Super-Natural Recovery Shake

After a massively draining--but equally rewarding--workout last week, I wanted to whip up a shake that would help my muscles recover from exhaustion as well as replenish my energy stores.  This is what I came up with, a shake that is supernatural.  (Meant to be a double entendre--as in "very natural" and "extraordinary.")  For about … Continue reading Super-Natural Recovery Shake

Quick and Easy Pizza

[tweetmeme] A few months ago, I saw this post from Jaden Hair of Steamy Kitchen, showing us how easy and fun it was to make your own pizza.  After seeing the post, I was not only hungry but thinking, Why the heck aren't I doing this already? Well, now I can happily say I am … Continue reading Quick and Easy Pizza

Super Salmon Salad

As soon as I made this salmon salad, shared with me by my friend Donna, it became one of my favorites.  I double the recipe because I'm a little obsessed with it and eat it at least twice daily until its gone.  It’s heart-healthy, great for your skin, super nutritious, and you’ll be in love … Continue reading Super Salmon Salad

5 Vegetable Tips From Professional Chefs, Part 2

[tweetmeme] Here is Part 2 of this post...This weekend, I'll post a heart-healthy recipe incorporating two of the 5 tips! 4. Dicing Onions The only way I used to know how to cut onions was either into circles, half-moons, or wedges.  I can now add little “squares” to my repertoire! Take a whole onion and … Continue reading 5 Vegetable Tips From Professional Chefs, Part 2

5 Vegetable Tricks From Professional Chefs, Part 1

[tweetmeme] I split these tips into 2 parts for easier digestion (aren't I clever?).  In Part 1, I share tips 1-3.  Later this week, I will reveal tips 4 & 5 and will end the week with a recipe that uses two of the tricks you will learn!  And for those of you who know … Continue reading 5 Vegetable Tricks From Professional Chefs, Part 1