INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 carrots, peeled and cut into medium dice 2 stalks celery, medium dice 1 medium-size onion, medium dice 1/4 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour 6 cups chicken stock 1 russet potato, medium dice 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut cream 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 … Read More
Makes 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided Zest of 1 lime 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless and lightly pounded until uniform in thickness 1 yellow pepper, cut into strips 1 … Read More
4 servings INGREDIENTS 3 medium-size russet potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch wedges 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Lemon juice to taste DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400º. Place the potatoes on a sheet tray and toss with the olive oil and oregano. Season with … Read More
Makes 4 Servings This is a simple meat sauce recipe that I learned from an Italian chef in Italy. Note that you can make a lighter version with ground turkey or chicken. INGREDIENTS ½ pound ground beef and ½ pound ground pork 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 cup carrots, minced 1/4 cup celery, minced … Read More
Makes 2 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped 6 ounces sliced turkey 2 hardboiled eggs, chopped 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 cup shaved brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper to … Read More
I love to cook sheet tray dinners. They are super-fast with little cleanup. Perfect for a weeknight meal. This recipe highlights two of my favorite Fall vegetables, sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts. Enjoy! Makes 4 Servings 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cups brussels sprouts, cleaned and sliced in half 4 sweet potatoes, sliced into … Read More
This is a terrific weeknight one pot meal. It is fast, easy, and super nutritious. The riced cauliflower makes the soup so hardy that you will not even miss the rice or pasta. Makes 4 Servings INGREDIENTS Meatballs 1 pound ground chicken breast 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder … Read More
There’s nothing like a steaming bowl of soup on a winter day! But don’t restrict your soup eating to only the cold months because soup has many health benefits that you can reap year-round. Soup is Nutritious Vegetable and broth-based soups provide nourishment in the form of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and nutrients. Adding beans and/or … Read More
Growing up one of my favorite meals was my Grandma’s stuffed peppers. They are super comforting and easy to prepare. I put a healthy twist on the meal by pairing the peppers with cauliflower mash instead of mashed potatoes. INGREDIENTS For the tomato sauce (you can also use your favorite jarred marinara sauce for convenience): … Read More
My husband, John, wanted stuffed burgers so I decided to cook him a healthier version. I made them with lean sirloin and Jarlsberg lite cheese, which is 50% less fat and 30% fewer calories than regular Swiss cheese. I served them on a sourdough English muffin because it’s fewer calories than a traditional burger bun. … Read More
