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6 Simple Super Bowl Snacks

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Friday, February 3rd, 2012
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Five of these recipes are healthy….one is a bit of a splurge. Can you guess which one?

#1 Recipe: Salsa

Ingredients

  • Plum tomatoes – 6 rinsed, seeded and diced     
  • Red onion – 1/4 cup diced finely
  • Garlic – 3 cloves minced
  • Jalapeno – rinsed, seeded and diced
  • Scallions – 2 scallions rinsed and diced
  • Cilantro – 1/4 cup rinsed and chopped
  • Sea salt (to taste)
  • Lime juice – juice of 1 lime
  • Makes about 2.5-3 cups

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients above in a medium size mixing bowl. Serve salsa with tortilla chips or as a garnish for grilled steak/chicken

#2 Recipe: Queso Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 white onion diced         
  • 1/2 jalapeno, rinsed, seeded and finely diced
  • 12 oz white American cheese (grated or shredded) you can find this in the deli area of the market.
  • 4 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded
  • 6 oz milk (or cream)! yikes!!
  • 1 plum tomato, rinsed, seeded and finely diced
  • cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped
  • Makes about 2 cups
  • Adapted from Annie’s Eats

Directions

  1. In a medium size saute pan, combine the onion, oil, and jalapeno on low/medium heat until soft.
  2. Add the cheeses and milk (or cream!) and stir until combined and all cheeses have thoroughly melted.
  3. Add the tomatoes and cilantro and stir.
  4. Garnish with freshly chopped tomatoes or cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips or as a dip for veggies.

Side note: the first time I had this magnificent concoction we were at a restaurant in Austin, TX. It was DELICIOUS. Yes, it’s a splurge, but one worth waiting for. If you need to gain weight or know someone who does, I suggest you make this dip.

#3 Recipe: Chunky Veggie Chili

Click here for the recipe for chunky veggie chili

#4 Recipe: Classic Guacamole

Ingredients

  • Avocadoes – 4 avocadoes mashed (step by step on how to cut and peel and avocado by Simply Recipes)           
  • Plum tomatoes – 2 rinsed, seeded and diced
  • Garlic – 3 cloves minced
  • Red onion – 1/4 cup diced
  • Cilantro – 1/4 cup rinsed and chopped
  • Lime juice – juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Makes about 3 cups

Directions

  • Scoop out avocado and place into a medium size mixing bowl. Mash avocado with back side of a spoon.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for chili, black bean soup, burritos, quesadillas, tacos, etc.

#5 Recipe: Turkey Taco Salad

Ingredients

  • Lettuce – 2 cups rinsed and chopped
  • Tomatoes – 1 plum tomato rinsed, seeded and diced    
  • Black olives – 2 tablespoons
  • Cooked ground turkey seasoned with taco spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, coriander, salt, pepper) – 3 oz
  • Salsa – 1/4 cup
  • Sliced avocado – 1/2 avocado sliced/diced
  • Pepper jack cheese – 1/4 cup
  • Tortilla chips crinkled and sprinkled on top
  • Sour cream – 1 teaspoon (reduced fat)
  • Serve with avocado/cilantro dressing – recipe from Guilty Kitchen

Directions

  1. In a medium saute pan on low/medium heat, cook ground turkey with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or canola oil until browned and thoroughly cooked.
  2. In a medium/large bowl add lettuce, tomatoes, olives, salsa, avocado, cheese, and cooked turkey meat.
  3. Top with chips and avocado/cilantro dressing

#6 Recipe: Quinoa and Black Bean Lettuce Wraps

Click here for the recipe for quinoa and black bean lettuce wraps

Enjoy the weekend! Happy Birthday, Kevin! Go Pats!

Water – who needs it?

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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
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We all need it! And I’d bet my gold tooth that you’ve been told at least once in your life “drink 8 glasses of water a day to stay healthy”. Am I right? The old 8×8 rule (drink eight, 8 oz glasses of water per day) isn’t backed by solid research but it’s a popular phrase for a few reasons….1. it’s easy to remember and 2. there is some truth to it. We may not all need exactly 64 oz of plain water each day to maintain adequate hydration, but it is definitely wise to make water your drink of choice. Thankfully, most people are able to meet their daily fluid needs with very little effort….let thirst be your guide!

