Stuffed Chicken Breast with Lemon-Artichoke Pesto
DIRECTIONS 1. Combine the basil, artichokes and oil, garlic, and lemon juice in a blender or mini food processor fitted with a metal blade and process 10 seconds, scraping down the sides halfway...
View ArticleDijon Salmon
DIRECTIONS 1. Place fish in shallow baking dish. 2. Spread mustard over fish and then pour lemon juice and soy sauce on top. 3. Let marinate for 10 minutes. 4. Broil on 350°F for 10 minutes. WHY...
View ArticleSimple Lemon Herb Chicken
DIRECTIONS 1. Cut lemon in half and squeeze juice from ¼ lemon over chicken. 2. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Let sit while you heat olive oil in skillet over medium low heat. 4. Place...
View ArticleSnow Pea and Napa Slaw
DIRECTIONS 1. Blanch snow peas for 15 seconds and then transfer to ice bath. 2. Drain. 3. Mix all ingredients together, toss, add salt and pepper to taste. 4. Serve chilled. WHY WE LOVE THIS...
View ArticleLemon-Mint Vinaigrette (For Fish)
DIRECTIONS 1. Mash garlic with salt, using side of chef’s knife. 2. Transfer to small bowl. 3. Add lemon juice, oil, and honey; whisk to blend. 4. Stir in scallions and mint and season with pepper....
View ArticleGarlic Lemon Marinade (For Chicken)
DIRECTIONS 1. Mix all ingredients together until combined. WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE Aren’t we always looking for new ways to cook chicken? It really is a blank slate that can be built upon in so...
View ArticleWhole Wheat Pasta Salad
DIRECTIONS 1. Cook whole wheat pasta (any fun shape your children like) according to package directions. 2. Mix with cut up vegetables (any your child likes). 3. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice,...
View ArticleLemon Caper Chicken
DIRECTIONS 1. Place nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. 2. Add chicken and brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. 3. Add lemon juice and capers to pan, swirl...
View ArticleShrimp Salad
DIRECTIONS 1. In serving bowl, toss greens with shrimp, avocado, and hearts of palm. 2. Squeeze lemon juice on top and season with salt. WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE Make this recipe. Usually you dine...
View ArticleLite Cobb Salad
DIRECTIONS 1. Cook bacon in microwave by placing stripes on doubled paper towel and cooking on high for 1 minute. 2. Check and arrange bacon for uniform cooking and continue for another minute (Or...
View Article9 Weeks Until Memorial Day Weekend
9 weeks until Memorial Day weekend… The unofficial start of summer! Nutritious Life is all about eating – eating EMPOWERED! Although we should be eating this way all year, this is the time of year when...
View ArticleSpring Has Sprung: Tips for Spring Cleaning
I always get a little itch, right in the beginning of April. It is a kind of anticipatory nag to clean, clean-out and overhaul my home in preparation for spring. Usually, getting started is rather...
View ArticleFOURmula for a FOURocious FOURth
Usually on Fridays, I highlight three things to try over the weekend. But this weekend is special. In honor of independence, fireworks, long weekends and summertime, I’m throwing in an extra. I’m...
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