Ingredients (4 servings) 7 cups of chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/2 stick of butter 3 finely chopped shallots 4 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 1/2 cups of Arborio rice 1 1/2 cups of dry white wine 3/4 cups of grated parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup of shaved parmesan for garnish 1 tablespoon of lemon…
Category: Entrees
Chicken Marsala
Ingredients 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 1/2 cups of sliced mushrooms 2 chicken breasts 1/2 cup of Marsala wine 1 1/4 cups of broth (chicken or vegetable) 2 teaspoons of thyme 2 teaspoons of chopped rosemary 1/4 tablespoon of minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with 2…
Greek Chicken Zoodles
Ingredients (2 servings) 2 chicken breasts 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 2 large zucchinis An 8 oz jar of sun-dried tomatoes (reserve some of the oil for flavoring) A 6.5 oz jar of marinated artichoke hearts 10-15 kalamata olives, sliced in half 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions 1 tablespoon…
Blackened Cod with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients for the blackened cod 2 cod fillets 2 tablespoons of avocado oil 2 tablespoons of paprika 1 tablespoon of salt 1/2 tablespoon of dried oregano 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon of onion powder 1/2 tablespoon of cayenne 1 teaspoon of ground marjoram 1 teaspoon dried thyme Ingredients for the cauliflower rice 1…
Poached Salmon in White Wine Tomato Broth
Ingredients 2 teaspoons of avocado oil or olive oil 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 2 shallots, chopped 5 ripe tomatoes 1 1/2 cups of dry white wine 1 cup of seafood stock (can substitute with chicken stock or water) 8-10 sprigs of fresh thyme 4 salmon fillets Salt and pepper to taste Drizzle of lemon…
Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein
Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash 1 tablespoon of sesame oil 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 1/2 of a yellow onion, chopped 3 stalks of celery, chopped 2 teaspoons of minced ginger 1/4 cup of gluten free soy sauce 2 cups of shredded cabbage 2 large carrots, shredded Salt and pepper Chopped chives for garnish Optional: Add…
Roasted Eggplant with Feta and Tomato
Ingredients: 1 eggplant 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 1/4 cup of dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes 4 ounces of feta cheese, crumbled A handful of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 2 teaspoons of fresh oregano 2 teaspoons of fresh Italian parsley Salt and pepper to taste…
Chicken Apple Gouda Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients 2 acorn squashes 1 pound of ground chicken 1 1/2 cups of chopped mushrooms 1 cup of chopped apple 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic 2 teaspoons of onion powder 2 teaspoons of rosemary 1/2 teaspoon of sage 1 cup of Gouda cheese, shredded Olive oil as needed to prevent sticking to the pan Salt…
Mediterranean Tilapia
Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil 2 tilapia fillets 1 cup of sliced mushrooms 1/4 of a white onion, chopped 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic 1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes 1/3 cup of pimiento stuffed green olives, sliced 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano leaves Salt Red pepper flakes Instructions Heat the oil in…
Nicoise Salmon Salad
Ingredients Makes 2 salads 2 servings of mixed greens salad mix Handful of baby tomatoes, sliced in half (half a handful per salad) 2 hard boiled eggs, cut into quarters (1 egg per salad) 12 Greek olives, sliced in half (6 olives per salad) 2 teaspoons of capers (1 tsp per salad) Tuscan roasted potatoes (about…
Herb Crusted Salmon
Ingredients 3 salmon fillets 2 tablespoons of olive oil 2 green onions, minced 2 tablespoons of fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped 2 teaspoons of oregano 2 teaspoons of thyme 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 1 teaspoon of salt 3 teaspoons of dijon mustard Instructions Preheat oven to 450F Line a…
Whitefish Curry
I order some delicious chicken curry takeout from a local Indian restaurant almost weekly. It’s one of my favorite meals, but I must admit it’s not the healthiest of dinner choices. The curry sauce is thickened with heavy cream and butter, which are both inflammatory ingredients for me. In an effort to lighten the negative…
Champagne for Breakfast 