Why should I drink water?

Our bodies are estimated to be about 60-70% water and that water is needed in just about every area of our bodies (blood, muscles, joints, organs, etc.)

Water does lots of amazing things like…

  • helps to regulate body temperature
  • flushes toxins from the body
  • lubricates joints
  • helps to prevent constipation
  • improves heart health and skin
  • helps to control appetite and weight (1)
  • improves sleep and energy levels (2)
  • reduces the likelihood of dental cavities or tooth decay (3)
  • helps to manage chronic health conditions (i.e. diabetes mellitus) (4)

So how much water should I drink?

The amount of fluid (not just water) we need each day depends on a few things like age, gender, level of activity, overall health, climate/elevation, and the amount of water consumed from food and other beverages. In general, 80% of the water we consume comes from plain water and other beverages (juice, coffee, soda, tea, etc.). The remaining 20% comes from food. While there is no single formula for fluid needs that fits everyone (i.e. the 8×8 rule) the chart below can serve as a rough estimate for fluid needs based on age and gender.

Check out the chart below to see how much fluid you need:

Is it possible to drink too much water?

Yes. Rare, but true. It is possible to drink too much water, believe it or not. When you drink excessive amounts of water, you can develop hyponatrmia (an electrolyte imbalance in which the level of sodium in your blood is abnormally low and can result in mild to serious health problems).

In general, if you drink enough fluid so that you’re not thirsty and your urine is colorless or light yellow, you’re probably getting enough fluid. If you’re concerned at all about your fluid intake or have other health concerns, I would recommend checking with your doctor.

6 ways to get more water…

  1. Add sliced fruit to ice water (limes, lemons, oranges, raspberries, etc.).
  2. Make a “spa water” – add slices of cucumber and a basil leaf to ice water.
  3. Make a fresh fruit seltzer (add fresh fruit or 2 oz 100% fruit juice to seltzer water or plain water).
  4. Carry a water bottle with you everywhere you go (in a purse, in a backpack, in the car, to work, school, etc.).
  5. Have a cup of herbal tea without the added sweeteners (try: green tea, peppermint, chamomile, lemon, etc.).
  6. Have a glass of water (plain or flavored) with meals and snacks.

I’m thristy….time for a drink.

20 Treats: 150 Calories or Less

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Friday, January 27th, 2012
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It’s Friday! Treat day!

This week I give you 20 tasty treats (each 150 calories or less). As a general rule, I don’t spend much time counting calories or grams of fat, but I thought it would be fun to see what kind of treats you can get for 150 calories. It’s more than you might think!

20 Treats: 150 Calories or Less

1. Hot cocoa (8oz) with 2 tablespoons of mini marshmallows

2. York Peppermint Patty (1.4 oz)

3. Mini cupcake with frosting (1)

4. Fresh fruit salad (2 cups)

5. Popsicles (3-4)

6. Low-fat frozen yogurt (1/2 cup)

7. Caramel/toffee popcorn (2/3 cup)

8. Chocolate banana smoothie with shredded coconut (6 oz)

9. Fresh strawberries (1 cup) dipped in melted chocolate chips (1 oz)

10. Apple (1 medium) with peanut butter (1 tablespoon)

11. Brownie (2″ square)

12. Chocolate pudding (4 oz) with whipped cream (1 tablespoon)

13. Fig Newtons (2 cookies)

14. Graham cracker (1 sheet) with Nutella (1 tablespoon)

15. Mounds (dark chocolate/coconut bar) 2 mini snack size

16. Dunkin Donuts Munchkins (2)

17. Twizzlers (4 pieces)

18. Yogurt covered raisins (1/4 cup)

19. Chocolate Peanut M&Ms (1 oz)

20. Jell-O (1 cup, regular)

Wisdom to chew on: “You don’t need to count calories if you make every calorie count.” -Registered Dietitian, Corinne Goff

Winter Fun

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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
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Winter can be a long and boring season for many kids (and parents) if you don’t find things to keep you busy and active. For this reason, I created a list of 10 fun things to do with kids during the winter. Check it out!

