Chicken Florentine (for 2)

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Have a taste of Italy and fell good about it  ! HOW? By combining low fat chicken breast with super food spinach.  This is a healthy, low fat and low carb recipe, excellent for your new year resolution to eat better! Use fresh or chopped frozen spinach for a shortcut, just make ...

Low Carb Holiday

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

The Holidays are rapidly approaching and you are on a low carb diet. There will be mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, cookies and candies galore! Are you feeling impending doom? Not to worry, it is possible to survive the Holidays and prepare a low carb menus that are worthy of this time ...

Ricotta Stuffed Tomatoes

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Sometimes you can't pass a good deal on Roma tomatoes! And thanks to modern markets, they are available year round.  That's what inspired this delicious appetizer that can be served hot or cold. Try these for Christmas parties, wine tastings, barbecues or a nice brunch. The leftovers ( if any) go very well ...

Bruschetta Florentine

Friday, October 24th, 2008

  Oh the joys and comfort of Italian food!  Instead of making you feeling guilty about mega calories , this bruschetta incorporates a boost of wonderful spinach nutrients.  Enjoy as a quick bite, a late night snack, an appetizer,  or a starter . The spinach and gorgonzola bring a lovely twist to the traditional all-tomato bruschetta giving ...

Marinated Olives

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

This is a wonderful tapas that can be enjoyed with blue cheese, sopressata, and a glass of Fernet Branca. It is easy to make and elevates ordinary olives to a whole new place. Best of all, they can be made ahead of time and keep well for a week. Ingredients: (makes 2 ...