Eggplant and Asparagus Napoleons
This week we are featuring a diverse recipe that can be used as an appetizer, side dish, or a vegetarian main dish! Eggplant and asparagus napoleons are a great addition to the dinner table. Both eggplants and asparagus are nutrient rich foods containing many vitamins and antioxidants with a great low calorie count. […]
Jerk Chicken Collard Wraps
Close you eyes and imagine yourself on a summer island with the smell of the grill, melodic music, and a pitcher of margaritas. Now open your eyes and experience it all in the comfort of your kitchen or backyard! Put on some Jimmy Buffet or Bob Marley and enjoy a little bit of the islands […]
Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of chicken noodle soup! In this recipe, we take those classic flavors, cook them long and slow in a coconut milk broth (yum!), and top it with bright, fresh veggies for a Thai twist on a quintessential American classic. The best part? You can put this in […]
Mexican Chicken Souvlaki
This Greek-Mexican fusion meal combines fresh veggies, avocado and Sundried tomato Tzatziki for a fresh and delicious meal that is high in protein and low in fat! This recipe is derived from the “Gourmet Nutrition” Cookbook – available at the front desk! Ingredients (per 2 servings) 6 oz chicken breast 1/2 cup sliced tomato 1 […]
Light Panang Curry
This dish is to Thai for… Thai Panang Curry is the kind of dish people order when out but never really thing to make at home. Rich in flavor with coconut milk, Kaffir lime and Thai basil, it’s the kind of thing most people wouldn’t attempt on their own. But with this recipe, it’s really […]
Beef Enchilada Quinoa
Love enchiladas, but not the calories? This Beef Enchilada Quinoa recipe is a healthier, gluten-free alternative! You’ll get all of those yummy Mexican flavors and spice but its GOOD FOR YOU, and easy to make! Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids. It is […]
Healthy Chicken Cordon Bleu
Who doesn’t love Chicken Cordon Bleu? Well, we took the traditional recipe and made it a little lighter and a little easier. It still tastes great, but now you can also FEEL great about eating it! Healthy comfort food – what could be better? Ingredients 2 slices of deli turkey (honey roasted or […]
Garlic-Lemon Chicken and Zucchini
If you love garlic you will LOVE this dish! This low carb, gluten free, paleo chicken and zucchini cooks in a yummy garlicky sauce and is super easy to prepare and cook! The recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken thighs (with excess fat trimmed off), but if you’re looking to cut some calories and fat, use chicken breasts […]
Warm & Hearty Beef Barley Soup
How is everyone enjoying the frigid temps?! I don’t know about you, but most of us live in the SOUTH so we won’t be cold. So, now we’re forced to improvise and in addition to bundling up and jacking up the heat (and our gas bills), we are craving warm, hearty foods. And what fits […]
Turkey Sausage and Apple Stuffing
Who doesn’t love stuffing? It’s always a crowd-pleaser at Thanksgiving, but it’s chock full of calories, fat and sodium. This year, trade out your traditional recipe for this healthier version – using turkey sausage instead of pork to cut down on fat and calories, and apples for tang and sweetness. Everyone will love it! Ingredients […]