10 Fun Things To Do With Kids During Winter

1. Ice skating

I love winter sports and not just because I was a figure skater for many years. Snowboarding, skiing (downhill or x-country), hockey, snow-shoeing, etc. are excellent winter sports, but unfortunately, these sports can be expensive and require a lot of special equipment. Thankfully ice skating can be both fun and cheap. Many local rinks offer a free skate during the winter and the only thing you need to purchase is a skate rental (unless you have your own). Check in your area for local ice rinks.

2. Indoor swimming

What is the first thing most kids (and adults) want to do when they go to a hotel? That’s right! Check out the pool and go for a swim! Swimming indoors when there is snow on the ground for some reason is even more fun than swimming during other seasons. Check out a local YMCA for open swim times or look for a cheap rate on a hotel and spend the night on a mini-vacation.

3. Build something

Blocks, Legos, Lincoln Logs, it doesn’t really matter….kids love to build things! My brother and I used to stay busy for hours, days, weeks, building with Legos. The year we got the Lego pirate ship was probably one of the best years of my life.

4. Play a game

You know what they say, you’re never too young to learn to play poker (or Go-fish, Old Maid, Speed, Kings in the Corner, etc.) Side note – my brother and I almost got attacked by an angry mob of senior citizens at a retirement home in south Florida when we won $12 on a game of bingo. True story.

5. Cook something delicious

You don’t need a special reason to cook a meal for someone you love….but if you want such a reason, winter will do. Winter is a great time to share a delicious meal with family and friends!

6. Clean something

While cleaning may seem the opposite of fun for most children, I happen to know some children who can spend copious amounts of time cleaning, organizing, sorting, etc. I understand these children well because I was one of them. Frightening as that may seem, winter can be a great time to ask your kids to clean out their closet or under their beds.

7. Create a scrapbook/photobook

A few years ago I found boxes of old photos from the early 1900′s-1950′s in my grandparents’ basement. I have been meaning to sort through them and either frame them or create some sort of scrapbook with them. What better time to do this than on a snowy winter day? Another fun thing you can do with your kids is to research your family tree. Check out ancestry.com

8. Play with stuffed animals

Well, I have already revealed to you that I was obsessively clean as a child so why not also inform you that I had well over a dozen stuffed animals (each with it’s own name). I had so much fun playing with my stuffed animals and it was exponentially more fun when my mom or dad (or brother) would play stuffed animals with me! Kids love when you make believe with them.

9. Do an art project

Kids enjoy art projects whether it’s painting, drawing, coloring, knitting, etc. Check around the house for random objects that you could use for your art project. Another side note – when I was 6 years old I tried to make a sock puppet. I saw Mr. Rogers make one on his show. As I was cutting the eye holes for the sock puppet, I sliced off a huge chunk of skin on my knuckle. My dad then proceeded to made me a splint out of a popsicle stick. Moral of the story – always provide adult supervision when using sharp objects. Also, never attempt to make a sock puppet. Who wants a puppet made from an old sock, anyway?

10. Bake a special treat for family and friends

I’m not a huge fan of the kids + sugar combination, but every now and then you need a special treat. “Give your system a good jolt” as my friend Sue would say.

What do you like to do during the winter?

Healthy Beverage Choices

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Monday, January 23rd, 2012
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In my world, 500 calories of cake tastes a lot better (and lasts longer) than 500 calories of soda. I’d prefer to use my calories on food not drinks. Occasionally I’ll have some iced tea, a glass of orange juice, or a chocolate milk, but the amount of sugar in those bad boys adds up real quick. Can you believe that a large caramel iced mocha iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts has 350 calories and 48 grams of sugar?! Like money, I’m thinking of all the ways I’d rather spend those 350 calories.

Below are a few quick guidelines on making healthy beverage choices.

Look for drinks with 10 calories or less per serving (except for milk…milk is OK). I recommend staying hydrated with mostly water and milk.

