Spanish Rice or something similar. Made something really good for dinner. It was a quick, spur of the moment thing. It reminded me of what my mom used to make when I was a kid. It's fat free, whole food, plant based. 1 good sized garlic glove, chopped 1/2 chopped orange pepper 1/2 chopped onion 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes with garlic Vegetable … [Read more...] about Spanish Rice
Vegetables on the grill
I love cooking on the grill. Years ago, before my son was born, I lived in a place that didn’t actually have a kitchen. It had a sink, a microwave, and a two burner hot plate. This was fine if I didn’t want to cook a full course meal. I was also dieting and eating right was important to me. So, I got a gas grill, one with an extra burner. This was … [Read more...] about Vegetables on the grill
Medicine Balls
Medicine Balls for Core Strength I never realized the importance of building core strength until this year, when I discovered I really didn't have any to speak of, lol. There are several ways to build core strength and one of those is by working with medicine balls. How do medicine balls differ from other exercise balls that are used in gyms and … [Read more...] about Medicine Balls
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables Use up the leftover vegetables in your fridge! You can use most any vegetable that you have on hand. I’m fond of peppers, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms. Roasting intensifies and deepens the natural flavor of vegetables, you might find roasting them becoming your favorite way to cook them. Vegetables are low … [Read more...] about Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Broccoli and Pork Chops
This is a simple and satisfying dinner that you cook on a sheet pan. Juice and the seasonings added create great flavor to both the broccoli and pork chops. You can use a thinner pork chop as well. Pork is a great change as well when you're tired of eating turkey and chicken. A one ounce serving of a thick cut pork chop contains: Calories 53 … [Read more...] about Broccoli and Pork Chops