tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33087459486705194642024-03-13T23:19:08.189-07:00Busy Girl. Good Food.Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-32769114331081672782014-01-27T08:49:00.002-08:002014-01-27T08:49:49.442-08:00Healthy Turkey Chili.I love chili. A while back I posted my standard chili recipe. I love that chili. But I just might love this one even more. It's made with ground turkey (protein with less fat!) and adds zucchini (color, crunch, healthy vegetable!). Give it a try and let me know what you think!
1 pound lean ground turkey
3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
½ small onion, coarsely chopped
2 1 garlic clove, Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-78491207586272185612014-01-20T09:24:00.003-08:002014-01-20T09:25:05.418-08:00Clover Meadow Gluten-Free Bakery.This morning I woke up to a special treat: gluten-free cinnamon coffee cake and banana bread, made by my friend Abby, owner of Clover Meadow (Gluten-Free) Bakery. I'm not on a gluten-free diet; I am one of the lucky ones who can tolerate just about anything. My husband is lactose-intolerant, however, and since Abby's mixes can all be made dairy-free, I was interested to to try some Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-52452015481807688442013-07-27T13:19:00.000-07:002013-07-27T13:20:06.392-07:00Corn Caprese Salad.Sometimes simple, fresh ingredients are paired in a recipe so precisely there is no way to improve on it. And sometimes, I just toss some ingredients in a bowl and I get lucky. You can think of this one either way.
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into chunks
corn kernels from one cob of corn
2-4 basil leaves, chopped
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp white balsamic Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-55522463177590586672013-01-19T18:43:00.000-08:002013-01-19T18:43:05.491-08:00Easy Lasagna.I drove home tonight, thinking about what I had in the pantry and freezer, knowing that I had no interest in stopping at the grocery store as the temperatures plunged to single digits. The following recipe for easy lasagna is what resulted - and I must say that it turned out quite well - and if the four servings that my oldest ate were any indication, there was agreement around the table Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-76294074534913779882012-12-30T18:56:00.003-08:002012-12-30T18:56:24.473-08:00Wild Rice Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-77750429476011258272012-12-26T17:04:00.002-08:002012-12-26T17:04:32.136-08:00Citrus Pulled Beef Appetizer.I have experimented with a variety of pulled beef recipes, with most of them prepared in the crock pot. For this recipe, I wanted to make a smaller quantity for an appetizer, so decided to roast a smaller piece of meat in the oven. Our family's usual favorite is Tangy Pulled Beef, which has a little zing with pepperocini added as the meat finishes cooking. For this dish, I Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-59304550368321065892012-12-25T09:08:00.000-08:002012-12-25T09:08:18.935-08:00Simple Shrimp & Crab Cioppino.This is my simple version of the Italian-American seafood stew, Cioppino. Cioppino originated in the late 1800s in the San Francisco Bay area, created by Italian and Portuguese immigrants. Typical recipes call for fish; any combination of fish or shellfish can be added to this recipe, which calls only for our family favorites, shrimp and crab. Total prep and cooking Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-30378087458000426832012-12-24T12:14:00.000-08:002012-12-24T12:14:33.794-08:00Raisin Bread Baked French Toast.
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-48106668995032500942012-12-24T11:36:00.001-08:002012-12-24T11:36:59.044-08:00Happy Holidays! And I'm Back!It has been more than three months since my last post. Of course, I have cooked in the last three months, but I didn't slow down long enough to write about it! I'm slowing down now, and I'm back. I look forward to sharing new recipes and strategies for a healthy lifestyle - including slowing down long enough to enjoy the things you love most! - as we turn the corner into 2013. Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-42114099270904161612012-09-17T11:42:00.000-07:002012-09-17T11:42:04.662-07:00Balsamic Pine Nut Pasta Toss with Meatballs
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-86953092807781194672012-07-03T19:54:00.000-07:002012-07-03T19:54:02.321-07:00Salmon with Plum & Mango Salsa.<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-26335559306636093672012-06-17T19:18:00.004-07:002012-06-17T19:18:50.781-07:00Best Burgers.This is a simple and flavorful hamburger recipe. Since I use lean ground beef, the recipe adds additional ingredients to make sure the burger is full of flavor.
2 pounds ground beef, 90% lean
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp seasoning blend with or without salt, such as Morton's Nature's Seasons (salt) or Mrs. Dash (no salt)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried parsley
In a medium Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-1713887763938455132012-06-12T19:48:00.004-07:002012-06-12T19:49:09.499-07:00Cinnamon Rolls.
These cinnamon rolls are simply amazing. The Baker Chick gets credit for my
inspiration on this one. Her pictures
were enough to convince me to experiment with a few recipes and this is where I
ended up. The recipe takes an hour and a
half to two hours from start to finish.
It's a little fussy - but the rolls called to me and after a couple of
tries and some adaptations,Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-11446309190056883582012-06-08T18:21:00.001-07:002012-06-08T18:21:14.456-07:00Caprese BLT & Avocado Salad.<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-86446804221556556362012-05-29T14:09:00.000-07:002012-05-29T14:09:12.914-07:00Tangy Thai Eggplant
I picked up a few Thai eggplants over the weekend and decided to
see what I could do with them. I landed
on this tangy vegetable sauté that takes just a few minutes to prepare. Enjoy!
