Smooth (ie) Operator

Smoothies are a super simple way to enjoy a filling breakfast on the go or to heal post surgery. Throughout shoulder surgery and, now breast surgery, gathering recipes for a family friend and becoming somewhat of an expert on masking pills in smoothies for my dad (this gets us through tough mornings) — I am excited to share a few recipes here. Smoothies are healing, easily digestible when recovering from anything from surgery to PMS — nutrient dense and can be beefed up with high quality protein powder.

breakfast, proteintina corradoSeptember 30, 2025yogurt, smoothie, fruit, protein, high protein, protein powder

Stuffed Zucchini

The zucchini harvest was plentiful in the summer and it has been this fall too. Throughout the two seasons I’ve eaten zucchinis fried and pan seared two ways — one with feta and one with ricotta. They have been enjoyed as rollatini, with pasta in an elevated mac and cheese style, and I have even made them into noodles! Suffice to say stuffing the zucchini seemed like the next brilliant dinner idea to share. Stuffed zucchini are hearty and filling but, somehow, still light. They’re a relatively simple weeknight dinner and perfect for early fall when you can start turning on your oven again without so much hesitation.

dinner, mediterranean, proteintina corradoSeptember 25, 2025zucchini, vegetables, turkey meat

Asian Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Slaw

Admittedly, I’ve been preparing pork tenderloins every other week for dinner. And, yes, I have been using the pre-marinated ones to save a step since I’m cooking every single night, but this past week we made a bodacious Costco order and scored a fair price on two beautiful, un-marinated, pork tenderloins. The part about getting a plain old piece of meat or fish is that you can play with flavors and seasoning, the scary part about that is now the cook has a responsibility to come up with a marinade.

dinner, protein, lunchtina corradoAugust 1, 2025coleslaw, cabbage, Asian, pineapple, pork, salad

Bacon, Spinach, Caramelized Onion, Smoked Gouda Quiche

A few weeks ago I prepared a Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onion, Crispy Kale & Cheddar Quiche along with this Bacon, Spinach, Caramelized Onion, Smoked Gouda Quiche. I made two quiches at once because I knew I wanted to have a spare for a quick dinner that would require nothing more than a reheat and preparing a salad. You know, some days you just don’t feel like cooking — so having a quiche in the freezer can be clutch on those nights. Well, that and they’re great for breakfast reheats, lunches and when you get an unexpected meal guest.

breakfast, brunch, proteintina corradoApril 29, 2025eggs, quiche, bacon

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