Vegetarian California (un)Roll Buddha Bowl Salad

August 13, 2019 By Linda 1 Comment

Vegetarian California (un)Roll Buddha Bowl Salad – Asian Salad Recipe Ideas.

Vegetarian California (un)Roll Buddha Bowl Salad - Sushi Salad Recipe - Sushi Salad Buddha Bowl - Asian Salad Buddha Bowl

It’s been six days since I’ve eaten a vegetable.

I know, I know. Nothing to brag about.

I guess … technically … I may have consumed a pea here and a carrot there (in shrimp fried rice). And does the tomato sauce on pizza count as eating a vegetable?

But then again, isn’t tomato actually a fruit?

Speaking of fruits, not much in the way of fruit passed through through these lips over the past six days either.

Here’s the deal: The past six days was spent visiting my 86-year-old mother and my 88-year-old father in Florida. Before we left, I didn’t form or even think of an eating plan in advance. I went with a go with the flow attitude. I just didn’t realize go with the flow meant zero vegetables …

I think my body is in shock. I also think my body is about 5 pounds heavier than when I left!

I could verify that, but I’ve been avoiding the scale lately! 😉

Let’s just say my clothes are a little snug.

So today I’m back in Chicago and back to my veggie filled Buddha Bowl lunch routine. And this vegetarian California (un)Roll Buddha Bowl salad is one of my favorites! I eat this at least once (and sometimes twice!) a week.

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Vegetarian California (un)Roll Buddha Bowl Salad

Course: Salad

Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 cup cooked sushi rice
1/4 cup Marukan seasoned gourmet rice vinegar
1/2 medium avocado, sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 medium cucumber, sliced
1-2 cups lettuce
sesame seeds (optional)
1-2 tbsp Marukan seasoned gourmet rice vinegar

Instructions

Make sushi rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix in 1/4 cup of Marukan seasoned gourmet rice vinegar. Set aside 1 cup for salad and store remaining rice in fridge.
Layer 1-2 cups of shredded lettuce/greens in bottom of bowl. Add 1 tbsp of Marukan seasoned gourmet rice vinegar and mix.
Arrange avocado, shredded carrots and cucumber to outer edges of bowl (on top of lettuce). Sprinkle with 1 tbsp of Marukan seasoned gourmet rice vinegar.
Add 1 cup of sushi rice to center of bowl.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional)

So, my favorite part of this Buddha bowl is the seasoning …. specifically the Marukan Seasoned Gourmet Rice Vinegar. It adds a little sweet and a little salty taste to the rice and veggies. Here’s what is looks like …

Seasoned Rice Vinegar - Sushi Rice Vinegar

And here’s an affiliate link on Amazon (click here). Though I found mine at the supermarket. I’m pretty sure other brands offer similar rice vinegar formulations. Just check the ingredients list for sugar and salt.

And as I type that it suddenly doesn’t sound quite as healthy!

Ah well. This is coming from a girl who went six days without nary a vegetable! But I do think the seasoned rice vinegar makes the whole vegetarian California (un)Roll Buddha bowl salad so much tastier!

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Mediterranean Vegetarian Quinoa & Hummus Buddha Bowl

July 16, 2019 By Linda Leave a Comment

Mediterranean Vegetarian Quinoa & Hummus Buddha Bowl – Weight Watchers 6 Point Buddha Bowl Recipe

I’m done with dieting.

Done. Done. And Done.

I’m done with counting calories. Counting points.

I’m done with measuring. Done with weighing. Done.

I’m done with restricting. I’m done with grazing.

Now, this doesn’t mean I’m going to eat a Big Mac everyday. In fact, quite the opposite.

I’m going vegan. Ish.

My daughter calls me a fake vegan. Which, I suppose, is true.

Because I’m not exactly adopting the whole vegan mindset. I’m just co-opting the food.

It comes down to me liking to eat. A lot. And, with a vegan lifestyle you can eat. A lot. Of food.

I guess technically you could call my new “diet” (which isn’t a diet in the sense of the whole counting/measuring/restricting version) is plant-based.
99% of the time. With the Buddha bowl making up a large portion of my daily food intake.

And now, I digress ….

After my whole no more measuring, counting, weighing rant, I’m going to give you a recipe that not only includes measurements … but also includes Weight Watchers points.

I know, I know.

If we were on Twitter I’d say don’t @ me.

