These little power squares are filled with nutrients and make for a great power snack to throw in your kids' lunch box! They provide lots of fiber and fruit, and the nuts & flax seeds (Chia seeds as well if you opt to make them vegan) are a nice source of healthy oils. I use KIND healthy grains granola which is lower in sugar than most (and lower in fat too--just ... Read More »
Archives for June 2014
Honey Glazed Chicken
A must for your superbowl party! This dish takes all of 5 minutes to prepare but it needs a good hour to bake so that the honey juices simmer down to a rich thick golden glaze and coat the chicken perfectly (make sure to use drumsticks only as only they will remain tender and juicy). It is definitely worth the wait! I should note that this recipe, exactly as written, is ideal ... Read More »
Blueberry Corn Muffins
These little corn muffins are filled with fresh blueberries and a touch of fresh orange and are just perfect on a leisurely Sunday morning with a hot cup of coffee! I use 100% stone ground cornmeal (Bobʼs Red mill's has over twice the fiber than regular yellow enriched cornmeal) and whole wheat pastry flour instead of plain white flour for added fiber. Can you believe I use ... Read More »
Walnut Basil Pesto Halibut
Another easy recipe that looks like you labored over it! Needless to say the nutrition is impeccable! 5.0 from 1 reviews Walnut Basil Pesto Halibut Print Author: Catherine Katz Ingredients 2 slices halibut (little less than 1 lb) ½ cup shelled walnuts 1 cup fresh basil leaves, rinsed, loosely packed Pinch of coarse sea salt Fresh ground ... Read More »
Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crust
I LOVE this pumpkin pie! No surprise it got rave reviews when it was featured on Good Morning America for Thanksgiving a few years ago! Typically, a pumpkin pie is made with a regular pie shell made up of white flour, shortening, sugar and salt and the custard contains molasses, salt and sometimes butter or cream. Instead, this luscious pie uses a nutty/ puffin cereal base ... Read More »
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Moist, full of flavor and such a satisfying and nutritious snack for the kids to bring to a fall party! 5.0 from 10 reviews Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Print Cuisinicity Tip: You can also bake the batter in a Bundt pan (greased and floured) for 35-40 min, until toothpick in the center comes out clean. Author: Catherine Katz Serves: 20 muffins ... Read More »
Pumpkin Allspice Smoothie
This creamy smoothie has a delicious blend of flavor. It tastes like pumpkin pie! Not too sweet, and so satisfying after a great workout on a fall morning! 5.0 from 1 reviews Pumpkin Allspice Smoothie Print Author: Catherine Katz Serves: 1 Ingredients 1¼ cup unsweetened almond milk ¼ cup canned organic pumpkin (100%--no added salt or sugar) 2 ... Read More »
Stuffed Portabello Mushroom
The stuffing for these stuffed portabello mushrooms is a delicious and nutritious alternative to regular white bread stuffing. The bulgur wheat and walnuts add fiber, protein and healthy omega 3's fatty acids and they blend so well together with the sautéed vegetables. You can prepare the mushrooms in advance and refrigerate them so you can pop them in the oven when you’re ... Read More »
Poppy Seed Crusted Salmon
This simply delicious recipe is high in protein and rich in healthy fat and a little added fiber. It’s a nutritious gem! I like to serve it over a simple quinoa. 4.5 from 2 reviews Poppy Seed Crusted Salmon Print Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 skinned salmon filets* (about 1 ½ lbs-wild Alaskan preferably) 2 egg whites 12 TLC Kashi® TLC 7-grain crackers 2 ... Read More »
Pesto Veggie Pasta Salad with Grilled Shrimp
This pasta salad is sure to please a crowd! A complete meal in a dish, filled with veggies--it has wholegrain pasta, shrimp, walnuts and fresh basil--Great served cold so you can make it in advance and just display it on a beautiful platter! Pesto Veggie Pasta Salad with Grilled Shrimp Print Author: Catherine Katz Ingredients BASIL WALNUT PESTO 2 cups ... Read More »
