Healthy happy you.
Tired of making multiple meals to satisfy the diverse palates of my family, I have been on a quest to find healthy meals that are appealing to both parents and kids alike. This couscous recipe certainly fits the bill. The children love the couscous and I love that it is whole wheat. Plus the veggies are mixed into the dish, making them harder for my young picky eaters to avoid. Since my kids have Read more
A while back I received a question from a Sugar user who was looking for a romantic dinner that didn't break the caloric bank. I decided to share the recipes of the dinner I will be making for my hubbie and me to share. The dishes are easy to make, tasty, light, and complement each other nicely. Spiced Scallops with Balsamic-Braised Cabbage: The main course features scallops, a food I love but Read more
In an attempt to explore more dishes with quinoa and other whole grains, I stumbled upon the ancient food known as freekeh. Freekeh (pronounced "free-kah," and also known as greenwheat) is an Arab grain made of young green durum wheat that's harvested when the seeds are still immature and therefore soft and moist. They're then sun-dried, roasted, polished, and cracked. The result? A Read more
When thinking of food as medicine, we have gotten a little reductive. By trying to find the one active ingredient that makes a food healthy, we have forgotten about the food itself. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish have been found to fight inflammation and reduce depression. But popping a fish oil supplement, rather than eating the fish, means you are missing out on the minerals and lean protein Read more
Lately, I have been in love with chickpeas. Then I tried them roasted, and my relationship with the garbanzo bean blossomed even further. I wanted to make a Mediterranean-style dish with Swiss chard and whole wheat couscous. Then I thought adding roasted chickpeas to the dish would be delish. I think I was right. This dish offers veggies, fruit, whole wheat carbs, and protein; it is perfect for Read more
Don't worry, I'm not telling you to take a package of Lean Cuisine balsamic glazed chicken from the freezer and pop it in the microwave for a fast & easy dinner. Sure you could do that, but why would you when I have a wonderful recipe for the exact same thing? A fresh, homemade meal is much better than frozen processed food, and in this case, chicken is cooked with garlic and covered with a Read more
Who says dishes that are packed with complex flavors have to take forever to make? Certainly not PartySugar, because I'm proposing that we make an intriguing and delectable dinner tonight in a little over 15 minutes! Shrimp is the perfect ingredient for quick cooking because it takes on the taste of the flavorings. In this case the surprising combination of jalapeño, orange peel, and thyme Read more
