Category Archives: Recipes

Is it Paleo? Heck, I don’t know… but it is meat, veggies and beer!

Yes, you can still get Corned Beef Brisket in time for St. Patrick’s Day at your local grocery store! Run out now, or save this recipe for next year. I wanted to make my yearly Corned Beef and Cabbage for … Continue reading

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Do you have “Post Holiday Stress Disorder (PHSD)?”

Hello again, everyone – I have missed you! Happy New Year! I took the last three weeks of the holidays off from many things… work, shaving, writing posts and unfortunately, eating healthy and going to the gym.  And where did … Continue reading

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Just you, me and “Fifty Shades”…

This post is sure to heat up the house. If your heart cannot handle racy subjects, then just say the “safe word” and I’ll allow you to stop reading this. There may be no coming back from how far I … Continue reading

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Post Labor Day – Teriyaki Burger and White Sangria Recipes

I really enjoyed this past Labor Day weekend – my son took the bus home from college for a couple days, I got to go to the Dog Beach downtown Chicago on a beautiful day, went to a fun family … Continue reading

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Grab These!

I don’t know about you, but my #1 excuse for not eating healthy more often is because I feel “I don’t have time.” It seems a real challenge to cook a meal consisting mainly of vegetables or fruits, because you … Continue reading

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Just in Time for Valentine’s Day – Do You Prefer it Sinful Too, or Just Sweet?

Here’s a quick and easy, sweet treat for you and your Valentine (and if you don’t have a Valentine – this is much healthier than laying on the couch, watching TV in your pajamas and eating a half-gallon of ice … Continue reading

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California Quinoa Recipe

Today at lunch I ran to Whole Foods to get some Organic, Powdered Peanut Butter to mix in my Protein Shake for after my workout. It is 85% less fat and I figured it would mix in a shaker-cup easily … Continue reading

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Tilapia Tacos Recipe

Oh, man! Its not often that I experiment, making up my own recipe, and come up with something I REALLY like. But two nights ago I made some fish tacos that really towed the line! Let’s cut to the chase… … Continue reading

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Quick ‘n Easy Minestrone Soup Recipe

Time for a new recipe… this is for one of my favorite soups – Minestrone. Now, I test all of the healthy recipes on myself and my 16 year old son before I put them online here (Don’t tell DCFS!). … Continue reading

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Super-Easy Asian Slaw Recipe

Here’s another really tasty recipe from The New Abs Diet Cookbook, which I changed to make it easier and therefore made it “my own” recipe. It has a really unique, but awesome, flavor and is super-easy and healthy! 2 cups … Continue reading

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