Mussels in White Wine Cream Sauce
You can go out for mussels or you can have the mussel feast at your own home. Throw a mussel dinner party! They are so easy to make and create a very elegant meal. Enjoy this meal with a nice piece of crusty baguette and a glass of white...
Greek Style Potatoes
These potatoes complement many Mediterranean meals. The olive oil works wonderfully with the lemon juice. You’ll Need 6 medium potatoes ½ cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed through...
Sundried Tomato Vodka Sauce
Try this Mediterranean inspired recipe. It is simple to throw together, has incredible flavor, and makes a bunch. The good news is that it’s just as good reheated. Stir in a touch of milk and warm it up for leftovers. 2/3 cup vodka · 1 real good pinch...
The Last Lasagna
It’s Mediterranean month. This lasagna could get the trump card. The use of spicy Italian sausage and red wine takes this lasagna to the next level. For the Sauce You’ll Need: · 1 pound spicy Italian sausage · 1 onion, chopped · 4 garlic cloves, minced · ...
Mediterranean Roast Chicken
The herbs in this roasted chicken make all the difference! Herbs are a simple way to make a dish pop and to enhance the nutrition. You’ll Need 1 four pound roasting chicken 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crush ½ teaspoon ground sage ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt...
Changing how we think about exercise
Heading to Raleigh to speak for a client (Red Hat, who are awesome). The topic is exercise and movement, but I’m not going to go full-on Jillian Michaels on them – because that exemplifies the core of what is wrong with our culture of health with regard to activity....
Salad Dressing Base
Herbs can easily be incorporated into this salad dressing. Switch it up each time you give it a try. You’ll Need 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar Brown mustard to reach a consistency you prefer Directions Mix all the ingredients together. This is your base. You can jazz it...
Ask Will: Is there anything to Plexus and Advocare?
Dear Will, My Facebook and email are covered in ads for plexus and advocare. What is it? What is it supposed to do? Anything to the hype? Tricia Follow @willclower Hi Tricia, thank you so much for this question! The business model for these products amounts to pyramid schemes run...
Angelic Deviled Eggs
Extra eggs from Easter? Deviled eggs are a great side dish or starter to any meal. You’ll Need: 6 Eggs 3 Tablespoon mayonnaise 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard Garlic salt, pepper, paprika Optional ingredients: Cayenne (a pinch) Half-n-half (a petite splash) Relish (a touch) To Start: Set the eggs in...
Basil Pesto Sauce
Basil is a blessing of an herb. It’s a great source of antioxidants keeping away many of the cancer causers. Yields approximately 1 ½ cups You’ll Need 1 cup packed basil leaves ½ cup toasted walnuts 1 garlic clove ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 1/3 cup olive oil Salt to taste Pepper to...
Herbed Butter
This month we are all about herbs. This fantastic recipe was submitted by Linda B. at Westinghouse. Thank you, Linda B.! You’ll Need: 3 teaspoons dried herbs or 4 Tablespoons of fresh herbs 1 /2 cup unsalted butter, softened ½ teaspoons lemon juice Dash of white pepper Directions: Mix...
French Onion Soup
While the soup is simmering away, let’s do some exercise! Consider putting on some music and dancing or doing some strength training exercises. Enjoy the way the smell of the onions penetrate your home. You’ll Need 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Tablespoons flour...