But, technically, Weight Watchers isn’t really a diet. Right? They call it a lifestyle plan.

But mostly I’m giving the Weight Watchers points for this Mediterranean Vegetarian Quinoa & Hummus Buddha Bowl because I’ve already built up … over the years … a pretty extensive library of assorted Weight Watchers recipes. They’re some of my most visited posts, so I don’t want to disappoint.

And let’s face it: just because I’m no loner counting and measuring and weighing and restricting, it doesn’t mean everyone else is. So for those counting and measuring etc. etc., I’ll offer some counting and measuring … and Weight Watchers points … for this Buddha bowl recipe.

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Mediterranean Quinoa & Hummus Buddha Bowl

Weight Watchers 6 Point Salad Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

2 cups shredded lettuce
1-2 cups cherry tomatoes, halves
1 small carrot
1/2 medium cucumber
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 tbsp hummus (link for homemade hummus recipe below)
1/2 cup quinoa, cooked
paprika

Instructions

Add shredded lettuce to bottom of large bowl. Mix with 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice.
Add cooked quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot. Sprinkle with second tbsp of fresh lemon juice.
Top with homemade hummus (recipe link below) or store bought.

Here’s the link to the homemade hummus recipe (click here). And, if I must say so myself, it’s the most delicious and creamy hummus. Ever.

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Best Hummus Recipe Ever.

January 10, 2019 By Linda 1 Comment

Best Hummus Recipe Ever. – Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe – 2 Weight Watchers Points Per Serving

There are very few things I make without pulling out the recipe. And when I say very few, I mean zero. Nada. Nunca. Nothing.

Nothing is made in this kitchen without a recipe.

With a caveat.

There are a few simple 2-to-4 ingredient meals I eat just about every week I can whip up blindfolded. Grilled chicken with veggies. Wok peppers & onions with teriyaki sauce and chicken. Pasta with jar sauce.

You get the idea. Super simple.

But when it comes to multiple ingredient recipes that include spices and liquids and teaspoons and tablespoons and cups and actual precise measurements? Yeah, not so much. That’s when I turn to my recipe file.

Until now.

Now I can honestly say I have one tried-and-true-recipe I can make with a blindfold on and my hands tied behind my back.

Which makes zero sense because how could one even prepare something with their hands bound? And blindfolded would be pretty messy!

But when I whip up this best hummus recipe ever I feel like a contestant on Top Chef.

Recipe? Schmecipe! I got this … 🙂

Now some of you may be thinking hummus is only for special events. Special occasions. An appetizer at a party.

Stop that. Right now.

I make this best hummus recipe ever at least twice a week. And I use it in vegetarian Mediterranean Buddha Bowls (I’ll share some combinations as the year goes on).

And now my daughter is a huge hummus fan. She likes it as a side with grilled chicken and carrots or sweet potato fries.

By the way, my stomach is growling like crazy just typing this up …

Oh, and this recipe is sooooooo good that I literally lick the bowl (okay, not exactly a bowl; but the blender and blades) when I’m making it.

Don’t want to waste a single drop!

It has some bite from the garlic, tang from the lemon, and zing from the cumin.

Seriously. This is my favorite thing to eat this year …

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Best Homemade Hummus. Ever.

2 Weight Watchers Points Per Serving

Course: Appetizer

Servings: 8

Ingredients

15 oz chickpeas/garbanzo beans
2 tbsp tahini
4 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
3 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp aquafaba (chickpea packing water)
paprika

Instructions

1. Save 1/4 cup of chickpea packing water (aquafaba).
2. Rinse and drain chickpeas with cold water.
3. Combine ingredients (excluding paprika) in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
4. Chill in refrigerator. Sprinkle paprika on top when serving.

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Weight Watchers Vegetarian Chili / Zero Point Dinner

May 8, 2018 By Linda Leave a Comment

Weight Watchers Vegetarian Chili – Zero Point Dinner – Mariano’s Vegetarian Chili Recipe.

The race is on …

Temperatures hit 80 degrees in Chicago last week.

They’re predicted to hit 80 again today.

I’m panicked. Things are getting real. And I’m not ready.

My legs are not shaven.

My toes are not pedicured.

And my waistline?

Yeah, my waistline is not ready to be exposed.

So I’ve been racing …

Racing to the gym to race on the treadmill. Racing to the grocery store to stock up on good-for-me fruits and vegetables. And lean proteins.

