ALL BLAIR - Lifestyle Blog
Waldorf Chicken Salad sounds like a scrumptious yet unhealthy lunch option, but have no fear because Blair the calorie cutting warrior is here! ;) If you don't like the taste of rotisserie chicken or it's not available, you can use canned chicken or packaged grilled chicken strips as an easy substitute to save time over preparing the chicken yourself. The juices you can opt in or out, same with the mustard as it can be taken out or customized to your taste. I love all the fresh, juicy and crun...
Not a fan of kale due to its coarse texture and slightly bitter taste? I was right there with you when Jason told me he ONLY eats kale and spinach (Really? Those are my options?). Trying these kale chips changed my mind and just may help you enjoy the benefits of one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.
Crispy Baked Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 (6-ounce) bunch curly green kale 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon onion pow...My momma always said breakfast is the most important meal of the day and yours probably did too! Yet, many of us skip this meal because we're in the usual morning rush. Try out some of my favorite morning meals to help get your metabolism going as you begin your day. You can choose any fruit or nut you'd like.
Blueberry Almond Oatmeal Parfait
Ingredients
3/4 cup Oats (certified gluten-free if necessary) 1 1/2 cups Water 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 3/4 cup Plain...If the word cookie is used to describe a food, I'm likely to love it! While a "healthy" cookie may seem like an oxymoron, it is completely possible to stick to your diet while satisfying your sweet tooth. The oatmeal is filling and the chocolate is gratifying, all of which helps this breakfast cookie to stave off mid-morning cravings.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
2 medium ripe Bananas, mashed 1 cup of uncooked Quick Oats (certified gluten-free if necessary) 1/4 c...Ever heard of Enchiladas being a Christmas tradition? Well, they were my Momma's family tradition and I even remember one time when my Momma thought it would be a good idea to get "real" spices from the bodega... and we all ended up with very sour stomachs as a result. Our southern tummies can handle all the fried chicken and biscuits and gravy in the world, but not authentic, super hot and spicy food! ;) Of course, like anything my Momma would make, she used all real products teeming with fat...
My mother made everything from stroganoff sauce to banana bread with real cream. The full fat kind. As you can imagine it was all quite tasty! She also teased me that when I hit 30 my metabolism would slow down and what I ate would catch up with me... well then why get me hooked on such delectable foods Momma? ;) She was a little off on the exact age, it was more like 28, but I learned to adapt those delicious meals I enjoyed as a kid to a healthier palate. Continuing our slow cooker series, t...