Food & Recipes

Looking for a Unique, Healthy Summer Breakfast? Try This Italian-Inspired Caprese Omelet

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When I studied abroad in Italy several summers ago, I absolutely fell in love with the country…along with the Caprese salad I enjoyed nearly every day. There was just something about the magnificent combination of fresh buffalo mozzarella, luscious tomatoes, basil and pure olive oil that made my taste buds sing with joy. In Italy, the […]

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Healthy Spring Recipe: Veggie Quinoa with Asparagus and Garlic Basil Goat Cheese

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[it’s even more delicious than it looks] Quiona, quinoa, quinoa. Oh how I love cooking with this delicious protein-packed grain like substance. With the versatility of rice with a rich, nutty flavor, quinoa makes for the perfect base to any dish. You can pair it with chicken, dress up a salad, or substitute it for

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Hump Day Lesson of the Day: A Simple 15 Minute Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Sure, I love cooking as much as the next girl. But sometimes I’d rather spend an hour catching up with last night’s Bachelorette while organizing my closet for summer clothes than slaving away in the kitchen. When you live in a teeny tiny apartment with no AC, the last thing you want to do is

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Hump Day Lesson: How to Make the Perfect Healthy Homemade Salad Dressing

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For someone who eats salad on the daily, it’s nice to know making your own dressing is much easier than it seems. Why buy expensive, store-bought varieties (packed with weird, mysterious ingredients) when you can make your own salad dressing that’s just as tasty, if not more? Add this fresh ‘n’ crisp red wine vinaigrette to all

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Turn that Frown Upside Down: Two Feel-Good Carby Meals for Morning and Night

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It’s no doubt carbs make you happy. That’s probably why my two years spent on the South Beach Diet led to many mood swings and blah days. No carbs = less smiles. The scientific reasoning behind it is that carbohydrates raise our serotonin levels (something women are lacking anyway) and in turn makes us feel

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Popchips Munch Madness Recipe Contest: Poppin’ Game Day Chicken Fingers

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mmm…what’s poppin’? Why hello all. How’s it going? Or shall I say what’s poppin’? This year I’m happy to be competing in Popchips Munch Madness 2011, a Boston blogger recipe challenge. As all you sports fans know, March Madness is coming up before we know it! And since I grew up in a household with

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