The truth behind fennel

The truth behind fennel Did you know that Fennel is a great source of fiber, vitamin C and potassium!  When picking out fennel, find a bulb with short, tight, overlapping celery-like stocks.  Find one that is fairly large and with bright white bulbs that are compact...

Roasted Sugar Snap Peas and Shallots

INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds sugar snap peas, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tbsp fresh minced garlic 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots DIRECTIONS: -Preheat the oven to 450°F. -Spread the sugar snap peas out on a baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil and...

Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts

INGREDIENTS: 4 boneless, skinless Chicken breasts 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes 1/2 bunch basil 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup low sodium chicken stock DIRECTIONS: -Cut a deep horizontal slit in the side of each chicken breast. Make the...

Salmon with Citrus Tarragon

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon peanut oil 2 salmon fillets freshly ground black pepper 1 orange, peeled and cut into sections juice of 1/2 lemon 1 teaspoon chopped, fresh tarragon Directions: 1. Preheat the broiler. 2. Place the orange sections, lemon juice and tarragon in a...

Stef’s Shirataki Egg White Carbonara

Ingredients: 1 package of shirataki noodles 4 Egg Whites 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 lemon 1 tsp. Italian blend herbs 1 tsp olive oil 1/8 tsp cracked red pepper 1 garlic clove minced Directions: First you will prepare your noodles as directed on bag set to side.Then you...

Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Ingredients: 4 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped or 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeño chili pepper, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 avocado directions: 1. In a small bowl, combine the...