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Dec 11 2015

Easier Than Takeout Pinterest Board

by Marilyn McKenna

Filed Under: Easier Than Takeout, Recipes

Dec 11 2015

Comfort Food Makeovers Pinterest Board

by Marilyn McKenna

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes

Dec 4 2015

Pinterest Recipe: Dark Chocolate Detox Bites

by Marilyn McKenna

Filed Under: Detox, Recipes

Nov 26 2015

Recipe: Turkey & Cranberry Dog Treats

by Marilyn McKenna

Posted November 26, 2015 Our yellow lab Stella is so much a part of our family I couldn’t imagine leaving her out of the Thanksgiving celebration. She loves the Homemade Peanut Butter Bacon treats I make for her, but when I found this recipe I knew I had to try it. No surprise, she loves these! […]

Filed Under: Healthy Families, Recipes Tagged With: Dog Treats, Healthy Thanksgiving, Peanut Butter Dog Treats, Thanksgiving, Turkey and Cranberry

Nov 15 2015

Curried Chicken Salad

by Marilyn McKenna

This recipe is a surprisingly perfect combination of savory and unexpected sweet (from the orange marmalade and dried apricots!) ingredients that nestle so nicely into a big bed of greens (or if you’re my kids, tucked into a round of warm naan bread). Delicious! Ingredients: 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 2 T low-sugar orange marmalade 1 […]

Filed Under: Easier Than Takeout, Recipes Tagged With: Curried Chicken, Curry, Dried Apricots, Easier Than Takeout

Nov 8 2015

Recipe: Turkey Soup with Super Greens

by Marilyn McKenna

I’m getting a jump on my after-Thanksgiving meal planning with this nutritious, yet drop-dead delicious soup. Use the leftovers from the turkey, or roast a turkey breast and make it anytime! Serves 4. Ingredients: 3 T extra virgin olive oil 2 large onions, halves and thinly sliced 1 tsp sea salt 8 cups chopped kale (I […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes, Veggie-palooza Tagged With: Super Greens, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Leftovers, Turkey Soup

Oct 25 2015

Recipe: No-Bake Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Bites

by Marilyn McKenna

I have yet to taste a no-bake energy bite that I don’t like. And really, if you start with “clean” ingredients the end result can’t go wrong. In this version I combine my favorite fall flavor (pumpkin) with my all-time fave, chocolate. Makes 16 balls. Serving size: 2 balls. Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin puree 2 scoops […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Afternoon Snack, Comfort Food Makeover, Energy Bites, Healthy Snack, Pumpkin Spice

Sep 19 2015

What’s cookin’?

by Marilyn McKenna

I gotta come clean: I’ve been in a cooking rut for a while now. Oh sure, I cook pretty healthy meals and snacks for my family and myself, but my repertoire of recipes has started to seem ho hum lately. Typically we start eating heavier dishes in the colder months – often with more calories. […]

Filed Under: Easier Than Takeout, Newsletters, Recipes Tagged With: Easier Than Takeout, Newsletter, PCC Natural Market, Portuguese Cuisine, Shakshuka

Sep 10 2015

Confessions of a Kale Convert

by Marilyn McKenna

I’ll admit it: I’m late to the kale party. The whole foodie world’s been hip to kale craze for several years now, but up until recently the enthusiasm for the much-touted “queen of greens” eluded me. It’s not that I didn’t believe those who extolled her virtues – kale’s anti-inflammatory properties, powerful antioxidants and impressive […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes, Weight Loss Tagged With: Kale, Kale Chips, Kale Convert, Kale Health Benefits, Kale Pesto, Kale Recipe, Kale Roasted, Kale Salad, Kale Sauteed

Sep 7 2015

Banana Zucchini Quickbread

by Marilyn McKenna

End of summer scenario: You’ve got a zucchini in your garden that’s as big as a baseball bat. What to do with it? Suggestion: Make it into a healthy treat for your family and you to enjoy! Grate that puppy and you’ll have a head start on some yummy banana zucchini loaves. Enjoy one now and […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Fuel The Day Breakfasts, Recipes Tagged With: Banana Bread, Chia Seed Recipes, Coconut Oil Recipes, Comfort Food Makeover, End of Summer Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Zucchini Bread

