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Ready for your Cinco de Mayo party? As a Maryland girl, I put an Old Bay Twist on all the Mexican flavors in this Avocado Shrimp Salad but you could use any spice on your shrimp that you like. It is perfect for a party appetizer with tortilla chips or as meal in some...

What do I love about Cinco de Mayo Parties? First I love a party just about anytime, second spring time is the best time to enjoy company on the patio, and lastly a themed party is always more fun! When I started to cook healthier food for my family, I suddenly found...

Anyone else love Chinese Take-Out, but it doesn’t always love them back? I enjoy taking my favorite restaurant recipes and making them at home – without the crazy amount of sodium, soy, or MSG. I also like to be in control of the types of oil I use to cook food for my...

Whether you have never stepped foot in a gym or are a boot camp veteran, we want you to make the most of your workout. Last week we talked about how to make your boot camp experience “an epic success” – having fun, sticking with it, and reaching your fitness goals....

When your family loves cake but always scrapes off the icing, a bundt cake is the answer. This coconut cake just has a drizzle of glaze – just enough to hold on some toasted coconut. This is a great Easter dessert when you need a gluten, grain and dairy free or low...

Throughout the fitness industry I think we can agree that those hours on the treadmill or elliptical machine aren’t getting anyone the results they are looking for. Why? Because it isn’t building strength in the muscles, movement is in only one plane (not consistent...

I’m not a huge fan of fish but know my body needs the healthy fats and protein that it contains. So, I’m always looking for a fun flavorful salmon recipe. And I’m always glad when I can make my whole meal in one pan for easier clean up. I used a 10” cast iron skillet...

Hey there New Mom! Did you think a lot of food while you were pregnant? Usually women prioritize food for one of two reason when pregnant – Either they just want to eat all the food, after all it’s a great excuse when “eating for two”. Or, they are hyper focused on...

Festive meals are my favorite thing and St. Patrick’s Day is no different. The predicament is always – what can I serve other than corned beef and cabbage? When I search for Irish recipes I found colcannon. It’s traditionally a potato dish, but I nearly always replace...

After the holidays this year I was a little over cooking so dinner around here the past two months has been pretty boring. Chicken and variations of ground beef have been easy and affordable. This week I decided it was time we got back to a little variety. I found...