And speaking of grocery stores …

have you heard …. or do you know … the magic that is Mariano’s? Mariano’s grocery store?

(And no, this is not a sponsored post for Mariano’s).

But it is glorious.

There’s a bar. Um huh. You read that right. A bona fide bartender tending bar.

And there’s a piano. With a piano player. Playing.

You can sit at the bar and chat with friends (as many do) before or after you shop. Or you can shop while sipping on your beverage of choice (as many do).

Oh, and did I mention the sampling?

Yep. There’s food along the way to sample with your libations.

Neither of which, by the by, has helped with the whole waistline exposing dilemma.

So now I’m racing against time. Racing against the weather to get shorts-and-tank-top-80-degree ready. Starting with this delicious Weight Watchers Vegetarian Chili recipe from Mariano’s. The best? It’s 0 Weight Watchers points …

Weight Watchers Vegetarian Chili / Zero Point Dinner / Mariano’s Recipe

Click here to download & print recipe

So …. are you ready for shorts-and-tank-top-80-degree weather?

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Weight Watchers Pizza Recipe

January 11, 2018 By Linda 5 Comments

Weight Watchers Pizza Recipe – Phyllo Dough Margherita Pizza.

So, how’s that “New Year, New You” coming along?

Or are you on the “New Year, New Me” plan?

Or perhaps you’ve signed up for the “JanYOUary” movement.

Yes, that is a thing. Well, at least a thing as coined by one of the morning talk shows.

JanYOUary is also a thing that makes want to cringe …

and …

give props to the master punster who came up with it. I mean, c’mon. In hindsight, it’s so head-clunking obvious!

Admittedly, I’ve had a slow start to the whole new-year-new-you-new-me-JanYOUary thing.

Which means I’ve had no start on the new-year-new-you-new-me-JanYOUary thing.

Which means I’ve actually had a regressive start to the new-year-new-you-new-me-JanYOUary thing.

And by regressive, I mean in anticipation of all that would be given up in the name of the new-year-new-you-new-me-JanYOUary thing, I’ve spent the first week of January eating (read: binging) and drinking all my favorite calorie-filled foods and beverages.

Lots of carbs. Lots of wine.

But it’s now time. For me.

Time to get on track. For me.

To a new you. For me.

A new me.

And a JanYOUary. For me.

I’m kicking it all off this week with some Weight Watchers goodness. And this 8 point Weight Watchers Pizza recipe using Phyllo Dough. And mozzarella. And tomatoes. And basil …

Weight Watchers Pizza Recipe

8 Points/Serving | Servings: 4

(Click here to download & print recipe)

Ingredients

10 Sheets Phyllo Dough (thawed)

1 1/2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella, Part Skim

1 1/2 Medium Tomatoes

Fresh Basil

Dried Oregano

Salt & Pepper

Parchment Paper (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Lay out 10 sheets of thawed Phyllo/Fillo sheets onto parchment paper (you can also just use a non-stick pan).

Spread out 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella.

Slice tomatoes and place on top of mozzarella.

Sprinkle with dried mozzarella, salt & pepper (to taste).

Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes.

Top with fresh basil.

Click here to download & print recipe.

Will you be joining me in my new-year-new-you-new-me-JanYOUary journey?

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Cranberry Jelly Recipe

November 28, 2017 By Linda 2 Comments

Cranberry Jelly Recipe – Cranberry Sauce Recipe Ideas.

I’m still riding the Thanksgiving high …

you know the one, right? The one filled with leftover turkey and stuffing and pumpkin pie.

And cranberry jelly.

Delicious, sweet … with a touch of tart … cranberry jelly.

And in the spirit of my Thanksgiving (and cranberry jelly) high, I thought today I would give some thanks.

I’m thankful for my family, starting with my parents who are outliving even their own expectations. I’m thankful for all their hard work and sacrifice to give their children a better, poverty-free life, than the one they grew up in.

I’m thankful for my husband who always makes me feel like I’m the most important person in the room. He’s truly my best friend. 🙂

I’m thankful for my children who are more than just children. I’m thankful about how much fun we have together …

and how much they enjoy hanging out with their parents. The feeling is mutual. 🙂

And finally, I’m thankful to you.

Yes, you!

