Entries by Maggie Christopher

Santa Fe Chicken Chili

Here is another variation of chili worth adding to your recipes. This is also delicious vegetarian. Serves 8-10 Ingredients: 1 TBS olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 1/4-1 tsp ground cayenne or chipotle pepper, to taste 1 cup frozen corn 2 15-oz. cans pinto beans, rinsed […]

Roasted Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze

This meatloaf is packed with flavor, vegetables and topped with a delicious glaze. It makes enough for two meatloaves (standard size loaf pans) so I cook one and freeze the other. Serve with a side of vegetables and brown rice if desired. Serves 8-10 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion 1 large zucchini, […]

Perfect Brown Rice

I’ve found it difficult to get brown rice to turn out consistently until I found this easy technique. With this recipe, you’ll be able to make perfect brown rice – every time! Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 cup short, medium, or long-grain brown rice Sea salt, to taste Directions 1. Rinse rice in a strainer […]

Fish Seasoning

This recipe will make enough for two, 6oz tilapia fillets. If you find you enjoy this seasoning, make a large batch and have it ready for an easy, weekday meal. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter, oil, or ghee, melted 1 teaspoon steak seasoning 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 […]

Brown Rice Pudding

Not only is this a comforting, warm treat on a cold winter’s night, but the spices have some impressive health benefits too. Cardamom is a digestive aid, detoxifies the body and provides relief from congestion. Cinnamon stabilizes the blood sugar and lowers LDL cholesterol. Enjoy! Serves 8-10 Ingredients 1 ½ cups long grain brown rice […]

Chicken Casserole with Root Vegetables (dairy & gluten free!)

Makes 6-8 servings It’s not easy to find a dairy and gluten free hot dish! This recipe is very versatile so add your favorite vegetables. Its creamy consistency makes for a comforting dish. I used Bob’s Red Mill gluten free baking and biscuit flour, but you can use any gluten free flour. If you can […]

An Enlightened Approach to Sustainable Weight Loss

Sustainable weight loss involves relying on the wisdom of nature and your body, while at the same time engaging in emotional and spiritual growth. Fad diets have a beginning and an end, and they rely on willpower to get a person through the diet. People fall into the diet trap which is unsustainable over their […]

What does Sugar Consumption have to do with Cholesterol?

The egg has gotten a really bad reputation for creating unhealthy cholesterol levels. Unfair! It’s the donut or sugary cereal you might be pairing it with that’s the problem. This 14-minute clip that aired on”60 Minutes” discusses the correlation between sugar and unhealthy cholesterol. If you’re struggling with high cholesterol or you’ve gone on medication […]

Are Your Feelings Causing Your Weight Gain?

The most valuable knowledge a therapist gave me was ‘feelings won’t hurt you.’ I hadn’t ever considered this. Ten years ago I was too busy  pushing down any uncomfortable feeling with food. I had gained 25 pounds over a 3-year period by eating lots of desserts, drinking soda and consuming processed carbs (my favorite was […]

Award-Winning Chili Recipe

One of my clients made this recipe for a Chili Cook-off and she won! So I thought I would share it with everyone. The source of protein in this recipe is versatile: beans, organic ground turkey or grass-fed beef. It is a simple one-pot meal and the leftovers are delicious! Turkey Chipotle Chili Serves 8 […]