Turkey & Vegetable Confetti Pizza with Almond-Flaxseed Crust
The federal government recently released the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee and it revealed that Americans are eating too much sodium and saturated fat—two...
View ArticleOven-Fried Chicken Nuggets with Maple-Dijon Dip
Get all of the crunchy, savory deliciousness from chicken nuggets that your family loves, with the goodness of whole pieces of all-white chicken, not mystery meat. Oven-Fried Chicken Nuggets with...
View ArticleChili-Cumin Skinny Fries with Parmesan and Creamy Scallion Dip
Potatoes as Mother Nature intended are nutritious, with fiber, vitamin C and potassium, but not when fried in the partially hydrogenated oils (aka trans fat) found at many fast food joints. These...
View ArticleOrange-Pomegranate Roy Rogers
Traditional kiddy cocktails are made with grenadine syrup, which is loaded with sugar and artificial red dyes, which may be linked to attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. This...
View ArticleEarl Grey Cola
This homemade cola gets its sweetness from evaporated cane juice, a lower-processed type of cane sugar, rather than relying on high fructose corn syrup. Molasses, spices and vanilla impart a natural...
View ArticleDark Chocolate Banana Pops with Pecans
These whole-food fruit and chocolate pops are fun, tasty and easy to make ahead. They are low in added sugar, contain antioxidants, and are a good source of fiber and potassium. Dark Chocolate Banana...
View ArticleOoh La Latte Pops
These refreshing, tangy pops made with Greek yogurt serve up 6 grams of protein per serving with only 95 calories and 15 grams carbs. Ooh La Latte Pops 1 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup strong...
View ArticleCinnamon-Ginger Pumpkin Pancakes
Satisfy your pumpkin spice craving with these satisfying pancakes boasting 13 grams of high-quality protein and 5 grams fiber per serving to help keep you energized and satisfied throughout the...
View ArticleQuinoa and Black Bean Cakes with Cumin & Chile
Quinoa, spices pat into a tasty vegetarian burger Breaking news: My husband agreed to eat one vegetarian meal per week. Upon hearing his statement, I had to act quickly. I remembered the quinoa...
View ArticleColeslaw with Red Wine Vinaigrette & Caraway (and a word about the one food I...
Tangy coleslaw rules I’m not a picky eater in any sense whatsoever. I’m proud to say that I enjoy eating most foods. There are very few that I dislike purely from a taste standpoint and only one that...
View ArticleHalibut en Papillote with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers & Garlic
Steam up veggies, fresh halibut in parchment paper There are very few proteins that I simply bake without first searing or browning. You will usually end up with a lackluster lump of pale meat if you...
View ArticleOrange & Beet Salad with Arugula & Pistachios
You can’t beat beet salad Beets are one of those love or “no, thank you” vegetables. If you’ve only experienced canned beets, freshly roasted beets will expose your taste buds to a whole new texture...
View ArticleSpring Sugar Snap Pea Shooters
Puree makes eating veggies a snap It can be so tempting to skip vegetables at lunch. Maybe you have healthy pasta dinner leftovers, but no vegetables to serve on the side. That batch of chicken...
View ArticleThyme Seared Scallops on Coconut Creamed Corn with Red Bell Peppers
Coconut oil can substitute for butter in some recipes There are two schools when it comes to coconut oil: the lovers and the haters. As I continue to sift through information, I fall somewhere in the...
View ArticleSheet Pan Dinner: Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Chicken and Potatoes
Potatoes don’t have to be the enemy Sheet Pan Dinner: Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Chicken and Potatoes with Kalamata Olives If you love earthy comfort in a bowl, this dish is for you. The key to the...
View ArticleGo Lean with Turkey Meatballs, Greek Yogurt
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View ArticleGrilled Mahimahi with Sautéed Sweet Onions, Tomatoes and Chile
Bring Back Flavors of Caribbean with Grilled Mahi-Mahi Recently I vacationed in the Caribbean islands of Bahamas, Tortola and St. Thomas and immersed myself in the cuisine. The menus highlighted...
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