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Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken

This main dish salad from Simply in Season makes a super quick dinner. Dressing: 1/4 C chicken broth 2 T red wine vinegar 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 T fresh) 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 clove garlic (minced) Directions (read full article)

"It's fashionable," she said with a giggle. "And it's functional."

posted August 17, 2010 in Susannah\'s {Kitchen} Aprons

Aprons Shrug Off Sexism, Tie on a TrendIsn't it funny how important it is to "dress the part?" Executives know that "dressing for success" is no joke, and career coaches recommend that young business people invest in a few good wardrobe separates to (read full article)

Chicken Papaya Salad with Herb Parmesan Vinaigrette

posted August 17, 2010 in Angie\'s Recipes

Papaya--"Fruit of the Angels", is a nutritional tropical fruit that is packed with vitamins. Not only does the fruit aid in digestion, it is also full of vitamins A, C and E, which are three powerful antioxidants that help reduce cholesterol and pr (read full article)

Grilled Asparagus and Prosciutto Salad

posted August 16, 2010 in Lucy's Soup Can

Ease: 4/5     Kid-friendliness: 0/5     Taste: 3/5     Time: 4/5Prep: 10 minutesCook time: 8 minutesThis recipe isn't really kidlet friendly. Unless you have a really sophisticated toddler, most small kids probably don't (read full article)

Independence Day Special - Part II (The recipes)

posted August 14, 2010 in Indian Food, Easy Indian Recipes

So starting with my first recipe, ready in ten minutes time and absolutely easy, healthy, Zero Oil, Zero Cholestrol recipe. Here it is - "The Tri-Coloured Healthy Salad" Servings – 2 Preparation Time – 10 minutes INGREDIENTS- Carrots Grate (read full article)

Let's Talk Strategy: Step Away from the Chips Challenge

posted August 13, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

Do you have a game plan for Monday's challenge? Let's start with listing which processed foods we're going to avoid. I'm giving  up cookies, chips, other snacks, most dairy and fast food. I eat Greek yogurt, salmon in a pouch, frozen seafood (read full article)

Take Me Out To The Ball Game….

posted August 13, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

….Buy me some peanuts…… ….and Cracker Jacks! Ok, I’ll stop LOL…..Each year our company takes us out to a Giant’s Baseball game!  It’s awesome because well ~ it counts as a work day , but, really, who woul (read full article)

Creamy Low Fat Pasta Salad

posted August 12, 2010 in Taste

I love creamy pasta salad, but I rarely eat it because it is usually so fatty and unhealthy.   I have been a pasta salad fanatic all summer and decided to try a creamy, but low fat and veggie loaded version this week.  It turned out pe (read full article)

Guest Recipe Post: Killer Kale Slaw

posted August 11, 2010 in Ask Ms Recipe

Andrew from Trainerdrew responded to the request for reader recipes. Here’s a Great Tasting Ultra Healthy Twist on an All American Favorite. Ingredients: 16 oz. finely chopped Kale 2 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar 2 tbsp. Honey 1 cup low fat greek s (read full article)

Grandma’s Chocolate Glaze for Yellow Cake

posted August 11, 2010 in Life\'s Ambrosia

Last week we lost a very dear member of our family, Ryan’s Grandma Dolores passed away. While she had been sick for a while, it doesn’t make it any easier dealing with the loss. We will all miss her smile. We will all miss her hugs. We w (read full article)

Fruity!

posted August 11, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Happy Tuesday all!  I woke up early to hop on the treadmill, then, hopped back in bed because it was dark outside :/  It’s summer, it’s supposed to be bright and sunny and warm….No worries, I made up for it when I got (read full article)

Ginger Garlic Coleslaw

posted August 11, 2010 in Iceberg to Arugula

Ginger Garlic Coleslaw is a post from: Iceberg to Arugula I love coleslaw. Not the drippy, gloppy variety that no one ever owns up to bringing to the family pot luck. But the crispy, crunchy, thoughtfully accented and textured variety. Is that too m (read full article)

The Island-Inspired Salad You’ve Got to Try!

posted August 10, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

It’s HOT. No it’s not Paris hot. It’s HOT hot! We’re sitting at a 110 degree heat index at the moment, so I figured it was in my best interests to workout in the comfort of my air conditioned living room this afternoon. I pop (read full article)

Lazy Days and Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches

posted August 10, 2010 in The Good Cook

Lazy Days.Well, for some of us. The others have been very busy.Construction projects of the IMPORTANT kind. (No Stimulus Money was used to build this sand castle)Look at the attention to detailYes, that is a crab claw sticking out of the sand wa (read full article)

Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

posted August 09, 2010 in Cheese Curd in Paradise

I made a nice salad to serve along side my mojo chicken. This was a quick dressing I threw together, and it turned out awesome. I love the flavor or maple and dijon. I topped a mix green salad with apple, walnut, and almonds. Enjoy! Ingredients1 T m (read full article)

NO HIDDEN SECRETS HERE

posted August 09, 2010 in CHEW ON THIS

Be sure to check out my new blogsite A CUPCAKE IN EACH HAND www.greatcupcakes.blogspot.com Ranch Salad Dressing is probably one of the world's most popular dressings. Or at least it is the good ole' USA. It's right up there with Italian and, runnin (read full article)

Grilled Chicken Panini's in a Hurry

posted August 09, 2010 in Lucy's Soup Can

Ease: 5/5     Kid-friendliness: 4/5     Taste: 4/5     Time: 5/5Prep: 5 minutesCooking time: 10 minutesSometimes, I am just at a loss for what to make at lunch time. If I don't have leftovers or sandwich stuff, it can be (read full article)

Corn Corn Corn!

posted August 09, 2010 in Juicy Fresh Bites

Corn. This one word that pretty much sums up what I’ve been obsessed with lately. For the month of July, I was crazy over all the sweet berries available. But this month, as the local corn are getting shipped into my local grocery stores by th (read full article)

Chicken Wings with Sage & Mint

posted August 09, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

Ingredients:Chicken wings (about 2 lbs.)Handful of fresh SageSprigs of MintDashes of CurryOlive oilHoney Mustard Dressing:3 tablespoons of Honey3 tablespoons of Mustard-(your favorite)Juice of ½ lemonIn a large frying pan heat a few drizzles of oliv (read full article)

And the Winner Is...

posted August 06, 2010 in Smoky Mountain Cafe

Congratulations to Susan D from This Day!  Susan won the Girard's Salad Dressing Giveaway!Please send me your mailing address so we can get your prize to you right away!Have a great weekend! (read full article)

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