among my favorite pantry staples. Low in calories and packed with both fiber and vitamin A, canned pumpkin can be used in everything from soup, to homemade pasta, smoothies, or your morning [...]
June 17th, 2010 - 7:32 am § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Parmesan “Breaded” Chicken
Ideal for a busy professional, this easy entree can be prepped the night before. Start by coating four boneless, skinless chicken breasts with dijon mustard (Annie’s Naturals is yummy). Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and coat a cookie sheet or baking dish with nonstick spray. On a clean p[...]