Sep 6 2015

Chorizo Stew with Kale

by Marilyn McKenna

As much as I hate to bid farewell to summer I adore the warm and colorful flavors of fall. This stew is a perfect match for a cozy Sunday night dinner on a crisp fall day. Spanish chorizo is slightly different from Mexican chorizo, so use Spanish if you can find it. Its slightly sweet, […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Chorizo Recipe, Chorizo Stew, Comfort Food Makeover, Spanish Chorizo, Stew

Aug 30 2015

Recipe: 2-Ingredient High-protein, Low-carb Toffee Crunch Pancakes

by Marilyn McKenna

These yummy pancakes aren’t just high-protein (15g) and low-carbohydrate (3g) , they’re also low-sugar (less than 1g) and only 128 calories … for all three! As far as breakfast options go, these pancakes stack up in a way that almost nothing else can. Their subtle nutty flavor is due to the Toffee Crunch flavored Nuts […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Fuel The Day Breakfasts, Recipes Tagged With: Comfort Food Makeover, Fuel the day Breakfasts, High Protein Pancakes, Low-Carb Pancakes, Pancakes

Jul 3 2015

Your Summer Weekend Survival Guide

by Marilyn McKenna

No matter where you’re headed this weekend – heck, even if you’re staying home – there will be holiday food involved in your festivities. But it’s time to declare our independence from the usual, unhealthy summer celebratory foods. And let’s be honest, George Washington probably wasn’t eating a foot-long hot dog and potato salad when […]

Filed Under: Close to Home, Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes, Weight Loss Tagged With: Healthy Summer Recipes, Summer Weekend Survival Guide

Jul 3 2015

Recipe: Edamame Succotash

by Marilyn McKenna

This revved-up, high-protein version of the all-American classic is a fresh take on succotash. Don’t get me wrong, I love lima beans, but edamame and basil really amp up the flavor here. Make it ahead of time to take it with you to your summer barbeque or potluck. It’s a guaranteed hit! Makes 8 servings. […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Barbecue, Edamame, Edamame Succotash, Picnic Food, Potluck Idea, Succotash

Jun 28 2015

Recipe: Chili Chicken Kabobs

by Marilyn McKenna

Confession: I use my family as guinea pigs for my recipes. I figure, they’ve gotta eat anyway, right? Might as well put them to use as my taste testers and critics. And believe me, they will tell me if they don’t like something. Fortunately, this one was a big hit. Given the way they gobbled […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Easier Than Takeout, Recipes Tagged With: Chicken Recipes, Chili Chicken Kabobs, Healthy Barbecue Ideas, Healthy Chicken Recipes, Healthy Dinner Ideas

Jun 28 2015

Recipe: Dark Chocolate Chunky Brownies with Goat Cheese Swirl

by Marilyn McKenna

Perfect to take to a summer potluck or picnic, this (slightly) healthier version of brownies has a tangy goat cheese layer swirled in with a chunky dark chocolate brownie. Goodness gracious, these are addictive! Ingredients for Goat Cheese Layer: 8 oz. goat cheese, softened to room temperature 1 T honey 1 egg 1 T gluten-free […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Dark Chocolate Chunky Brownies, Goal Cheese Brownies

Jun 26 2015

Recipe: Pomegranate-Apple Salsa

by Marilyn McKenna

I love fruit salsas. They’re fresh and zippy, and can bring a little needed zing when topping ordinary chicken or fish. I like to plop about a cup of this salsa (along with some goat cheese and sliced almonds) onto a bed of greens for a super simple “fast food” weeknight dinner. Makes 3 cups. […]

Filed Under: Easier Than Takeout, Recipes, Veggie-palooza Tagged With: Apple, Healthy Fast Food, Pomegranate, Pomegranate Salsa

