Destinations Diva

I'm on my slowly progressing weight loss journey in my effort to improve my feet.  My stress weight  gain has impacted my feet which have some bone deformities.  So my best option to lose weight is with a healthy diet.   However, I love food!  I love just about every type of regional cuisine and Asian flavors are among my favorites.  Being from south Louisiana, I'm also a "Rice-a-holic!"  I love fried rice and frequently make it using the leftovers in my fridge.   When I discovered someone's brilliant idea to substitute cauliflower for rice, I wasn't a believer (I don't think I'd put cauliflower in gumbo).  But the flavor of cauliflower goes incredibly well with the Asian flavors in this dish.  Feel free to add any vegetables that you like, such as broccoli, bell pepper and asparagus.  It would also be great as a vegetarian dish! Cauliflower and Chicken Fried "Rice" Prep: 0:30, Cook: 0:15 Serves: ...

I'm still on my Weight Watcher's journey which was inspired by my desire to be healthy and keep up with my family during my travels.  Being at a healthy weight can open up a whole realm of possibilities for travel.   Food is such a passion of mine.  I love cooking and teaching. In my cooking classes, I always try to be innovative with my recipes.  My Cajun background inspires me to add a little "Joie de Vive" or zest of life into each dish.  I'm now also adding a healthy element to all of my dishes.  Cooking healthy recipes doesn't mean sacrificing flavor.  In fact, it adds a whole new dimension of flavor! In my cooking classes, I had a request to make Shepherd's Pie.  This is usually a quite heavy dish with beef, gravy and mashed potatoes.  My version is lightened up considerably.  I've added a great mix of veggies which add a new depth of flavor while also  lightening up the calorie load.   Healthier S...