Journey to Better
I recently explored Dr. Mark Hyman's *The Blood Sugar Solution* series and tested out some of his recipes in my kitchen. Along the way, I discovered some surprising food truths and made a few tweaks to make the dishes my own. If you’re looking for practical tips to clean up your diet and a little inspiration to step outside your culinary comfort zone, you’ll want to check this out!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I pray you had a wonderful day with friends and family. Here is a quick glimce at what Thanksgiving looks like at Me in the Kitchen. After sleeping in, and a quick workout I had one of my favorite smoothies Peanut Butter Banana (recipe listed below) Don't mind the green… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving 2014 and Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe
I love, love, love summer fruit. I can eat it all day, everyday. Most summer days you can find my fridge stocked full of fresh fruits. This is one of most favorite ways to enjoy the bountiful harvest of summer. There are no measurement, you will need to go with your gut and eye… Continue reading Summer Fruit Salad
I read somewhere that fast food does not need to be junk food. And this quick fix is exactly that. Fast food. It’s so simple, only 3 ingredients. This reminds me of SpaghettiOs I used to eat as a kid. Except this is the adult version. Total time from start to finish 15 minutes. Of… Continue reading Tomato Soup with Cheese Tortellini
This is one of my favorite dishes to cook. It's fairly simple and looks impressive when serving to company. It does not require any fancy smancy hard to find ingredients. You can just about use what you have in your everyday kitchen. Trust me this is one recipe that will not disappoint. Print Vegetable Empanadas… Continue reading Vegetable Empanadas
Asparagus is something I have learned to like if it was cooked properly. This is only the second dish I have enjoyed eating with asparagus as one of the main ingredients. There are several ingredients which may not be common in your kitchen. However, they are easy to find at your local grocery or big… Continue reading Asparagus Primavera with Couscous
This is a very easy and simple recipe. It only has 5 main ingredients. Don't let the ingredient of quinoa keep you from trying this. Quinoa, can be found at most local grocery stores. If you can't find it there, take a look at your local health food store. Quinoa, is a grain and cooks… Continue reading Tilapia with Pineapple Quinoa (Keen-wah)
Chili by far is one of the all time cold weather comfort foods. Make yourself a bowl and enjoy the football game with friends. Don't forget to add your favorite toppings. Cheese, Sour Cream, Crackers, jalapenos or Red Peppers, diced Onion, or Corn chips, the list is endless. Leave a comment and let me know… Continue reading Vegetarian Chili
I never knew how wonderful fire roasted tomatoes could taste, until I tried this Zucchini, Black Bean and Rice Skillet. This recipe takes about 30 minutes to prep and about 30 minutes to cook, and thus does not make a great for a time saver recipe. This skillet dish is a rather hearty meal and… Continue reading Zucchini, Black Bean and Rice Skillet