Recipes

Shh! Want a new recipe to try One that’s delicious, healthy and a little spicy It’s Sea Scallops! Yea, I usually pass right by Sea Scallops in the store because they’re a little pricey but these organic scallops were on sale at Whole Foods and I just couldn’t resist.  Since I don’t prepare them very […]

Thanksgiving leftovers are always better the next day! Have a restful weekend! Ali in the Valley Photo by: Ali Ingredients: stuffing yams mac & cheese ham (cut in small pieces) 2 organic eggs butter (1/4 inch) salt and pepper to taste Directions: Skillet on medium heat add butter add all the leftovers to warm up. […]

I love moist and healthy Turkey Meatloaf.  I’m craving comfort food bad!  This week has been an emotional week for me! I’ve been working on all cylinders and dealing with my father having serious healthy issues. Sometimes you’re not ready for change.  But, change is always ready for you!  So that’s why I need my […]

I love Buffalo wings, who doesn’t So why not bring the taste of Buffalo style chicken wings to your lunch. Here’s a simple but yummy Buffalo Style Chicken Salad recipe that all can enjoy. These chicken tenders are skinless, boneless chicken breast coated in your favorite buffalo wing style sauce then tossed on top of […]

We love eggs here in our casa and this Skillet-Poached Eggs with Spinach is a unique twist on how to enjoy your eggs. The flavor of spinach matched with sautéed green onions and garlic in chili oil baked with eggs and finished with a few crushed red pepper flakes makes you feel like you’re dining […]

Friday’s cocktail is a Limoncello Cocktail! So refreshing and tasty that sometimes I forget I’m drinking alcohol because it tastes like lemon candy! It’s been a very productive week here in our household and I’m quietly celebrating a few amazing steps forward. Sorry to be so secretive…but soon I’ll be able to shout it from […]

Summertime is all about sipping great cocktails by the pool and this very easy Skinny Mojito is incredibly refreshing without packing on the pounds. I’ve been working my tail off this summer to stay in shape without gaining extra pounds from drinking and eating to much! When I do splurge on a meal or cocktail, […]

I love me some Island style Red Beans and Rice and since I haven’t been able to escape to the islands (like many of my friends have been doing all summer long) I decide to bring the island flavors to my home. The difference between southern and island red beans and rice is cooking the […]

Summer is in full bloom and even though it’s extremely hot, me likey! I have never been a big sleeper during the summer months because I have way to much to accomplish during the extra daylight hours, but during these lazy hot days and especially during the 4th of July weekend this is what me […]

I’m usually a turkey burger girl with a bun and all the trimmings but currently I’m working hard at the endless process of losing the next 5 pounds. I can tell you that those 5 pounds truly love me because they certainly don’t want to leave me. I work out 5 days a week and […]