Jun 17 2015

Recipe: Homemade Peanut Butter Bacon Dog Treats

by Marilyn McKenna

I know, I know … it’s not terribly healthy, but giving our beloved Stella a homemade peanut butter and bacon dog treat every now and then is a way for me to vicariously enjoy two of my favorite foods without the calories (for me, anyway). My daughter Katie has been making these delightful doggie treats for […]

Filed Under: Close to Home, Healthy Families, Recipes Tagged With: Homemade Dog Treats, Peanut Butter Bacon Dog Treats

Jun 14 2015

Recipe: Chocolate (avocado + almond) Brownies

by Marilyn McKenna

Truthfully, I’ve been looking for an excuse to make brownies. I also happen to have a very ripe avocado on hand, as well as some avocado oil. I figured, “Meh, what have I got to lose?” And honestly, how bad could it be if there’s chocolate involved? Fortunately these luscious brownies are considerably better than […]

Filed Under: 100 days of awesome!, Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: 100 Days of Awesome, 100 Days of Healthy Fats, Avocado Brownies, Brownies, Chocolate, Healthy Fat

Jun 12 2015

Recipe: 50 Shades of Greens Salad

by Marilyn McKenna

No real reason why this particular salad earns the designation of “50 shades of greens”; I guess I just thought it was funny. But truthfully, this is my favorite way to make a basic green salad. There is no simpler dressing and the cheese crisps make it feel like it’s something really special when, in […]

Filed Under: 100 days of awesome!, Detox, Recipes, Veggie-palooza Tagged With: 50 Shades of Greens, 50 Shades of Greens Salad, Greens, Salad

Jun 7 2015

Recipe: Awesome (high-protein, low-sugar) Pancakes

by Marilyn McKenna

Sunday mornings were made for pancakes! But white flour pancakes loaded with butter and syrup have been off my menu for a very long time. To come up with a healthier alternative I turned to a staple in my kitchen: vanilla protein powder. I served these pancakes to my family on a recent Sunday morning […]

Filed Under: 100 days of awesome!, Fuel The Day Breakfasts, Recipes Tagged With: Awesome Pankcakes, Healthy Pancakes, High Protein Pancakes, Low Sugar Pancakes, Pancakes

Jun 3 2015

Tomato Salad Antipasti

by Marilyn McKenna

This recipe makes a week’s worth of lunches in one batch. Each day I add to it half of a fresh-diced avocado and some protein, such as leftover chicken or salmon. In a pinch, I’ve always got a single-serve pouch of albacore tuna in the pantry, so that works too. Makes 6 servings. Ingredients: 6 […]

Filed Under: Recipes, Veggie-palooza Tagged With: Antipasti, Healthy Lunch Ideas, Lunch for a Week, Tomato Salad, Veggie-palooza

May 24 2015

Tuscan Salmon Salad

by Marilyn McKenna

Is there ever a bad time to eat wild Alaskan salmon? Not when you’re from the Pacific Northwest, like I am. Every May, news stations cover the arrival of the much-anticipated Copper River salmon from Alaska (on its own airplane, no less). This particularly fatty and flavorful salmon is only in season for a few […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Detox, Recipes Tagged With: Copper River Salmon Recipe, Salmon Salad, Tuscan Salmon Salad

May 24 2015

Creamy Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl

by Marilyn McKenna

I love almost any kind of grain made into hot cereal. If you haven’t tried my Quinoa Breakfast Bowl recipe I encourage you to try it. Buckwheat, despite its name, is not even related to wheat. In fact, buckwheat is a gluten-free seed. You can buy it toasted, which gives it a slightly nutty taste, […]

Filed Under: Fuel The Day Breakfasts, Recipes Tagged With: Buckwheat, Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl, Buckwheat Groats, Buckwheat Recipe

May 20 2015

Peach, Gorgonzola and Pecan Salad

by Marilyn McKenna

It’s time to lighten things up, and what better time than when peaches and nectarines show up at the grocery store and farmers’ markets? Add chicken to this salad if you’d like; either way it’s delicious! Serves one. Ingredients: 2 cups mixed baby greens 1 peach (or nectarine), sliced ¼ cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled ¼ […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Easier Than Takeout, Recipes Tagged With: Gorgonzola, Peach, Peach Salad

