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Comfort Food: Tasty Red Potatoes

by laurel on March 12, 2010

Small red potatoes are one of my favorite things to cook with. They always hit the spot and are so comforting! My Tasty Red Potatoes recipe is super easy and can be made for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. Serve these up with scrambled eggs for brunch on the weekend and you will make everyone [...]

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Apple Walnut Breakfast Pancakes

by laurel on March 10, 2010

I picked up some whole wheat pancake mix a few weeks ago and finally got around to making them this week. I used the Whole Foods’ 365 store brand 100% Whole Wheat Organic Buttermilk Pancake Mix, but there are lots of great mixes out there. Another brand I like is Arrowhead Mills. If you’re up [...]

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Roasted Chicken and Red Pepper Sandwiches

by laurel on March 1, 2010

Tonight I kicked off the start of the week with some homemade roasted chicken and red pepper sandwiches. They were a hit! This recipe is loaded with healthy ingredients and makes a light but filling meal. The sandwiches have healthy fats (avocado, olive oil), greens (arugula, basil), veggies (red peppers, onion), protein (chicken), and whole [...]

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Make it Simple

by laurel on February 26, 2010

Do you ever feel like it’s too complicated or expensive to make healthy meals? I know the feeling, but I promise it doesn’t have to be that way. I made a simple, low-ingredient meal this week and wanted to share it with you. Sometimes, simple foods are really the best. My Curry Chicken and Eggplant [...]

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Quick Veggie Pizza

by laurel on February 24, 2010

Some nights you just want a pizza, right? Monday was one of those nights at my place, so I made my own pie on the fly. By picking up a ready-made whole grain pizza crust, it was a very quick and easy meal to prepare. The crust came in a package at the store (looked [...]

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Mixed Greens Salad with Chicken

by laurel on February 17, 2010

I had a ton of leftovers to use up today, so I made a big salad for lunch. By keeping a few key items on hand, I can always whip up a healthy meal on-the-spot. Some of my key foods are: olive oil, lemons, fresh greens, and crunchy raw veggies such as carrots, onions, and [...]

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A cool event took place in Harlem last weekend. Graceline Court, a new luxury residential development in Harlem, hosted a New Year’s Resolutions Pop-Up Event with Whole Foods Market and Harlem Yoga Studio.  I have been out of town all week and couldn’t attend the event, but I wanted to share a yummy recipe that [...]

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Easy Shrimp Tacos

by laurel on January 15, 2010

This week I was all about shrimp tacos. I actually made them three times because I had tons of leftovers and they were really easy to make. I could have gone crazy with toppings, but I decided to keep it pretty simple to save money and cut down on preparation time. Here’s my recipe for [...]

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Craving Hummus

by laurel on January 5, 2010

So far, I’ve been cooking up a storm in NY. I love it here, but I’m also missing my family and friends back home. Cooking is something that keeps me sane, lets me be creative, and reminds me of home.
Over the weekend I had a craving for hummus, so I decided to turn it into [...]

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Fill Up on Antioxidants with Fresh Smoothies

by laurel on December 15, 2009

I try my best to fill up with antioxidant- and nutrient-rich food all year long, but I pay special attention to eating plenty of them during the Winter months when everyone seems to get sick. One of the easiest ways to get your daily dose of antioxidants and nutrients is to blend up fresh smoothies [...]

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