Cookin’ on the Beach: Salad Sensations!

This has got to be the easiest salad ever.  And perhaps, one of the most yummy.  It comes together so quickly and is truly no-fuss but the dressing is absolutely delish.  This is another one I get requests for. SWEET-SOUR LETTUCE SALAD Recipe from Taste of Home Quick Cooking Annual Recipes 1999 Yields: 8 servings… Continue reading Cookin’ on the Beach: Salad Sensations!

Cookin’ on the Beach: Salad Sensation!

I’m notorious for trying new recipes.  In fact, the running joke at our house is that it doesn’t matter if we like what I’ve made because the chances of us ever having it again are slim to none.  While that is a slight exaggeration, it’s not too far from the truth.  But I do have… Continue reading Cookin’ on the Beach: Salad Sensation!

Cookin’ on the Beach: Is it lunchtime yet?

This month I will treat you to lunch-time recipes!  Most of the lunches on South Beach, particularly in Phases 1 and 2, are salads.  And believe me, we’ve eaten some pretty yummy – and some not-so-yummy-but-you-choke-it-down-because-you’re-hungry – salads.  The trick for us has been to make sure we include protein with the salads to help… Continue reading Cookin’ on the Beach: Is it lunchtime yet?

South Beach Update: Time to Restart

When you live near the beach, it’s easy to take it all for granted.  At first, it’s exciting.  The sounds, the smells, the sensations.  But after awhile, you become acclimated and it’s no longer new or different.  And so it’s time for a change. Today, Matt and I are setting out for another stay on… Continue reading South Beach Update: Time to Restart

South Beach Update: Cookin’ Breakfast on the Beach

You know, I’ve been sharing all these wonderful recipes for dinner foods, but South Beach is all about lifestyle and that includes breakfast.  So, for the next few weeks, I’ll share with you some of what have become my favorites for breakfast. Today, you get an oldie but goodie.   What I love most about it… Continue reading South Beach Update: Cookin’ Breakfast on the Beach

South Beach Update: Cookin’ on the Beach

This week you’re in for a true Texas treat: Barbecue!  I know, I know, BBQ sauce is high in sugar and carbs, and most BBQ meat is fatty not lean. True, but where there’s a will there’s a way.  And this is a great recipe, especially grilled.  Rather than serving it with fried okra or… Continue reading South Beach Update: Cookin’ on the Beach

South Beach Update: Cookin’ on the Beach

We’re getting closer!  It’s down to 1 lb…and then I’m back at rock bottom.  Hopefully THIS will be the week I can get off this plateau and get back on the losing streak! Until then, I present another tasty menu.  This is so super easy…I threw it together on a whim one Saturday evening.  My… Continue reading South Beach Update: Cookin’ on the Beach

South Beach Update: Cookin’ on the Beach

The holding pattern continues.  This week begins on a good note, only 2 lbs. up from my low.  But my no-loss is your gain!  I present to you a new family favorite, which was prepared by Matt a couple of weeks ago, and then again when my mom spent the night on Saturday!  It isn’t… Continue reading South Beach Update: Cookin’ on the Beach

South Beach Update: Cookin’ on the Beach

Well, the good news-bad news continues.  The bad news is I’m still not officially back down to my lowest weight from mid-October.  The good news is that I’ve maintained a 24-lb. weight loss for 4 months…through the holidays and some very stressful times that are ordinarily triggers for me to overeat, eat the wrong things,… Continue reading South Beach Update: Cookin’ on the Beach