This is an exquisite omelet filled with fresh baby spinach and tomatoes and with just enough feta cheese to make it rich but not too much to burden it with a lot of saturated fat. I also add a little lowfat kefir to the eggs, before whisking them to add to the creaminess. Eggs are a great source of protein and, coupled with fresh veggies, make for a very satisfying and ... Read More »
Archives for November 2022
Simply Oatmeal
This is my son Gabe's favorite Oatmeal every school day for breakfast! He is my growing boy--I swear he looks like he is growing an inch each day-- and I feel good having his belly full with all that good fiber and protein to tackle the day. I make this simple oatmeal from scratch every morning, using plain rolled oats, before he goes to school in the morning and it ... Read More »
David’s Favorite Breakfast
A lot of people ask my husband what he eats for breakfast. Well, there you have it! David's breakfast every single day: Organic Fat free plain Greek Yogurt mixed with wholegrain cereal, a ton of fresh berries, banana, raisins and any fruit in season there is! it's filled with protein, fiber (soluble and insoluble-That's a good thing!) and lots of fresh fruit! Just have fun ... Read More »
Put Sugar in its place!
I will post that next....coming right up! I have lots of little tricks throughout my recipes to lower the sugar content in my recipes and as I come across them when I feature one where it is relevant, I will come back and revisit this little tip post and explain why I did what I did! So, you can expect this page to grow.... ... Read More »
Put Salt in its place!
Salt is everywhere in our processed diet, even in the so-called "sweet" foods out there on the supermarket shelf, that you would never suspect actually had added salt (Yoo-hoo chocolate drink comes to mind-- it hides 260 mg of sodium for one serving (not to mention 35 g of sugar--I'll leave this for the nutrition experts to tell you how stunningly high that is, for a ... Read More »
How to reduce Fat (actually improve its quality!)
You will find no butter (organic or otherwise) and certainly no crisco, or lard in my recipes! The nutritional reason for that I leave for others to explain fully, but for the purpose of this little tip, I will just simply say that I don't use them because they contain saturated and/or transfats which are associated with increased risk of chronic disease. Here is ... Read More »
Fresh Fig Custard
This is such a lovely little dessert that just brings me back to Provence! It is very quick and simple—just make sure your figs are perfectly fresh and ripe, otherwise the skin can taste a little bitter when baked. My guests always rave about it!! Fresh Fig Custard 12 fresh California fresh figs (very well rinsed)1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt2 Tbsp ... Read More »
The Sweetness of Apples
Apples are so sweet in all the ways that warm the heart! Apples feel like home to me! They conjure up autumn days and memories of our family's apple picking tradition at our local orchard every year. I remember the kids (and David!) triumphantly dragging back their bags filled to the rim with apples (with David always winning the DUAP prize, otherwise known as the Katz ... Read More »
Simply Cinnamon Apples
This is one simple, no fuss, nothing fancy, little "recipe" to put your apples to good use, whatever variety you have on hand. It's one of those go-to-snacks that can satisfy that sweet-tooth craving but with no added sugar....NONE! The apples will release the necessary moisture on their own and create their own sweet cinnamon & clove condensed juice! They keep their ... Read More »
Lemon Pistachio Chicken
This Lemon Pistachio Chicken dish is quick and simple and fail-proof (I promise!) as long as you prepare all your ingredients on your kitchen counter beforehand. Your guests will swear you labored over this dish! The pistachios create the creaminess of the sauce and the wine, combined with the fresh lemon juice and zest give it a delightful tangy flavor. I like to serve this ... Read More »
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