Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze

If you’re looking for an easy recipe that’s full of flavor and is on the table in under 30 minutes, check out this Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze. Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite veggies. They’re amazing for supporting your liver through detoxification of toxins every single day and they taste fabulous when … Continued

Gluten-Free Balsamic Biscuits

I’ve spent the past week developing a gluten-free biscuit with my favorite natural sweeteners.  After many hours of taste testing and baking away in my (hot) matchbox kitchen here in Manhattan, I finally discovered a delicious cracker that is incredible for a breakfast toast, an afternoon snack or an evening dessert….how so? Well that’s easy; … Continued

Zesty Macadamia Bison Balls

Earlier this week, I met with one of my clients and I decided to introduce her to bison…we purchased freshly ground bison from Whole Foods Market and went back to her apartment to create some tasty bison balls! After scouring her fridge, I came across freshly ground nut butter and opted to add that to … Continued

Sweet Vegetable Slaw

This is an incredible recipe that I created last night using ingredients from my refrigerator and pantry.  I opted for a unique combination of cashew butter, balsamic vinegar, agave nectar, Greek plain yogurt, pine nuts, Chinese mustard, cinnamon and dulse flakes gently tossed among a ‘slew’ of spiraled zucchini, squash, mango, carrots and cabbage with … Continued

Get Those Kids Cookin’…

Ever wonder how to get your kids involved in the kitchen? Here are a few tips that I offer to my clients…whether you have young children, nieces, nephews, neighbors, family or friends…these tips are sure to get your little ones active and entertained in the kitchen. Cucumber Caterpillar: Slices of cucumber held together with natural … Continued

Black Garlic Recipes and Reviews

I recently had the pleasure of tasting black garlic for the very first time in my life…and let me tell you…I honestly could not stop eating it…Words cannot simply describe the taste and mild flavoring of black garlic.  Marx Foods sent me a complimentary sample of one of their new products: Black Garlic, which has … Continued

Orange-Infused Eggplant with Basil and Greek Yogurt

I’ve always been a huge fan of eggplant…it reminds me of my Pop Pop, my father’s father, who made the most amazing eggplant parm I have ever tasted.  Giving his recipe a bit of a twist minus the gluten and dairy, I decided to whip up this tasty eggplant dish last night after purchasing four … Continued

More Snacks…

Just in time for the holiday weekend, my On-The-Go Snack List continues… I’m sure many of you are planning on hitting the road for the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend, so I thought I’d share some more of my snack ideas with you…many of them are quick and easy to prepare and can be … Continued

Meat-less 'Meat' Loaf

Since the recent June weather here in Manhattan has been anything but sunny and warm these past few weeks, I’ve decided to be productive on the rainy evenings and keep myself busy in my tiny Manhattan kitchen- stirring up some healthy and delicious ‘comfort-food’ recipes for my dinners.  Last night, I decided to experiment by making a vegetarian ‘meat-less’ … Continued

Tasty, Tangy Taco Supreme

I made these tangy soft tacos last night and I couldn’t resist sharing them with all of you.  The touch of cilantro and lime juice tops these babies off with a pungent kick that will have your taste buds dancin’…(the secret that makes this dish so fantastic is the crushed peanuts cooked with your choice of protein)…Let me … Continued