Skinny Burgers!
This is one delicious (and super healthy) Mediterranean meal! If you have this instead of a traditional cheeseburger, you’ll save about 500 calories and 25 grams of saturated fat (the not-so-good stuff). A Five Guys Cheeseburger has about 840 calories and 55g of fat (26.5 saturated). My Skinny Burgers have about 296 calories and 1.5g-6g of saturated… Read More»
Speedy Scallop and Asparagus Saute
This simple but elegant seafood dish can be prepared in under 20 minutes. Asparagus season is in full swing and you should start seeing fresh asparagus popping up at your local farmer’s market soon. Speedy Scallop and Asparagus Saute 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup diced shallots 1 teaspoon thyme 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon… Read More»
Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
It’s Fresh Fish Friday, April is here, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and I’m in the mood for a healthy, refreshing seafood dish! Mango Salsa 1 & 1/2 cups mango, peeled and chopped 1 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced 1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely… Read More»
What’s in Season for Spring? (Dallas, TX)
Buying fruits and vegetables in season and locally helps to ensure maximum nutrition (less transit time, so the crop is peaked at its peak ripeness) and also benefits local farmers and the environment. The following is a list of produce reaching its peak in the Dallas region in spring. Visit your local farmers market this… Read More»
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bread Pudding
This decadent dessert requires minimal prep time and little kitchen talent. The whole grain bread adds fiber; the soy, eggs and PB have protein, the dark chocolate has antioxidants, and the PB also has some healthy fats. A quick and easy dessert that won’t pack on the pounds (as long as you don’t eat it all yourself!)…. Read More»
Dietitian Approved: Easy Tzatziki & Greek Pita Pockets
Easy Tzatziki & Greek Pita Pockets 1/2 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 medium sized cucumber, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup black olives, chopped 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup shredded cucumber 1/4 teaspoon dill 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Hummus- any variety Whole grain pitas… Read More»
The Best Brunch in Dallas
Brunch is BIG in Dallas. I know people say that about a lot of things in Texas, but I’ve never really been anywhere else in the US where Sunday brunch is such an event. An event that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed partaking in since I moved to Dallas in December. Since then, I’ve been trying to… Read More»
Garlic Artichoke and Portobello Mushroom Bake (Low Cal & Low Cost Recipe)
This naturally low fat and low calorie dish takes 30 minutes or less to whip together. Garlic Artichoke and Portobello Mushroom Bake (Serves 3-4) 1 tbsp olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 portabella mushrooms, thickly sliced 1 14 oz can quartered artichoke hearts, drained 1 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon fat free half and half 2… Read More»
Two Step Pesto Pasta with Pumpkin Seeds
This is the easiest recipe I’ve ever posted. A departure from the typical spaghetti marinara, but just as quick. The pumpkin seeds add a welcome crunch and along with healthy vitamins and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin K, vitamin E and zinc. Two Step Pesto Pasta with Pumpkin Seeds (Serves 4) 1/4 cup pesto… Read More»
For Your Busiest Day: Quick and Easy Mexican Minestrone
This recipe is perfect for the day you just know you’re not going to have time to prepare dinner and you’re going to be ravaged by hunger by the time you get home. Instead of raiding the snack cabinet, take 10 minutes to prep this delicious and nutritious meal before you leave the house in… Read More»