May 17 2015

Steak, Pear and Watercress Salad

by Marilyn McKenna

Watercress is a delicate spring green that pairs surprisingly well with steak. My favorite time to make this salad is when I’ve got just a few slices of grilled steak leftover from a previous dinner, making it so simple to throw together on a busy weeknight. Ingredients: 3 ounces grass-fed, organic flank steak, trimmed 1/4 […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover Tagged With: Dinner Salad, Pear Salad, Steak Salad, Watercress Salad

May 10 2015

Whole Grain Wrap Veggie “Pizza”

by Marilyn McKenna

Raise your hand if you’re not ravenous by 4 o’clock in the afternoon. So nobody, right? This hearty yet nutritious snack will not only see you through till dinner, but it’s eye-pleasing presentation will make you smile. Serves one. Ingredients: 1 whole grain wrap 1/4 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt 1/3 of a cucumber, sliced […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Afternoon Snack, Healthy Snacks, Veggie Pizza, Whole Grain Wrap Snack

Apr 29 2015

Light Lunch Recipe: Tomato Salad with Tuna

by Marilyn McKenna

I should be embarrassed by how easy this salad is. I should be, but I’m not. It’s not even really a “recipe” so much as a combination of things I had on hand when I was hungry. Because I get fresh, organic produce delivered to my door weekly, I’ve always got lots of goodies around […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Detox, Recipes Tagged With: Light Lunch Recipe, Tomato Salad, Tuna

Apr 22 2015

Kale Pesto

by Marilyn McKenna

Me, serving dinner: “The salmon has kale pesto on it.” Rob: “I thought pesto was made with basil…” Me: “If it’s green, you can pretty much make pesto out of it.” Rob: “Do I need to put a lock on the yard waste bin?” I don’t know why it never occurred to me to make […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Kale Pesto, Kale Recipe

Apr 19 2015

Spinach Salad with Quinoa and Feta

by Marilyn McKenna

The other day my BFF texted me a picture of her dinner. (Do other people do that with their BFFs too? We do it all the time.) She said she was trying to replicate a salad she’d had in a restaurant not long before, but naturally – being the amazing cook that she is – […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Quinoa, Spinach Salad

Apr 15 2015

Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie

by Marilyn McKenna

This is my all-time favorite post-workout recovery drink. Sure, we could drink chocolate milk, but why would we when we’ve earned this?!? Serves one. Ingredients: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 cup frozen mixed berries 1 T all-natural peanut butter 1 1/2 cups very cold water Directions: Place all ingredients in blender; mix well.  

Filed Under: Fuel The Day Breakfasts, Recipes Tagged With: Breakfast, Breakfast Ideas, Fuel The Day, PB&J Smoothie, Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie

Apr 14 2015

Marilyn’s “First-Thing-In-The-Morning-“Let’s-Go-Get-It!” Smoothie

by Marilyn McKenna

You might think I’d get tired of drinking this smoothie (almost) every day for breakfast for the past several years, but I don’t. Every day I look forward to it; it’s sweet and satisfying, and I love the flavor combination of mango and banana. The chia and ground flax seeds give it fiber, antioxidants and […]

Filed Under: Fuel The Day Breakfasts, Recipes Tagged With: Breakfast, Breakfast Ideas, Fuel The Day, Mango Banana Smoothie

Apr 12 2015

North Indian Butter Chicken

by Marilyn McKenna

I’ve been enjoying Butter Chicken at my favorite Indian restaurant for years, but it’s not always convenient to go there to get it (read: some nights I’d rather be in my PJs by 7pm rather than driving somewhere to get take-out). Fortunately the ingredients for this dish are always on hand so it’s just as […]

Filed Under: Easier Than Takeout, Recipes Tagged With: Basmati Rice, Butter Chicken, Easier Than Takeout, North Indian Butter Chicken

Apr 8 2015

Arugula with Chicken, Pears and Toasted Pecans

by Marilyn McKenna

I may be getting ahead of myself (what else is new), but I just can’t help it. The onset of spring has already got me longing for the warmer days of summer which, for me, means a gigantic salad for dinner every night. My favorites are the ones where I start with a huge bed […]

