Spicy Chicken Soup -- this is one of the very reasons to have a well stocked pantry and freezer. When you are in a hurry with little time to spare this body warming soup is so easy and quick to make. It is perfect for a busy week night during the fall and winter months.
Chocolate, hazelnut and cookies ~ great combo! Gluten free, grain free and fully sanctioned goodness, what else could you possibly ask for?
When I am having company, the last thing I want to do is spend my time in the kitchen while my guests are sitting in the other room waiting for me to bring something to eat... not me.
If you like orange and hazelnut, this bread is such a tasty delight. It is a tiny bit sweet, aromatic and nutty, completely grain free, gluten free and absolutely delicious!
How much do you love ice cream, chocolate ice cream but cannot eat dairy? I do, I love chocolate and ice cream ... and it is probably better for me to not have dairy. Coconut milk is a great alternative to dairy, it's rich, creamy and velvety when made into an ice cream!
Meatballs, Gravy and Cauliflower
Who would have thunk it? Meatballs, gravy, and mashed cauliflower ~ no need for potatoes ~ you can have your comfort food […]
You may have noticed that I love meatloaf, meatballs, burgers ~ sounds a bit like comfort food, huh? That's probably from growing up in the South.
This Living Fit Lifestyle version of Chicken Marsala is made without using the flour ~ since I am gluten free and the flour would not be good for me, I omit it completely. I thicken the gravy by using my VitaMix blender to puree some of the onion which gives the sauce a little body.
This is great to eat with a bowl of soup or on a whole grain bun with arugula and chipotle mayo!
I like to make individual lasagnas in mini bread pans and use only one noodle per lasagna, which is 1/3 of a ‘normal’ serving. I supercharge my lasagna by adding lots of vegetables and herbs to give it additional flavor and a nutritional boost from the added vegetables!
Pure comfort food here and if you are able to control your portion, it can be sanctioned too!
Gumbo is a classic southern dish full of zesty flavor, nourishing vegetables and lean protein. Naturally, I have adapted the classic to fit my more figure conscience needs. I have kept all the flavor and ditched the extra calories...
What I love about meatloaf is you can use any kind of meat you like or even make it a veggie loaf if you don't eat meat.... the concept is the same. It's incredibly easy, gather your ingredients, mix them in a large bowl, put them together in a loaf pan and bake. In an hour, you have a very healthy, comforting dinner ready for a family.
The beauty of crepes is that you can freeze them and then have an elegant wrapper for your Sunday Brunch when you are ready, this makes your weekend so much more enjoyable and relaxing.
Lasagna can be made to suit any tastes - beef, chicken, cheese, pork, seafood, vegetable, gluten-free, you name it and it can be done. It's easy once you coral all the ingredients, all you have to do is assemble, bake, let it rest and you are ready to eat!
An Italian staple -- Bolognese Sauce. My mom grew up in New Orleans with an Italian mother (my grandmother) she was exposed to classic Italian cooking and the creole cuisine from New Orleans. Then we moved to Texas when I was a child which added another element to the mix -- Tex Mex. So, you might imagine, nothing that I cook is very 'traditional' in the classic sense. I tend to mix up an old favorite with the flavors that I remember blended in, and this is just that -- my version of Bolognese.
A yummy dish of Asian flavored chicken sliders & a tangy lime sauce. Serve with a brown rice vegetable pilaf & delicious bok choy.
Make an extra large batch to freeze some for the next few months.
I generally serve them with a summer salad mixed with avocado, organic corn and whatever fresh vegetables I can find at the market. An excellent sanctioned meal!
Granola is one of those recipes that can be adapted according to your personal taste preferences or even dictated by what you have in the pantry.
Pastured 'free-range' chicken is the healthiest to eat. Those animals that have been allowed to live the life they are meant to, by moving around instead of living in a cage, will provide you the best nutrition for your body.
Classic Tomato Sauce is one of the "mother" sauces because once you master it ~ you can use it to make many creative and delicious dishes.
An updated, completely fresh and sanctioned version of that old classic!
Delicious, nutritious and packaged in a cute little muffin that you can take with you on the run, bake and freeze extra for those times when you need something in a hurry and fabulous enough to take to a social get together.
I like my soups thick, luxurious and hearty. This Curried Cauliflower Soup is perfect for this method...
Yellow Squash and Scallions Soup anyone? Yes, it's been that kinda winter around here in the Big Apple. Soup has been a blessing, it's an excellent way to bump up your vegetable intake.
Carrot Cake Muffins, because I love muffins and I love carrot cake - need I say more?
Cranberry Walnut Muffins with a splash of lemon brings me back to those Sunday with the family. These spark memories of the pastries -- in a healthier lighter version, better for my current lifestyle.
These little gems are scrumptious, coconut and honey mixed with egg-whites and gelatin which actually make them completely sanctioned, even when covered with dark chocolate ~ if you can eat just one!
I love burgers and when I was at my dear friend Kathy’s home for dinner with the family, she was making a fun chicken burger recipe that she got from Rachel Ray. It was such a delicious burger full of flavor and mushrooms it got me to thinking…. What about a Mediterranean Burger?
Soup Season is in full swing! And, today we are eating caramelized onion soup ~ I know the traditional version is served with a thick piece of crusty bread.
Learning to cook ahead of your immediate needs and keeping a well-stocked pantry and freezer full of items to help you make luxurious meals in a flash, is going to be your best strategy for eating healthy and staying on point with the program.
Pureed Broccoli Soup with Classic Bone Broth is an easy and delicious way to get vital vegetables into the diet and without a lot of fuss.
One reason I like cooking is that I can control what I am eating. It does take time, organization and persistence to get into a groove with all the shopping, planning and chopping, but I believe that the results are truly worth it.
Today's Healthy Recipe -Breakfast Sandwich These chicken apple sausages are one of our family favorites, so easy to prepare and tasty to eat.
OK, I know what you are thinking … how could bacon jam possibly be on the sanctioned list? Well, if it is turkey bacon, that's on the list. And if maple syrup is used instead of sugar to create this crazy recipe -- it's still on the list!
