Got milk?

I actually am not a vegan and I do eat dairy products but here’s some fun facts for those who don’t.

Whole Wheat RITZ Broccoli Casserole

Let’s talk broccoli! Did you know… 1. Broccoli can provide you with some special cholesterol-lowering benefits if you will cook it by steaming. The fiber-related components in broccoli do a better job of binding together with bile acids in your digestive tract when they’ve been steamed. When this binding process takes place, it’s easier for…

Whole Tilapia: Baked & Broiled

Tonight’s dinner was a winner. I bought frozen whole tilapia and defrosted it. After cleaning I cut 3 large cuts into the fish and rubbed seasoning all over. I stuffed each with chopped tomatoes, shallots, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and spice. The tilapia soaked in apple cider vinegar from Pikliz (Haitian style cole slaw; made…

Lime Love

Sooo my picture should say it all… Good lime, bad lime. I just bought one and found one still in my fridge. I use limes on an almost daily basis… Lime juice is a common ingredient in many of my veggie dishes that are Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean inspired. They are literally powerhouses when we want…

Pomegranate Push

So for the last two weeks I have been replacing 1 meal a day with a green smoothie. I have found that starting my day off with smoothies is best. The loaded fruits and kale/spinach really give me a healthier boost than coffee. I have been throwing everything into my living well blender. I really…