Choose

  • Water and lots of it (enough to stay hydrated)
  • Seltzer water
  • Naturally sweetened fruit flavored sparkling water (Whole Foods, Polar, Poland Springs)
  • Herbal teas (peppermint is a favorite)
  • Crystal Light Pure (sweetened with Stevia)
  • Vitamin Water Zero (sweetened with Stevia)
  • Milk/milk substitute (rice milk, soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk) drink with calcium!

As a general rule, I make an effort to go very easy on the drinks listed below. Drinks with 10 calories or more per serving can quickly turn into a liquid deathtrap of sugar and wasted calories.

Limit/Avoid

  • Regular soda
  • Juice/juice drinks
  • Flavored milks
  • Milkshakes and large smoothies (not homemade)
  • Coffee drinks
  • Iced teas/lemonades
  • Sports/Energy drinks
  • Most drinks with artificial sweeteners

Here are a few beverage FAQs

What about milk? Can’t I get my calcium from foods like broccoli?

  • Milk (either cow’s milk or from vegan source) is an excellent source of calcium and we all need calcium. Yes, it is true that you can get calcium from foods like broccoli, BUT you would need to eat an obscene amount of broccoli to meet your calcium needs from food alone. For example, women between 19-50 years old need 1,000 mg of calcium in a day and 1/2 cup of raw broccoli contains 21 mg. A serving 8oz of cow’s milk or soy milk contains 300mg. The math speaks for itself. Even if you are not a fan of cow’s milk, there are so many tasty calcium rich alternatives to try! Here are a few to consider: Silk, Dream, Blue Diamond.

Is it OK for my kids to have drinks with artificial sweeteners?

  • This is really up to you. The research suggests that artificial sweeteners are safe. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of consuming large quantities of unnecessary man-made chemicals in my foods and beverages.  I will occasionally have a diet soda but that’s about it. I would not serve these drinks to my children if that helps.

How much juice should I give to my kids?

  • Infants under 6 months of age should not be given juice
  • Infants between 6 and 12 months can drink up to 4 to 6 ounces of juice a day in a cup (not a bottle)
  • Children aged 1 to 6 years should have only 4 to 6 ounces of juice a day
  • Everyone else….skip the juice and eat the whole fruit!

Reference: American Academy of Pediatrics

Quick and Healthy Lunch Ideas

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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
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There are good reasons why pizza day is the day to buy lunch in elementary school. A good lunch can make your day a whole lot better. If that can be said about a cardboard crust and canned peaches imagine how good your day could be if you packed a decent lunch? Packing a healthy lunch does not need to be difficult. Below are 4 easy steps to help you quickly put together a healthy lunch for yourself, your children, spouse, etc.

Step #1 – Choose a fruit.

Oh I love fruit! So delicious, so portable, so good for you. Start by putting a serving of fruit in your lunchbag. Fruit is a great choice for a quick morning or afternoon snack. Some of my favorites include strawberries, cantaloupe, oranges, apples, and bananas (just kidding about the bananas). I like the idea of liking bananas, but I don’t really like bananas.

Step #2 – Choose a veggie.

If you are not already in the habit of bringing vegetable(s) with your lunch let me encourage you to start bringing some. Having a serving or two of vegetables with your lunch really helps to fill you up and takes the pressure off having to squeeze in 2-3 servings in the evening. Some of my favorites include: cucumbers, carrots, snow peas and ranch dip, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red, orange, and yellow peppers.

Step #3 – Choose an entree.

…preferably one with protein and whole grains. In general, protein (meat, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, etc.) and whole grains (whole wheat bread, brown rice, quinoa, etc.) will keep you feeling full much longer than refined carbohydrates (white bread, white rice, pasta, etc.). Below are some of my lunch favorites: hummus and pita, veggie & bean soup with whole wheat bread, ham, turkey and cheese roll-ups, 1/2 egg salad sandwich on whole wheat bread with sliced avocado, and leftovers from last night’s dinner.

Step #4 – Choose a snack (optional).