My blog readers. My blog friends. I’m thankful that you spend your time with me …

and I’m thankful I can create and paint and make things that bring me joy … and hopefully bring you inspiration. All while being able to contribute a little something to this household and my children. So my husband and I can provide them with a better, richer, and fuller life.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! 🙂

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Weight Watchers Cauliflower Fried Rice

October 12, 2017 By Linda 4 Comments

Weight Watchers Cauliflower Fried Rice – Low-Point Weight Watchers Entree Ideas.

I’m going to be brutally honest with you. Tell it like it is. I won’t sugar coat it …

or more like soy sauce coat it …

cauliflower does not taste like rice.

Period.

No matter how you slice or dice or grate or food process it, at the end of the day, cauliflower is cauliflower and rice is rice.

Don’t believe the hype that you can turn a good-for-you vegetable into a yummy carb.

Sadly, the world doesn’t work that way.

Now, with that said, this Weight Watchers cauliflower fried rice is pretty darn good. Yes, you can still taste the unmistakable tastes of cauliflower. But once grated and cooked and mixed with egg and peas and onion and carrots and soy sauce …

and if you close your eyes just the right way …

you could pretend it’s fried rice.

Nah. Just kidding.

It doesn’t work that way. But it does offer the flavors of fried rice. And it is a good tasting, satisfying and healthy alternative for those keeping an eye on their waistlines. Especially with one serving at a mere 3 Weight Watchers SmartPoints points.

Weight Watchers Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe

Servings: 4 | Weight Watchers Points (per serving): 3

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 eggs

1/2 medium onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup frozen peas

1/2 cup carrots, shredded

5 scallions/green onions, chopped

2-3 tablespoons of soy sauce (to taste)

Pinch of salt & pepper (optional)

Instructions

Remove cauliflower core and chop into large florets. Using largest side of grater, grate cauliflower florets. Warming, this gets messy. If you have a food processor pulse until size of rice or couscous.
(Optional step: Beat eggs in small bowl. Scramble in small sauce pan. Set aside. I do this because I have yet to master the scrambling of eggs in the wok while all the other ingredients are in the wok!)
Heat 1 TBS sesame oil in wok (or deep frying pan) on high heat. Saute onions and garlic until release aroma (about 1-2 minutes).
Add frozen peas and carrots. Stir frequently as stir fry for 3-4 minutes.
Add cauliflower and stir fry for another 3-4 minutes until soft.
Add soy sauce and stir fry for another minute.
Add pre-scrambled egg and stir fry for another 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and scallions.

I will offer one final piece of advice: Don’t pop in a tic tac before tasting your creation. Because you’ll want to dump all your hard (and messy) work grating that cauliflower and stir frying this recipe down the garbage disposal. 🙂

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Weight Watchers Greek Yogurt with Blueberry Sauce

July 19, 2017 By Linda Leave a Comment

Weight Watchers Greek Yogurt with Blueberry Sauce – 1 Point Weight Watchers Dessert Ideas.

Today is another one of those true confessions posts.

You know, the ones where I share my deepest, darkest and (often times) most humiliating/embarrassing secrets. 🙂

So let’s jump in: My newest obsession is books on tape.

Which, in and of itself, is no big deal. Right? Lots of people listen to books on tape. But here’s where it gets weird …

I listen to books on tape when I work out.

Weird, right?

You would think working out equals serious jams. Right? Maybe some Violent Femmes and B-52s and Black Eye Peas …

yes, you’ve just received a look into my musical interests …

and yet there I am jogging on the treadmill and working the weights with the dulcet tones of a narrator in my ear.

And now my books-on-tape-while-working-out thing gets even weirder: I don’t listen to just any old books on tape. I’ve been opting for autobiographies from …

wait for it …

celebrities.

Please don’t judge. 😉

But there’s something fascinating hearing about someone’s origin story straight from their own mouth.

I started with Leah Remini’s Troublemaker. I have an obsession with cults (which, by the by, is very relevant in our current climate).

And, no, my obsession is not to join one. But why and how people get sucked in.

Up next was Lauren Graham’s Talking As Fast As I Can. Mostly because I’m a huge Lauren Graham and Gilmore Girls fan.

I then moved on to Bruce Springstein’s Born To Run, Nora Ephron’s I Feel Bad About My Neck, Tina Fey’s Bossypants, and Drew Barrymore’s Wildflower.

Currently, Rob Lowe is whispering in my ear telling me Stories I Only Tell My Friends.

