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Chicken Sausage, Spelt and Pepper Skillet (with a vegan swap)

Chicken Sausage, Spelt and Pepper Skillet (with a vegan swap)

There’s nothing that says ‘comfort’ like a warm skillet and when it comes to flavor, color and texture, this hits on all cylinders. My Chicken Sausage, Spelt and Pepper Skillet from my book, Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive, combines protein (you can swap a plant-based sausage like LightLife or Beyond Meat, or do tempeh), slow burning superfoods grain and veggies to the table in a meal that satisfies and literally brings itself together in the oven. The grain cooks perfectly in the oven because there’s plenty of liquid to drink up. A...

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Pita Nachos with Mango Salsa

Pita Nachos with Mango Salsa

I went head to head with renowned YouTube and Cooking Channel chef Laura Vitale on the show “Recipe Rehab” and won this challenge – taking nachos to the next level but keeping them healthy and delish. This recipe was featured in the Harper Collins book, Recipe Rehab: These are full of protein with the chicken and beans and a ton of vitamin C from the mangoes and tomatoes. Beautiful flavor and a whole lotta’ fresh!!   Whole grain pita chips replace fatty corn chips, standing up to the toppings without getting soggy. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 3 Rounds Whole Wheat...

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Guacamole Bell Pepper Nachos

Guacamole Bell Pepper Nachos

Did you know that while all bell peppers are a delicious, heart healthy food, Red Bell Peppers are a particularly good choice for heart health as they are full of lycopene. They are also a source of cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber and powerful antioxidant vitamins A and C, which are good for your heart health.  Pair these bad boys with some perfectly ripe avocados and you have yourself an AMAZING little bowl of goodness that is full of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which also help to keep your heart healthier.  This little dish is good for any day of the week —...

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Pitaya and Protein Date Balls on Deck

Pitaya and Protein Date Balls on Deck

What’s the best kinda’ date? The one you can eat! This simple and delish recipe from my book always delivers just the right amount of sweetness and energy. By combining dates, which help to stabilize blood sugar with lots of fiber – the fresh apple, vanilla collagen protein, nuts and coconut, you get a little apple pie in every bite. And to make them a little more festive, I added some fuschia-colored Pitaya powder to the mix. Pure natural color. Here are the ingredients – hope you’ll try! 1 cup dried dates, pitted and chopped ½ cup slivered raw almonds...

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