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Cookin' Lean Like Paula Deen
www.cookinlean.com
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This is a collection of flavorful recipes inspired by Paula Deen. With just a few simple switches to these rich, southern dishes, we can eat great while keepin' it lean! Also featuring recipes from other famous food stars such as Rachael Ray, Giada de Laurentiis, Ina Garten, Bobby Flay and more!
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Paula Deens Lean: Portobella & Asparagus Salad

PORTOBELLO and ASPARAGUS SALADServes 6INGREDIENTS:4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed OR 1 container of fresh sliced baby portobellos1 bunch fresh asparagus, rouch ends removed1 pint gra...

06 apr 12 1 person likes this

Paula Deens Lean: Chicken and Dumplings

Nothin says old fashioned comfort food like Chicken and Dumplings! I love taking on recipe makeovers like this because there is an element to it that is very new to me....the dumpling. I have never m...

21 mar 12

Cooking Light with Rachael Ray: Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Blue Cheese & Pecans

Anything wrapped in bacon has got to be good! However good tastin’ isn’t always the best for us nutritionally, as we know. Inspired by Rachael’s recipe, I was able to create a dish that is both delic...

05 mar 12

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: Its National Pancake Day!!

It seems as if every day is a celebration of some food or drink...as it should be! Just last week,  my sister got us all together for National Margarita Day. Great idea, Molly! Today, I wak...

28 feb 12

Paula Deens Lean: Eggs In A Nest

Scrambled eggs are a favorite go-to in our house for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Eggs are a great source of protein, easy to cook, affordable and just incredible. Guess thats why it is called the inc...

26 feb 12

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: 14 Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love on Valentines Day

Its Valentines Day! I am not really a huge fan of the day (thats just me), but I still cant resist acknowledging the day or drawing inspiration from it all. Its everywhere!! I give in.Since Vale...

14 feb 12

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: Why Detox?

I recently was asked to participate in a 3-day detox diet with a colleague of mine. He was looking for a little support and figured it wouldnt be so bad if someone else was doing it too. Makes sense....

24 jan 12

Cooking Light with Giada De Laurentiis: Bruschetta with Gorgonzola & Honey

This is an appetizer that I picked to do mainly because it allowed me to showcase a wonderful product; Summer Wildflower Honey from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company (MVTC) in Utica, NY. A few weeks ...

20 jan 12

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: Anti-Aging Cures

At some point in her life, every woman looks in the mirror and asks, "Am I starting to look old?" The time for this is different for women. There are women starting to use anti-aging cre...

17 jan 12

Cooking Light with Rachael Ray: Broccoli, (Cauliflower) & Cheese Smashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a great side. Who doesnt love some smashed potatoes?!?My mom made us "Smashed Cauliflower" when the South Beach Diet was first introduced to us some time ba...

16 jan 12

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: Fuel Your Workout...with Music

Who needs energy drinks and bars when you have great music? Its easy to turn to sugar and caffeine when feeling less than excited about upcoming workouts, but the right tunes can have you pumped and ...

10 jan 12

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: Phrasing Your New Years Resolutions

I consider myself to be a "glass half full" kind of person. Dont get me wrong, I have my moments of negativity, but those just leave me feeling terrible. Who likes feelin like that? Not me! S...

03 jan 12

Lean Libation: Inas Mulled Wine

From Halloween night until sometime in February, mulled wine is a favorite of wine. This warm libation is perfect for chilly fall and winter nights. Just this past Halloween, I filled a crock pot wit...

28 dec 11

Cookin Lean with Sandra Lee: Gorgonzola-Pear Toasts

Its not the typical appetizer I would serve to a basement full of men watching a football game, but the fans appreciated this new addition to the line up on Sunday. If you have ever seen Sandra ...

21 dec 11

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: My Christmas Cookin Wish List

The past month has been a little crazy for me. With my last real semester of classes finishing up, my mind and time has been preoccupied with school and home. Now that the work is behind me, its time...

13 dec 11

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: Healthy Holiday Gift Lists for Mom & Kids

What better gift to give someone than the gift of good health? Exactly! Like many of you Im sure, I have been scoping out numerous sites over the past couple of weeks in search of Christmas gifts. I ...

06 dec 11

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: A Reminder of Why I Love What I Do

While at my dentist appointment yesterday, my very sweet hygienist took my pulse and then said, "Wow, 45...you must work out all the time." I told her that I am a runner and her eyes lit up l...

29 nov 11

Cookin Lean with The Neelys: Old School Sweet Potato Souffle

Last Tuesday I asked for requests of traditional Thanksgiving favorites that yall would like to see Cookin Lean Style. I was pleased to see that the very first request was for one of our own family f...

24 nov 11

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: We Have a Guest

Today I am taking up an offer from a blog writer who sent me this great piece on ideas for creating gourmet meals at home. Sean is from the Blog Content Guild and he reminds us that great dining expe...

22 nov 11

Cooking Light with Giada De Laurentiis: Glazed Italian Donuts

Doughnuts are delicious. I have tried to tell myself for years that I dont really care for donuts that much. Well, thats just a lie. Just the smell of fresh donuts in the morning is pure torture for ...

19 nov 11

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: Trim Down Turkey Time

Its almost time to start the most food-filled time of the year! From Thanksgiving to New Years Day can feel like a 5-1/2 week long buffet! Thanksgiving is just over a week away and I am already heari...

15 nov 11

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: Sweatin in Style = Zweet

My friend Marja and I grew up across the street from one another. Like most kids, we both loved playing outside. In elementary school, it started with riding bikes, rollerblading, TV tag and riding o...

08 nov 11

Paula Deens Lean: Pumpkin Bars

I promised this recipe last week, but as I was posting on Saturday..we lost power. Why? Because it was SNOWING! Snowing in October! That is a first for me as a Virginia resident. I love snow, but not...

03 nov 11

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: Time to Get Back On Track

Many of us have gotten into some sort of healthy routine. We find a workout we enjoy. We adapt to make eating healthy a priority. Things are going great, we are feeling great, we are lookin great...a...

01 nov 11

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: My Cakes Got Sauce

Starting around this time of the year, fall, is when I like to do the most baking. The smell of cinnamon and nutmeg, pumpkin and apple fill the house and completely put me into a state of bliss. I lo...

25 oct 11

Paula Deens Lean: Taco Salad

Need a quick dinner for a busy weeknight? Try this one! We love anything tacos, burritos, quesadillas in our house. This is why I had to try Paula Deens Taco Salad. With a short list of ingredients a...

21 oct 11

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: Eating is a Priority

Of course eating is a priority...at least it should be. Consuming food is one of our basic needs. It keeps us alive. So how come cleaning, running errands, party planning or doing home...

18 oct 11

Paula Deens Lean: BLT Appetizer

A little over a week ago, my wonderful friend Pam hosted a Stella & Dot trunk show. As her stylist, I advised her to keep the food simple. I also didnt want her bustin her but trying to make tons...

13 oct 11

Livin Lean Topic Tuesday: Eat to Live, Just Dont Forget to Live

I consider myself a pretty healthy person. Between regular runs, healthy meal makeovers and a smart eating regimen, I feel like things are good. I am not a perfect eater by any means. I spl...

11 oct 11

The Lucky Mushroom Council Giveaway Winner Is...

ERIN!! Erin from Me, Him & Our Story, is  the winner of this fabulous prize package worth $100 dollars! Erin is an adorable, young wife that promotes breast cancer awareness each a...

10 oct 11

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