FIRST, let's get down and dirty with prebiotics vs. probiotics. THEN, enjoy a healthy, comforting chili recipe high in prebiotic resistant starch. Did you know that about 90% of the cells that make up your body reside in your digestive tract? That’s right! According to The Journal of Nutrition about 90% of the cells in our body are gut bacteria and the other 10% are human cells (1). That’s about 100 trillion (good) bacteria swimming … [Read more...]
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Southwestern Shepherd’s Pie
Ok, so Thanksgiving was yesterday and all I gave you before the big day was a cocktail recipe. Yes, count it, that's ONE holiday recipe. And a cocktail at that. Sure, it wasn't just any cocktail, but BreakingFall - a bourbon cocktail recipe bound to blow your socks off. Literally. Ok not literally. But just make it. You'll thank me later. So... I'm a bad blogger. I had the best of intentions to get my recipes posted two weeks before the big day. … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Sage Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Pumpkin and sage are one of my faaaav flavor combinations. Every fall, I bring it out in my cooking! No but seriously. Let me explain... So there's this old Rachel Ray recipe where you make a pumpkin sage sauce and serve it over penne with sausage. I looooved it when I made it. Making it sort of became this fall tradition of mine. … [Read more...]
Southwest Quinoa Taco Salad Bowl
My mom makes this uh-maze-ing Black Bean Salsa. It's 4 simple main ingredients {black beans + corn + red pepper + red onion} plus 3 ingredients for the dressing {balsamic + dijon + (optional) olive oil}. A little salt and pepper and bam, you're good to go. It's a great dip but I also love it over salmon or over a salad as the dressing. My college buddy and RD blogger Rachel posted the salsa on her blog Delicious Balance not too long ago. … [Read more...]
Comfy Cozy Chili
How does a comforting bowl of chili that you can make in 35 minutes or less sound? A good chili recipe is something I feel like everyone needs in their culinary arsenal. As I mentioned in my White Turkey Chili with Mushrooms post, I always associate chili with Halloween because my mom always makes chili on Halloween every year. … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Spaghetti Bolognese
I went out to eat a few weekends ago to a local Durango spot. The husband and I had a little date night. Gotta keep things romantic, ya know? It was probably my favorite meal/restaurant we've had in town yet! He started with a whiskey cocktail, me with sparkling rosé, and we kicked the night off right with some oysters. Gosh, I love those things. The first time I ever had one … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Well hello, I’ve missed you! As you may or may not have noticed, I haven’t posted since early last September. I’ve been a little MIA to say the least, but for a good reason. Let’s catch up! … [Read more...]
Apple Breakfast Sausage
When I was training for my Ironman Triathlon in 2009, I was focused on trying to incorporate more protein into my diet. This was because after a self-analysis of my diet, I found I was not eating near enough protein. The easiest and quickest way I found to add protein to breakfast was to have this … [Read more...]
Christmas Breakfast Casserole
First of all, Happy Holidays! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and is having a great holiday season so far. Coming up on the new year, my wedding anniversary now, I am more excited than usual. I can't wait to relive the day (by my mom and Adrianne of Adrianne Elizabeth Events) through our pictures courtesy of Red Gallery Photography and videos courtesy of Studio Z Films!! … [Read more...]
Moroccan Meatballs with Apple Sage Butter
I recently made a huge life decision and left my job. In this new-found time between that and what's next, I've been traveling a lot. I wanted to see friends, family, potential new cities to live in, and enjoy myself a little bit! It's been an invaluable time of self discovery. … [Read more...]
White Turkey Chili with Mushrooms
Every Halloween growing up I could bank on a three things. 1) I would try and get as many Reese's Peanut Butter Cups as possible. 2) My sister and I … [Read more...]