Annie's Naturals - She Can Dress My Salad Any Day


Updated 12/12/09 3:55 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Annie's Naturals - She Can Dress My Salad Any Day

Salads are good for you. That we know. But when you drown it in hydrogenated oil, sugar, salt, and artificial ingredients, you're practically undoing all the good. You can't go wrong with Annie's Naturals. These salad dressings are delicious and made with all natural ingredients. The recipes were created by an actual person named Annie, who started her company on a Vermont farm, making Read more

Staying Vegan on the Big Day: Wedding Menu Options


Updated 05/18/12 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Wedding Menu Ideas

Even though wedding meals typically include bacon-wrapped scallops, filet mignon, and wedding cake smothered in buttercream frosting, you can still enjoy a delicious vegan menu if you, your partner, or your guests follow this animal-free diet. A little creative planning is all it takes, and since many venues, caterers, and bakers are being asked more about vegan options, chances are your venders Read more

10 Salad Dressings With 50 Calories or Fewer


Updated 03/06/12 3:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Low-Calorie Salad Dressings

If you want to sit down to a super-healthy meal, a big salad is the way to go. With all those iron-packed greens and fiber-rich veggies, a fresh and delicious salad is super filling, without a ton of calories. That is, unless you douse your bowl in high-calorie creamy dressings. Don't let your salad cause weight gain by limiting the extras like nuts, dried fruit, croutons, and avocado (yes, it's Read more

Link Time: Meet the 2012 James Beard Award Semifinalists


Updated 02/21/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

2012 James Beard Semifinalists

Announcing the James Beard Award restaurant and chef semifinalists — Eater Celebrate Shrove Tuesday with pancakes — Baking Bites Four key food phrases to know in Japanese — The Daily Meal Cabbage with blood orange, almonds, and ginger vinaigrette — Roost A week in the life of Gail Simmons — HuffPost Food 9 exotic Winter comfort food dishes — Food Republic Food during the era of Read more

How Your Fridge Can Help You Lose Weight


Updated 01/14/12 3:33 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Ways Your Fridge Can Help You Lose Weight

The LG fridge might have features to help you lose weight, but since it's not yet available (and its price tag is a bit steep), give the fridge you already own a little makeover. It can help you reach your 2012 weight loss goals with these tips. Get Organized Organizing your fridge will help you make healthier decisions when it comes to food, and being able to see all different ingredients Read more

How to Cut 500 Calories From Your Day


Updated 11/29/11 8:50 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Cut 500 Calories From Your Day to Lose Weight

In order to lose a pound in seven days, you need to cut out or burn 3,500 calories in a week. That's 500 fewer calories a day. If you just can't squeeze in a workout, here's how you can cut those calories out of your diet, a little bit at a time. *This is not a full day's meal plan, but rather examples of where you can cut calories in your daily diet. Breakfast Choose vanilla Greek yogurt (120 Read more

Join Us at the Table For a Virtual Thanksgiving Feast!


Updated 01/31/12 4:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Virtual Thanksgiving Feast

Can't wait for Turkey Day to be here, already? Well, then you've lucked out, because this year, Thanksgiving's come early — online, at least. Food Network's brought together some of the country's top food outlets for a virtual holiday feast. From cocktails and appetizers to main dishes and desserts, this meal's got it all — and each recipe is one that you can re-create yourself at home. Given Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Sesame and Ginger Chicken


Updated 02/08/12 10:47 AM · Posted by partysugar · 7 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Sesame and Ginger Chicken

Store-bought salad dressings are a wonderful ingredient to have on hand. Besides their original purpose, they make a great seasoning for a variety of dishes. In this recipe, an Asian-style sesame and ginger vinaigrette is tossed with chicken chunks and grated carrots. The deliciously textured combination is served inside lettuce cups. Topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh squeezed lime, this meal Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Vegetable Stir-Fry


Updated 02/08/12 10:47 AM · Posted by partysugar · 4 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Vegetable Stir-Fry

Chock full of crunchy vegetables and Asian flavors, this vegetarian stir-fry is hearty and delectable. The meal comes together in minutes, because the vegetables — bok choy, snow peas, radishes, and spinach — are flash cooked in a large sauté pan. Meaty, soy-glazed tofu and a fresh ginger vinaigrette add layers of delicious depth to the veggies. This recipe is highly adaptable, so feel free Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Asian Shrimp Salad with Snow Peas, Jicama and Bell Peppers


Updated 02/08/12 10:47 AM · Posted by partysugar · 4 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Asian Shrimp Salad with Snow Peas, Jicama and Bell Peppers

I prefer to make homemade dressings and vinaigrettes because it allows me to control the quality of the ingredients. In this scrumptious dinner, the ingredients are tossed lightly with a blitzed mixture of ginger, mustard, and vinegar. With the help of a food processor, blender, or immersion blender, making a dressing only takes minutes. Tonight's Asian inspired salad is a delicious combination Read more