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 […]
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!
Warm Vegetable Salad
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
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
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.
Green Curry Chicken
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.
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Chicken Taco Salad
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!
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.
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!
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!
Chicken Apple Curry
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.
Sausage Mushroom Ricotta Sauce
Pure comfort food here and if you are able to control your portion, it can be sanctioned too!
Light and Spicy Gumbo
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...
Cajun Chicken
This is a classic southern dish that is saucy, spicy and fully sanctioned for our healthy living game. It utilizes lean, white meat chicken, lots of fresh vegetables, and just the right combination of spice ~ Paleo and figure friendly for all of our gamers!
Thai Curry Meatballs
These succulent meatballs are accompanied with a creamy coconut sauce that embodies all the thai flavors of green curry, ginger, lemongrass and thai chilies for a little extra something something.... which is completely optional!
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.
Ginger Chicken Asian Slaw
A delightfully delicious and tangy alternative to the traditional grilled chicken and cabbage slaw. This Ginger Chicken Asian Slaw recipe has it all, healthy, tangy, crunchy and satisfying; perfect for a summer easy weeknight dinner.
Curry Chicken Salad
Chef Barbara created this Curried Chicken Salad recipe. She and I went to culinary school together a few years ago at The French Culinary Institute in New York City. We had lots of fun, long nights and hard work getting our feet wet at school and working in the school restaurant L’Ecole .
Sausage Stuffed Pepper
This is a very satisfying lunch or dinner made with a cross section of items that I generally cook in bulk, divide up and freeze for a week night dinner on the fly.
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.
Chicken with Garlic Sauce
I always wanted to make Chicken with 40 cloves of Garlic and here is my version.
Sesame Chicken and Shirataki Noodles
I love stir-frys, Asian flavors and a quick cooking dinner with lots of vegetables.
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.
Ginger Chicken
Ginger Chicken with sautéed vegetables and brown & wild rice pilaf. A super easy, tangy dish that comes together fast for a quick week night […]
Grilled Chicken Dijonnaise
Grilled Chicken Dijonaise has been my go-to recipe anytime I am having guests and want a juicy finger licking dish.
Crispy Oven Chicken
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.
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.
Grilled Tarragon Chicken
A sweet and tangy grilled chicken pares well with fresh asparagus, broccoli or cauliflower... you choose!