This part is really optional. If you have already had enough to eat you may not need an extra snack. Personally, I like to throw in a little something extra to have as a late afternoon snack. In general, I try to keep this extra snack between 100-150 calories. Some of my favorite snacks include chocolate pudding cups, vanilla Greek yogurt, popcorn, pretzels, and cookies!

What’s in your lunch bag?

Fruit Bruschetta & Fruit Salsa

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Friday, January 13th, 2012
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This week I have decided to end with another serving of fruit. Last Friday I highlighted the versatility of the blood orange and this week I give you fruit bruschetta and fruit salsa.  I am using the same recipe for both the bruschetta topping and the fruit salsa. I have made fruit bruschetta before but it did not occur to me until last weekend when Kate, Kevin’s sister, showed me a recipe for fruit salsa and I noticed that the topping that I use for the bruschetta is essentially the same as the recipe for fruit salsa. I decided to try them both out. Fruit bruschetta and fruit salsa are both tasty and simple recipes to make for a brunch or party or just to snack on in between meals.

Recipe: Fruit Bruschetta & Fruit Salsa

This recipe is the same for both the bruschetta topping and the fruit salsa. The recipe makes about 2 cups each (bruschetta topping and salsa).

Ingredients:

  • 4 kiwi peeled and diced. Here is a cool video on how to peel a kiwi!
  • 1 banana peeled and diced
  • 10-15 strawberries rinsed and diced
  • 1 pink lady apple, rinsed, cored, and diced (with skin)
  • 2 tablespoons of agave syrup
  • 8 thin slices of French bread
  • Butter (I used Smart Balance today)
  • Cinnamon/Sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Butter the slices of bread and arrange them on a baking sheet.
  3. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on the tops of the bread and place into the oven for 6-10 minutes or until golden and crispy on edges (each oven time may vary).
  4. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine each fruit and the agave syrup.
  5. Scoop 2-3 tablespoons of fruit mixture onto each slice of bread.
  6. Place remaining fruit mixture in a separate bowl (fruit salsa) and serve with cinnamon pita chips.

The first time I made fruit bruschetta I used a different recipe (and I will admit that I prefer this one). The bread I used for the initial recipe was an organic chocolate cherry bread from Whole Foods Bakery and although it was definitely tasty, it was also pretty dense. Thinly sliced French bread gets nice and crispy and is closer to the traditional texture of Italian bruschetta. I also like the combo of the saltiness of the melted butter mixing with the sweet and tart of the fruit and cinnamon sugar.

If you could use more fruit in your life check out these recipes to get your mouth watering…

  1. Raspberry Vanilla Fruit Leathers by Roost
  2. Fruit Medley Pizza with Avocado-Lime Whip in a Cinnamon Sugar Crust by Oh She Glows
  3. Nutella Yogurt Fruit Dip by Sing For Your Supper

What’s your favorite fruit recipe?

Quick and Healthy Black Beans & Rice

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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
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Black beans and rice is one of the first meals that I learned to make when I was in college. All culinary exploration in college began with the following prerequisites…

  • Super easy
  • Super cheap
  • (if you’re a nutrition major) Super healthy

I started off my freshman year with a hot pot and an entire drawer full of ramen noodles so graduating to beans and rice was a pretty big day for me. After 13 years, beans and rice is still one of my faithful dinner staples.

Meal Planning Tip:

Make a list of 10 easy, cheap, and healthy meals that you can make in under 30 minutes. Stick the list on your fridge so that you’ll have some inspiration when mealtimes sneak up on you. It’s easier to make a healthy choice when you have some healthy options to choose from.

Recipe: Black Beans & Rice

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 small white onion diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup carrots diced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 red pepper rinsed, seeded, and diced
  • 1/2 green pepper rinsed, seeded and diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) of organic black beans with liquid (alternatively you can rinse the beans to remove excess sodium and replace the liquid with 1/4 cup of water)
  • Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Spices: today I used curry powder, paprika, chili powder, and celery salt. I like to experiment with spices so what I use this time I might not use again. This happened to be a nice combination but I missed the cumin (I ran out).
  • Garnishes: scallions, diced red onion, cilantro and some raw diced red and green peppers. You could also add diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, etc.

