Recipes by Julianne Puckett (Page 8)

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	Maple date scones by Julianne Puckett Maple date scones are an easy-to-make, healthier, less-sweet treat for breakfast, dessert or an afternoon snack.While I like sweet snacks and desserts as much as the next ninja, I generally prefer my baked goods to be a little less on the sweet side.Which is why I'll choose a scone over a cupcake any day.(True story: My sister used to…	1 vote 593 views
	Pan-roasted cauliflower pasta by Julianne Puckett A better way to eat cauliflower: healthy and easy pan-roasted cauliflower pasta with spicy sausage, arugula and olives.I think I may have mentioned a few hundred times that I'm a pasta addict. In fact, I always say that if you really wanted to punish me, you wouldn't have to send me to prison -- just make me give up carbs.Yet I don't…	1 vote 464 views
	Shrimp burgers by Julianne Puckett Healthy baked shrimp burgers are an easy way to get that summery, eating-at-the-beach feeling without leaving home.Are you familiar with shrimp burgers? If not, be prepared to become a fan.My obsession with shrimp burgers started during a family beach vacation on the North Carolina Outer Banks. Based on a local's recommendation, we…	1 vote 413 views
	Pimento cheese hummus by Julianne Puckett All the creamy, spicy flavor of pimento cheese in a better-for-you hummus: great as a dip or spread it on sandwiches and pizza.You've tried my roasted red pepper cheese spread (aka pimento cheese), right? So you know how good it is -- albeit slightly decadent. It falls into the category I call H-and-H -- limited to holidays and…	1 vote 522 views
	Naan fattoush with yogurt dressing by Julianne Puckett Healthy and easy meatless fattoush salad made with whole-wheat naan, protein-rich white beans and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing.My immediate need for fast and easy meals does not seem to be going away, given our slow local move.Why so slow? Well, in addition to the fact that The Ninj is "the movers" this time, what started as a couple…	1 vote 559 views
	Blueberry quinoa protein smoothie by Julianne Puckett Skinny blueberry and banana quinoa protein smoothie: made with soymilk, it's dairy-free, gluten-free and refined sugar-free.I never get tired of smoothies. How about you?I swear there are an infinite number of good-for-you ingredients that can be combined to make smoothies so that you rarely need to drink the same flavor twice. Which…	1 vote 357 views
	Light broccoli slaw pasta salad by Julianne Puckett Light broccoli slaw pasta salad: Two of everyone's favorite summer sides and pot-luck staples combined into one healthy meatless meal salad.Spring is in the air, peeps: We've finally had some warmer weather, the flowering trees are tinged with green buds and I'm preparing to plant my garden. Squeeeeee!I cannot wait for fresh summer…	1 vote 714 views
	The perfect gimlet by Julianne Puckett Learn how to easily shake up a perfect gimlet with your choice of gin or vodka.Are you ready for some Mad Men? And do you have your cocktail shaker locked and loaded?I'm torn about this final season premiere. I'm excited that the show is back but I'm also sad that the whole shebang is coming to end. However, I'm a firm believer that…	1 vote 702 views
	Slow cooker chicken pho by Julianne Puckett Easy spicy and aromatic chicken pho, made simply and effortlessly (and gluten-free) in the slow cooker.Guess what? We're moving again! Don't panic -- this is merely a cross-town move, not another relocation (OMG, even mentioning the word "relocation" makes me break out in a sweat.)Just moving across town should be easy, right? No…	1 vote 682 views
	Chocolate peanut butter blondies (gluten-free) by Julianne Puckett Lightened, easy-to-make chocolate peanut butter blondies are also gluten-free, thanks to protein-rich quinoa flour.I told you last week, in the context of my spicy Korean beef bowl, how I've become a big fan of quinoa over the past few years. One of the things I love about it is that, like many other grains, it's quite versatile; you…	1 vote 371 views