Basic Information YIELD: APPROXIMATELY 14-16 COOKIES Ingredients: ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces2 large egg whitespinch sea salt½ cup -2 tablespoons maple crystals, ground (or finely ground maple sugar)½ teaspoon vanilla1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut3 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.Using a double boiler, melt…
Basic Information Great Low Calorie Soup Helpful in Weight Management, Adapted from Allrecipes. 10 Servings: Prep Time 20 Minutes – Ready in 2 hours 20 Minutes. Nutritional Information: Friendly for Diabetes, Cardiovascular Health, and Weight Management. Low-carb, Low-sodium, Low-fat, Low-calorie, High-antioxidant content. Dietitian’s Tip: Beginning your meal with a low-calorie soup can help you feel full and eat less…
Basic Information Gluten Free Garlicky Kale Serves 3 Ingredients: large bunch of kale, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil sea salt5 cloves of garlic, crushed and chopped1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)crushed red pepper flakes, to taste Preparation: To de-stem each kale leaf, grab the main stalk in one hand and strip the leaf from the stem all…
Basic Information Gluten Free Garlic-Roasted Cauliflower: Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 head garlic, cloves separated but not peeled1 large head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into large florets4 ½ tablespoons olive oil2 ½ teaspoons sea salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Preparation: Heat oven to 450…
Basic Information Fresh Corn Soup and Red Pepper CoulisServes 5-6 Ingredients: For the soup:2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 large onion, small dice1 ½ teaspoons sea salt6 cups vegetable or low-sodium chicken stock10 ears fresh corn, kernels removed1 potato (about 1 cup), peeled & cut into medium dice For the red pepper coulis (yield approx. ¼…
Basic Information EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK VEGETABLE STIR-FRY Ingredients: SERVES 4:3 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil, plus more as needed1 medium yellow onion, sliced thin2 cloves of garlic, minced1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced thinHalf a head of chinese cabbage, cut into thin ribbons8 ounces of shitake mushrooms, sliced thin1 orange or…
Basic Information Easy and Healthy Vegetable Unfried Rice: Serves 8 Nutritional Information: Gluten Free Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onion, sliced or chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 large carrot, peeled, small dice¾ cup fresh or frozen peas½ bunch scallion, cut in dice on a diagonal1 tablespoon grated ginger4 cups cooked long grain brown rice2 tablespoons…
Basic Information Beans are one of the best sources of fiber on the planet and the ultimate blood sugar regulator. Nutritional Information: Beans are a winning combination of high-quality carbohydrates, lean protein, and soluble fiber that help stabilize your body’s blood-sugar levels and keeps hunger in check. The soluble fiber in beans influences the rate by which…
Basic Information Crispy Frizzled Brussels Sprouts Ingredients: SERVES 4:1. Extra virgin olive oil2. 1 clove of garlic, smashed3. pinch of red pepper flakes 4. 1 pint of Brussels sprouts, stemmed and leaves pulled apart 5. sea salt Preparation: Coat a large sauté pan with olive oil. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and bring to medium heat. After about 2 minutes…
Basic Information A healthy and festive recipe that combines lean protein with a great source of antioxidants! 4 Servings: Prep Time: 5 Minutes, Cook Time: 12 Minutes, Ready In: 17 minutes Nutritional Information: Friendly for Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Health, and Weight Management. Pair with roasted Brussels sprouts for extra fiber and cancer-fighting phytonutrients. Ingredients: 4…