What says SUMMER more than an avocado? And what says YUM more than guacamole!!!
So what could be better than sharing my favorite guacamole recipe? It's the best one you'll ever have. I promise!
Super easy. Super tasty. Tried and true, your friends will be raving about this delicious dip!
Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
This eggplant dip is the perfect thing for your next party or gathering.
Just whip it up and serve with pita bread, veggies or anything else you like to munch on.
Yum!
Ingredients:
4 eggplants
1 onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
This recipe is quick, easy, and contains only 3 ingredients! Beans are a super food. They are rich in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. According to some, they may aid in disease prevention too!
I’m always on the lookout for creative ways to add beans to my diet. Our family has a special love for hot sauce, and so it only made sense to mix the two for a winning combination!
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When the holidays roll around, I always break out my repertoire of "go-to" appetizers. This is one of them, but it's so good that I use it all year round!
I don't need to say too much about it, they actually speak for themselves.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients:
The pantry can be one of the most dangerous areas of the house - especially when you're in a rush and starving for a snack. How often have you reached into the cabinet and come out with something greasy, high in fat or with a ton of sugar?
The first step to leading a healthier lifestyle is to trash these junk foods. By stocking up on tasty, healthy treats, you'll feel better physically (and emotionally) in no time!
So to help you out, here are a few healthy alternatives to satisfy some common cravings:
It's around 4 in the afternoon and I start to feel it...
The grumble in my tummy, the uncontrollable craving for something salty or sweet or salty and sweet! And just like clockwork, my feet automatically walk over to the kitchen pantry or fridge.
As most of you know by now, I’m a mamma with three little ones in school full time. And as most of you might also know if you’ve read any of my previous blog entries, I actually DO wake up in the middle of the night in a slight panic thinking about what they ate that day.
It feels like Christmas this week for me, with football starting on Thursday night, and the rest of the teams (including my Eagles) playing Sunday. I can’t wait for what I like to call “Sunday Fundays” to begin! ESPN’s NFL Countdown song says it best, “Everyday is Saturday night, but I can’t wait until Sunday morning.”
As registered dietitians and personal trainers, we encourage our clients to contact us when they’re in a bind and need support and guidance. So we weren’t surprised when our client Melissa, who was away with her family in Palm Springs, contacted us. She was panicked; she claimed she was reverting to her old ways, snacking on Cheez-Its and Combos, and allowing her family to do the same. Her plan while she was away was to snack on unprocessed, wholesome snacks
Whether you're throwing a casual garden party, hosting a family BBQ, or just having a relaxing evening with some friends, chips and salsa are always a welcome (and easy) addition to the menu. So this summer, try putting a tropical twist on the traditional chip dip with this tasty recipe for Pineapple Salsa.
Not only is it fun and colorful, but the blend of flavors makes for a spicy, sweet and delicious treat!
