Acai-Blueberry Anti-Aging Smoothie

Acai-Blueberry Anti-Aging Smoothie

  This smoothie combines blueberries and acai berries into a single, nutrient-balanced and delicious drink that is a great breakfast or even a post-workout meal replacement. Blueberries are excellent for the skin and acai berries are known for their super-high antioxidant power. I've also included some monounsaturated fats (healthy fats) and great-tasting egg white protein…

German Apple Flax Pancakes

german apple pancake

For years I avoided pancakes because foods that are extremely high in carbohydrates and low in protein can cause blood sugar spikes and dips. Compared to the average everyday pancake, this German apple pancake recipe is loaded with healthy protein and fiber. Best of all it's a guaranteed crowd pleaser because of its fluffy texture…

Grilled Endive

Grilled Endive

  Elevate your side dish game with this simple yet elegant recipe for Grilled Endives with Balsamic Glaze. Perfect for any meal, this dish brings out the natural bitterness of endives, perfectly balanced with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.

Posh Pear Sorbet

Posh Pear Sorbet

Pear pulp plus some extra time spinning in the ice cream maker makes this non-dairy sorbet creamier than Haagen Dazs but of course with a fraction of the calories. Hopefully the Beckhams won't mind me using Victoria's moniker because this simple, super-lite dessert is so dreamy and luscious that "posh" is the only word that…

Steel-Cut Oats with Fresh Cherries, Blueberries and Walnuts

Steel-Cut Oats with Fresh Cherries, Blueberries and Walnuts

There's a great outdoor cafe in Los Angeles called Urth Cafe and you might have seen it on Entourage – Vinnie and the boys eat there in nearly every other episode. It is a major celebrity haunt. Anyway, they serve this amazing bowl of steel-cut oats with all the fruits, nuts and milk served on…

Day-After Detox (Chipotle-Mushroom) Turkey Soup with Rice

Turkey Soup with Rice

  After the holidays, you want to eat something pure, healthy and fresh so you can sort of recover as you venture out into the cold and shop your heart out. And there's still no better feel-good meal than a homemade soup to warm you up. Add some toasted sourdough bread for the perfect PC…

Smoky Beef Stew with Chipotle-Cheddar Cornbread

Beef Stew

We've all got memories of Grandma's legendary home cooked beef stew. Create a new, healthy legend of your own with this uniquely smoky heartwarming winter favorite. I don't mind short, dark, blistery days when I can come home to this. I'll just put on my Snuggie and curl up on the couch with my bowl…