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Monday Night Green and Brown Fried Rice
This meal is the ultimate on-the-go lunch. Even though I call this dish fried rice, it really isn’t fried at all. I use just a little bit of sesame oil, lime juice and soy sauce to sauté the vegetables and toss together with some leftover brown or white jasmine rice, and dinner is done! I call this dish "Monday night brown rice" because I normally make a lot of my rice-based-heavier-meals on the weekend. Read more
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Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps
I am always trying to find a balance in my diet. It’s true, I love pasta. Because of that I like to balance out my other meals with low carb options such as lettuce wraps. There is no way to make these incorrectly. Read more
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Superhero Torso Workout
November brings colder weather, a rush of holiday sales, and at least one superhero movie. Here's my favorite superhero actor story…Despite being 6'1" and 170 pounds, before actor Henry Cavill could start filming Superman he had to gain 20 pounds of muscle mass. While doing squats with Read more
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Christmas Gifts Chips and Salsa
I love to give out homemade edible gifts to my neighbors for the holidays. This past year I came up with this recipe for chips and salsa and it was a huge hit! It only takes 10 minutes from start to finish and it is delicious, what a stress-free way to enjoy Read more
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A Guide for Building Your Own Gym in Any Area of Your Home
Want to set up a home gym but don't know where to get started? Follow this guide to help you find the right products for your own gym setup at home. Whether you have a large, medium, or small space to work with, you can set up an effective workout area that will keep Read more
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Pumpkin and Brussels Sprouts Brunch
Even though we are now in December, pumpkins and squash are still readily available at the store and make a great winter meal. This recipe really came to mind when I purchased a few too many pie pumpkins Read more
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Sneaky Core Training Workout
When we think of working our "core" we usually think of our abs. "Core exercise" means crunches, planks and bicycles, right? In reality, our core muscles Read more
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Arugula Flatbread, a Delicious Combination of Salad and Bread
I love pizza. I mean who doesn’t. However, I was struggling any time my family wanted pizza if I should order a salad and have a slice of pizza or choose one or the other. With this recipe there is no need Read more
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Gluten-Free Gnocchi with Peas, Asparagus, and Mint
I love to think of gnocchi as simply elevated pasta and I use it as such. I sometimes even make simple butter gnocchi for my children. I always purchase the gluten-free gnocchi I find in the store as I find it to be Read more
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Date Night Dinner: Pesto Salmon Salad
Recently I went on a trip to New York. While I was there, I saw that a Niçoise Salad was on almost every menu at every restaurant I went to. Yes, I did order it a few times. While I love the traditional salad, I wanted to come home and put my own spin on it. Read more
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4th of July Mix-up: Lamb Meatball Skewers
I have to say that for me, using ground lamb in traditional foods is my favorite way to eat it. I made a robust Bolognese with lamb over pasta around the holidays that I named New Year's Eve Lamb Bucatini and the lamb truly elevated the Bolognese flavor Read more
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Chili Crisp Hummus
I’ve recently become obsessed with chili crisp, as I am sure most foodies are. It adds a delicious bit of spice and crunch to nearly any dish. Read more