I'm Italian. So naturally I love rich, old-school Italian meals. What I don't love however, is how I can barely zip my jeans and have an intense need for a nap afterwards! All of those extra pasta carbs and too much fat causes immediate bloating...
I’m obsessed with eggs! Eggs are an inexpensive source of complete protein (read: metabolism boosting, lean muscle building protein), incredibly versatile and super easy to make. Add a small, shallow mason jar, ramekin or mini oven safe bowl (you'll need six of them for this...
Pumpkin bread was never something I craved. But then I started messing around in the kitchen to create the perfect pumpkin bread and I fell a little bit in love. My Pumpkin Vanilla Spice Bread is spicy, buttery (yes, I used real butter- I like...
This is by far one of my favorite desserts. Mango Strawberry and Pistachio Oat Crumble will satisfy your sweet tooth while providing a big helping of anti-aging, immune-boosting vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and heart healthy fats! Mangos and strawberries are the stars of this dish and...
There is something about banana bread baking away in the oven that feels like home. This easy and ridiculously flavorful Smashed Banana Bread is everything you remember without all of the excess fat, white sugar and white flour. I replaced the white sugar with extra...
I'm obsessed with apple crisp. Especially this one. And not just because it's absolutely mouth-watering (think sweet chunks of apples dipped in a cinnamon and nutmeg spiced pure maple syrup and topped with an all natural buttery crust of gooey dates and oat flour.) Nope....
So it's Fall and football season which means it's the perfect time for chili. Personally, regular chili bores me, but my Buffalo Chicken Chili is anything but boring! It's actually almost famous because it's been featured on both the New England Patriots website and the...
I love this soup. Well I love all soup, but I particularly love this soup because it’s so easy to make, has just the right amount of sweetness with a little kick and it’s full of anti-aging vitamins and fiber. One serving of this stuff...
Most households order pizza at least once a week. While I’m all about the occasional indulgence, take- out pizza is loaded in artificial ingredients, excess fat and carbs. So, I found a way to make the easiest, most flavorful pizza with fresh ingredients while keeping...