Low-Fat Curry Chicken Salad

When it comes to lunch, sandwiches are a staple. I love all types of salads (egg, chicken, tuna, you name it!)…but I hate the ones that are drowned in high-calorie, high-fat mayonnaise. It’s okay to splurge sometimes, but for an …

Roasted Salmon with Dill Yogurt Sauce and Cauliflower Steaks

I always try to start my week off  with  a healthy meal, especially after an indulgent weekend. My weekends usually consist of trying new restaurants with girlfriends, at least one boozy brunch, and typically a Bears or Broncos gathering for …

Jalapeño Sweet Potato Chicken Chili with Pumpkin Cornbread

The rainy weather in Chicago, combined with a never-ending sinus cold, mean it’s time for an easy, delicious, hearty chili. For a twist on your classic beef chili, try ground chicken (it’s lower in fat and total calories) with sweet …

Skinny Bruschetta Chicken (Gluten-Free)

Winter is well on it’s way in Chicago, and that means it’s time for some lightened-up Italian comfort food. For a healthy twist on chicken parmesan, try this skinny bruschetta chicken. Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 …

Fall Salad: Roasted Pear, Pomegranate, and Gorgonzola with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

If you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing salad then here you go! The roasted pears add a nice twist, and the pomegranate seeds burst in your mouth. I buy the pomegranate seeds already packaged, but if you have the time …

Acai Berry Bowl with Hemp Granola and Coconut

It’s Monday…Detox after the weekend with this fresh acai berry bowl. In college, at the University of Colorado, my girlfriends and I were obsessed with Rush Bowls. We couldn’t get enough of them, and often had them for breakfast, lunch, …

White Truffle Egg Salad with Arugula

Today, I was craving an egg salad sandwich from my favorite lunch spot, Masterpiece Delicatessen in Denver, CO. So, I decided to create my own, lightened up version!  Although it’s early in the truffle season, I’m a big fan year-round! …

Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bowl

My girlfriend Tracy asked me about some of my favorite slow cooker recipes. I’m an avid fan of healthy, fresh Mexican, so my easy Chicken Fajita recipe came to mind. Many slow cooker recipes serve 6-8, and it’s always a …

Rigatoni with a Pumpkin Cream Sauce and Apple Chicken Sausage

October 5, 2013 Classic rigatoni pasta tossed with a pumpkin sage cream sauce, topped with apple chicken sausage and fresh shaved parmesan. Tis’ the season for everything pumpkin, so I decided to make a healthy, low-fat pumpkin cream sauce. Ingredients: …