Filed Under: Easier Than Takeout, Recipes Tagged With: Arugula Salad, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Chicken Salad, Salad for Dinner

Mar 27 2015

Southwestern Chopped Salad

by Marilyn McKenna

Because I’m ever so slightly addicted to my Black Bean Soup and make it every week, I always have fresh pico de gallo on hand. I’m not gonna lie; making pico takes time. So many veggies to chop! But once you’ve got that done, this salad is a snap because most of the heavy lifting […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Chicken Salad, Chopped Salad, Southwestern Chopped Salad

Mar 19 2015

Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

by Marilyn McKenna

The number of ways you can switch this up to suit your and your family’s taste is limited only by your own imagination and your taste buds. I used Yukon Gold potatoes, onion and asparagus because that’s what my home-delivery organic produce source dropped on my doorstep this week. Maybe next week I’ll have carrots […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Comfort Food Makeover, Roasted Chicken, Roasted Chicken With Vegetables

Mar 15 2015

Turkey-Taco Meatloaf

by Marilyn McKenna

This is so unglamorous it’s not even funny. But truthfully, this is the kind of stuff my family eats. This is typical Sunday night fare for us. It’s loaded with tex-mex flavors and veggies, and the best part is that it can be repurposed as the filling for tacos or on a taco salad later […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Comfort Food Makeover, Meatloaf, Turkey Meatloaf, Turkey Taco Meatloaf

Mar 11 2015

Skinny Chicken Salad

by Marilyn McKenna

I have impulse control problems, so waiting until summer for a delicious chicken salad is just not happening! This lightened up version of chicken salad is delicious on a bed of greens, between two slices of bread or try a big scoop on top of a baked sweet potato like I did! Sweet and savory in […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Chicken Recipes, Chicken Salad, Comfort Food Makeover, Skinny Chicken Salad

Feb 18 2015

Dad’s World-famous Venison Chili

by Marilyn McKenna

Okay, “world-famous” might be a stretch, but when my family and I showed up at my dad’s house after a long day of traveling and were greeted at the door with the smell of this amazing chili it became an instant hit! My dad has a friend who is a hunter, and because he knows […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Chili, Comfort Food Makeover, Dad's World-famous Venison Chili, Venison Chili

Feb 11 2015

Cinnamon Apple-Pear Sauce

by Marilyn McKenna

Is there anything better than homemade Cinnamon Apple-Pear Sauce, served up warm with Sunday brunch or for dessert? I use raw, organic agave nectar as the sweetener, but try other natural sweeteners if you prefer. My inspiration came because I had an abundance of both pears and apples on hand because of my organic produce home-delivery […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Apple-Pear Sauce, Applesauce, Cinnamon Apple-Pear Sauce, Comfort Food Makeover

Feb 8 2015

Healthy Jambalaya

by Marilyn McKenna

The dreary days of winter seem to call for the spicy, rich flavors of New Orleans. Cajun seasonings are earthy and comforting; three different proteins make jambalaya tasty and satisfying. In this recipe I use long grain brown rice instead of white rice, upping the fiber. I like to make this on a Sunday afternoon […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Healthy Cajun Food, Healthy Jambalaya, Jambalaya

Feb 8 2015

Gluten-free Pancakes with Strawberry-Pomegranate Syrup

by Marilyn McKenna

To say I was thrilled to find a healthy – and delicious! – gluten-free pancake and waffle mix is an understatement. To make it dairy-free too, I used almond milk instead of regular milk and coconut oil in place of the butter. The result is a sweet, nutty healthy pancake (or waffle) fit to serve […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Fuel The Day Breakfasts, Recipes Tagged With: Dairy-free, Gluten Free, Nicole's Naturals, Pancakes, Pomegranate

Feb 6 2015

Un-sloppy Joes

by Marilyn McKenna

Un-sloppy Joes in lettuce cups Un-sloppy Joes atop portobello mushroom caps This comfort food makeover is a great addition to your recipe repertoire for two reasons: it’s healthy (buffalo is as lean as ground turkey yet the taste is virtually indistinguishable to beef), and it’s versatile. I call it “Un-sloppy Joes” because I eat it either in a […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Comfort Food Makeover, Healthy Sloppy Joes, Sloppy Joes

