Tag: Healthy Eating

Yogurt Parfait with Homemade Strawberry-Grand Marnier Jam and Cinnamon Granola

Yogurt Parfait with Homemade Strawberry-Grand Marnier Jam and Cinnamon Granola

This easy make-ahead breakfast features high-protein vanilla Greek yogurt swirled with homemade strawberry jam infused with Grand Marnier. Topped with cinnamon-pecan granola, this recipe allows for quick assembly on any day.

Quick Chicken Cutlets with Tomato Caper Sauce

Quick Chicken Cutlets with Tomato Caper Sauce

Discover this quick and tasty chicken cutlet recipe, featuring a zesty sauce with tomatoes, capers, and lemon. Perfect with buttered noodles!

Avgolemono: The Ultimate Lemon Chicken Soup for Wellness

Avgolemono: The Ultimate Lemon Chicken Soup for Wellness

Flu and cold season beware- this super healthy and warming rich lemony soup will fight off any incoming sniffles. Loaded with juicy chicken, filling rice, and loads of lemony flavor, the Greeks sure knew what they were doing when they invented this glorious Lemon-infused Chicken Soup, also known as Avgolemono. Thickened with egg and Arborio rice and finished off with a healthy dose of spinach and Italian parsley, this simple soup with fresh flavors makes a great lunch or light dinner. 

Avgolemono, or Greek Lemon and Rice Chicken Soup

Avgolemono, or Greek Lemon and Rice Chicken Soup

This nutritious lemon-infused chicken soup, known as Avgolemono, is perfect for combating colds. Packed with chicken, rice, spinach, and Italian parsley, it offers rich flavors and warmth. Thickened with egg and Arborio rice, this soup is an ideal choice for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 2/3 cup Arborio rice
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 eggs
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Freshly ground pepper and Himalayan Pink Sea Salt if you have it on hand
  • 1 rotisserie chicken meat diced into small cubes or shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Italian flat-leaf parsley
  • 4 oz. Spinach
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the rice and cook 1-2 minutes. Add the broth and bring soup to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  2. In a liquid measuring cup with a spout, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest and juice, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Add a ladleful of warm broth into the egg mixture and whisk to temper the eggs. Add 2-3 more ladles of warm broth and whisk the egg mixture.
  3. Meanwhile, add the diced chicken, spinach and parsley to the stockpot and cook until spinach has wilted. Add the egg mixture into the stockpot and stir to combine. Remove pot from the heat and test for seasoning. Serve immediately, with freshly grated Parmesan. Leftovers reheat well. Enjoy!

Maple Syrup and Cinnamon Granola

Maple Syrup and Cinnamon Granola

Does the world really need another granola recipe? Yes…yes it does…because they have yet to have tried my absolute favorite recipe for maple syrup and cinnamon-spiced granola filled with walnuts, pecans, sliced almonds, and pepitas.

Turkey Taco Salad with Guac, Pico de Gallo, and Lime Crema

Turkey Taco Salad with Guac, Pico de Gallo, and Lime Crema

This Taco Salad is one of my go-to recipes during the summer! It has everything- spicy ground turkey, creamy guacamole, and fresh Pico de Gallo along with fresh romaine and white or brown rice. It’s topped with freshly grated cheddar and a sour cream-lime crema. 

Tropical Green Juice

Tropical Green Juice

In the heat of the summer, there is nothing better than a cool, refreshing green juice. This hydrating glass of healthfulness has tropical notes due to the addition of kiwi. The banana lends a nice creaminess and the cucumber and romaine lettuce provide plenty of hydrating power. The chia seeds provide loads of health benefits. This simple juice can be easily prepared anytime you need a mid-afternoon boost!

Hydrating Green Smoothie

Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • 2 kiwis, peeled
  • 1 frozen banana, sliced
  • ½ cucumber
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 handfuls of baby spinach
  • ½ head Romaine lettuce

Directions:

  1. Place all ingredients in a Vitamix or high-powered blender and blend on high speed for 2 minutes until completely smooth and frothy. Serve immediately.

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Cucumber, Carrot, and Avocado Sushi Roll with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

Cucumber, Carrot, and Avocado Sushi Roll with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

I was a tad apprehensive to try making sushi at home, having heard rumors that chefs trained for decades to become consummate professionals. Imagine my excitement when I found that making sushi at home is not quite as difficult as one would imagine. It’s far 

Lemon and Spice Marinated Chicken with Farfalline Pasta Salad and Roasted Fennel

Lemon and Spice Marinated Chicken with Farfalline Pasta Salad and Roasted Fennel

This is a wonderful, well-rounded dinner for any night of the week! This is a quick recipe that serves two, but it can easily be doubled or tripled to serve the entire family. The Farfalline pasta salad is absolutely delicious. I make it on its 

Super Green Smoothie

Super Green Smoothie

This energizing and thirst-quenching smoothie has a beautiful green color thanks to abundant amounts of spinach and cucumber. The addition of half a lemon adds a slight citrusy flavor while the apples impart a bit of sweetness to the beverage. Meanwhile, the banana adds creaminess to the smoothie. It is a healthy way of starting out the day, as it provides several servings of fruits and vegetables. It can also be enjoyed as a refreshing midday pick-me-up. 

Super Green Smoothie

Serves 2-3

Ingredients:

  • 2 apples, cored and chopped
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 2 cups spinach or kale
  • ½ lemon, peeled and seeds removed
  • 5 ice cubes
  • 1 banana

Directions:

  • Load all ingredients into a Vitamix or high-powered blender and process for two minutes, until smooth and frothy. If it is too thick for your taste, add more ice cubes until desired consistency is reached. Drink immediately. It thickens as it sits. 

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Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jelly Overnight Oats with Fresh Berries

Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jelly Overnight Oats with Fresh Berries

I have something of a difficult time making healthy choices in the morning. I’m simply too tired and am craving sugar- particularly in the form of a Boston Cream Doughnut. This is why I prepare overnight oats ahead of time so I’m able to enjoy