Ratatouille Tian

Ratatouille Tian Ratatouille Tian is when you have some market fresh vegetables and “tian introduces those pretty overlapping rows of thinly sliced vegetables and the oven roasting that coaxes them into caramelization”. I adapted this recipe from The French Market Cookbook with my own twist.  I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I

Healthier Raspberry Cheesecake

Healthier Raspberry Cheesecake This is not your regular cheesecake; this healthier raspberry cheesecake dessert recipe will not weigh you down because it is light both in weight and in calories.  So, I have made this recipe for my friends and family a couple of times and every time the response was that this was better

Kale Chips

Kale Chips Kale chips are my to go snack at the moment because they are healthy, easy to throw together, and actually fill me up! Plus, this nutritious snack has plenty of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Protein so it’s perfect for an afternoon snack to boost your brain power! This healthy snack recipe is

Daube Provencal (Beef Stew)

Daube Provencal (Beef Stew) This tender low carb Daube Provencal beef stew dish is one of my personal favorites. You can pair this with egg noodles or couscous or cauliflower rice. Now the traditional recipe does call for Cotes du Rhone or a Zinfandel but I suggest either Amavi Cabernet Sauvignon for smooth full bodied

Easy Slowly Roasted Corned Beef

Easy Slowly Roasted Corned Beef This slowly roasted corned beef recipe is absolutely the easiest recipe to make yet it produces the most tender corned beef. This healthy recipe is super simple and only requires one ingredient. This would be a great recipe to make if you are entertaining as you don’t have to spend

Crock Pot Corned Beef

Crock Pot Corned Beef This delicious crock pot corned beef recipe is so easy to make and is almost a full meal by itself. This extremely low carb delectable meal is perfect for spring home dinners or a lovely St. Patrick’s Day dinner. With the addition of the vegetable broth and parsley – the corned

Ricotta Cheese Blueberry Muffins

Ricotta Cheese Blueberry Muffins These delicious and light ricotta cheese blueberry muffins will be a big hit for your football get together. The ricotta makes these muffins incredibly fluffy and moist, while the blueberry adds tartness and the almond extract brings the sweet intensity. This healthy recipe is low in calories + fat and as

Rocking Cajun Carrot Soup

Rocking Cajun Carrot Soup This healthy dairy free Cajun carrot soup recipe really has an amazing taste and a spicy kick. The carrots blend into a creamy base that pairs perfectly with the Cajun spices and the jalapenos really bring the heat in this healthy recipe. This carrot soup recipe is low in fat and

Gluten Free Banana “Brownie” Muffins

Gluten Free Banana “Brownie” Muffins I call these gluten free banana “brownie” muffins because of the texture of the muffins is very similar to brownies. The bananas are added not just for flavor but to keep these muffins moist and light. Although these muffins are healthy, the chocolate will help convince everyone that they don’t

Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup

Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup This roasted cauliflower and leek soup is great for keeping you warm without that heavy “I ate too much food” feeling. It’s filling but light with a very decadent taste due to the white truffle oil. If you want to be adventurous add some cayenne pepper to kick up the