Who doesn’t love good ‘ol mac & cheese? It is a delicious, creamy, cheesy, carb-tastic dish, and I haven’t found one person to say otherwise. After a decadent meal like that, though, one can end up feeling a little heavy the next day. Here’s where that Midlife Crisis comes in. To indulge in the real…
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Kicked up Tabbouleh with Isralei Couscous
Spring is starting to peek out behind the big bad winter that everyone (except California) seems to be having, and it’s exciting! This past weekend, we even spied our hummingbird mama who had two babies last spring. She returned to her nest, and it looks like we’ll have even more babies this spring!
Pumpkin-Pumpkin Beer Risotto w/ Coffee & Chocolate Stout Glazed Short Ribs
We’re in the thick of Fall here in Southern California, though it doesn’t really feel like it. We just had a 90°F high today, and my tomato plants are still surviving! I’ve been waiting and waiting for some baking pumpkins to arrive at the grocery/farmers market, and that day finally came last week! The instant…
Put Down That Bottle! How To Kick the Pre-Made Salad Dressing Habit, and Make Your Own
We all know that salads are supposed to be healthier than most other foods, but when you look at the calorie content, and ingredient list of commercially made dressings, it’s really scary! One serving of dressing can be the same caloric content as a small cheeseburger. …and what the heck is “titanium dioxide“?! Now, it’s…
Los Cubanos(Cuban Sandwiches)
Lately I’ve been trying to keep my husband and I on a pretty strict diet. We’ve been having the Glowing Green Smoothie for breakfast, and really healthy lunches and dinners (with the exception of eating out at The Salted Pig every week!). Even though the dishes I’ve been making have been generally healthy, a certain…