Holidays or no holidays. Cold weather or warm. We all need a little comfort food now and then. They tantalize the taste buds, warm the soul and take us back to a time and place when life was simpler and problems were small. But yikes! Traditional comfort foods are popping with added sugars, ... Read More...
Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe: a healthy, delicious take on an old favorite
Sweet and savory. Delicious and nutritious. Fiber-rich and protein-rich. And a bit of comfort too. You're going to like these lentil sloppy joes! When I found my cholesterol level creeping up, I knew I had to change something. But what? I already had a really good diet. Could I switch things up ... Read More...
Lentil and Sweet Potato Chili: Healthy and Delicious
Lentils make such a terrific substitute for ground meat! This lentil chili did not disappoint! I'm always looking for innovative ways to increase plant proteins like lentils, beans and tofu. I make lentil sloppy joes and lentil spaghetti sauce often. And I toss beans into soups, salads and ... Read More...
Healthy Comfort Food: Hashbrown Casserole with Veggies
Here's another comfort food that I chose to "healthify." This one is a healthy hashbrown casserole. Have you seen my Greek-Inspired Healthy Macaroni and Cheese yet? It's one of my favorite healthy comfort food recipes! A friend asked me to bring a hashbrown casserole to her house for a ... Read More...
Healthy Comfort Food: Greek-Inspired Macaroni and Cheese
Yes indeed! A health-boosting diet can (and should) include your favorite foods. When clients ask me about this, I'm happy to show them ways to prepare healthy comfort food. My first strategies to "healthify" a recipe are to reduce the saturated fat, trim calories wherever I can and add ... Read More...