Pollo Rojo (Red Pepper Chicken)

Red Pepper Chicken

Red Pepper Chicken ~ A Latin inspired dish with big personality. Healthy, hearty and habit-forming... in a good way. … [Read more...]

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

This cold-weather meal is easy on the love handles! Roasted Red Pepper Soup offers big flavor without busting your newly-made resolution. … [Read more...]

Hawaiian Ahi Poke

Poke Recipe

Looking for intriguing party recipes for New Years? This perky Poke Recipe could be the life of your party. Hawaiian Ahi Poke makes a splash on the islands, has elegant appeal, and takes only moments to make. … [Read more...]

Slow Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs & Giveaway!

Slow Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs

Is it possible to eat good ol' American comfort food on The 4 Hour Body Diet, AKA The Slow Carb Diet? These amazing Slow Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs are proof that miracles never cease. … [Read more...]

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Mustard

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Mustard

Dinner in a pinch ~ butterflied Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Mustard. As much as I love to cook, there are nights when dinner is a complete hassle. After a day loaded with work, errands, chores, after-school activities and homework, mommy is TIRED. Luckily I have a few go-to meals up my sleeve that offer big flavor for next to no work. … [Read more...]

San Franciscan Cioppino

Cioppino Recipe

It was luring me. Making it's beguiling qualities present at every turn. Cioppino. … [Read more...]

Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde Recipe

Straight out of the ASP garden ~ freshly picked Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe that will make your head spin! … [Read more...]

Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad

Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad

  An artful slow carb recipe ~ Zucchini and Green Chutney Salad. Salads have the power to be wildly exciting or extremely boring. When you are trying to follow a slow carb diet, salads tend to be the latter. Without the help of nuts, cheese and croutons, is there hope for salad? I say YES. … [Read more...]

Indian Spice Rubbed Chicken and GIVEAWAY

Indian Spice Rubbed Chicken

Happy Memories + Cravings = Indian Spice Rubbed Chicken Why are we so taken by food? Why do we think about certain dishes and immediately salivate? How is it that the smell of popcorn or sugar cookies instantly flood our minds with memories and out hearts with emotion? … [Read more...]

Asian Beef and Bok Choy Salad

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Asian Beef and Bok Choy Salad   The lesson of fish sauce: Things are not always as they seem; the first appearance deceives many. ~Phaedrus As I was preparing dinner this evening, I opened my bottle of fish sauce and was slapped in the face with a pungent reminder that things are not always as they seem. You've heard the old saying, don't judge a book by it's cover. I 'd like to add to this train of thought, and share a profound new quote for all to ponder...Don't judge a sauce by it's smell. Deep, isn't it? I know, I know... this goes against your better judgment. … [Read more...]