Have I mentioned that I adore tacos? I think I have. We make them at least once a week, and I eat them for my nutritious, gluten free, high protein breakfast almost every day. I’m always looking for inspiration and new twists on the classic recipes when it comes to tacos. They’re a great way…
After a couple long, exciting, exhausting days helping my daughter shop and move into her new apartment I decided tonight was the time for a healthy, easy, sandwich dinner. Here’s one I’ve been relying on for years. So simple, yet so tasty. The dilly cream cheese is definitely the star of the show! If you…
Sometimes in the winter it’s fun to create dishes that transport you to a warm, summery spot. This particular salad does just that. The fresh, bright flavors remind me of a sweet summer day in the dappled light of a pretty gazebo. Make yourself a pitcher of iced tea with lemon and one of these…
I’ve decided to start creating new, healthier recipes for burgers so when the burger craving strikes I can make something besides ground beef. Not to say I don’t like a real, beef burger now and then, but this way we can enjoy burgers more often. So far I’ve made Middle East Burgers (featuring spinach, lean…
In the autumn and winter months I like to see how many new pumpkin recipes I can come up with. The reason for this is threefold. First, pumpkin is wildly popular and the recipes get shared like crazy among pumpkin enthusiasts. Second, it bugs some people that there are so many pumpkin recipes and I…
If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to all the junk food being served for Super Bowl Sunday, you’ve come to the right place. You and your family can enjoy these yummy, healthy meatballs guilt free. We serve them alongside oven roasted or steamed veggies and offer homemade hoisin, wasabi mayonnaise, sweet & sour sauce,…
This Cuban beef dish is healthy, high protein and delicious. The beef becomes ultra tender as it simmers away in the aromatic sauce in your slow cooker. Hearty, wholesome, comforting. Perfect winter fare. serves 8-10 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 4 lb. flank steak OR chuck roast 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1…
Healthy comfort food is the goal during the long winter months when everyone is craving warm, delicious (usually carb-laden) meals. I like to use whole grain, high fiber, high protein pastas, brown rice, farro, and quinoa in place of the white pasta and rice that is commonly found in the classic comfort fare. I also…
This is a wonderful, Italian soup that varies a bit, depending on what part of Italy you’re visiting. I personally like the Ligurian version which is served with a big dollop of fresh basil or basil pesto on top. I guess my version is still considered Italian-American because I add shredded cabbage to the pot,…
Here’s an easy, comfort food meal that goes together quickly and simmers away in your slow cooker all day. Serve with a simple salad and buttery baguette. 2 lb. lean ground beef 4 medium potatoes, sliced into matchsticks 1 large onion, diced 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 green pepper (or other color), chopped (seeds and…