http://mcdermottnutrition.com/blog Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:18:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I can't believe that the last time I edited this blog, I was in snowy Connecticut!  So much has happened since then.  Obviously it is no excuse to let the blog go this long without being updated, but to give you all an idea.... 1) We are now living in Chattanooga, ... http://mcdermottnutrition.com/blog/?p=31 The first day of spring is fast approaching! It has been a long winter here in Connecticut, but I am happy to say that the sun has been shining often and the snow has finally started to melt. Now is the ... http://mcdermottnutrition.com/blog/?p=22 1lb. skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into thin strips 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 cups snow peas 2 plums, chopped into small pieces 1/4 cup plum sauce 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce 1/3 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon olive oil Directions: 1. Coat a non-stick wok or skillet with cooking spray and ... http://mcdermottnutrition.com/blog/?p=24 Ingredients: ½ lb. fresh asparagus spears 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs 4 roma tomatoes, quartered 4oz. fresh small mozzarella cheese balls 1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar pepper, to taste Directions: 1. Coat asparagus in flour, dip in egg and coat in combined breadcrumbs and ... http://mcdermottnutrition.com/blog/?p=25 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup brown basmati rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 cups chicken broth 4 slices center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 8 oz. white, shitake or portabella mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 cup celery, finely diced 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and roughly chopped Directions: 1. In a large saucepan, ... http://mcdermottnutrition.com/blog/?p=26     We are in the peak of summer here in the northeast! It has been beautiful weather-wise, and the gardens are finally starting to produce. All that hard work finally begins to pay off! What better way to celebrate summer's bounty than with cool, crisp vegetables and ... http://mcdermottnutrition.com/blog/?p=12 1 cup quinoa, uncooked 1 head butter or boston lettuce, chopped thinly 3 cups cooked chicken or turkey, cut into cubes 1 medium carrot, shredded 4 green onions, sliced 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Ginger dressing: 1/3 cup canola or olive oil 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon Splenda 1 Tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 heaping Tablespoon ... http://mcdermottnutrition.com/blog/?p=13 Lime Yogurt Dressing (below) 6 cups chopped spinach 3 medium fresh ripe peaches, sliced thinly 1/2 of a medium red onion, finely chopped Lime Yogurt Dressing: 3/4 cup low fat plain yogurt (Organic if possible) 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp grated lime peel 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Mix ... http://mcdermottnutrition.com/blog/?p=14   1 container (16 oz) 2% fat cottage cheese 2 Tbsp snipped fresh mint leaves 8 Whole red leaf lettuce leaves 1 cup blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries 1 pint strawberries, sliced 1 banana, sliced 1/4 cup coarsely chopped salted or toasted nuts Ginger Honey Dressing 2 Tbsp canola oil 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp honey 1/4 tsp ground ginger pinch ... http://mcdermottnutrition.com/blog/?p=15  Spring has finally sprung!  When I think of this season, I am reminded of new beginnings and fresh starts.  It has been a long winter for many of us, and now is the time to turn any negative thoughts about what we should or shouldn’t have done into positive affirmations ... http://mcdermottnutrition.com/blog/?p=10