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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]