Directions:

  1. In a medium size sauce pan heat olive oil over medium/high heat until sizzling. Add onions and garlic and cook until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Add carrots and saute with onions and garlic, stirring occasionally until texture of carrots softens slightly (about 2-3 minutes)
  3. Add peppers and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Next, add can of black beans and stir.
  5. Add spices and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve with white rice, brown rice, or as a topping for nacho chips
  7. Makes about 2 adult size portions.

I used white rice today. Brown rice is certainly healthier alternative to white rice.  It takes a little longer to cook and has a slightly different texture, but it has more fiber and has a lower glycemic index.

Personal Fact: Scallions and other members of the onion family are some of my very favorite vegetables. I have been known to fry up an entire onion and eat it with my breakfast. Look out.

Which recipes are on your top 10?

Chicken Parm Roll-Ups

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Monday, January 9th, 2012
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Chicken parm is a recipe that has intimidated me for years. I enjoy eating it at restaurants or when someone else makes it but I have avoided making it myself…probably because the stakes are so high. I was afraid that I would make it for someone in my family then seriously mess it up and never live it down (this is a legitimate concern, I’m Italian).

A few months back Kevin’s Mom gave me a bunch of cooking magazines. In one of the magazines I found a recipe for chicken parm roll-ups. (side note – preparing food in roll form intimidates me less …exception being sushi). This happens to also be true for lasagna….see my recipe for lasagna rolls with spinach. Finally I faced my fears and fiddled around with the recipe ultimately to arrive at this one (which we really enjoy). I am now convinced that both chicken parm and lasagna are tastier in roll form. Hope that you enjoy it too!

Recipe: Chicken Parm Roll-Ups

This recipe has been adapted from a recipe by Cook’s Country

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of thinly sliced boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (anywhere between 2-4 chicken breasts depending on thickness)
  • 1.5 cups of tomato sauce (Simple Italian Tomato Sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh basil – chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley – chopped
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • salt and pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Served with steamed green beans and side of whole wheat linguini

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, basil, parsley, and a few pinches of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Set bowl aside.
  2. In a 9×9 baking dish pour the tomato sauce into the bottom and set aside.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry with a clean paper towel.
  5. Place chicken breasts into a plastic Ziploc bag and cover with clean kitchen towel. Using a meat tenderizer or rolling pin, beat chicken breasts until they flatten out/become thinner.
  6. Place clean paper towel on flat surface and lay out each chicken breast.
  7. Top each chicken breast with some of the basil/cheese mixture.
  8. Roll up each chicken breast tightly and arrange in the baking dish seam side down.
  9. Cover the chicken parm rolls with the remaining mozzarella cheese and panko bread crumbs.
  10. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Is there a recipe that you are intimidated to make?

All things blood orange

Posted on
Friday, January 6th, 2012
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I would like to introduce a new Friday series called End of the week Treat! I’m a firm believer that everyone needs a little treat at least once per week. So on Fridays I will be posting a whole bunch of good stuff…from recipes for sweets & treats, links for inspiration, giveaways, and who knows what else!

Today I showcase the blood orange. Kevin and I recently went to lunch with our friends Nate and Colin. At lunch, Colin ordered a blood orange soda (#5) which I had never tried.  I ordered one for myself and got hooked. I don’t drink a lot of soda but I may be willing to make an exception here. It’s difficult to find outside specialty stores in our area but it’s so fresh and delicious and worth every calorie.

Since our lunch a few weeks ago I have been fascinated with all things blood orange…and since we are in citrus season I thought it would be good to share some links for delicious, healthy, and inspiring recipes using blood oranges. Take a look.

All things blood orange…

#1 Blood Orange Creamsicles by The Family Kitchen

#2 Spinach Feta Blood Orange Salad by Joy The Baker

#3 Blood Orange Sorbet by David Lebovitz

#4 Wheatberry Salad with Mint, Roast Asparagus, and Blood Oranges by My Life Runs On Food

#5 San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa

Thanks Kevin for designing the cute logo! I owe you big.

Enjoy the weekend!

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