Warm Up with Butternut Squash Soup

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, there's nothing quite like a comforting, soul-soothing bowl of Butternut Squash Soup. This fall favorite recipe will envelop you in warmth from the inside out. Creamy, wholesome, and packed with the rich flavors of autumn, it's the perfect dish to satisfy your seasonal cravings. Plus, it's…

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

Turkey Soup

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.Low in fat and high in nutrients, perfect for detoxing from…

Smoky Beef Stew with Chipotle-Cheddar Cornbread

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…

Mini Bagel Pizzas

bagel pizza

Pizza. It is one of those soul-satisfying foods that is generally the enemy of weight loss due to the huge amount of fat and calories in most pizzas. But when you need it there just is no substitute. That's why I had to create this quick & healthy version.

Christine Avanti’s Old Country Pasta Penne Arrabiata

You can make this as spaghetti or penne as shown here. You just can't beat homemade pasta with a rich meaty sauce. If you haven't had turkey as your meat sauce, you are in for a surprise. It's all in the saute which I shall now demonstrate.

Guiltless Grilled Cheese with Roma Tomatoes and Fresh Organic Oregano

grilled cheese

Another one from my forthcoming Haute & Healthy collection. Grilled cheese is a comfort food favorite but you might know that this fried-in-butter sandwich is usually very high in fat. That's why I decided to make it into a healthy version while keeping all the melty, gooey goodness. Fresh organic ingredients take it from ho-hum…

Artichoke & Asparagus Pesto Pasta

veggie pesto pasta

Packed with fiber, these Springtime veggies help you lose weight. High-antioxidant content makes them cancer-resisting superfoods. If you aren't a vegetarian feel free to add some sauteed shrimp for a full fledged haute & healthy gourmet dinner.

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Acai Berry Sauce

herb crusted lamb with acai sauce

This is a high-presentation, high-flavor dish for a special occasion and special people. Like you and your family. Acai berry juice is available in many forms in your local supermarket. If not available, try 1/3 cup of lingonberry preserves instead.