Chicken Fricassee over Quinoa is a wonderful French stew loaded with fresh vegetables, onions and leeks (Make sure to clean them thoroughly--click here to learn how to clean and cut leeks) with a provençal tomato twist. I love to serve it over my Simply Quinoa-YUM! Chicken Fricassee Over Quinoa Tip: Substitute 1tsp dried herbes de Provence instead of fresh if you ... Read More »
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Now that’s wonderful fast food--Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside! Kids devour these chicken tenders! This breading is a delicious-nutritious substitution for the typical commercially available packaged bread crumbs which contain little or no fiber, include flavor enhancers and additives, lots of salt and sugar and even partially hydrogenated ... Read More »
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 »
Chicken Parmesan
If chicken parmesan is one of those favorite dishes you had to avoid because it was too rich, here is one I think you'll love and I know will love you back! It's very easy: I use the recipe for my crispy chicken tenders made with the wholegrain crust (so you have added fiber to boot!) and I use a store-bought simple tomato marinara sauce, so that's one less thing to fuss ... Read More »
Turkey Meatballs
An Italian classic every kid loves! You would never know these wonderfully moist meatballs are not made with ground beef! That’s because of the puréed lentils that I sneak in there, as well as moist bread crumbs made from 100% wholegrain sliced bread--here is a brand I love! You won’t know that they are there but they create a dark moist "beefy" texture that is just perfect ... Read More »
Turkey Mushroom Burger
A family favorite! No one will ever know these turkey mushroom burgers are so good for you! They hide puréed lentils and sautéed mushrooms which not only make them fabulously nutritious but also make them flavorful and moist like a regular beef burger! Who thinks of burgers as a source of fiber? These are! In fact they are a complete meal in and of themselves! The only thing ... 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 »
Apple Prune Chicken
I often use dried fruit in my savory sauces to create a luscious glaze and in this case, I used unsweetened prunes. They simmer together with the apples and apple cider in the oven and the combination achieves a fat-free richness that is finger-licking delicious! This simple dish is quick and easy and is an absolute delight! I like to serve it over quinoa, along with ... Read More »
BBQ Grilled Chicken
Just in time for one last BBQ for labor day week-end! This is a mustard, honey and apple cider vinegar based sauce that has a great kick to it! It creates such a rich glaze around the chicken breasts so that there is no need for the skin and of course no need for all the sugar-&-salt-laden in store-bought BBQ sauce! Because I use chicken breasts, it takes all of 10 ... Read More »
Chicken in Creamy Dijon Sauce
This is a lusciously rich and creamy dish that (I think you know by now!) has no cream in it. The vermouth wine and mustard are just a classic blend--I didn't invent anything here! It's very easy to throw together, you just have to have everything on hand on the counter. I like to serve this chicken with cooked organic Farro and Grilled veggies on the side. If you are so ... Read More »
