Caprese Omelet
I love, and I mean LOVE, a good Caprese salad. Soft, fresh mozzarella cheese, ripe tomatoes and bright basil - it's really a fave. So, I put it in my eggs, and the outcome was exceptionally good. Paired with greens tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette, I'd eat this any time of day.
Pasta All’Amatriciana
This dish may be far from authentic Italian but it was as delicious as the one I had in Rome – I swear on my KitchenAid stand mixer! It is also healthier because I used boneless ham steaks, which are full of smokey flavor with little to no fat. And, it’s cheap to make! I entertained with this and got nothing less than stellar reviews.
YogurBerry Trifle
This one pretty much speaks for itself - it's simple, elegant and tastes as delicious as it looks. Here is the recipe in a flash: combine 3 cups of nonfat plain Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup of agave nectar. Transfer half of the yogurt to a trifle dish. Add a layer of blueberries (about 1 cup) and top with the remaining yogurt. Add a layer of sliced strawberries, then serve.
Lemony Yogurt Dressing
This tangy dressing is rich and creamy, with none of the nasty fat, sodium and preservatives found in the bottled stuff. Whisk together 8 ounces of plain, non-fat Greek yogurt, the juice of half a lemon, 2 teaspoons of agave nectar, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and two tablespoons of water. Toss with your favorite greens.
Broiled Salmon with Spices and Yogurt Sauce
If you're a fan of food that's easy, fast and flavorful, this heart-healthy salmon recipe will become one of your favorite weeknight meals.
Caprese Salad with White Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
Who doesn't love a good, fresh Caprese Salad? To make the reduction, bring 1 cup of white (or dark) balsamic vinegar to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Boil until the vinegar reduces by half and takes on a syrupy consistency. Allow to cool and pour over the salad of freshly sliced ripe tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, shredded basil, extra virgin olive oil and salt and pepper.
Mom's Lasagna Made Easy
...and a bit healthier. My fabulous mom [gladly] gave up cooking when I took over the kitchen. I was more than happy to do all the cooking, but still craved her weekly rotation of dinners: homemade chicken tenders, breaded steaks, spinach gratin, mashed potatoes, fried plantains, and her lasagna.
Spinach, Tomato & Feta Cheese Frittata
This light breakfast dish is full of flavor to get your day started on the right foot. Packed with nutrients and vitamins, it's the perfect make-ahead meal for one if your mornings are usually disastrous. I make a couple in advance and keep them in the fridge for a quick breakfast.
