Healthy Chicks

I made this omelet for breakfast this morning because I knew I needed lots of energy today – I had planned an extra-hard workout at the gym, my sister is coming to visit, and welp that may include some shopping (hey, shopping takes a lot out of you). Anyway, enjoy this omelet anytime you need that boost to last ya all afternoon. Also, who says you can’t eat breakfast for dinner? I myself am a HUGE fan. 

-2 egg whites, whisked together with a little water

-handful Baby Bella mushrooms, chopped

-handful baby spinach

-1/8 c. red onion, chopped 

-few thin slices cheddar cheese

-1/2 c. leftover turkey burger (cooked) 

-2 TB fresh salsa, optional 

1. Sautee the onions, mushrooms, and spinach in olive oil. Add in the cooked turkey burger crumbles and stir another 30 seconds.

2. Add in the whisked egg whites. Let sit for a minute, flipping the pan to even out the egg mixture. Once cooked, add in your cheese. 

3. Once the cheese is melted, flip the omelet and you have the most delicious breakfast of all! 

~Serve with a cup of fresh juice or a piece of toast, and hot fresh salsa on the … Read More!

My throat hurts this morning (ouch, Zinc Lozenges you better work!) so I didn’t want anything too heavy for breakfast. I looked at what I had in the fridge (and the freezer, and my counter) and came up with this very odd, yet tasty creation. I think it may be a new favorite of mine. Check it out…

The Wacky Waffle 

-1 frozen waffle of choice (or homemade if you’re feeling adventurous)- I used TJ’s Gluten Free

-1 banana, sliced thin

-2 TB low fat cottage cheese

-1 tsp. cinnamon 

-1 tsp. nutmeg 

1. Toast your waffle how you like it. Spread cottage cheese on top, then add sliced bananas all around (may serve extras on the side).

2. Drizzle on cinnamon and nutmeg, and there you have it…the wacky waffle!

3. Enjoy…I promise it sounds weird but it’s pretty darn tasty.

… Read More!

This is a post from the past, but it’s been burried for far too long and I felt today was the perfect crisp day to bring it back. You see it advertised all the time at Starbucks and other snazzy cafes: the infamous Chai Tea Latte. But there’s no need to travel to a cafe and spend money, time and fuss to enjoy the same flavor you can at home!

Sorry my post was cut short yesterday with just a recipe. I wish I had a cool story like I was on a hot date, traveling overseas or pampering myself all day, but unfortunately it was quite the opposite. I had a terrible case of …dun dun dun…food poisoning. It was downright awful. For someone who hasn’t thrown up since I was 12-years-old after Oreos (minus that one time in college), it’s safe to say I was in complete misery. All I wanted was to be at home like a little kid where my mom could take care of me and bring me dry toast, crackers, and ginger ale. Well, the morning after my body is still recovering but I can at least get up to write a post, so I figured I’d share with you my November goals. It’s a new month, hence I feel there should be new goals. And if you know me, I’m always making little lists and personal goals for myself, so here goes!

1. To go on a date: Seriously it’s been too darn long. November is going to be the month of love for Rachel. OK, maybe not the month of … Read More!

I seriously can not believe it’s November. What?! Where did all the time go? After Halloween, I feel like time flies by even faster. It goes Christmas, New Years, bam bam bam, and then suddenly it’s Valentine’s Day before you know it. Seriously, the malls are already all dressed up for Christmas, when just yesterday everything was orange and black with candy all over. Oh well, I guess it’s not all that bad that the weather’s getting colder, because now I can make tasty warm-me-up recipes such as these. Try this Turkey Chili and you’ll forget winter is comin’. I suggest you eat it with a slice of corn bread by the fireplace…

Ingredients:

-1 package lean or extra lean ground turkey
-2 8 oz cans tomato sauce
-1 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes
-1 large yellow onion, chopped
-1 red pepper, chopped
-1 clove garlic, crushed
-1 can black beans
-1 can corn
-1 jalapeno pepper, diced small
-2 TB olive oil
-2 TB chili powder
-1 TB cumin

1. Coat large soup pot with olive oil, and cook onion and red peppers on medium heat, stirring frequently. Add in garlic and simmer on low heat.

2. In the … Read More!

 

 

           What? That’s NOT spaghetti??!

 

This healthy dish is a wonderful substitute for your traditional spaghetti ‘n’ meatballs. Eat one of the all-time favorite comfort foods with absolutely no guilt at all. Serve with a side salad or small piece of homemade garlic bread! Trust me: it’s so darn good that your guests won’t even know it’s not real spaghetti. Note: this recipe is GF- gluten free AND guilt free! 

 

*serves 4

For squash:

-1 spaghetti squash

-2 TB extra virgin olive oil

-1 tsp. cinnamon

-1 TB ground pepper

-1 TB red pepper flakes

-1 TB oregano

-1 TB parsley

For meatballs/sauce:

-1 package lean ground turkey

-1 c. of fresh Marinara sauce

-1 clove garlic, crushed

-1 tsp. salt

-1 TB red pepper flakes

-1/4 c. red onion, chopped into small pieces

-1 tsp. pepper

-1 TB basil 

-Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

 

 

1. Preheat oven to 375. Cut squash in half (lengthwise). Scoop out the insides, and set on a large baking sheet. Coat squash with olive oil, along with the dry ingredients “for squash” listed above. Bake for 45 minutes.

 

2. In the meantime, mix ground turkey in a large bowl with 2 TB olive oil, salt, pepper … Read More!

I’m a big fan of improvising. When I couldn’t find a red & white hat for my Waldo Halloween costume (seriously, where are they hiding?), I decided to buy a white pom-pom hat and red ribbon for $1.99 at Good Will. When I don’t have time to go to the gym, I work out with weights in my room or go for a long outdoor run/walk. When I don’t have an ingredient (or three) for a recipe, I make something new up. And let me tell you: it usually tastes a heck of a lot better. It brings me back to a book my mom and I used to read when I was little, Regina’s Mistake about a little girl who “messed up” on a painting, but ended up making something beautiful out of it. Life is all about improvising, and making something even better because of it. Yesterday, when I ran out of my favorite afternoon snack–almonds–and had no trail mix sitting in the house, I improvised with what I had and created a delicious fall trail mix. Here you go…enjoy!

-1/2 c. peanut butter puffins

-handful chopped walnuts

-handful dark chocolate chips 

-1 to 2 TB sunflower seeds… Read More!

-2 small to medium boneless skinless chicken breast tenderloins 

-1 1/2 TB grated parmesan cheese 

-1 TB dried rosemary 

-2 TB cornflake crumbs

-1 TB lemon juice 

-3 TB extra virgin olive oil (for cooking) 

-1/2 small red onion, chopped

-1/2 c. spinach (fresh or frozen)

-1/2 c. zucchini, chopped 

-2 TB basil, chopped 

1. Coat the chicken breast in the rosemary, cornflake crumbs and parmesan cheese. Cook the chicken on medium heat in olive oil until nice and crispy! Add in fresh lemon juice when the chicken is almost done. 

2. In the meantime, heat another medium sized pan and sauté the zucchini, onions and spinach on medium heat in olive oil. Add in chopped basil, and salt & pepper to taste. 

3. Serve chicken with heaping side of veggies and a side salad : )… Read More!