All Entries in the "Yummy Recipes" Category
Cranberries are Winter’s Super Food:Facts and Recipes
In general, consuming a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables in one of the healthiest things you can do for your body. However, as with most things, some stand out more than others. And in the food world, one of the winter season’s most nutritional and dynamic options is the cranberry. Not only are [...]
Recipe: My Mom’s Favorite Stew too Good to be True
Mm, the wonderful home cooking of Mom… I just recently found out that one of her favorite recipes is not one that has been handed down from generation to generation (though there are many of those in our family), but in fact comes from the wildly popular book “Crazy Plates” by Janet & Greta Podleski. [...]
Healthy Breakfast Ideas for People on the GO
Do you eat breakfast before you are on the go? ~by Carman, Diets In Review And, if so, how in the world can you fit it into your incredibly hectic schedule? Studies have proven that those who eat breakfast routinely are less likely to be overweight, less likely to binge during the remainder of the [...]
A Super Food you should be eating but probably aren’t
Quinoa…say what? Pronounced keen-wa. I am a quinoa virgin, I would have to confess. But, many experts are saying that it is a super food I should be eating! I recently saw an article in Men’s Health Magazine that states: “Quinoa is a true wonder food,” says Daniel Fairbanks, Ph.D., a professor of plant and animal science [...]
Potato chips in the Microwave-1 point Weight Watchers recipes
These are not a 0 point weight watchers recipes, but they are so worth the 1 point! When I first heard about these chips, I thought ewww….they must come out so soggy! But that is simply not the case, these chips come out so crispy and delicious, it was such a pleasant surprise! If you use one [...]
Food review: check your serving size!
I am always looking for new products on the shelves to try out. I am such a foodie – if it says it is new I will buy it. That is also why I have a love affair with Hungry Girl. I was in the local grocery store and I came across frozen cheesecake which was [...]
10 Reasons Why you Should Eat Blueberries
Its blueberry season in British Columbia. Yippee! They are by far my favourite berry. Not only do they taste delicious, but they are one of the easiest fruit to prepare and serve. There’s no peeling, pitting, coring or cutting. You can just pop them right in your mouth. They have few natural pests, (other than birds), [...]
Recipe: Icy Cold Refreshing Low Calorie Margarita to Celebrate the Sun
It’s cocktail time! Celebrate Summer without crashing your diet. No hot sun is complete without an icy cold margarita, and these two recipes will give everyone a reason to say cheers! You can serve this low-carb or Weight Watchers margarita on a patio, dock, or deck near you! Enjoy! Low-Carb Margarita This classic margarita has less than 3.1 grams of [...]
All about Candy Cane Fun for the Holiday
A fun recipe to try with your family and friends! If you do need a sweet treat for the season, candy cane’s are very low in calories so enjoy! Did you know? It is believed that in the mid-17th century, German-Swedish immigrant August Imgard was one of the first people to hang candy canes from [...]
Thanksgiving Healthy Recipe Guide
Great Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes Take Two…more to come Thanksgiving is equal parts counting our blessings and indulgence. No one questions you when you’ve filled your third plate with stuffing and pumpkin pie, no one bothers to ask why you ate your weight in turkey and chose a nap over a walk, and no one giggles [...]
Sugar-Free Dirt and Worms Dessert
Sugar-Free Dirt and Worms Dessert If you’re looking for a silly dessert for a school Halloween party or your child’s Halloween party, and want to bypass filling them with sugar, we’ve got just the recipe for you. This wiggly treat is usually chock full of sugar, but when you follow these simple homemade recipes, you’ve [...]
Beer Can Chicken on the BBQ!
Guest post from Melanie’s mom Wynne, and her great recipe collection Here is my recipe – it’s moist and delicious. The smell as it cooks is wonderful. You will need 1 rack (available at Walmart and many other stores) to hold a pop/beer can and a chicken. Not being a beer drinker I used Knorr [...]
Recipe: Home-made Veggie Burgers
I love veggie burgers. Its so nice to have one BBQ’ed instead of the super high fat beef variety. But….I hate how much the stores charge for veggie burgers? The cheapest ones I have found are about $1 per patty. And, they are far from my favorite. So I decided to try to make some on [...]
Birthday Party Paella
Recipe post from Margaret D~GoGo Girl’s dear mom, who is the best cook ever! Spring and summer is a crazy time for birthdays in my family, with mine right in the middle. Every Sunday we go to my mom and dad’s house for dinner. When is my turn to pick my meal for my birthday, [...]
Eating Gwyneth Paltrow style: the “green” diet
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Green Diet Hollywood A-lister Gwynnie – yes, she is a dear friend (in my mind, anyway!) - feeds her young children according to her “Green Diet”. Sound weird?
GGS Recipe~Thai Green Coconut Curry
Our good friends at Tropical Traditions gave us a 32oz of their Virgin Coconut Oil to experiment with, and we have been having so much fun testing recipes using it. This week we made my ultimate favorite curry dish ever! Ingredients: 1lb lean beef strips 1 tbsp thai green curry paste 1 tbsp fish sauce 300ml canned coconut [...]