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
½ yellow pepper, thinly sliced
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp sea salt
3 Thai eggplants, cut into 8-10 wedges each
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
Heat oil in pan over Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-46299659911979755962012-05-29T06:00:00.003-07:002012-05-29T10:34:18.794-07:00On Feeding My Two Swimmers.Almost everyday I pack lunches for my two children. We have found over the years that school
lunches just don’t do it for them – in less than 30 minutes, they need to
consume calories – quality calories – that will take them through the rest of
the school day (until they eat before going to swim practice), and that means they need
to take lunch to school each day. And
yes, I’m the momKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-11127852695527023062012-05-27T08:48:00.001-07:002012-05-27T08:48:39.043-07:00Flatbread #2: Heirloom Tomato & Blackberry<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-85551027490618735842012-05-20T14:45:00.000-07:002012-05-20T14:45:08.330-07:00Grape & Sweet Cherry Flatbread.It's so good to be back in my kitchen! It has been a long stretch and I'm ready to be back - cooking, blogging, and enjoying good food...all part of a busy girl's life!
This afternoon I put together this quick flatbread - and it was gone as quickly as it was made! I used a fresh thin pizza crust but any prepared or homemade flatbread will do nicely.
pizza crust or flatbread
olive oil
Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-25044670134844184872012-04-01T11:01:00.001-07:002012-04-01T11:01:58.628-07:00Watermelon & Pomegranate Bruschetta.This is a refreshing and easy dish that can be served at any meal. We enjoyed it for breakfast, alongside pancakes and fruit!
1 fresh baguette, sliced
1 cup chopped watermelon, chilled
1/4 cup pomegranate arils
1 T chopped cilantro
juice of 1/4 lemon
2 to 4 ounces brie
Gently toss together watermelon, pomegranate, cilantro, and lemon juice. Spread a small amount of brie on each slice of Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-8689104933644354272012-03-24T08:32:00.000-07:002012-03-24T08:32:28.431-07:00Sautéed Mushroom & Spinach Pasta with Seafood.Sautéed mushrooms and spinach are tossed with fresh pasta and seafood for an easy weeknight dinner. Makes two servings.
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 box cleaned, sliced mushrooms
1 clove garlic
3 large handfuls of fresh, cleaned baby spinach leaves
4 ounces of cooked shrimp or crab
2 servings of cooked fettuccine
balsamic vinegar
Heat olive oil in wok pan. Add mushrooms and garlic. Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-20116943002559525312012-03-24T08:22:00.000-07:002012-03-24T08:22:40.715-07:00Mom's Baked Chicken Breasts.This is less of a recipe and more of a preparation. A really. easy. preparation. It's one of those things I cook when I get home late and just. need. to. eat. 32 seconds of prep, 30 minutes of cooking. Really. Easy. Preparation.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray cooking pan with olive oil cooking spray. Rinse chicken breasts, pat dry and place in pan.
Dot each Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-84683115413651767772012-02-27T19:40:00.002-08:002012-02-27T19:40:28.115-08:00White Bean & Chicken Chili.If you've tried my "regular" chili recipe, you know that I like my chili chunky. This white bean & chicken version is no different. And, like my more traditional recipe, this can be made in 30 to 40 minutes, start to finish. I like my bowl of chili without added toppings, but the possibilities are endless: choose green onions, sour cream, cheese, salsa, lime juice or your own favorites.Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-40464005097044183242012-02-26T14:31:00.000-08:002012-02-26T14:33:27.487-08:00Chocolate Dipped Starfruit.Nothing fancy about this, but I hope this serves as a little reminder that simple preparations can be simply amazing! This is so easy, no recipe is required! The contrast between the sweet chocolate and the cool, juicy fruit is what I think makes chocolate dipped fruit so yummy. Be creative with your fruit selection. Strawberries, kiwi, apples, dried apricots, pears, Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-10172872670996335382012-02-20T13:37:00.000-08:002012-02-20T13:37:45.040-08:00Bacon Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese
This started as a remake of a dish served in a local restaurant. Many of the ingredients are the same (pasta, ground beef, & bacon), but the overall dish is quite different, and definitely healthier - if you can say that about something that contains red meat, bacon and cheese. Regardless, this is a quick and filling weeknight dish for my hungry athletes, and it’s a change from their Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308745948670519464.post-35705541049201796582012-02-20T13:10:00.000-08:002012-02-20T13:10:10.935-08:00Easy Bruschetta.
My family loves bruschetta and I love the ease of this recipe! While many recipes call for blanching tomatoes as a first step, I prefer to use uncooked, diced fresh tomatoes for my bruschetta. This is a simple recipe that can be adapted to your taste. The better quality your balsamic vinegar, the better this will be!
8 tomatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 T olive oil
1/4 cupKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12212394185241799935noreply@blogger.com0