Serve these Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies hot out of the oven for a special treat. Fresh baked cookies are a real treat in our house. There’s nothing quite like the smell of homemade cookies baking in the oven, and it’s almost impossible to resist a fresh baked cookie hot out of the oven….
Asian Tomato Ginger Lime Salad Recipe
This simple Asian Tomato Ginger Lime Salad is a refreshing side accompaniment that will compliment just about any meal. Most times, fresh ingredients require so little adornment that you can simply eat them raw and slightly seasoned if desired. Last week, I made a Fresh Citrus Fruit Salad that demonstrated how beautiful yet simple it can…
Filipino Garlic Fried Brown Rice Recipe
This Filipino Garlic Fried Brown Rice is a healthier version of a traditional breakfast food, although it would be great as a side dish for dinner as well. I had a Filipino friend in high school that I used to hang out with and one of my favorite memories was the time I stayed at…
Bistro 7 Restaurant + Bar Tasting Dinner
Last week, I had the opportunity to join a VIP Tasting Dinner at Bistro 7 Restaurant + Bar in Wilton, Connecticut. Interestingly, this restaurant is located in a little strip that looks like it’s in the middle of nowhere, taking over a space that used to be a gluten-free cafe that I went to buy…
Fresh Citrus Fruit Salad
This Fresh Citrus Fruit Salad is packed with vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals. It’s so pretty, and perfect for dessert. I am always amazed by the bounty of nature and the rainbow of colors that can be found in different varieties of fruits and vegetables. Whether it’s purple cauliflower, yellow carrots, blood oranges…
Gluten-Free Chicken Scallopine with Meyer Lemon Sauce Recipe
This Gluten-Free Chicken Scallopine with Meyer Lemon Sauce is a lightened up version of a traditional Italian-American recipe. Today’s post is dedicated to Pasquale or Patsy as he was lovingly called. Pasquale passed away last Friday at the age of 87. He was a fun loving Italian man, the father of one of my best…
Easy Turkey Taco Pizza Recipe
If you’re looking for some fun food, give this Easy Turkey Taco Pizza recipe a try. It’s super kid-friendly and adults will love it too. Sometimes my cleverness gets the best of me. I think I’m so smart, and then disaster strikes and I’m put back in my place. Has that happened to you? I…
40+ Healthy Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes
Freshen up your slow cooker repertoire and try some of these Healthy Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes. No fuss meals that just cook on their own. I know some of you may be wondering why I’m posting a bunch of Healthy Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes when it’s almost Spring. Well, to be honest, I wish it…
Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto Recipe
This simple recipe for Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts with Proscuitto is perfect for an easy weeknight side dish. Made with antioxidant rich purple varieties of cauliflower and brussels sprouts, it’s a stunning addition to any meal. March is National Nutrition Month® 2014 and I’m celebrating with this antioxidant packed Roasted Purple Cauliflower and Purple Brussels…
Let’s Move! Action Plan for Parents
Today, I’ve put together a Let’s Move Action Plan for Parents to help spread the word on how we as parents can help our children live healthier lives and reduce childhood obesity nationwide. This week, I had the amazing opportunity to join in on a conference call with the Executive Director of Let’s Move!, Sam Kaas,…
Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Quinoa Oat Cookies Recipe
These Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Quinoa Oat Cookies are full of good-for-you ingredients and will satisfy your sweet tooth. I don’t bake very often but when I do, I try to incorporate a few healthy ingredients into my recipes. Lately, I’ve been playing around with quinoa in sweets, like my Quinoa Fudge Brownies and Quinoa…
Cajun Chicken Sausage Gumbo Stew Recipe
Today’s recipe for Cajun Chicken Sausage Gumbo Stew is full of New Orleans flavors. Add a little hot sauce if you like and serve with steamed rice and a green salad for a complete meal. Can you tell I like Cajun food? This all started eight years ago when my family went to Louisiana for…
Easy Herb Spiced Roasted Chicken Recipe
Anyone can make this Easy Herb Spiced Roasted Chicken. Roast two chickens and use the extras for meals throughout the week. They say you know a great chef from their roasted chicken. For years, I was intimidated at the thought of roasting my own chicken and resorted to buying rotisserie chickens from the supermarket. After…
Weekend Brunch at Oak + Almond Restaurant
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to sample the brunch menu at Oak + Almond, a local restaurant in Norwalk, CT, that was transformed over the past year from an established traditional Italian restaurant to a rustic approachable farm to table restaurant at the passing of the baton from father to son, Jon Paul Pirraglia….
Lightened Up Croque Monsieur Grilled Cheese Recipe
This Lightened Up Croque Monsieur Grilled Cheese is rich and creamy but has 60% less calories than the traditional sandwich. You’ll be surprised by the secret ingredient. A number of years ago when I was in my French food phase, I made Croque Monsieur for the first time. It’s a fancy grilled cheese that’s filled…
Gluten-Free Quinoa Almond Flour Pancakes Recipe
These tender Gluten-Free Quinoa Almond Flour Pancakes are perfect when you’re craving comfort food but want something a little bit healthy. I’m always trying to sneak in healthy ingredients for my kids, so on one recent snow day, I whipped up these Quinoa Almond Pancakes for breakfast. I had cooked quinoa from the night before (I…
6 Easy Tips for Improving Physical and Mental Health
Try these six tips for healthy living for improving physical and mental health, including practical ideas on how to implement these tips for healthy living into everyday life. Sponsored by Aetna. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been focusing hard on not only eating better, but feeling better, both physically and mentally. I’ve made…
Meyer Lemon Blood Orange Glazed Roast Chicken Recipe
Meyer Lemon Blood Orange Glazed Roast Chicken is so easy to make, you’ll want to include this in your weeknight cooking repertoire. Any citrus fruit can be used in this no-fuss meal. A few weeks ago, the twins went off to a winter retreat with our church. I really missed them and our house was…
25+ Healthy Chicken and Turkey Chili Recipes
Stay cozy and warm with these Healthy Chicken and Turkey Chili Recipes all winter long. All you need is a nice green salad and a piece of cornbread to go along. Pictured (top to bottom, left to right): Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with Green Chilies, Yummy Healthy Easy’s Turkey Taco Chili, Slow Cooker Black…
Quinoa Fudge Brownies Recipe
These Quinoa Fudge Brownies are dense and full of dark chocolate goodness, perfect for Valentine’s Day. No one will guess that these are actually healthy. A few weeks ago, my husband and I met a lovely couple who happen to be vegetarians. I was instantly intrigued and started peppering the wife with questions about what…
DIY Homemade Instant Oatmeal In A Jar Recipes
These DIY Homemade Instant Oatmeal In A Jar Recipes make breakfast a no-brainer. The combinations and possibilities are endless and make for a delicious and healthy way to start the day. This past week, I’ve been playing around with different oatmeal combinations at breakfast time to mix things up. There are so many different combinations…
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