Is your menu in need of a makeover? Bland is boring, but well-seasoned dishes ensure your taste-buds are tantalized. Make the most of common spices and herbs to add layers of flavor to your foods without adding calories. Garlic. It’s powerful and pungent, but garlic’s sharp flavor plays a key part in a wide range … Read More
Want to know how I celebrate summer in the South? I eat at least one fat tomato a day. I wish I was one of those garden ninjas who could snap my fingers and have a bumper crop of tomatoes ready to pick from my backyard garden at any given moment during summer. But my green … Read More
Honey is one of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts and should stay on your “must-eat” list. First, this liquid gold is certainly sweet, and thanks to its distinct, complex flavor, it boasts an even better sweet than regular ole sugar. It can also vary greatly from one batch of honey to the next, depending on which … Read More
Salmon is loaded with good-for-you, heart-healthy fats. Good fats, like those found in fatty fish (like salmon), avocado, and olive oil, not only satisfy and keep you full but also protect your heart and support overall health. A 3-ounce portion of salmon has more than 1.5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. That’s more than six times the … Read More
The best pizzas are those cooked at ultrahigh temperatures. Did you know that a grill can get much hotter than an oven? And it’s summer in the South, so keep that heat outside! I keep the process simple by using individual-sized whole-grain naan flatbreads, but any prepared pizza crust will work here. And I grill … Read More
The grill is already hot. Why not throw the salad on there, too? “Meaty” hearts of romaine hold up well on the grill and make a gorgeous and delicious accompaniment to any grill menu. The Caesar-inspired dressing with a fun tahini twist that brings a nutty, creamy, nutrient-rich boost to a historically calorie-loaded dressing is … Read More
Meet the other steak of summer: cauliflower! An entire head of cauliflower has about 200 calories, the equivalent of a 3-ounce portion of a grilled beef tenderloin steak. The grill transforms the florets, caramelizing them and turning them crunchy, while the center stem gets tender but remains crisp. I dress the cauliflower steaks up with … Read More
Fresh basil is as fragrant s many flowers, perfuming the air with its slightly sweet, bright and refreshing scent. Just a little can transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean and delivers a big punch of intense flavor with no added calories or salt. Here are two easy ways to add this aromatic herb … Read More
Fresh-picked strawberries are only with us for a short time each spring; get out and get some while the gettin’ is still good. Strawberry season is coming to Alabama, and for the winter-weary, its arrival is highly anticipated. The ruby gems are a sign that spring is here and in full swing, and they’re a … Read More
A quick glance inside MGM Greens’ rectangle shipping containers brings to mind a disco, thanks to the intense purple glow, light emitted from thousands of tiny blue and red LED bulbs, filling the small space. The illusion quickly fades; there’s no music or dancing. And yet, there is life, energy and excitement all the same. … Read More