Jan 30 2015

Bloody Mary Buffalo Chili

by Marilyn McKenna

A fun take on traditional chili with the addition of Bloody Mary mix and spicy Montreal steak seasoning, this chili is also made healthier by using lean ground buffalo instead of beef. Makes 8-10 hearty servings. Ingredients: 1 T olive oil 2 stalks celery, diced 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 pounds ground […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Healthy Families, Recipes Tagged With: Bloody Mary Buffalo Chili, Buffalo Chili, Chili, Comfort Food Makeover, Healthy Comfort Food

Jan 28 2015

“The Pumpkin-ator” Protein Smoothie

by Marilyn McKenna

As part of the detox I started last fall, I’ve been drinking this low-sugar, low-carb protein drink every morning. It’s packed with anti-oxidants and good-for-you protein. I add cinnamon for it’s anti-inflammatory properties (and it tastes good), but pumpkin pie spice works too. Make it with water or unsweetened almond milk for a powerful start […]

Filed Under: Detox, Easier Than Takeout, Fuel The Day Breakfasts, Recipes, Weight Loss Tagged With: Pumpkin Protein Smoothie, Pumpkinator

Jan 27 2015

Try Your Own Detox: Tips for Kicking Caffeine and Sugar

by Marilyn McKenna

I realized a few months ago that I was suffering from an energy crisis. Starting first thing in the morning, I would begin jacking myself up on caffeine just to feel human. After a couple cups of coffee I’d be good to go for the morning, but by mid afternoon I was dragging again, barely able to […]

Filed Under: Detox, Recipes, Weight Loss Tagged With: Caffeine Addiction, Detox, Hartford Mile, Metabolic Detox, Metabolic Detox Tea, Sugar Addiction, Weight Loss

Jan 19 2015

Have a very veggie life

by Marilyn McKenna

For all our talk about eating more fruits and vegetables, Americans are still eating a dismal percentage of their diets from the produce aisle. In fact, even though we’re told to get nine servings of fruit and vegetables daily to meet the minimum RDA, most of us have a hard time getting in five. Nine […]

Filed Under: Recipes, Weight Loss Tagged With: Cooking with Vegetables, Spiralized Vegetables, Vegetable Cooking

Jan 14 2015

Roasted Beet Ribbons with Goat Cheese and Pecans

by Marilyn McKenna

It’s worth getting a spiralizer, if for no other reason than to spiralize beets. Roasting whole beets can take more than an hour; roasting spiralized beets takes five minutes. You heard me, five minutes! This recipe can be easily upgraded to a main course by adding cooked chicken. Or do what I do – eat […]

Filed Under: Easier Than Takeout, Recipes Tagged With: Beet Salad, Spiralized Beets, Spiralized Vegetables

Jan 11 2015

Rosemary Sage Pumpkin Soup

by Marilyn McKenna

My BFF has been raving about a Rosemary Sage Butternut Squash Soup (recipe here) she found on www.serenityinthestorm.com. One of these days I must try it, for sure! One dreary January weeknight recently I was wishing I had a bowl of that soup, but I didn’t have all the ingredients. Seeing as I’m the Laziest […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Recipes Tagged With: Healthy Winter Soup, Pumpkin Soup

Jan 11 2015

Sweet Potato Hashbrowns with Eggs

by Marilyn McKenna

My new vegetable spiralizer is in big demand in my kitchen! I’ve had success with making zucchini “ribbons” which I put to good use in my “Chicken with Zucchini Ribbons and Avocado Pesto” so I thought I’d start testing other vegetables to see what I could come up with. Here I used a sweet potato […]

Filed Under: Comfort Food Makeover, Fuel The Day Breakfasts, Recipes Tagged With: Breakfast Ideas, Comfort Food Makeover, Healthy Sunday Brunch, Paleo Breakfast, Sweet Potato Hash

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