I adore fish and seafood, and I find myself eating fish and seafood three times a week, perhaps more in the summer, as everything just tastes fresher in the summer for some reason. I have been making this dish for a long time, since it is by far one of the tastiest and easiest no…
Category: Healthy Hacks
Lazy Day Ricotta Pancakes with Mixed Berry Compote
The weekends are big in our household. It is a day for our family to reconnect and come together for a meal, since, unless it’s wrestling season, or my fireman isn’t protecting our town from fires, we are home lingering. Breakfasts become a big deal to us, and my kidlets look forward to waking up…
Beet Carpaccio with Fresh Ricotta and Pistachios
One of my favorite Italian appetizers is beef carpaccio, which is paper thin sliced rare beef tenderloin, usually served with shaved parmesan cheese and hollandaise sauce. I will only order it from trusted places as it served rare and food safety is paramount at all times, but most importantly when serving rare items or raw…
Crazy Sexy Chicken Crust Pizza
Since my weight loss surgery, I’ve had to change my whole way of approaching food. Before my surgery I had always known carbs just were not in love with me the way I am with them! My body works so much better on veggies, and protein. I adore a good pizza, and mine is no…
Hellacious Pico de Gallo
I love spicy food. Spicy Mexican fare all the better. There is something so sexy to me about pico de gallo, I can’t tell you what it is about the combination but I love it. There is a small deli by my house that we have been frequenting for the last 18 years and we…
Savory Carrot Pancakes
Now before you say anything, keep any open mind. This recipe was created with a healthy consciousness that is emerging in me. I have to be honest pancakes are not my go to breakfast choice and never have been. It’s not that I don’t like them, it’s just that I need protein in my breakfast,…
Mama’s Italian Pignoli Nut Cookies
Ever since I could eat solid food I have been memorized and delighted by Italian pastries and cookies. Every now and then my fireman and I get in the car and head to Jersey City, and we make two stops from my childhood. 2nd Street Bakery for the most amazing Pepperoni Bread, and a pepper…
Cinnamon Applesauce
I have been making applesauce since my kidlets were babies. I loved making their baby food as I could easily use the freshest ingredients, without additives. Now that they are grown babies, they still love Mommy’s applesauce. Tonight I am making pork chops and it would be a shame not to have applesauce for them…
Oven Roasted Eggplant Parm
I love eggplant. I love everything about it, taste, texture, versatility! Love, love, love it! I use to adore fried eggplant, I don’t however, adore the calories and fat. So I make it in the oven now and have learned to love it even more! Plus I am getting healthy eating what I love. Sometimes…
Chicken Meatball Stuffed Zucchini
This dish arrived out of my love of Italian food and my need to get creative on my diet. So on my quest to make healthier meatballs I perfected chicken meatballs that foot the bill. Instead of spiralizing the zucchini I decided to just scoop out and seed the zuccini making nice zuccini boats if…
Mustard Glazed Lemon Chicken with Roasted Broccolini
This is a healthy meal made on a sheet pan. You have your protein and veg right there, less mess, easy cleanup, and dinner is ready in 45 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken pieces. This is a low fat dish and can be reduced even further if you use low fat mayonnaise. …
Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
Growing up one of my dearest best friends was Chinese American. Her mother was a fabulous cook, and made many authentic Chinese meals for my family as a way to show her gratitude to my Mom who would often watch my friend while her Mom worked, since my Mom was a stay at home Mom,…
