Pesto Caprese Zucchini Noodle Salad

I tried a cycle/spin class for the first time.  The good news is that I survived.  The bad news is that I don’t think I’ll ever go again. Let me back up for a minute.  I’ve been taking a kickboxing class at a local karate place for the past three and a half years.  I absolutely love it.  Unfortunately the owner is no longer offering the class so now I’ve been forced to join a gym.  They offer a wide variety of classes so I decided to go outside of my comfort zone and try something new.  Go me or …

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Greek Sweet Potato Fry Salad

“You don’t win friends with salad.” – Homer Simpson.  Normally I might agree with Homer, but this salad has a better chance than most. I’ve been craving sweet potato fries for months and I’ve finally made them to satisfy that craving.  These sweet potato fries are baked and I happen to think that they are better than some fried ones because they are not greasy.  I don’t mind a “fried” fry every now and then but I’m not a fan of them if they’re greasy and limp.  Blah… limp. These baked ones are nice and crispy and super simple (no fancy seasoning, just salt …

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Roasted Beet Salad With Goat Cheese And Pistachios

Does anyone else find it difficult to buy sunglasses? I own two pairs of sunglasses and one of them isn’t comfortable so I really only have one pair.  Spring is almost here and I need to step up my game in the shades department.  My local Macy’s recently added a sunglass hut so I checked it out yesterday.  I spent an hour there and I left with nothing.  An hour.  Sigh.  It shouldn’t be this hard, right?  Okay, I’m done looking for sympathy.  😉 Anyway, the other day I was looking through a cookbook and found this recipe.  Coincidentally, I recently saw …

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Tomatoes, White Beans, and Broccolini Salad

I’m craving Spring and all things that remind me of Spring. I’m not complaining because we’ve had a mild winter, but I sure am anxious for warmer weather and longer days.  I can’t wear shorts yet (nor do I even want to).  Hello, white legs.  But I can start eating foods that fresh and feel spring-y, like this salad.  Isn’t it funny how we tend to crave warm, comforting, fatty foods in the winter, but then do a 180 and crave healthy fresh veggies and fruit once it warms up?  I don’t think I’m alone in this.  Am I?  (I’m hearing …

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Falafel-Spiced Roasted Chickpea Salad

I’ve been on a salad kick lately. Maybe I’ve trained my brain to crave salads since I’ve been trying to eat healthier this year.  Hmm, that’s probably wishful thinking on my part.  After all, we’re only 48 days into the year (not that I’m counting).  I’m sure I’ll go back to my normal pizza and bagel cravings in no time.  In the mean time, I’m cashing in on the fact that I would actually prefer to eat vegetables.  (Who am I?) These chickpeas totally make this salad.  I love chickpeas but they are on a whole other level when you roast them with …

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