Protein Pancakes

Are you looking for a clean recipe for pancakes without the carbs? You”ll be surprised to see that these pancakes have more protein than carbs.   How’s this for a vote of confidence from Sam (my son)?  ‘Mom, these are actually good…’ (I may become an amazing cook yet…but don’t hold your breath on that … Continued

Glazed Chicken & Couscous

Transform your boring chicken dinner into a tasty, tangy delight with this amazing glaze. Spicy mustard, apricot preserves, and orange juice make this dish one to remember. Preparation time is only 25 minutes. Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 1/2 up frozen sweet peas 3/4 cup water 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ginger 1/2 cup uncooked … Continued

Fitness Casserole

What a delicious way to eat your veggies. This colorful dish is perfect for a healthy breakfast or a light dinner. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 cup sweet onion, chopped 1 12 oz bag Birds Eye Steamfresh frozen broccoli 1 15oz jar Mezzetta Marinated Sweet Yellow … Continued

Bragging Rights in the Kitchen

I may be able to brag about doing pull ups or some such feat in the gym, but I rarely have reason to brag in the kitchen…. I’ve recently cut out gluten in my diet, not completely, as you know from this post that gluten is everywhere. But even with reducing my gluten intake I’m … Continued

Confessions of a Functional Eater

I’m not obsessed with food. Sometimes I wish I were. I sort of envy the ‘foodies’ out there that can describe a dish with words so passionate they’re reserved only for lovers.   I have a passionate appetite for many things, but it doesn’t necessarily extend to food this way. Oh, I enjoy food, but … Continued

Fiesta Breakfast Taco

This delicious dish is made with egg whites and sautéed vegetables and makes a wonderful light breakfast. Enjoy with salsa for an added kick. Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 medium tomato, chopped 3/4 cup egg whites (about 4 large … Continued

Rosemary Lamb Chops

This recipe pulls tantalizing flavor from rosemary, garlic and pepper. Broiling is a healthy cooking method since it doesn’t require that you add fat. Remember to trim any visible fat from the meat before cooking. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 8 (4oz) loin lamb chops, trimmed of fat 1/2 cup dry red wine 2 tablespoons … Continued

Chocolate Frosting on Toast? Why not?

So you say you eat pretty well do you? I’m sure that you have a ton of healthy choices in your diet. But have you fallen prey to what some marketers try to feed you? Are you using common sense or are you fooling yourself? I was fortunate enough to meet Nick Pineault who has … Continued

Chocolate Frosting on Toast? Why not?

Most of my clients tell me ‘I eat pretty well’…. Then they’ll go into further detail about their ‘healthy’ choices and I realize that some of their ‘healthy’ choices are made from what marketers spoon feed them about what actual healthy food is. Sadly, if they were to really think about it, or read a … Continued

Healthy Cupcakes? Oh Ya!

It’s no secret that cooking is not one of my unique innate abilities. In fact, it’s a miracle that my children have even survived given my lack luster cooking skills. I blame my mom. Unsurprisingly, one day I was looking through my mom’s memorabilia and came across a high school report card of hers. She … Continued