Everybody is a kid at heart and we all want fun food, here is a good place to start. Fun food that is super yummy, satisfying and on target for a lifetime of fit living!
Turkey Time for the Holidays
To roast a prefect turkey for the holidays is a courageous undertaking! Turkey has been hailed as the All American
Brine Ingredients
1 gallon Vegetable Broth or Classic […]
Spicy Chicken Soup
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.
Mango Chutney
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 Cookies
Chocolate, hazelnut and cookies ~ great combo! Gluten free, grain free and fully sanctioned goodness, what else could you possibly ask for?
Vegetable Lasagna
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.
Orange Hazelnut Bread
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!
Skirt Steak, Cauliflower and Caramelized Onions
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 […]
Lentil Salad
Lentils are good for so many parts of your life: your body, your blood, your pocketbook, and your taste buds.
Coconut Chocolate Ice Cream
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
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
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 […]
Chicken and Veal Meatloaf
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.
Chicken Marsala
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.
Coconut Chocolate Candy
It may look like a daunting task, difficult and completely unnecessary, considering the fact that you can purchase any kind of candy imaginable at most corner stores.
Chicken with Lemon and Garlic
This is a gorgeous meal that can be made with chicken or turkey! You get to choose.
Chipotle Burger
This is great to eat with a bowl of soup or on a whole grain bun with arugula and chipotle mayo!
Coconut Mango Rice Pilaf
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.
Light Lasagna
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!
Sausage Mushroom Ricotta Sauce
Pure comfort food here and if you are able to control your portion, it can be sanctioned too!
Meatloaf Panini
I love sandwiches, they are such a great way to get a meal in an easy package.
Raspberry Coconut Greek Yogurt Parfait
A wonderful way to enjoy fresh organic fruit and homemade Greek Yogurt is simple!
Goji Raspberry Gelee
By Bernadette Kathryn, LMT, IHLC
Fresh Raspberries, Great Lakes Gelatin, Goji Raspberry Green Tea & Raw Organic Honey make up the perfect mixture for a wonderfully refreshing […]
Vegetarian Stuffed Pepper
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.
Meatloaf
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.
Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup
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!
Apple Butter Muffins
These spicy little muffins are amazingly reminiscent of muffins mom used to make for us to have for a quick breakfast or snack at school before lunch.
Beef, Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
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!
Chicken Bolognese
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.
Homemade Marshmallows
They are soooo much better than any marshmallow ever purchased from the grocery store and ridiculously easy ~ so easy you will wonder why you ever bought them before?
Asian Chicken Sliders
A yummy dish of Asian flavored chicken sliders & a tangy lime sauce. Serve with a brown rice vegetable pilaf & delicious bok choy.
Roasted Banana Muffins
The depth of flavor you get by roasting the fruit is amazing and utterly wonderful.
Shrimp Bisque
This is a surprisingly easy soup to make that is incredibly comforting, satisfying, delicious, low-fat and fully sanctioned!
Vegetable Linguini
It's a gorgeous, nutritious and delicious way to eat vegetables and enjoy your favorite pasta sauces.
Organic Coconut Macaroons
Looking for a fun treat and healthy recipe? These Organic Coconut Macaroons are a little bite that is super delicious, sweet, a little creamy and very coconut-ty!
Italian Style Meatballs
Make an extra large batch to freeze some for the next few months.
Zucchini Chips
Perfect for a little crunch with spice to satisfy that snack need for a fun night at the movies.