The major complaint I hear about salads is – they are SO boring. The good news is you don’t have to go to a restaurant to get an interesting, fun, crunchy salad. The key to making a memorable salad is mixing different varieties of lettuce to enhance the depth of flavors. This fall salad combines […]
Tiger nut flour is the new kid on the block. It has vast benefits including being a stand alone flour – meaning you can substitute it for regular flour in a 1:1 ratio. Because it is naturally a little sweet you can also reduce the amount of sugar in recipes. Finally it contains more nutrients […]
This holiday season I wanted to create something that felt like a cake of the past. Baking was my passion from an early age. I did not have to give a thought to how low carb a recipe was, or the integrity of the ingredients. My how things have changed! This recipe was inspired by an […]
Here's a healthy tasty version of green beans that is great for an everyday dinner but works well to impress company.
This year it's all about trying new things in the midst of COVID so Jeffrey and I were experimenting. I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin pie but love ricotta cheese. He likes pumpkin but wanted a variation on the popular Basque cheesecake. The result is our take on the combination of ricotta cheesecake with pumpkin along […]
Cauliflower is the popular girl in the low carb gluten free world but why settle for just boiled, mashed or roasted? This recipe is super easy both with cooking and assembly. It has a little crunch and you can change the flavorings as desired. Gluten-free low carb and a nice holiday splurge!
Need a new idea for turkey leftovers? Here's a variation on the usual turkey salad. The pesto gives it a great flavor and the celery, pecans and pomegranate seeds give it a nice crisp crunch! Packed with protein, fiber, phytonutrients and monounsaturated fat – this is one to help if you ate a BIT too much over […]
Who doesn't love a great tart? Here's a gluten-free vegetarian zucchini tart made with fresh ricotta and zucchini from our garden. It can be easily doubled for a larger crowd. And it is even more delicious the second day after the flavors have melded together!
Here’s a comfort-food recipe to help with COVID anxiety…an easy hearty spring soup that makes kale taste great! 1 large onion, chopped 2 cups brown button mushrooms, quartered 2 stalks celery, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil, ghee or butter 3 carrots, chopped in 1” pieces 1 Bay leaf ½ tablespoon thyme ½ tablespoon garlic powder […]
Many of my clients ask me “what do you eat on a typical day – especially now with COVID?” I’ve been able to maintain my usual meals with some deletions here and there due to supplies but let’s start with my typical breakfast. It’s power packed with nutrients – protein, good fat, healthy carbs from […]
You may ask – why chicken soup in July? I am about to have sinus surgery and Jeffrey asked me what I wanted to have this week in anticipation and I said – “what about your fabulous chicken soup?” Chicken soup – now referred by as “Jewish penicillin” really does have healing properties. In 2000, […]
Serves: 8 medium servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 head of romaine lettuce, washed and shredded 2 heirloom tomatoes, cut in wedges 1 avocado, diced 8 ounces of burrata cheese, cut in 2 inch pieces 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Variation: Add toasted pecans […]