Who likes pizza?

If you don't, then disregard this recipe. I was looking through my fridge for a quick snack before dinner, and noticed I had too many tomatoes that were about to go bad... 2, in particular. Hmmm, eating them plain is too boring... so here's what happened.

Almost Pizza

iNGREDiENTS:

* 2 Roma Tomatoes, sliced thin

* Pinch of Kosher salt

* Ground black pepper

* 1 tsp. Parmesan cheese

* Basil

Lay out those little babies and sprinkle all the above spices/cheese. A yummy, quick snack that ALMOST tastes like little pizzas for a total of only 80 calories WOOHOOO! You can add more cheese, like mozzarella, or even drizzle some olive oil, but that would also UP the calorie content, which is dumb and you should go ahead and eat pizza instead because it probably tastes better.

A few things to keep in mind...

* PEARS (yum!) have anti-aging properties. They are full of fiber, which “slows the release of sugar into your blood, a good thing because repeated sugar spikes can damage collagen, a protein that keeps your complexion plump and smooth,” Alan C. Logan, ND, says. “Pears also have vitamin C, which fights free radicals.”

* Next time you want to make fish for dinner, but you're not sure because you are scared for that fishy-frozen taste, just thaw fish in a broad shallow bowl of milk in the fridge for 24 hours to minimize that fishy flavor. (source: Real Simple Food magazine)

* Also, check out this article which lets you know about 10 "healthy" foods that really aren't too healthy....

Food Fight!

Strawberries V. blueberries? Chicken V. Turkey? This article will give you the low-down on the generally more nutritious foods for your health.

- Camille

Southwestern Chicken Chilli Soup

This recipe is extremely fast and easy to cook - ideal for one of those nights when you are so hungry you could eat bugs in your apartment for protein but too lazy to even try. Just watch out - it's spicay! (And those are black things in the picture are beans, not bugs).

* INGREDiENTS

1/2 Onion, chopped

1 can Chicken breast chunks

1 can Low-sodium chicken broth

1 can 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup

1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes ( with green chiles )

1 can Whole kernel corn

1 can Black beans ( washed and drained )

2 tsp. Cumin

1 tsp. Garlic powder

1 tsp. Kosher salt

1 TBSP. Ground black pepper

2 TBSP. Cilantro ( or fresh if you have some )

1--2 TBSP. Chilli powder

1--4 TBSP. Cayenne pepper ( if you feel sexy and/or spicy )

Juice of 2 Limes

In a large pot, lightly spray the bottom with olive-oil cooking spray and turn heat to medium-high. Add onion and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add all 6 cans of ingredients (try adding them in order listed). Add spices and lime juice. Reduce heat to low, let simmer for 30-45 minutes covered, making sure to stir occasionally. Serve while it's hot!

Serves 4-6

Each serving from 150-200 calories

First One

Just a tester to see how this first post looks.

- Camille