Farm Fresh Butter Lettuce Tacos w/ Portobello and Pecans I keep forgetting to post this recipe! I had it last fall when visiting Travaasa and it’s still one of my favorite go-to vegan dishes that will please everyone. Chef Benjamin Baker created this dish in one of the culinary demonstrations I attended. We all got to […]
Happy 4th! I hope you guys are all having a fit and healthy holiday week! In case you are looking for some sweet treats or a cocktail – here are a few that won’t wreck your clean diet. In this post: Revolutionary Berries Watermelon and Cucumber Tonic Watermelon Salad
I’m not a huge football fan, but when it’s time for the Superbowl I get in the spirit! For most, this usually means eating lots of traditional football and game day foods including wings, dips, fried foods and other things that will sabotage your diet. So, this year – get your own game plan and […]
A few weeks ago I found this amazing Kale and Cranberry Salad at Whole Foods (on their salad bar) that was very light and had an great combination of flavors. But, the last few times I’ve been to the store they don’t have it : ( only other variations that don’t seem quite as tasty. […]
Looking for a cookie that you take to your holiday parties and events that won’t wreck your diet? Try Gingerbread! Every year one of my friends invites me to her holiday “cookie exchange” party. It’s always a blast, but I struggle with what to make! I ask myself “Would I let my clients eat this?” and […]
It’s been awhile since I posted any recipes, but I came across these today on Fitsugar. I love sweet potatoes and they are perfect if you are looking for a new recipe with fall flavors. Yes, sweet potatoes (or you can use any variety of yam) are carbs -but good carbs. They are “complex” carbs with more […]
I made this salad last week and loved it! I found the recipe in this month’s Fitness magazine. You can reduce your calories & fat by cutting out the bread w/herbed goat cheese or just do less of it! The recipe makes 4 large servings, so you can reduce it for smaller portions. Butter Lettuce […]
I’m a little behind on my recipe posts! So, I thought I’d share 2 this month that are perfect for the holiday weekend! Spicy Grilled Tempeh (recipe courtesy of Whole Foods) Serves 2 Tempeh’s firm texture makes it a perfect match for the grill. In this delightfully simple recipe, tangy lime juice and Mexican spices […]
You guys have been working hard to stay in shape and eat healthy, so don’t let a holiday like Memorial Day get you off track. Memorial Day weekend is the start of the summer and that means bathing suit and bikini season (for my bikini workout click HERE) is right around the corner! Here are […]
I buy frozen Mahi Mahi packs from Whole Foods almost every week because it’s one of my favorite things too cook. Mahi Mahi is a really light and easy fish to bake, grill, broil or even poach. My favorite way to use it is to make grilled fish tacos. When I don’t want to grill […]
This month, I wanted to share this great recipe I found in Women’s Health Magazine. It’s actually their cover girl, Olivia Wilde’s, recipe for a Bolognese sauce. I made it last week and it turned out great. This is one of Olivia’s favorite vegan recipes. “Eat this with any kind of pasta you love or […]
Sauté Legumes from the 2010 NYC Marathon Eve Dinner This month’s recipe is from the NYC Marathon Eve dinner that I attended last month, the night before I ran the race. The dinner was surprisingly good with a mix of lasagna, vegetables, salad and bread. My favorite was this amazing vegetable dish! So, when I […]
I wanted to share this recipe that I’m making this week for Thanksgiving. I saw Giada make it on her show last week it’s so colorful and has a great fall twist with pumpkin seeds. Bibb and Arugula Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette Ingredients Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil […]
I know this is a little last minute, but if you are looking for a new way to do your turkey this week…here is one of my favorites. It’s a great way to add flavor with extra herbs and spices instead of fat and calories. Plus, it takes less time to prepare and cook! *For […]
I found this in Muscle and Fitness Hers magazine and made it over the weekend. I used Quorn Meatless Grounds (one of Carrie Underwood’s favorites!) and it turned out great. You can also use ground turkey (that the recipe calls for), lean beef, etc. Chile Rellenos (serves 4 but you can make just 1 or 2) 1 […]
Grilled Baby Eggplant With Raisins, Pine Nuts and Rosemary This recipe is perfect for summer! You could use regular eggplant and cut into smaller pieces. But, you should be able to find “baby” or “mini” eggplants at your local grocery store or even farmers market. Cari’s Suggestions: My only problem with the recipe is that […]
Ok, so you’ve waited until the last minute to decide what you are doing this weekend. Fireworks? Swimming? Grilling? Well, you can still get out and enjoy all the traditional activities without having to spend hours in the kitchen making something healthy to take with you. Here are a few things that are easy to […]
Oven-Fried Okra! Looking for a healthy recipe to try for the Fourth of July this weekend? How about Fried Okra?! Well…oven-fried! If you are from the south like me, this is an all-time favorite! But, normally it’s super greasy and has so much breading you can hardly taste the okra. This version has way less […]
I’ve been out to LA quite a bit and one of my favorite spots is Hugo’s on Santa Monica Blvd. It’s known for being a celebrity hangout but also for having fresh, healthy food. Their menu is huge and they have options for vegetarians, vegans, meat eaters and even those with a serious sweet tooth. […]
I just wanted to follow up with my last post about Giada’s book signing here in Houston. Her publicist told me she was too busy to fit in an interview : ( BUT, I was able to ask her about yoga when I went to the book signing yesterday. Of course, I didn’t get to […]