Jerk Chicken Wrap
All the energy and flavor of the sultry Caribbean, while with the calories that will keep you in perfect shape for swim suit season!
All the energy and flavor of the sultry Caribbean, while with the calories that will keep you in perfect shape for swim suit season!
This is a warm fall-winter salad that is a perfect pairing for a piece of grilled fish or chicken. It's a light, tasty and perfectly sanctioned side dish that is made more substantial and rich with the addition of turkey bacon. You can use regular smoked bacon, canadian bacon or prosciutto ~ whatever meat you personally prefer.
Ginger Chicken & Asian Slaw, a fresh salad with tangy Asian flavors of ginger, rice vinegar, dark sesame oil, lime juice & sriracha hot sauce... a great alternative to the mayo slaw for summer picnics.
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.
As the weather is cooling off faster each week, we really need to think about more robust meals to keep us warm, nourished and satisfied. If you like curry, you can adapt this recipe to any protein that suits your taste.
Chutney is traditionally a family of condiments associated with South Asian cuisine made from a highly variable mixture of spices, vegetables, or fruit. They are […]
Chocolate, hazelnut and cookies ~ great combo! Gluten free, grain free and fully sanctioned goodness, what else could you possibly ask for?
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken - with Mushroom Marsala, yum! The salty flavor of the prosciutto is the perfect balance to the slightly sweet flavor of the Marsala sauce.
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!
By Bernadette Kathryn, LMT, IHLC
Skirt Steak is an excellent robust flavored steak, generally used for fajitas. It’s an inexpensive cut of meat that is very […]
Lentils are good for so many parts of your life: your body, your blood, your pocketbook, and your taste buds.
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 […]
Vegetable and Cheese Quesadilla
Well, I told you I like Tex-Mex… this is more proof. It’s fun food, comfort food and satisfyingly delicious, it ticks all […]
I love Mexican food! Growing up in Texas I developed a deep desire for spicy food and still have it. I decided to forgo the tortilla and chips while maintaining the taste that I love so much in a effort to stay true to my Living Fit Lifestyle ~ and my waistline!
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.
By Bernadette Kathryn, LMT, IHLC Almond Meal makes a tasty gluten free crust and an excellent pastry for a change of pace. Add in your favorite vegetables, some egg or egg-whites a little cheese if you prefer and bake! When it comes out of the oven, let it rest for a bit and then enjoy with a side salad for an elegant brunch option or easy lunch.
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 a gorgeous meal that can be made with chicken or turkey! You get to choose.
This is great to eat with a bowl of soup or on a whole grain bun with arugula and chipotle mayo!
When you are eating a hot dish such as a jerk marinade, you need a cooling dish to counter the heat. I like coconut rice with a sweet element like the mango, I dressed with with a lime vinaigrette ~ it was just the right amount of sweet, tang and crunch to go with the fish.
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!
If you love the warming spice of curry and a slightly sweet taste of stewed apples and cinnamon, you will love this dish as much as I do. I serve it with roasted cauliflower to keep this dish fully sanctioned and Paleo perfect! If you prefer to add some starch to your meal plan, you can add brown rice and the meal will be more substantial.
Pure comfort food here and if you are able to control your portion, it can be sanctioned too!
I love sandwiches, they are such a great way to get a meal in an easy package.
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...
A wonderful way to enjoy fresh organic fruit and homemade Greek Yogurt is simple!
My mom used to make a wonderful tangy fish dish when I was growing up ~ she used a white fish and cooked it in stewed tomatoes with a lot of lemon and served it over rice to soak up all the tangy sauce, yum!
Ummm Mushrooms! This is a classic mushroom preparation that we learned in school and as you might have guessed ~ I don't really do it the way we learned in culinary school, it's a little time consuming for me and the quick version that I go to gives me all the flavor with out all the fuss.
I made this version of a stuffed pepper meat-less and utilized ribbons of carrot instead of pasta, it's a tasty way to get more vegetables and less grains, perfect vegetarian stuffed pepper for your #MeatlessMondays.
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.
My dear friend Anthony (from Texas) first introduced me to Tabouli many, many years ago. It was love at first bite -- I love everything about it, it's fresh, tangy, chewy, and I couldn't stop eating it. I ate a whole (large) bowl all by myself, many times... so good!
I think with all the snow this year in the North East, everyone can agree that it's definitely soup season around here. We need something easy to cook, filling, comforting and divinely delicious. This is it today!
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!