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Layered Greek Salad

I made  this salad last night for Joel’s birthday dinner. It was a hit! I had to refrain from getting a third helping! You can cut this recipe in half and use just an 8×8″ pan if that suits your needs better.

Layered Greek Salad

  • 2 Cups Hummus
  • 1 Cup Reduced-fat Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • 1 Medium cucumber, chopped
  • 3 cups spinach leaves, chopped
  • 2 Large tomatoes, diced
  • 1/3 cup Black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 Cup Tzatziki sauce

Spread the hummus on the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Sprinkle feta cheese over the hummus, place the chopped cucumbers over the feta, and then spread the spinach leaves on top of the cucumbers. Place tomatoes and black olives over the spinach and then drizzle tzatziki sauce over the salad just before serving. Spoon out the salad onto a plate and serve with pita chips if desired.

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by M. Terry on August 8, 2011  •  Permalink
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Parfait Perfection

We are in Orlando today for a one last “hurrah” before school starts next week. We made a stop at one of our favorite places- First Watch. The girls ordered the parfaits which are made with organic yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit. As you can see, they are quite large! This restaurant has great healthy entrees and we always have a wonderful meal!

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by M. Terry on August 4, 2011  •  Permalink
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Crunchy Coffee Fix

This is a new smoothie recipe that my SIL passed on to me from Runner’s World magazine. I made this today for my afternoon meal. I love the crunch from the nuts!

CRUNCHY COFFEE FIX

4 oz chilled coffee
4 oz almond milk
1 banana, frozen
2 tablespoons raw almonds
2 teaspoons natural cocoa powder

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend away!

This is about 250 calories, 6 grams of fiber, and 10 grams of protein.

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by M. Terry on August 3, 2011  •  Permalink
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Oxygen Magazine – $4.58/yr!

Oxygen Magazine is available for just $4.58 today from Best Deal Magazines! I currently get this magazine and it is a great resource for workouts and training tips. They also have great clean and whole recipes which you know I love! Click here and use the code PXSS87.

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by M. Terry on August 3, 2011  •  Permalink
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Cooking Class Round 2!

Making the Chicken

We had another successful cooking class today! Here was our menu:

I loved teaching these two classes.  I am looking forward to doing it again next summer on a bit of a grander scale. Maybe a 4 day camp with cooking, meal planning, and grocery shopping…? I love being in the kitchen with kids. Cooking encompasses so many topics- math, science, culture, and art- everything that engages a child’s interest. Thank you to each child and parent for allowing me a brief opportunity to teach your child!

Sour Cream "Lipstick"

Fresh Fruit "Pizza"

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by M. Terry on August 2, 2011  •  Permalink
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Opa! Greek Pesto

My little guy turns 2 on Friday. While I am still trying to wrap my mind around the fact that he is no longer a baby, I am busy planning his birthday dinner. We are keeping the celebration quaint this year with just grandparents and aunts and uncles. Joel is very into all foods Greek, so hence the menu of grilled Greek chicken and a layered Greek salad.

In my herb garden, my oregano was overtaken by the basil, so I needed to use it before it vanished completely. Yesterday I took three distinct Greek herbs: oregano, mint, and parsley. I used Ina Garten’s pesto recipe, and simply replaced the basil with equal parts of these three herbs. I had to test taste it of course, and then I had to quickly place it into the freezer for safe keeping! I will be pouring the pesto on top of the chicken just as it comes off the grill. Oh, I can’t wait!! And I will be posting my recipe for the layered Greek salad next week after our celebration for Joel’s second birthday. (sniffle, sniffle)

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by M. Terry on August 1, 2011  •  Permalink
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Product Review – Mandoline- A Kitchen Must-have!

I just finished prepping some things for dinner, and I used one of my most trusted and efficient kitchen tools – my mandoline. The mandoline is useful in quickly slicing fruits and veggies, grating cheeses, and making decorative cuts. Tonight we are having a cool zucchini, carrot, and radish salad (will post recipe tomorrow) that requires thin slices of each of these summertime vegetables. Rather than spending 15-20 minutes slicing with a knife, I was able to get everything cut within 5 minutes! Mine happenes to be a Pampered Chef item, but you can find them anywhere. Just remember to use the hand guard!

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by M. Terry on July 28, 2011  •  Permalink
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A Successful Cooking Class!

Yesterday I hosted a kids’ cooking class at my house. I am not sure who had more fun- me or the 7 girls! We made our own whole wheat pizza dough, they patted out their own individual crusts, and put on the toppings. We made a tomato and carrot balsamic salad to accompany our pizza pies, and, for dessert, I grilled up some peaches and plums and served them with a dollop of cinnamon honey yogurt.

The girls had a great time with all the hands-on involvement that cooking provides. We were able to talk about the ingredients we were using and their benefits. Of course they all got a kick out of learning about fiber- I informed them that fiber keeps you pooping! Lots of laughs from that statement!

Thank you girls for making my day with your smiles, laughter, and gratefulness. You are just as wonderful as your mommies! I am definitely looking forward to doing again next Tuesday!

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by M. Terry on July 27, 2011  •  Permalink
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Grilled Peaches and Plums with Cinnamon Honey Yogurt Sauce

Grilled Peaches and Plums with Cinnamon Honey Yogurt Sauce

3 peaches
3 plums
1 tablespoon extra light virgin olive oil or extra virgin coconut oil
½ cup plain greek yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Cut fruit in half and remove pit. Brush each side of the fruit with oil. Place on the grill over medium heat for about 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat. Stir together the yogurt, cinnamon, and honey. Drizzle over the fruit.

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by M. Terry on July 26, 2011  •  Permalink
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$3 for $30 Worth of Peeled Organic Snacks

 

 

You can get $30 worth of  Peeled Organic Snacks on SaveMore.com for as low as $3. If you you are new to SaveMore.com, you can get a $10 voucher toward your first purchase. Right now they are running a deal for $13 for a $30 voucher for Peeled Organic snacks. Buy this deal, use your reward, and pay just $3!

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