Breakfast Cookies? Yes! I wanted a warm breakfast treat using only ingredients in my BrightLine food plan. I committed to eat oats, an egg and 1 fruit for breaking my fast today. These cookies contain everything in my plan and tasted like a healthy oatmeal cookie. I served mine with a dollop of low-fat Greek…
Category: Recipes
Parmesan Cabrilla, Pesto Crashed Potatoes and Asparagus, One Pan Dinner
Cabrilla is a type of grouper found in the Sea of Cortez, Baja. The large flake white flesh is on the firm side with a mild taste. I think it’s similar to Alaskan cod or halibut. We paid approximately $7 a pound which is expensive for fish here. I couldn’t find a lemon for…
Spanakopita Mini Fritattas, South Beach Recipe
South Beach Phase 1: Breakfast or Snack Recipe South Beach, Phase 1 recipes include lots of eggs for breakfast. I don’t love eggs but I like quiche. Quiche is delicious because of its rich egg custard and flakey pastry crust. Wheat pie crust is definitely not on the Phase 1 list of approved foods, but…
Date Oat Pecan Blondies, No Refined Sugar
Medjool dates are in season in Baja Norte. So of course I had to create Date Oat Pecan Blondies. The dates are delicious moist little packets of sugary goodness but are they a healthy substitute for refined sugar? The answer is, sort of healthier which makes my blondies, sort of healthier too. Each date provides…
Swiss Chard and Quinoa Patties With Cilantro Yogurt Sauce, Vegetarian
Swiss chard and quinoa are each super foods that are readily available in Baja. Combine them with egg for a complete vegetarian meal, loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals and protein. Drizzle with cilantro, yogurt and garlic sauce for a pop of bright flavor. Make extra sauce because you will want to pour it on everything:…
Savory Low-fat Vegetarian Rosemary Cheddar Cheesecakes, #LowCarb
Holiday Challenge Party Tip: Bring your own appetizer or entree to the party. These savory low-fat vegetarian rosemary cheddar cheesecakes are high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Feel free to substitute full fat cheeses if you can’t find reduced fat options. Serving suggestion: As an entrée, plate 1-2 cheesecakes over arugula and thinly sliced…
Sticky Asian Lemon Cashew Cauliflower, Vegan
Feeling stuffed after Thanksgiving weekend? Try this Sticky Asian Lemon Cashew Cauliflower, Vegan recipe for a healthy protein rich Chinese “take out” inspired #Meatless Monday meal to cleanse your palate. My inspiration came from Chocolate Covered Katie’s Lemon Cauliflower. I added cashews, soy sauce and fresh ginger. Hang out awhile on Katie’s site and savor…
Balsamic Glazed Green Beans and Almonds, Healthy Vegetable Side Dish
Healthy balsamic glazed green beans will make a perfect vegetable side dish for Autumn and for Thanksgiving, if you are a planner. The almonds give it a healthy bit of protein and pizzaz. BTW, in the foodie blogosphere, it isn’t too early to start talking about Thanksgiving. I’m not gonna lie, I used to love…
Simply Delicious, 4 Ingredient Watermelon Basil Feta Salad
Watermelon is so easy to love by itself but mix it with herbs like basil or lovage, spicy greens like arugula or endive and salty cheese then magic happens. I’ve made this salad many times with arugula but I think I love the basil even more. Make this watermelon basil feta salad as a side…
Spicy BBQ Baja Shrimp Kabobs
Fresh shrimp, red and orange bell peppers, red onion, red potatoes and a chili lime marinade come together in a rainbow of colors to bring Baja shrimp kabobs to your next BBQ. Serve with caprese salad and fruit or Mexican rice and grilled vegetables for a perfect backyard BBQ meal. Buying and cleaning raw…
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