Egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free I have never been so excited about a meatball recipe! These meatballs are incredibly moist and flavorful! They are actually kind of addictive. The honey/mustard/garlic combo is so delicious. And the oats are a healthy substitute for breadcrumbs and help hold in the moisture. Plus, I find covering the baking dish while [...]
This is an incredibly light stir-fry that boasts a ton of fresh flavor and a unique sauce. It is gluten-free and packs extra nutrition from the spinach. My husband went absolutely crazy over this dish and said it was the best shrimp dish I have ever made. We both devoured our warm bowl of noodles [...]
I’m always searching for new and interesting ways to make pasta differently. This dish packs the right amount of heat and flavor with spicy jalapeno sausage and peppery arugula but is balanced out by the sweetness of the sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. It is chock full of summer’s fresh produce for an endless summer [...]
One of my favorite Food Network Stars, Giada, created this brilliant, all-American, grill-ific meal that combines the best of both worlds – pizza and burgers! I gave it a mini-makeover to make it healthier by: Switching the sourdough rolls for 100% whole wheat buns for added fiber (or you can go completely “bunless”). Subbing extra [...]
This dish is full of fresh ingredients that contain bold flavors. It is easy to make, yet super gourmet. Print Shrimp Scampi Ingredients 4 oz. spaghetti style whole grain pasta* ½ pound of fresh wild caught shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 large shallot, diced 1 red pepper, diced 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil [...]
This light and refreshing gluten-free dish will fill you up without making you uncomfortable. The star of the dish is the soba noodle, which comes from buckwheat, a perfect alternative for those avoiding gluten. Even if you are not avoiding gluten, this delicious noodle is perfect for providing protein. Print Chilled Sesame Soba Noodles with [...]
Living with food allergies means sometimes there are dishes you just have to give up. One of my favorites is chicken parmesan. Being allergic to dairy and gluten makes this dish impossible to recreate unless you are armed with the right products in your pantry. So, you can imagine my excitement when I learned about [...]
I recently met the world famous Bobby Flay in Baltimore City! He was in town checking up on his new restaurant, Bobby’s Burgers Palace, in Arundel Mills’ Maryland Casino Live. I spotted him at the Four Seasons Hotel in Harbor East at a new hot Japanese Restaurant, Pabu. As a huge Food Network fan I [...]
This creamy and flavorful side dish can be easily transformed into a main dish by adding your favorite protein. Ingredients Shown with Black Beans 1.5 cups of brown rice (I use Trader Joe’s Frozen Brown Rice – Microwaves in 3 minutes) Blend this in a mini food processor: 1 avocado 1 cup fresh basil leaves [...]
I’m always looking for new ways to prepare quinoa. This southwest twist takes quinoa from basic to flavorfully fun and colorful. The addition of the black beans is great for added protein and fiber. Top with an avocado and extra lime juice just before serving for an extra wow factor. Ingredients ½ cups dry quinoa [...]
This is a fun and impressive recipe for a dinner party or for a fancy dinner night. The vermouth adds a distinctive herbal flavor and the wine adds an aromatic yet sweet taste that makes this dish extra special without making you extra tipsy. Ingredients 1 lb / 25 jumbo shrimp (fresh or frozen) 2 [...]
My husband found this recipe in Men’s Health magazine and we tried cooking it together. It was very easy to make and turned out way better than we expected. It did actually look and taste very similar to a real burger. And, the southwest flavoring made for exceptional taste. You can consider it husband approved [...]
Flavorful, healthy ingredients, refreshing – this salad has it all! Summer is not over yet! Ingredients The Star Grilled sockeye salmon (wild not farm raised and fresh not frozen is best) (season salmon with extra virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper and onion powder then grill) The Lettuce Grilled Salmon Arugula Frisee Spinach (mix [...]
Spring is here and that means fresh herbs and fresh produce. Spring is a wonderful time for light dishes like this refreshing pasta dish that gains all its flavor from fresh parsley, dill, basil, a splash of white wine and sweet wild shrimp. Plus, it features asparagus which peaks this time of year. This recipe [...]
Feeling green? This St. Patrick’s Day inspired entrée will help you to get in touch with your inner Irish. Tilapia is mild and absorbs flavor well. Eating fish is part of a healthy diet and tilapia is super wallet friendly… Enjoy! recipe serves two Ingredients two wild tilapia filets (or any mild, white fish) 1 [...]
