Super Simple Sloppy Joes
May 31st, 2012
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As a lazy cook, I prefer my recipes to be 6 ingredients or less and the instructions to be something like this… 1. Dump in 2. Mix together 3. Cook That is why I love this sloppy joe recipe (also a bonus because its low carb, low fat and dairy-free). Since I use vegetarian crumbles, I
Enchilada Lasagna Casserole
May 21st, 2012
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One of my favorite things to order at a Mexican restaurant is a dinner that includes a cheese enchilada. But I’m also partial to tostadas, bean burritos, cheese quesadillas, and refried beans and rice. There is something about Mexican food that is nearly impossible (for me) to recreate at home. So when I ran across
Sunshine Cake
May 17th, 2012
To celebrate the beginning of the warm weather, I made a refreshingly fruity cake called “Sunshine Cake.” I’ve actually always known it as the Dennis Hepke cake because my mom got the recipe from her coworker – Dennis Hepke – sometime in the 90s. But that seemed like a rather non-descript name so I did
Weight Up, Confidence Down
May 11th, 2012
After one week of staying on point and power walking on my lunch breaks, I gained 0.6 pounds. I also added 1/2 an inch to each my waist and hips. At least I think so. My monthly visitor came during the week so my results may be a bit skewed. But things do not promise
Eggplant Lasagna
May 9th, 2012
Whenever I watch the Sopranos or Jersey Shore, I find myself pea green with envy as the families sit down to dinners of pasta without a care in the world or fear of carbohydrate-related cellulite formation. For me, eating pasta is a rare indulgence. Its like a reward for good behavior. If pasta were a
Chewy Teriyaki Bites
May 3rd, 2012
My girlfriend Arzinda is a pretty decent cook. She also happens to be vegan! She makes a fabulous pizza – which we used to enjoy after a late night out on the town! But she also invented this great chewy teriyaki bites recipes. These protein packed pieces are soaked in teriyaki goodness and are enjoyed
Establishing a Baseline
May 2nd, 2012
In my quest to slim-down, I decided I needed to establish a baseline of certain behaviors that are contributing to my ever-increasing weight The contributing behaviors I am targeting are: Lifestyle I would describe mine as sedentary since I am an administrative assistant and I spend 8 hours of my day sitting and most of
