Although my boys love to order Chicken Parmesan when we dine out, the health content is always a concern –especially since it usually arrives thickly breaded, deeply fried, smothered in cheese, and served on a mountain of spaghetti! In an effort to satisfy their love of this dish I have come up with a terrific easy stove-top recipe that’s filled with all of the same great flavors but none of the excess fat and carbs.
Tag: healthy recipes
Easy Reduced Sugar Strawberry Muffins
With less than half the calories and a third of the usual sugar and fat, these quick low-sugar muffins made sweet with all-natural strawberry jam are guaranteed to make you smile.
Cheesy Chili Nachos
With this lightened version you can still enjoy the great taste of meaty chili atop crunchy tortilla chips, complete with melted cheese sauce-only now, without a side of guilt.
Raspberry Oat Bars
This simple recipe combines the goodness of hearty oats, the sweetness of raspberry, and the scent of cinnamon to tie it all together. One batch can serve a crowd or be parceled out through the week as an after-school snack or a better-for-you dessert!
Everyday Fresh Blueberry Muffins
These delectable muffins have just 150 calories and a teaspoon of added sugar each making them a perfect breakfast treat (for everyone!). I love warm blueberry muffins, but not the excess calories or sugar they usually bring. So when I came across a blueberry muffin recipe that promised to deliver […]
Treat Yourself to The Elvis Oat Bowl!
Playing in the kitchen creating new breakfast recipes last week got my kitchen assistants and I inspired to find delicious ways to doctor up an ordinary bowl of oatmeal. Reminicing that peanut butter and banana sandwiches were said to be a favorite of Elvis Presley, we promptly declared this highly satisfying bowl – The Elvis Oat Bowl. Enjoy!
Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits (So slim-so sweet)
For me, there’s no time better time than summer to shop the produce section. Eaten just as they are, blueberries are the perfect example good health delivered with great taste. Recent studies show blueberries not only have one of the highest levels of antioxidants of any food, they are incredibly powerful when it comes to reducing breast cancer tumors.
Hand Tossed Pizza Salad
My husband says the best way to toss a salad is with your hands. Yep, dressing and all. You of course are welcome to use whatever suits you best when tossing together this delicious blend of fresh romaine lettuce, traditional pizza toppings and zesty tomato dressing.
Weight Loss 101
Maintaining a healthy weight is the key ingredient to looking and feeling your healthiest best, but with so many diets to choose from, what’s best?
Think Before You Drink!
Let’s face it, as the weather gets hotter, it becomes harder than ever to resist sweet beverages. To help you enjoy the sweet drinks you love – where the only thing extra is great taste – I created two entire chapters of sweet sippers for my book Eat What You Love.