Mexican

Fried Eggs with Cheesy Brown Rice, Beans and Salsa

April 10, 2013
Fried Eggs with Cheesy Brown Rice, Beans and Salsa

Do you ever create a meal spur of the moment and realize after the first bite it’s one of the best things you’ve eaten in a long time? My Fried Eggs with Cheesy Brown Rice, Beans and Salsa is just that and let me tell you – I am so excited for you to try [...]

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Butternut Squash

April 5, 2013
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Butternut Squash - The Lemon Bowl

I could pretend that I’m sharing a chili recipe because there’s still snow on the ground and I’m rebelling against spring but truth be told: I eat chili year round. From my classic Beef Chili with Black Beans to my Sweet and Smoky Turkey Chili, you name it – I love it. In fact, whenever [...]

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Beef Chili with Black Beans

January 30, 2013
Beef Chili with Black Beans - The Lemon Bowl

Do you love chili as much as I do? Smoky, sweet and bursting with flavor, chili is a healthy and protein-packed dinner in a bowl.  If you’re throwing a party, chili is the perfect dish because not only can it be made the day before – it actually tastes better the next day! Want to [...]

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HumanaVitality Recipe Refresh Challenge {$50.00 Gift Card Giveaway!}

December 20, 2012
The Lemon Bowl HumanaVitality Challenge

Chicago is one of my favorite cities in the world so when I was invited to participate in a healthy cooking competition as part of HumanaVitality’s Recipe Refresh Challenge earlier this month, it was a no brainer. The opportunity to step away from the computer and get in the kitchen with fellow food bloggers is [...]

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Black Bean and Barley Salad

November 27, 2012

The best part of the indulgent holiday season is that after a few days of eating heavy, traditional foods we all crave clean, nourishing, whole foods.   To save precious time, I have a trick up my sleeve: once a week, I make a large batch of whole grains in my rice cooker and store it in [...]

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Baked Corn Tortilla Chips

November 20, 2012

Recently I received a text message from my college BFF in Boston asking (begging) for healthy recipes “of the chip nature.”  Can you tell this gal works at Harvard?  Even her requests for a salty snack are fancy.

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15 Fast and Healthy Recipes

November 19, 2012

To say that I am thankful is an understatement. Watching our first child grow from coo-ing newborn to a walking, babbling toddler has been sheer joy and I’ve never felt more blessed in my life.

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Salsa Verde Pork Tenderloin {Guest Post on The Realistic Nutritionist}

August 31, 2012

Happy Friday Everyone!  Today I am thrilled to be doing a guest post for my friend Claire over at The Realistic Nutritionist who is enjoying a well deserved vacation in the Caribbean.  In fact, she is neck deep in champagne as I type. (Can we say Jealous Julie?) 

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Spicy Chipotle Black Bean Burgers

August 2, 2012

The freezer is your friend when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  Today’s recipe was inspired by one of my freezer favorites: frozen veggie burgers.

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Chicken and Black Bean Salad

May 31, 2012

Today’s salad is one of my favorite go-to lunch recipes.  Chicken breast and black beans are a great source of lean protein. The beans also add fiber which helps keep you fuller, longer.  For added flavor, I love to use fresh herbs such as cilantro.  For a bit of a kick, I’ve added cumin, garlic and scallions. [...]

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