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
I love to prepare one-pot meals, especially on weeknights when I like to keep cleanup to a minimum. Scampi is often tossed with pasta, but this version instead uses quick-cooking orzo which saves you a pot and soaks up all the delicious flavors. 1-pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 … Read More
I absolutely love to cook soups and share these recipes with my clients. They are so comforting, and you can build them with lots of vegetables and lean protein. They are also full of fiber which fills you up in a healthful way. You can also freeze individual servings for future use[1]. This recipe serves … Read More
When the cooler fall nights roll in, it is the perfect time to keep firing up your grill. This is one of my all-time favorite chicken recipes! The brine seasons the chicken from the inside out and the mustard glaze is delicious. This recipe is perfect for company because it is simple to prepare, yet … Read More
