by SKFitLife | Oct 7, 2014 | Recipes
Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Tortelloni (Rav Dough) 2 well-packed cups of unsifted flour 2 large eggs (about 1/2 cup) 1 tsp kosher salt 5-6 egg yolks (about 1/3 cup) 1-1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil Filling 6 tbsp butter 2-1/4 lb....
by SKFitLife Team | Oct 7, 2014 | Recipes
by Aimee T here are few things I like better than creating something beautiful with items I already have on hand. It’s been a running theme in my holiday table decor. Last December I used vintage sheet music found the bench of a piano we inherited...
by SKFitLife | Oct 7, 2014 | Recipes
I’ve got a perfect dinner recipe for you! This onion roasted potato recipe is very tasty. I am not a big onion fan and don’t usually use it in many things, but these onion roasted potatoes use a thoroughly roasted onion flavoring that gives the...
by SKFitLife | Oct 7, 2014 | Recipes
Cooking leeks on the grill can take a very long time, but by par-boiling them first, we were able to cut the grilling time to less than 10 minutes. Once softened and lightly charred, they make a beautiful pairing with Spanish romesco sauce, made...
by SKFitLife Team | Oct 5, 2014 | Recipes
by Aimee T his one will be short, friends, because let’s face it, we all should be canning this weekend. Tomatoes are still lining the aisles at local markets, heaped high in baskets and waiting to be brought home and put up for the winter....
by SKFitLife | Oct 4, 2014 | Recipes
Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 2 sugar pumpkins (2 to 3 lb. each) 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, diced 2 tsp harissa paste 8 cups chicken stock Salt and pepper, to taste 2...
by SKFitLife | Oct 4, 2014 | Recipes
Pumpkin isn’t the only gourd that’s in season this time of year. Roasted acorn squash has a wonderful, sweet Autumn flavor. This Roasted Acorn Squash Bisque recipe is sweet, savory, and slightly spicy, cooked with Indian spices that...
by SKFitLife Team | Oct 4, 2014 | Recipes
Always leftover on the crudité platter, cauliflower suffers a reputation as the vegetable kingdom’s bland, lifeless throwaway. But the cruciferous underdog is flexing its florets with its versatility and pleasant crispness. These...
by SKFitLife | Oct 4, 2014 | Recipes
Scrambled Eggs w. Kale and Shiitake 2 or 3 kale branches, stems removed, leaves chopped 6 to 8 fresh shiitake mushrooms 1/2-inch piece of ginger, finely chopped 1 tablespoon butter Tamari 4 eggs Salt and pepper The process… Take a moment of...
by SKFitLife | Oct 2, 2014 | Recipes
No more boring veggies! These Spicy Maple Roasted Carrots beautifully bridge the sweet and savory at your dinner table. I’m THAT girl. You know the one. We go out for breakfast, and I can never decide if I want sweet or savory. So I...
by SKFitLife | Oct 2, 2014 | Recipes
What can be better than a nice hearty omelet for breakfast? I made this omelet out of home grown potatoes and home eggs. It’s loaded with flavor and prepared a bit healthier. I fry the whole pack of bacon but separate the fat from the meat to...
by SKFitLife | Oct 2, 2014 | Recipes
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so we think you should make it really special. There’s not a bowl of soggy cereal in sight with our collection of indulgently different dishes that will give you a great start to the day....
by SKFitLife | Oct 2, 2014 | Recipes
by Aimee I f you’re like me, you keep a fairly trim collection of serving dishes and the ones you own are multi-purpose to save on space and money. I’m a big fan of oven-to-table cookware for that exact reason. Here’s what I don’t own and...
by SKFitLife | Oct 2, 2014 | Recipes
Pomegranate Herb Salad w. Sumac and Tahini Dressing 1/2 pomegranate seeds 1 small cucumber, chopped 2 carrots, finely grated 1 bunch parsley, leaves chopped finely 1 bunch mint, leaves chopped finely 1/2 cup finely sliced cabbage 1 tablespoon sumac...
by SKFitLife | Oct 1, 2014 | Recipes
In her new cookbook, A Boat a Whale & a Walrus, chef Renee Erickson gives us this simple, impeccable gem of a recipe that I will make every and all summer forever. It involves nothing more than a ripe summer melon blended with lime juice and...
by SKFitLife | Oct 1, 2014 | Recipes
Yield: 29 servings Ingredients: 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1-3/4 cups...
by SKFitLife | Oct 1, 2014 | Recipes
As we transition from summer to fall, our meals have been reflecting the change of the season. Light summer dinners give way to heartier fall ones, but I’m not quite ready for winter’s soups and slow cooker meals. Choosing meals during this time of...
by SKFitLife | Oct 1, 2014 | Recipes
Mango Black Sesame Coconut Cookies 1 cup almonds, soaked at least 8 hours 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 3/4 cup dried mango pieces (about 40 grams) 10 to 12 dates, pits removed 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/4 cup black sesame seeds The process… Black...
by SKFitLife | Sep 30, 2014 | FitLife, FitMom, Fitness, Life Management, Move of the Month, Self Improvement
Pike Push Ups Description Start in a decline push-up position placing the balls of your feet on the bench and hands on the ground. Keeping your core tight and engaged, bend at the waist, letting your head drop down between your shoulders. Lower the top of your...
by SKFitLife | Sep 30, 2014 | Recipes
Today is the last day of September. Wow that just flew right on by. So, since the month is over so too (for now) is our Kitchen Beauty Series. We’ve shown you masks and body scrubs, rinses, lip scrubs and, today we have a dreamy Chocolate Body...
