Chicken Saltimbocca

From: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2015 Ingredients 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5-6 ounces each), tenders removed (see Tip) ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 thin slices prosciutto 2-4 fresh sage leaves 1½ teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil ¾ cup dry Marsala Preparation Put chicken breasts between pieces of plastic…

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Garlic Chicken

From: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2012   Ingredients 2 heads garlic, cloves separated 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2½ pounds), skin removed, trimmed ½ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ⅓ cup white wine 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour ⅓ cup chopped…

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Tuna-&-Tomato Mac & Cheese

From: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2011 Ingredients: 8 ounces (about 3 cups) whole-wheat rotini pasta 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup nonfat milk, divided ½ cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese ½ cup grated pepper Jack cheese ¼ teaspoon ground ancho chile powder (see Notes) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1½ cups reduced-fat cottage cheese,…

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Taco Salad Recipe

healthy taco salad

  I have a preference for Hispanic cuisine, I love the spices and flavors that come with authentic Mexican and Latin American foods. But sometimes with my preference comes unwanted calories. I am on this journey to let my eye become my canvas for choosing foods that will benefit my temple and give glory to…

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The lamp of the body

“The eye is the lamp of the body.  So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light”.  Matthew 6:22 (ESV).             This morning I woke up really hungry, and looking at these two images gives me all kind of choices to choose from. Hmmm, what…

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Better eating for a flatter tummy

To go along with our fitness tips for a flat tummy, here are some nutritional tips to assist in getting the best results: Eat five small meals a day Eat slowly Know your serving sizes. Cut out sweets. Never skip breakfast. Drink lots of water every day. Reduce salt intake. Color your plate. Cut out…

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