During self-quarantine, I am experimenting with recipes and having a lot of fun in the process. I found Crispy Zucchini Fritters – a healthier substitute to french fries and keto friendly. I served these zucchini fritters as a side with steaks. INGREDIENTS ZUCCHINI FRITTERS 1 Zucchini 1 Egg beaten 1/3 cup Almond flour 4 ounces Ricotta cheese (Rita’s note: I substituted Feta […]
I love using my spiralizer for vegetables. Wondering what to make for dinner and using ingredients on hand, I came up with this: spiralizing zucchini for my pasta, tossed it with steamed vegetable medley vegetables, added some cooked shrimp and topped with an Avocado Cream Sauce (a favorite recipe that can be used hot or […]
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups spiraled zucchini 1/2 cup shelled edamame 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes Optional: 1/4 cup feta cheese 2 tablespoons kalalmata olives Avocado Spinach Dressing 1/2 cup fresh packed spinach 1/2 ripe avocado juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 […]
There are several different ways to please the palate while at the same time flinging away the fat when you’re making meals at home. While preparing healthy foods is great, you can increase the healthiness by changing the way you prepare them. A prime example is zucchini. If it’s sautéed in olive oil vs battered […]
Ingredients 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes 2 cups broccoli florets 1 cup Brussels sprouts 2 medium zucchini, halved and cut into large pieces 3 bell peppers, cut into large pieces 1 red onion, cut into wedges 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp Italian seasoning 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ tsp red […]
INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, peeled and diced small 1 cup celery, sliced thin 2 to 3 cups green cabbage, sliced into thin ribbons 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced 64 ounces (8 cups) low-sodium chicken broth 3 to 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (use about 1 […]
Ingredients 1 lb. cremini mushrooms, washed; 2 cups cauliflower, cut into florets; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 zucchini, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced; 1/2 tbsp. dried oregano; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; Instructions Preheat oven to 400 F. In a […]
Ingredients: Grass-fed butter (coconut oil would also work but the butter gives a great flavor) 1/2 large vidalia onion 1 pound grass-fed ground beef (if using lean beef you may need to add an egg to hold the meatballs together) 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning 2 […]
Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless 1 zucchini, sliced 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 pineapple, peeled and sliced 1 red onion, sliced Ingredients for the Teriyaki-style Sauce ½ cup coconut aminos 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar Juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup fresh pineapple juice ¾ tsp. ground ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp red […]