Italian Rice Balls was one of my favorite side dishes my mom would make growing up. Many recipes call for all of these different ingredients packed inside the rice balls, but my mom always made them with just cheese and spinach inside. Although they were so simple, they had so much flavor and were absolutelyContinue reading “Riced Cauliflower & Spinach Italian Rice Balls”
Author Archives: Pasqualina Mirabito
Zucchini Boats with a Turkey Bolognese Sauce
So coming from a big Italian family, Pasta and Sauce was our dinner about twice a week, and then leftovers whenever we wanted. After having the Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery, the key to the weight loss diet is High Protein, low carb. Obviously pasta doesn’t exactly fit that criteria. Zucchini has become a popular pasta replacementsContinue reading “Zucchini Boats with a Turkey Bolognese Sauce”
Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers
Tacos. Tacos. Tacos. Is there anyone who doesn’t love Tacos?! Whether it’s build your own taco night for family dinner, or those crazy nights that always ended with you hungover at Taco Bell at 2am (admit it, we have all had those), Tacos and their iconic flavors are just one of those foods you canContinue reading “Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers”
Cauliflower English Muffins
Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable. Due to it’s mellow flavor, it’s a great blank canvas to build up bold flavors for any recipe. Whoever first discovered that it acts as the perfect carb replacement deserves one hell of an award. These Cauliflower English Muffins are a great low-carb gluten free substitute for buns andContinue reading “Cauliflower English Muffins”
Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
Panera has been one of my go-to places when ordering out just because of their healthy menu, there is much less temptation. I fell in LOVE with their Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. After realizing how much money I was spending every week ordering lunch, I decided that it was time to just make it myself.Continue reading “Asian Sesame Chicken Salad”
Healthy With a Spoonful of Sugar 