Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing

Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing

I love a good salad.  In the summer, I really like them because I don’t have to heat up my kitchen, they are quick to get on the table and they are so tasty!  If you don’t already know, tahini is sesame seed paste.  Think healthy fats and some protein.  It’s almost...
PB and J Smoothie

PB and J Smoothie

I’m a sucker for good smoothies.  In the summer, my go-to breakfasts are Greek yogurt, fruit, flaxseed and nuts or homemade smoothies.  Emphasis on the homemade.  Lots of smoothies that you pick up in the bottle or go to smoothie places for are unbalanced with...
Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Tacos

Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Tacos

So, Jason and I got back from a hill repeat ride later than planned one night recently.  I had planned on making a grilled rack of lamb on the BBQ, but it was going to take too much time to get the BBQ up to temp and cook it.  As a result, I went “shopping” in my...
A New Take on Salad . . .  With Brown Rice

A New Take on Salad . . . With Brown Rice

Jason and I are starting to get deeper into our training for the Triple Bypass.  So, we’re definitely focusing our nutrition on eating to training, not training to eat.  Looking for something to whip up for lunch that would aid in recovery from our Saturday...
Good-bye Rice, Hello Kamut Pilaf !

Good-bye Rice, Hello Kamut Pilaf !

We all know whole grains are better than refined grains or processed grain products.  Quinoa, brown rice and oats seem to be the main-stays of whole grains in most kitchens.  However, I think it’s safe to say that many folks aren’t sure how to cook such things as...
Flourless Brownies

Flourless Brownies

I know.  You’re thinking, “Flourless brownies?  How does that work?”  Well, I had taste-tested a recipe once at my old job during one of the on-site farmer’s markets.  I have also seen tons of recipes, but had yet to try one.  Jason was in the...