When you are trying to eat a balanced diet and lose weight, a typical lunch or dinner option would include: Chicken, Veggies and Rice. B-O-R-I-N-G! In The Balanced Beauty kitchen, I want to help you take that standard combo and kick-it up a notch! There is no need…
Taste Buds Kitchen is a fantastic place to learn, laugh and cook! I had the pleasure of checking them out yesterday evening for my cousins fabulous, cooking Birthday party! The best part is, the class is BYOB, giving us all some liquid courage to take on the entire…
When eating clean and trying to lose weight, it is important to eat adequate amounts of protein at each meal. Grilled chicken is often a go-to protein source because it is affordable and easy to make; But how many of you are tired of…
Looking to sneak some veggies into your game-day meal? Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, are the perfect, healthy alternative to other chips and fatty dishes (like cheese and dips). Same great taste as those chicken wings but with less calories, fat. They are great to munch on…
This week I had my first experience tasting Tostones, a Latin American dish of fried plantains..and I couldn’t get enough! Plantains are sometimes referred to as “the pasta and potatoes of the Caribbean.” They are most commonly recognized as a banana– Although they taste…
The perfect way to get rid of that winter chill is by curling up with a warm bowl of Turkey Chili! This recipe is one of my favorites because it is packed with zesty flavor and tons of nutritious veggies. It is perfect for…
Old-fashioned tomato soup is the ultimate comfort food. I share this post on a Sunday because there is nothing better than snuggling up with a nice warm bowl this time of year… And soup is the perfect food to make on a weekend, to…
Cold weather is here and Thanksgiving is just around the corner…And boy do I have the PERFECT recipe for you! This Butternut Squash soup recipe is SOOOO good!!!!! First and foremost, Butternut Squash is in season and eating seasonal produce is one of the…
A simple snack with the right balance of texture and festive flavor in every bite! INGREDIENTS: Yields 12 bites • 3/4 cup Quaker Oats • 1 cup carrots, finely shredded • 1 tsp. Cinnamon, ground • 1/2 cup dates, chopped • 1/3 cup almonds,…
4th of July Episode, Saved By The Bell My Balanced Beauty clients know that Holidays are the times to celebrate with family, friends and indulge (and yes, that includes shopping too)! Love this creative 4th of July-themed veggie app! I encourage my Beauties to…