Don’t shoot the messenger, but … I’ve never liked the Olive Garden restaurant. Yes, I know it’s an American institution but I think most of their food is terrible. The only dishes from Olive Garden I ever liked are the soups. So I set out trying to recreate them at home in a healthier way. This Olive Garden
How do I love thee, one pot creamy tomato soup? Let me count the ways: You make the whole thing in ONE pot Fresh juicy tomatoes Only 6 ingredients Rich and creamy, but also super healthy You can easily substitute coconut milk to make it vegan, Paleo and Whole30 compliant Get You Some Tomatoes This recipe uses fresh tomatoes and you
Just a few high-quality ingredients and an over-the-top dressing will make this Shrimp Salad with Herb Dressing your favorite go-to summer meal. And … it’s super duper healthy. In fact it’s Whole30 compliant, keto, paleo, sugar-free and gluten-free. But, most important, it’s super fresh, filling and delicious.
If you want to add a little extra crunch to your table, try this healthy and easy Mexican Carrot Salad. Just mix grated carrots with chopped pickled Jalapeño peppers, a drizzle of olive oil and a little cilantro. This recipe couldn’t be easier (or more tasty)! Mexican Carrot Salad makes a great topping for taco or burritos. Or
This Healthy Slow Cooker Jewish Brisket is a taste-great, feel-good classic. It smells amazing when it’s cooking and it’s super versatile. And, it’s sugar-free, gluten-free, keto, paleo & Whole30 compliant. I used to make my Grandma Esther’s Jewish Brisket recipe, but it used a lot of processed food
I’m not usually a big fan of peppers but I make a BIG exception for shishitos. This easy shishito pepper recipe is ready in 5 minutes and uses exactly three ingredients: shishito peppers, olive oil and salt. You simply saute them in a really hot pan with oil until blistered and beginning to soften and then sprinkle them with a
I’m usually a chicken salad purist … just mayonnaise, celery, salt and pepper. But I make an exception for this Whole30 Curry Chicken Salad recipe. It’s fancy enough for company or a special occasion (baby shower, brunch, Easter, Passover) but it’s easy enough for a weekday lunch. It’s also a great meal
It’s the first day of spring and I’m jumping for joy. Asparagus is one of my favorite spring foods and this oven roasted asparagus recipe is quick, easy, healthy and (most of all) delicious. It’s one of my favorite side dishes to make in the spring when asparagus in plentiful and it goes beautifully with any protein
This one pot Cape Malay Chicken Curry will tickle your tastebuds with a unique mix of spices. It’s traditionally eaten without utensils (try using your hands – it’s fun!) Recently, while visiting Capetown South Africa, I had the opportunity to take an African Malay cooking class taught by Gamidah Jacobs who runs a
This is the ultimate meal prep recipe that you will thank yourself for making on busy weekday mornings. I like to keep a batch of Keto Crustless Quiche in the freezer so that I can pop it in the toaster oven or microwave and have a decent breakfast when I’m rushed for time. This recipe is super flexible and forgiving. I made it
