Chicken Cacciatore
A classic Italian dish of braised chicken with tomato and mushrooms.
Coconut Blueberry Muffin
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.
Curried Cauliflower Soup
I like my soups thick, luxurious and hearty. This Curried Cauliflower Soup is perfect for this method...
Nicoise Salad
I think you can put what ever ingredient you like into any salad, that's what is fun for me in the kitchen. There are rules and rules are meant to be broken sometimes.
Tomato, Squash Gratin
This summer gratin is a great example of utilizing the farmers market and adding some great color, taste and healthy vegetables to your table.
Hot Wings
These little nuggets have all of the hot wing flavor without all the guilt, spicy, delicious and completely sanctioned!
Mushroom Soup
If you LOVE mushroom soup like we do, this is the recipe for you! It's easy, luxurious, silky, satisfying and 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.
GF Granola Parfait
If you want to have some fun with your family ~ set up a Parfait Bar ~ organize all the toppings that your family likes and set it up for everyone to create their own perfect parfait!
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!
Carrot Cake Muffins
Carrot Cake Muffins, because I love muffins and I love carrot cake - need I say more?
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.
Cranberry Walnut Muffin
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.
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?
Simple Grilled Chicken Salad
Simple Grilled Chicken Salad with arugula, red onion, tomato and a light balsamic dressing. It hits all the notes, quick, easy, delicious and sanctioned, perfect for your living fit lifestyle!
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.
Basic Shrimp Stock
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.
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.
Whole Grain Waffles
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.
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!
Pasta Salad
I use a gluten free brown rice past (which is completely sanctioned) and whatever vegetables you have and like. I had broccoli, carrots and cherry tomatoes so that is what I used. Use whatever you have on hand and embellish it with your favorite herbs and dressing.
Tropical Fruit Salad
Tropical Fruit Salad is a great way to enjoy the sweetness of fruit and have a beautiful dessert after a perfectly sanctioned meal! I made this one a little extra special by taking some extra time and cutting the fruit into an unusual presentation. It was fun and made for a much more elegant dessert.
Caramelized Onions
Caramelized Onions are an amazing element to many dishes. They can be eaten as a side dish all by themselves or used as an important component in a more substantial dish, like Onion Soup or as a base for the gravy that is used for the Salisbury Steak.
Broccoli and Cheddar Frittatas
I make 2 dozen at a time, they keep in the refrigerator for at least a week which makes getting ready for my day much easier in the morning. It is such a blessing to have these little frittatas available when I am in a rush to get out the front door at 6:00 AM and they satisfy my morning hunger for hours.
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.
Vegetarian Chili
By Bernadette Kathryn, LMT, IHLC
Growing up in Texas with a couple of brothers and a bunch of hungry boys around all the time, Chili was […]