Archives for June 2011

American Dudes And Fast Food

Check out this infographic from a recent survey by Lab 42 about the fast food eating habits of 500 guys. How do your habits stack up?

Summer Sandwich

I love sandwiches. They were the perfect summertime lunch for a kid who didn’t want to come inside and miss the fun of playing with her friends under the summer sun.

Brown Sugar Ice Cream

I’m always on the hunt to find ways to use leftovers. This is the prefect way to treat your family to a frozen dessert and pump up the servings of whole grains at the same time.

The World’s Hottest Chili

I am not a shrinking violet when it comes to spice or hot chilies. Whether the chili-spiked dish is Korean, Indian, Mexican, Thai, I’ve enjoyed all races and creeds of chilis. But today, I think I’ve met my match.

Skinny Marinades

Marinades are a great way make your grilling flavorful and unique. But watch out, making so-called ‘healthy’ marinade can increase the fat in your diet faster than you think!

Do Ahead Tips for Fast Weekday Cooking

Don’t get me wrong, I love eating out, but I insist on cooking at home at least five days a week. Not only does it help to keep my waistline in check, but it’s also a lot healthier in so many ways.

Pickled Cucumber Salad

This cucumber salad gets its name from the apple cider vinegar. It lends a sweet and sour tang to this dish that reminds me of fresh pickles. Cucumber salad also makes a great topping for your turkey burger or salmon cakes in place of pickle relish.

Citrus Almond Chicken

Citrus goes great with this crunchy, quick to make chicken cutlet coated with heart-healthy almonds. Marinate the chicken overnight in fresh lemon juice to get the best results…