If you’re desperate to get dinner on the table fast, then one of the easiest go to strategies is pasta with pesto sauce. Actually anything with pesto sauce for that matter. Pesto is one of those condiments that you can use on the obvious choice of pasta, but also as a dip for veggies, a […]
Apple Curry Turkey Meatloaf
February 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The other day on my facebook page, I posted a tip about the calorie counts on many labels not being accurate. It got a ton of responses since this isn’t common knowledge. Always go by protein, fat and carb totals in relation to your goal numbers and ignore calories on labels and in food log apps like […]
Lemon Ginger Chicken Soup with Brown Rice
February 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
I admit it. As committed as I am to the gym, the continued hot weather mixed with cold that we’ve had lately has made even me question the dedication needed to leave the house. This weekend the temps are supposed go up again here in Texas, but right now it’s chilly. Colder weather means pumpkin […]
Five Minute Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
February 11, 2020 by 1 Comment
Have you ever had risotto in an Italian restaurant? It’s a soft and creamy rice dish with tons of flavor. Strangely enough, there’s no cream in it usually. It’s made with a short grain rice that has a lot of starch in it. The constant stirring while cooking breaks down and mixes with the liquid while it […]
One Pot Spaghetti with Spinach and Tomatoes
February 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Kid loooooooves pasta. That’s an extreme understatement. I think all kids like pasta and that’s why it’s on so many kid’s menus at restaurants. I’ve got a trick that I use to make pasta noodles a bit faster than waiting for the water to boil, putting in the noodles, waiting waiting, and draining. […]