I call this an Italian-Style Shepard's Pie. It's a light and easy meal with a few simple ingredients. Want a vegetarian version (my favorite)? Simply substitute beefless crumbles. Ingredients: 4 oz Cheese,

Looking for a quick, easy and healthy vegetarian dish for dinner? Here's one to try: Eggplant, Radish, and Asparagus Stir Fry Ingredients: 1/2 cup Raw Asparagus 3/4 cup Raw Eggplant 1/4 cup Raw Radishes

Happy Birthday to me. Tradition in our family is a visit to our local Mexican restaurant. I get my free meal and enjoy a margarita. The dinner ends with lovely dish of fried ice cream and the obligatory

I love zucchini noodles. They've become my pasta substitute. They are a great base for pasta favorites. With warmer weather, I enjoy a light, tasty and healthy noodle dish like this one. Since purchasing

I just heard today that 80% of New Year's Resolutions fail by the second week of February. Wow. Among other things I guess if you walk into a gym, you'll notice that's true. Why do you think this is true?

I saw this today and thought about how raw and truthful this message is. Knowing this, is there someone on your mind, on your heart that you are thinking of reaching out to? Don't put it off. You have

We're a month into the new year. Are you disappointed by not reaching goals you set for yourself in January? Give yourself some grace and look ahead. It’s the perfect time of year to reflect on your incredible

One of my favorite treats is Bang Bang Shrimp at Bonefish Grill. It does have a hefty amount of carbs, calories and fat. I'm thrilled to have found a "thinner" version that leaves me guilt free.

Does Fajita Chicken Dip sound good to you? It does to me. How about a healthier version? You're welcome :) FAJITA CHICKEN DIP-Serves 4 1 1/2 c. cottage cheese 1 Fajita Seasoning / low sodium taco seasoning

It may sound like an oxymoron, but you can eat heathy on Super Bowl Sunday. No, not just celery and carrot sticks, but healthier versions of some football faves. How about some stuffed jalapeños? These

Does this make you stop and think? It did for me. One day I'll be back to dust. What did I do with that dash? Dreams and goals won't become reality unless I take some steps to make them happen. I'm happily

Today is Blue Monday. You may respond, "Every Monday is Blue Monday". But seriously, today REALLY is Blue Monday. Do you feel it? We just finished celebrating the holidays. We're back to the

Food and Football go hand in hand. You don't need to pack on extra calories or feel guilty after indulging in game day noshing. Fajita Chicken Dip anyone? Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese,

SHRIMP AND GRITS (THE HEALTHY VERSION) 10 oz frozen, deveined raw shrimp 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp minced garlic (or more depending on taste and I LOVE garlic) 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning 1/4 cup chicken

I've lived in beautiful, sunny Florida most of my life. One thing I never take lightly is the threat of a hurricane. We just got over a week of heavy rain and flooding (parts of Southwest Florida remain

It's amazing when we think about how far the cell phone has developed over the last decade. Think about that for a moment...ten years and all of the improvements. A cell phone is no longer simply a phone.

My thoughts and prayers are with Texas and those suffering the effects of Harvey. Living in Southwest Florida, we are empathetic to what our Texas neighbors are going through. Currently we are dealing

Sure, you can eat healthy during football season. I'm not talking about the celery sticks that come with your chicken wings either ;) How about this easy and delish idea that will help you keep your healthy

Here's a recipe that I sent out in my Healthy Habits Newsletter. Let me know if you'd like to receive it in your inbox weekly. In the meantime, enjoy some beef stew. Yes, it's summer in the US, but this

Here's one of my favorites, with a healthier twist... Pad Thai Ingredients: -1 spaghetti squash -¼ teaspoon sea salt and ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper for seasoning -1 tablespoon peanut oil or sesame