This recipe does use sugar alternatives and sugar-free chocolate chips. See the post above for tips and options. Also, all ingredients should be at room temperature to make blending smooth and easy. Ingredients: 3 avocados ½ cup coconut milk ½ cup sugar-free dairy-free chocolate chips (like Lily’s Dark) 2½ tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons erythritol sugar […]
This recipe is super-versatile—you can use carrots and celery instead of a bell pepper, sweeten the Joes with brown sugar instead of molasses, and omit the chili powder and red pepper if you like a milder filling. The chips and pickles, however? Non-negotiable. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground beef (20% fat) ½ […]
The flavor of apple pie, blended into a healthy Apple Smoothie! Rich, creamy and vegan, it’s made with apple, oatmeal, peanut butter and spices (no yogurt!) Ingredients: 1 medium sweet apple — washed with peel on 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/4 rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped frozen banana — about ½ of a large banana or 8, ¾-inch slices 1 tablespoon peanut butter — or […]
Chicken takes the place of shrimp in this dish inspired by the Olive Garden classic — making it even more weeknight friendly. Serve … Ingredients: Kosher salt 1 pound thinly-sliced chicken cutlets, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes […]
Maja Blanca is a Filipino dessert made from coconut milk, cornstarch, and sugar. Often called Coconut Pudding, this luscious dessert is easy to make and the ingredients are very common.Unknown to many, the original Maja Blanca Recipe does not include corn and milk. In this recipe, I added whole sweet kernel corn and condensed milk […]
This elegant soup from chef Naomi Pomeroy gets a surprising amount of flavor from sautéed celery. It has great garnishes, too: bacon croutons and a drizzle of lemon oil. Be sure to buy extra-virgin olive oil infused with pure lemon extract. Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 medium leeks, halved and thinly sliced 2 medium […]
“This moist cake is a perfect winter dessert when pears are in season. Change it up for other seasons using raspberries, peaches, or apples instead of the pears. Optional garnish: sift confectioners’ sugar on top and/or serve with a dollop of whipped cream.” Ingredients: 1 firm pear, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur 3/4 cup […]
Nothing beats a basket of burgers and fries in the summertime. INGREDIENTS : FIVE-SPICE SWEET POTATO FRIES 4 small sweet potatoes (about 1½ lbs total), cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 3 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. five-spice powder Kosher salt SALMON BURGERS 1 1/4 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy […]
Do your kids turn their nose up at anything green? Do they groan anytime broccoli shows up on the dinner table? I am blessed with two boys who will eat anything I put in front of them, but I hear from so many parents who say the struggle is real. Well, when all else fails, if you […]
This spicy, heavily smoked pork sausage is seasoned slowly and cooked over pecan wood and sugarcane to achieve its distinctive flavor and firm texture. Andouille is sold ready-to-eat, with or without heating. Although it is fully cooked, it must be refrigerated. Commonly associated with jambalaya and gumbo, andouille can be used in place of any […]