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Category Archives: Chicken/Turkey

Chicken And Black Bean Chili – Quick, Easy and Healthy!

This is one of those recipes I fall back on when I need to get a satisfying, healthy dinner on the table quick. It also happens to be one of my most requested meals from my personal chef clients. You would think the gourmet fare would be requested more, right? Nope, my clients seem to [...]

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Chicken And Mushroom Piccata Saute – Healthified And Easy! With Gluten Free And Vegan Options

Want to impress someone? Make this. New to cooking and want an easy recipe to look like a kitchen rock star? Make this. Want to make a healthy dish to convert the health-food-apprehensive person….and say “I TOLD YOU SO!” after they gobble it up? Yes, make this. Need a go-to chicken dish for your weekly [...]

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Healthified Creamy Chicken Enchilada Recipe – Guest Post At Mamabargains!

Does your family love creamy, comforting, rich casseroles? Or, are you looking for a recipe that you can easily sneak in a serving of veggies? Head on over to check out my guest post on the Mamabargains.com blog and see how easy, delicious and satisfying this recipe is! You’ll want to make it soon, and [...]

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Unprocessed Mexican Inspired Spice Blend – Alternative To The Mexican Foil Packet Spices

Many of us may have these in our cupboards. Look at the ingredient list. Now throw them away. Instead, keep these ingredients on hand to add even more delicious flavor to all of your favorite Mexican dishes! For every packet use this instead: 2 tsp chili powder (whole ground chili powder, look at the ingredients. [...]

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One Of My Favorite Easy, Fresh Side Dishes: How To Make A Quick And Healthy Succotash

This is one of my favorite complete side dishes, or even vegan entree. This delicious, easy one-pot, quick sauteed dish stands alone – complex carb AND vegetable in one! I like to serve it up by topping with a beautiful seared wild salmon fillet or grilled chicken/pork/steak, it is a personal chef client favorite request. [...]

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Gluten Free, Grain Free (Paleo Friendly) Crepes/Wraps And Paleo Enchiladas

As a personal chef I have clients that are on all sorts of eating plans – HCG, paleo, allergy restricted, etc. I have quite a few clients that follow the Paleo eating plan and I have a lot of fun with the challenge of creating inspired recipes to keep them excited for their meals. These [...]

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Healthified Baked Ziti – Gluten Free, Lower Calorie, More Vitamins And Nutrients! Easy Also!

Baked ziti is one of my families favorite dishes. The flavor of lasagna but easier! I used to make “Meaty Baked Ziti” often when I was catering large parties – it was always a hit. BUT it was full of unhealthy high fat pork sausage, white pasta and TONS of cheese. I make it lighter [...]

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Cooking Fresh And Local – Fresh Asparagus Recipe For The Sammamish Farmers Market

Fresh asparagus – do you love it? I know I do! I created this recipe for the Sammamish Farmers Market demo I did this past week. I went around to the booths and picked the freshest items I could find, got inspired and came up with this! Delicious! Fabulous as a dip for vegetables or [...]

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Guest Post – Mamabargains.com/Blog – Healthy Mexican Beef Skillet!

I have the esteemed pleasure to be a featured blogger over at the new Mamabargains.com/blog site! I will be providing delicious healthy recipes for busy Mama’s! Mamabargains.com is a fabulous site with amazing deals for you and your little one, check it out! Today I posted my Mexican Beef Skillet recipe – throw away your [...]

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Guest Post For Girl Power Hour And A Delicious Spanish Chicken Pilaf Recipe

I posted this today over at Girl Power Hour – check it out! Do you want to find healthy carbohydrate choices besides the standard rice, potatoes or pasta? Here is a delicious recipe you can experiment with and incorporate a new healthy grain into your diet!   P.S. Have you subscribed to my blog yet? [...]

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