A Guilt-Less Summer Treat

It’s a simple homemade banana frozen ‘yogurt’ treat that’s a snap to make, inexpensive, dairy-free and gluten-free!  Banana’s are easy to purchase, soft and easy to chew and they’re packed with nutrients.  Banana’s are naturally sweet and contain vitamins C and A, magnesium and folate.  Moreover, they help reduce stress levels and increase serotonin levels. … Continued

Superior Nut Company Recipes

I recently had the pleasure of tasting a wide variety of the delicious nuts and nut butters from the Superior Nut Company, who was kind enough to send me complimentary samples to use for recipe testing with my clients.  Needless to say, the Superior Nut Company products were quite impressive and I especially loved the … Continued

Homemade Morning Facial Scrub

Yesterday being my fabulous birthday, I decided to create a homemade facial scrub to ‘re-live my youth’ in hope of an instant facial glow.  I simply combined a few ingredients  from my pantry and whipped up an incredible scrub that left my face beaming all day.  I suggest using a ripened banana and ripened avocado … Continued

Cherry-Almond Bran Jingle Balls

  It’s time to Deck the Halls with these cute little bite-sized jingle balls.  These are incredibly easy to make and are sure to please your guests this holiday season.  Whether it’s at your Hanukkah table, your Christmas feast or your New Year’s Eve bash…be sure to whip up these adorable cherry almond balls, which … Continued

Product Review: Goji Gourmet

A big thank you to my friend, Allison over at Goji Gourmet for sending me a package of their tasty cookies.  I had the delightful opportunity to meet Allison last week to hear about her exciting new business and taste her deliciously-healthy cookies. Goji Gourmet offers a wonderful variety of cookies packed with superfoods and … Continued

Almond Encrusted Salmon with Homemade Raspberry Salsa

Last night I enjoyed this delicious salmon dish.  The sweet raspberry salsa makes this salmon a perfect summertime meal. Ingredients 2 Salmon fillets 1/2 cup ground almonds 1 cup raspberries 1/4 cup cilantro, dried 1/4 cup wheat germ 2 eggs 2 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 1/4 cup flax seeds … Continued

No-Bake Almond Oaty Bars

These bars are quick and easy to make…they are a perfect mid-day snack dipped into Greek yogurt or an after dinner dessert paired with organic soy ice cream. I love experimenting in my kitchen-I devised this recipe one afternoon when searching through my cabinets for a snack.  When I finally realized I had all of the ingredients needed … Continued

Parchment Halibut Fillets

Last night I decided to make use of my new box of parchment paper and create a healthy, fish dish.  The Results: Amazing! I was thrilled my parchment experiment was a success- and the delicate fish flavor with veggies compliments any palate.   Ingredients 1 Halibut fillet Asparagus 1 small Orange Parchment Paper (15 x … Continued

Simply Satisfying Swaps

Here are a few tricks of the trade from my healthy kitchen to yours…read on for some great alternatives to your pantry staples.   Swap your traditional mayo for plain Greek yogurt.  My favorite brands are Chobiani, Fage and Siggi’s.  These yogurts are a perfect substitution to mix into your typical tuna salad or spread onto your sandwich.  Moreover, Greek yogurt is … Continued