Category Archives: Healthy Low Fat

Falafel with Tahini Sauce

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I love all foods, especially Middle Eastern. Sometimes I get a really strong craving for Falafel that must be answered. The flavors that are combined in these Falafels are so delicious. I really like the crispy outside and the flavorful … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

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I absolutely love the flavor of tortilla soup. When I lived in Los Angeles there was a restaurant nearby that made the best I’d ever had. I missed it so much, that when I moved to Tennessee I started making … Continue reading

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Celery Root & Apple Soup

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I was so happy to find celery root (celeriac) at Whole Foods in Nashville last week… since I haven’t been able to find it at the local supermarkets. Amazing how such a knobby, ugly root could bring me such joy! … Continue reading

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Cucumber & Pineapple Gazpacho/Salsa

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This is so good. Words cannot describe the taste sensation that these ingredients combined, create. I tried something similar at the deli counter of Whole Foods last summer. However, the last time I went to Whole Foods they didn’t have … Continue reading

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Roasted Garlic

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I’m Italian and I LOVE garlic. It’s so super easy to make roasted garlic, especially when you can buy the garlic pre-peeled. I make a batch of this garlic weekly and then I have it ready to use in various … Continue reading

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Homemade Applesauce

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When my daughter was little she always wanted applesauce with her Mac N’ Cheese. So, the other day when I was preparing some Mac N’ Cheese I got a craving to have some applesauce with it.  I didn’t have any … Continue reading

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Avocado Mango Salsa

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CousCous & Tuna Steak topped with Avocado Mango Salsa Avocados & Mangos were on sale at the market 10 for $10.00. Two of my favorites for only a buck each! I only bought 3 of each, but if I had … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Sloppy Joe’s

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It’s been a little over 3 weeks since I watched the movie “Forks Over Knives”. It’s also been a little over 3 weeks since I’ve eaten meat; no beef, chicken, pork, lamb, etc. Basically no land animal. I am still … Continue reading

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Spicy & Sweet Pecans

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Here’s one of those recipes where I’ll bet you can’t eat just one. These are deliciously addicting! I used only pecans this time, but next time I’m going to use mixed nuts. INGREDIENTS 1 tsp Kosher salt 1/2 tsp Cayenne … Continue reading

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Quinoa with Veggies

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  Quinoa (pronounced Keen Wah) is considered to be a whole grain, but it is actually a seed.  If you haven’t tried Quinoa you really should. It is prepared much like rice and has a nutty, creamy flavor.  It’s very … Continue reading

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Fish with Peppers & Onions

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This dish looks so colorful and healthy I just had to post it. As a matter of fact, the more colors of food you eat the healthier it is… and I’m not talking orange Cheetos (ewww). The recipe is super … Continue reading

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Corn Chowder

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It’s officially Fall and that means comfort food to me. Nothing is more comforting than a hearty soup, chowder or stew. Yummy!! I had 5 ears of corn on the cob in the fridge that I had originally bought to … Continue reading

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Laughing Cow Quesadilla

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This is super simple, but it was also so delicious and healthy that I wanted to share it with you all. It really hit the spot for a quick and easy lunch with only 260 calories total and 5 grams … Continue reading

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