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Creamy Italian Dressing

February 8, 2012

Lately I’ve been getting tons of requests for Chef David Smith’s Creamy Italian Dressing.  So for all you fans out there, here it is: packed 1/2 c fresh basil packed 1/2 c fresh parsley 1/2 c chopped scallion greens 4 cloves of garlic, peeled 1/4 c honey 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper [...]

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Healthy Cooking Thursday – Quick Maple Dijon Slaw

July 14, 2011

Cruciferous vegetables are reaaaaaalllly good for you.  Most experts reccommend eating at least one serving of cruciferous veg per day, which is the minimum we serve at our healthy weight loss spa.  They are lauded for cancer-fighting properties as well as awesome vitamins and minerals like C, A, and even calcium. So what is a [...]

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Healthy Cooking Thursday – Blueberry Balsamic Dressing

July 7, 2011

Don’t you hate when you discover an old package of blueberries in the back of your fridge, looking a lot less sexy than they did two weeks ago when you picked them up at the store? Sigh. Never fear, those soft and nearly wrinkled berries need not head to the compost pile just yet.  Pretty much [...]

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Healthy Cooking Thursday – Quinoa Tabouli

June 30, 2011

At our healthy weight loss spa, we’re constantly seeking out ways to make whole grains more interesting. Quinoa is pretty interesting on its own, with a fascinating place in history among the Incan empire and a relatively high amount of protein content. But many people wouldn’t consider making a cold salad with it, which is [...]

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How to Meal Plan Without Overplanning

June 22, 2011

Today in our meal planning class at our healthy weight loss spa I had mentioned that meal planning does not always need to involve determining specific combinations you’ll pair up, for example deciding that you must serve Lemon Cantonese Chicken with a Soba Noodle Salad and steamed snow peas.  Focusing on 1 food group is [...]

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Healthy Cooking Thursday – A Better Fudgy Brownie

May 12, 2011

By popular demand, here is the brownie which we serve at our healthy weight loss spa.  (Yes, really!)  When we deprive ourselves of life's little treats, like the occasional great brownie, it can lead to negative consequences.  An indulgence every now and then can be a very healthy habit indeed. That doesn't mean we didn't play with [...]

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Healthy Cooking Thursday – Fast Vegetarian Quesadilla

May 5, 2011

Healthy fast food recipes are very important to have in your arsenal.  Time is far too precious to the average 21st century working girl, which is why so many of us take the easy way out and stop for that tempting take-out on the way home from a hard day.  But with recipes like this [...]

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Healthy Cooking Thursday – Strawberry Chocolate Freeze

April 28, 2011

Mother's Day is quickly approaching, and this recipe is a fine way to treat a Mom to something low-fat yet decadent tasting.  With the texture of soft-serve ice cream and a gentle chocolate flavor, Mom will know that eating healthy can be downright delicious.  Plus, this recipe is easy enough for kids (or culinarily-challenged Dads) to make themselves.  Strawberry Chocolate [...]

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Healthy Cooking Thursday – Mustards that Make the Cut

April 7, 2011

I’m often asked by the ladies who visit our healthy weight loss spa what I have in my pantry at home. That’s a pretty multicultural spot, as I’m a fan of many different cuisines, but I try to keep to the basics without too many excessive specialty items. One place where I crave variety, however, [...]

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Healthy Cooking Thursday – Goat Cheese Snacks

March 24, 2011

Glorious Chevre, I love you so.  Goat cheese is an ingredient some people are frightened to try; maybe it's too "exotic" or they fear the "gamey" flavor expected from a product of a goat.  I have converted dozens of people to chevre lovers, often by being sneaky about it and putting it on a nice cracker with something [...]

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