Oh, and coupled with my whole listen-to-celebrity-audio-books-while-working-out summer routine, I’ve been trying to eat as healthy as I can …

you know, so I can look my best in case I ever run into one of my celebrity audio book authors 😉 …

and this Weight Watchers Greek Yogurt with Blueberry Sauce is one of my go-to healthy desserts.

Weight Watchers Greek Yogurt with Blueberry Sauce

Serves 6 | One Weight Watchers Point per Serving

2 cup(s) Fresh Blueberries

3 tsp Truvia Sweetener (calorie-free)

2 Tbsp Water

1/2 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice

1/4 tsp Fresh Lemon Peel

1 Pink of Salt

3 cups Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt

In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium-high heat until it simmers; reduce heat and simmer (stirring occasionally) until most of the berries burst and cook down into purple sauce (5-7 minutes).

Remove from heat and add lemon zest, lemon juice and salt. Let cool to warm (if not using right away, transfer to container, cover and refrigerate; reheat in microwave before serving).

Spoon 1/2 cup yogurt in bowls. Top with warm sauce (about 1/4 cup per serving).

And if anyone has any juicy celebrity biographies I should add to my audio book wish list, leave them in the comments section.

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Weight Watchers Cucumber Salad with Pickled Onion

November 15, 2016 By Linda 6 Comments

Weight Watchers Cucumber Salad with Pickled Onion: Zero Point Weight Watchers Salad.

I planned to publish this recipe last week. Accompanied by a silly, light-hearted, and (dare I say) vapid story. But it didn’t feel right. Or, more accurately, it didn’t feel like the right time for a silly, light-hearted (vapid) story.

And then … for all of a nanosecond … I debated discussing the election. I quickly shot that idea down. I don’t want to go there. And you don’t want me to go there. Let’s face it, you don’t come here for that. You come here for a distraction from all that!

And then … for all of two nanoseconds … I debated discussing the Chicago Cubs win. And how it seemed sad that the election quickly eclipsed their celebration. But then I shot that down idea, based on some excellent advice from my husband.

So for today … for one day only … I’m going all Seinfeld on you all. And this blog post is going to be about nothing. Well, not exactly nothing. It is about a zero point Weight Watchers Cucumber Salad with Pickled Onions recipe.

🙂

Weight Watchers Cucumber Salad with Pickled Onion

0 Weight Watchers Points | Makes 8 Servings | 3/4 Cup Serving Size

You can download & print out the recipe by clicking here.

Form my next post, I’ll resume to our regularly scheduled silly, light-hearted (and, dare I say, vapid) programming. Promise. 😉

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Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles

September 27, 2016 By Linda 3 Comments

Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles – One Point Weight Watchers Dessert.

I started working out again.

And I’m going to let that statement sit out there for a moment. A moment of silence, if you will. Because those who know me may be shocked into silence … 🙂

At face value, it sounds like a reasonable thing. Working out. Again. As if I’ve had some ongoing workout routine that I abandoned for a reasonable period of a time. A few weeks. Months. Even a year or two. And now I’ve re-engaged.

But in truth that again is loaded. It carries a lot of weight. Pun intended. And, more catastrophically, a lot of time …

The last time I participated in any organized exercise program (a class at the local park district) was when my daughter was in pre-school.

Let me do the math. She’s 16 now. So that would be 13 years ago, give a year or two.

Sigh.

And the last time I was a card-carrying gym member was after my son was born and I was trying to lose the baby weight.

The baby is now 19.

Sigh. Sigh.

So me wearing laced up sneakers carrying a gym bag and suited up in yoga pants to actually work out is pretty much the equivalent of pigs flying. And you-know-where freezing over.

And speaking of freezing over …

Smooth transition, right? 😉

How about these one-point Weight Watcher’s Blueberry Yogurt popsicles? They make a perfect after-workout snack packed with protein and healthy carbs to re-energize my body …

To download a free copy of the Blueberry Yogurt Popsicle recipe card, click here …

Also, here’s a link (click here)* to the Popsicle mold I used.

… and add back electrolytes. Or something like that.

I think …

Hey, it’s only been two weeks. I’m still working on my working out jargon.

🙂

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Rosemary Beef Skewers from HelloFresh

August 12, 2016 By Linda

Rosemary Beef Skewers from HelloFresh Meal Delivery Kit.

What’s for dinner?

Ugh.

