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Healthy Diet for Teen Athletes

Posted on April 13th, 2009 | 7 comments

My teen daughter eats a very healthy diet. Her friends on the high school soccer and track teams? Um…. not so good.
Fast food, processed snacks. I have no idea how they do so well in their athletic events. I mean, some of these kids set records at local and state meets – fueled by fast [...]

Lentil Pasta Recipe – Dream Woman Favorite

Posted on September 26th, 2008 | 20 comments

Ever since my dream woman – or rather, the woman who dreamed of me, found my blog, and wants to meet – ever since we first connected, I’ve gotten to know her culinary tastes.
Italian. No seafood. Nothing spicy. Italian.
No problem. I learned how to cook Italian from hanging out in the kitchen of my ex-wife’s [...]

How to Cook the Best Grilled Salmon

Posted on July 3rd, 2008 | 10 comments

Grilled salmon is a treat, and it’s simple to cook. My technique for grilling salmon on a gas grill is based on a recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks. You can scroll down to the best recipe for how to grill salmon, or first read a quick and humorous story from the family archives…
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Bruschetta Recipe

Posted on March 27th, 2008 | 2 comments

Here’s a savory appetizer that’s so easy to fix, you can serve it weeknights. As a snack for kids, it’s healthier than a bag of chips, and they’ll love the taste. It’s a girls and boys food favorite, for sure.
Tip: try to mix the ingredients as soon as you get home from work so there’s [...]

Pasta With Peas Recipe – Healthy Meal Plan

Posted on March 11th, 2008 | 3 comments

No food in the fridge tonight? No problem! Here’s a quick and easy recipe that you can make from basic ingredients you already have on hand. (And if you don’t have them on hand, start stockpiling them for future empty fridge nights.)
First things first – go easy on yourself about the empty fridge. Pour a [...]

Italian-style Carrots Recipe

Posted on February 22nd, 2008 | 2 comments

My ex-wife’s parents came to the US from southern Italy. Through 14 years of Saturday picnics, Sunday dinners, and holiday meals, I learned the basics of Italian cooking from them. Here’s a carrot recipe that uses balsamic vinegar and garlic to create a flavorful dish your whole family will love. My son especially likes this [...]