Paleo Paella
A lighter, cleaner version of a classic -- trimmed down for health conscious bodies!
Stuffed Peppers
As you may know, I have an Italian mother and she was quite an excellent cook. I loved to hang out in the kitchen with her when she was making something classically Italian, the smell was alluring and captivating.
Mustard Crusted Salmon
The tangy taste of mustard mixed with the silky texture of salmon, and all the great fish oil which is so good for my body inside and out.
Grilled Chicken Dijonnaise
Grilled Chicken Dijonaise has been my go-to recipe anytime I am having guests and want a juicy finger licking dish.
Classic Tomato Sauce
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.
Salisbury Steak
An updated, completely fresh and sanctioned version of that old classic!
Chicken Cacciatore
A classic Italian dish of braised chicken with tomato and mushrooms.
Hot Wings
These little nuggets have all of the hot wing flavor without all the guilt, spicy, delicious and completely sanctioned!
Grilled Chicken Mustard Sauce
I know what you might be thinking ~ gravy, sauce? Isn't that too much fat? Well, let me tell you! This sauce is so delicious, if you love mustard like I do.
Shrimp Pad Thai
An excellent alternative to the traditional -- it includes all the flavor, fun and power packs it with extra vegetables so we can all stay on point with our Living Fit Lifestyle program.
Portabello Poached Egg Stack
Since I love eggs and have an affinity for a savory breakfast, I decided to play with the concept of a Eggs Benedict to fit our sanctioned meal plan and created this Portabello Poached Egg Stack!
Rainbow Slaw
I love the fresh vibrant, crunchy flavors of a classic summer slaw. Coleslaw is often served at picnics, especially in the South.
Yellow Squash and Scallions
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.
Grilled Tarragon Chicken
A sweet and tangy grilled chicken pares well with fresh asparagus, broccoli or cauliflower... you choose!
Tomato Mustard Dressing
This one is Marc's current favorite! Tangy tomato mustard dressing. This recipe provides a healthy and tasty way for him to get all the health benefits of tomatoes.
Chocolate Covered Macaroons
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!
Mediterranean Chicken Burger
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?
Caramelized Onion Soup
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.
Broccoli Soup
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.
Avocado Cilantro Salad Dressing
This is a great way to get some healthy fat into your salad without blowing your food plan. A ripe avocado is deliciously creamy and a beautiful addition to your salad or coleslaw, it's extremely versatile and very healthy ~ definitely on the sanctioned list!
Maple Chicken Sausage
Today's Healthy Recipe -Breakfast Sandwich These chicken apple sausages are one of our family favorites, so easy to prepare and tasty to eat.
Turkey Bacon Jam
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!
Roasted Carrot Apple Soup
Another YUM for you! Roast your carrots, apples and onions before adding to the classic bone broth to deepen the flavor and enhance the caramelization of the vegetables.
Sunday Brunch
Today, it's still a great pleasure for me to cook and share meals with my friends and loved ones. I just don't make quite so much food, it's more about the friends and guests. I strive to keep the dishes healthy, balanced and delicious ~ after all, what fun is it to eat healthy if it doesn't taste good?
Creamy Zucchini Soup
Velvety vegetable soups are an incredible asset to one’s recipe repertoire and they are absolutely easy to create. Some people like thin soup, broth like soups and others like a thick, luxurious soup with a hearty mouth feel ~ I actually like both!
Chicken Meatballs
When I am going to the effort to cook something so delicious as these little Chicken Meatballs ~ I take extra time and energy to cook a BIG BATCH! They are prefect for freezing and positively delightful in many different dishes.
Chicken Sausage
You know, me being me, I have to adapt most recipes because I probably don't have all the ingredients on hand exactly as things are written and I have somehow gotten it into my head that I must try this.
Classic Bone Broth
Classic Bone Broth is extremely versatile & healing! In our very fast paced world today we have gotten away from eating WHOLE FOODS and this is one of those recipes that our whole body will benefit from bringing back.
Chicken Slider Recipe
This chicken slider recipe is a tangy alternative to your everyday burger. Pair it with a vegetable pilaf and asian dipping sauce -- wow!
Simple Chicken Recipe
Marinade your chicken breast in this sweet and tangy tarragon, dijon sauce before grilling to juicy deliciousness, yum :)
Italian Meatballs
Growing up with an Italian mother, we had LOTS of pasta sauce of many different kinds, it was one of the highlights of my day. Often, I would wake up in the morning to the amazing smell of food cooking on the stove.
Smoked Gumbo Cake
Do you like crab cakes? I do, they are one of my favorite things to eat out in a 'good' seafood restaurant. I have to admit, more often than not I am disappointed with the offerings, I usually find the crab cakes too expensive and not enough substance for my money.
Lemon Herb Chicken
Grilled chicken is greatly enhanced with a tasty marinade. With this recipe I put the chicken in the marinade overnight and grilled it the next day -- a fan favorite with all of my clients.
Zesty Gumbo
Very little shouts "LOUISIANA!" louder than a great shrimp gumbo. We love this classic and have updated it for the gluten free era. With tender shrimp, spiced chicken and chunks of andouille sausage, this gumbo is the full mardi-gras. Laissez les bon temps rouler!