Those three words (or is four?) have become the most dreaded of words in the English language. Well, for me that is. And not the individual words. What’s a reasonable start to a question. For is a common preposition. Dinner is something to look forward to. But when those three (or four?) words are threaded together in that particular order and voiced from someone who is dependent on you to make them dinner …

it conjures nothing short of dread.

It wasn’t always so. Long ago it was, Where should we go for dinner? Back in the carefree, freewheeling days before kids. And even longer ago, What’s for dinner? was the question I posed to my dinner-making mom.

But all that changed 19 years ago. When schedules and routines and dinner time became of utmost importance …

and my carefree, freewheeling days were replaced with the never-ending What’s for dinner? query.

I’ll admit, over the years we (okay, I) have fallen into a repetitious rut. Where quick and easy mostly (okay, always) takes precedence over everything else. Pasta Mondays. Chicken Nugget Tuesdays. Fast Food Wednesdays …

and on and on and on it goes.

We did shake things up last year when our nest became a little emptier when our oldest headed off to college. Dinner for two kids morphed into dinner for my daughter and I. And yet, once again, it only took a few weeks for us to morph into a new, repetitious rut.

When my son returned from college for summer break and the new, slightly fuller nest What’s for dinner? question was posed, he actually suggested we try a meal delivery kit service. You know, to mix up our same old same old routine.

Turns out the dinner Gods were listening, because shortly thereafter HelloFresh reached out to me asking if I wanted to try out their meal delivery kit. Naturally I jumped at the opportunity to freshen up our ho hum mid-life-crisis dinner routine.

The whole family’s palates perked up when the HelloFresh box was delivered to our front door. And as I unpacked three boxes containing perfectly proportion fresh ingredients to create three delicious meals — and detailed instructions on how to combine those perfectly proportion fresh ingredients to easily make three delicious meals — I think I heard a cheer in the background. Or maybe it was a sigh of relief. 😉

I love how HelloFresh takes the guess work out of meal planning. Each recipe is packed with fresh ingredients that have been reviewed by an in-house dietitian to make sure we’re eating a healthy and balanced meal …

in fact, my son commented on how many different things were on his plate (a not so subtle reminder that I’ve been falling short on providing healthy, balanced meals).

And remember how “easy” has been a priority for me when it comes to making dinner? What could be easier than letting HelloFresh do all the planning and grocery shopping! The hardest part of the whole process was deciding what to make first — The Smoky Chicken Tacos or the Brioche Shrimp Rolls or the Rosemary Beef Skewers.

I went with the Rosemary Beef Skewers.

Then all I had to do was a little bit of prep. Like washing the vegetables and mincing garlic and chopping up herbs …

… and marinating the meat with rosemary and garlic before threading them on pre-soaked skewers.

The HelloFresh step-by-step instructions even tell you what to do when. And in what order. Seriously, this is a foolproof plan that can be tackled by even the most culinary challenged.

It was seriously lick-your-fingers tasty too! We gobbled it up …

I can’t wait to try out the other two recipes …

And I have great news for you too: HelloFresh would love to give you the opportunity to try their meal kit box too with a $35 off offer. Click here to sign up and use the promo code LINDA35 to receive $35 off!

Trust me, you won’t be disappointed! In fact, you’ll even start looking forward to the What’s for dinner? question. 🙂

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Easy Honey Mustard Dressing

June 30, 2016 By Linda 10 Comments

Easy Honey Mustard Dressing – Weight Watchers 2 Points.

My daughter wants to go vegetarian. Which, in and of itself, is fine. However …

She’s a challenge to cook for even when meat is involved. She has a limited palette. Very limited.

I mean, she’s only just discovered the joy that is pizza. Pizza, people! She shunned it all through her childhood and now regrets all those pizza parties where she turned her back on those slices of deliciousness!

Then add in her desire to shed a few pounds.

Oh, and she only likes a handful of vegetables.

Plus she has adamantly said no to tofu.

Suddenly this whole eating (and for me cooking) vegetarian has become that much more challenging.

Sigh.

So now is the point where I ask for any and all recommendations for the most boring and bland and low-fat, low-carb vegetarian meal ideas. Fish and eggs are fair game.

Easy to prepare is a plus for mom. 😉

In the meanwhile, I see a lot of salads in my future. So I decided to whip up a super easy honey mustard dressing to, well, dress up all those future salads …