Who said eating healthy is expensive? This easy and budget-friendly crockpot winter soup is filling, flavorful and full of fiber and antioxidants. Split peas are a legume and high in protein, iron, fiber as well as other vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. They are extremely affordable – I bought mine at Whole Foods for less than [...]
Make your chicken dinner impressive with this flavorful recipe that will leave a lasting impression with your holiday guests. It actually came from a jar of Grey Poupon Dijon mustard. It is only slightly modified to be a bit healthier by swapping the regular white flour with 100% whole-wheat flour. Serves: 3-4 Ingredients 4 boneless [...]
Stuffed peppers provide a beautiful presentation with their vibrant color and unusual shape. You can really get creative with what you stuff them with and what sauce you add for extra flavor. For this recipe, I’m going vegan-style and stuffing with protein-rich quinoa and boosting the flavor with a vegan pesto sauce drizzled on top. [...]
Traditional shish kabobs are made with lamb… this recipe uses white meat chicken with an easy homemade marinade, as well as bright and colorful fruits and veggies. Fire up the grill and try these kabobs out on Labor Day weekend! Ingredients 2 lbs. white meat chicken 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic [...]
The curry in these cakes adds a special kick. I like to serve with curried quinoa and diced sweet potatoes. Ingredients 2 cans wild Alaskan pink salmon (skinless, boneless and no salt added) ½ Vidalia onion, diced 4 tbsp whole wheat bread crumbs 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp hummus 2 tsp curry powder 1 [...]
Easy, cheap and super healthy! Bake your own falafel and save hundreds of calories and grams of saturated fat. 2 cups chickpeas (low-sodium, drained and rinsed) 3 tbsp whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup minced Vidalia onion 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley ½ tsp red pepper flakes 2 tsp ground cumin Preheat [...]
Part of any healthy eating plan should include foods from under the sea. Fish provides a lean source of protein. So, dig in to this healthy and refreshing recipe featuring lime zest and fresh basil. Ingredients ¼ cup fresh basil, diced 1 shallot, diced ¼ cup lime zest 4 garlic cloves 1 tbsp extra virgin [...]
March is National Nutrition Month and the theme this year is ‘Eat Right with Color’. So, for my first March post, I’m thinking GREEN. This dish can be a side or you can add your favorite protein to make it a one-pan meal. Either way, this creation contains much less fat and sodium than traditional [...]
Raise your hand if you own a crock-pot… Now I do too! Took me a while to get on the bandwagon, but thanks to a generous gift from a friend I now am the proud owner of the greatest cooking invention out there! In this fast-paced world, I’m happy to now take it slow. It [...]
Use this tasty and colorful roasted red pepper sauce with your favorite mild white fish! Ingredients Shown with slices of avocado and arugula red pepper salad ¾ lb turbot (or any mild, white fish) Roasted Red Pepper Sauce: 2 red bell peppers 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves 1 whole shallot 1 [...]
Low-carb, Italian food sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Not so with this spin on a traditional Italian pasta dish. With this Vegan Pesto Spaghetti Squash recipe, you can get your pasta fix by substituting spaghetti squash which has similar texture to pasta. But how could spaghetti squash taste like pasta? You can actually shred [...]
This is my husband’s favorite dinner dish. I load it up with any vegetable in the fridge to boost the nutrients in this high fiber, one bowl dinner. Ingredients 2 cups whole-wheat rotini pasta 4 cups of chopped mixed veggies (such as red, yellow and orange bell peppers, mushrooms and broccoli) 4 cups spinach 4 [...]
This lean, protein-rich dish pairs well with quinoa, brown rice or whole wheat pasta. Ingredients Turkey meatballs shown here with pasta 1-pound ground white turkey meat (extra-lean) ½ cup oatmeal ½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs 1 egg white (or egg substitute) 2 garlic cloves, pressed 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp Black pepper ½ [...]
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As a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, my goal is to teach people that healthy cooking can still be gourmet and delicious. Follow me as I explore how to create healthy versions of my favorite dishes and learn why specific ingredients are good for your body. Many of my recipes are vegan and free of the most common food allergens.
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