Grilled Tofu and Corn Salad

This is a wonderful cool, summertime salad that I love to make…the crunchiness of the peanuts and grapes add the perfect texture to this healthy meal. Ingredients Salad: 3 ears corn, husks and silks removed 1 block extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed and cubed 1/3 cup red onions, chopped 1 cup red grapes Large bed of … Continued

Balsamic Bean Spread

I just can’t get enough of my bean spreads lately…it seems every week I’m coming up with a new recipe.  The process always starts with me and a can of Re-Fried beans in the kitchen–the next thing I know…I’ve created yet another bean spread masterpiece! Ingredients 1 can Re-fried Beans 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup Pumpkin … Continued

Grilled Scallops with Peach-Basil Relish

This is a fabulous recipe for an outdoor warm weather meal … The delicious taste of scallops is complimented with a peachy relish in a quick yet elegant dish…It will surely jazz up your taste buds, so go ahead and fire up the grill with this great summer-inspired dinner tonight. Ingredients Relish 2 Fresh Peaches, diced … Continued

The Healthy Apple Dressing

This dressing is incredibly versatile and can be used over any dish over mixed salad greens or a grilled vegetables, tofu, fish and chicken. Ingredients 1/2 ripe avocado 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tsp. lime juice 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. honey 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, … Continued

Summer Basmati Fruit Salad

A perfect appetizer, side dish or dessert…What a dish!   For an appetizer, simply create a spread of pitas, tortilla chips and crackers for dipping.  If using this recipe for a side dish, simply place into a serving dish and pair with your choice of protein.  For a tasty dessert, serve this fruit salad atop vanilla … 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

Add Fresh Herb Flavor

The best part about visiting my parents home in the summertime is the beautiful garden my father grows each year.  He plants a vast array of vegetables and herbs for us–which makes warm weather cooking a blast!  I look forward to visiting my parents and cooking with these home-grown herbs, which can brighten any dish from cool gazpacho to … 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

Millet Veggie Patties

These savory little patties are perfect as a side dish with fish or chicken for dinner as well as over mixed greens for a savory lunch. Ingredients 1 cup Millet (cooked) 1/3 cup Vegan Parmesan Cheese 2 Tsp. Lemon Zest 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 2 Tbsp. minced garlic Sea Salt and … Continued