Category — Recipes

Have you ever tried cooking in parchment packets? The fancy name is “en papillot,” but all you really need to know are the basics, and that it’s a great way to steam your food in its own flavorful juices without much added fat (unless you want to, of course!). I, of course, am still trying to whittle my middle, and parchment packet cooking is a great vehicle for low-calorie, high-flavor foods. And you KNOW I like those.

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This was great, my friends. And SO healthy. [Read more →]

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What? How could I not know this? March 26, 2012 is National Spinach Day?? Did you know that my Baby Spinach Salad, 7 Ways is one of the most popular posts of all-time here on Semi-Sweet? Check out scads of other delish spinach recipes right here, right now! Let’s party down, Sweeties.

Spinach is a superfood that’s ridiculously easy to incorporate into your repertoire – whether you like it cooked, raw or both. Baby or mature, it comes pre-washed and pre-bagged for EZ daily use. I “eat” about 4 cups of organic baby spinach every a.m. in my green smoothie . . . what’re your favorite ways to enjoy this lovely leafy?

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Ahhh. Today, my friends, is my 6 month surgerversary! Yes, 6 months ago I was amputated and rebuilt and although it seemed like it took for-evah, I am back to what feels like normal. Maybe in another 6 months I’ll tell you I have more energy and can rebound more quickly, but I know I’m driving myself HARD right now, and I’m holding my own with the best of ‘em. Big gold star for me (and my amazing healthcare team)!

I’ve also closed out week 3 of my intense exercise and dieting plan and I am feeling so, so good. [Read more →]

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To the nice reader who emailed me anonymously to tell me the link to this delicious cod recipe is broken – it’s fixed – enjoy!

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What do I miss most when I’m actively dieting? Carbs. Starchy starch starch. Mmmm. [Read more →]

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Wow. It’s been a long time since I last posted . . . I’ve been busy . . . getting my mojo back! Nothing like major surgery to suck it right out of you. But now, after a perfect tropical getaway and some kick-ass workouts, I can honestly say I’m truly starting to feel like my hell-raising self again. [Read more →]

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Yeah, no, that’s not a typo. This is not your average chicken divan, it’s Chicken Divine, people. [Read more →]

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