These fun little chicken patties made my family so happy tonight; they all asked for seconds! The trick to making them extra moist and delicious is taking the tiny extra step of pureeing the chicken yourself. Store-bought ground chicken isn’t…
Here is a little recipe I whipped up so that my kids could make Santa a healthy treat for the big night. This way, my kids can be a part of the baking tradition and lick and taste without guilt…
It’s been a little cold and rainy here in So Cal, so when my daughter asked me for hot chocolate the other day, I thought, why not? But, it wasn’t long before I realized I had no hot chocolate in…
It’s incredibly hard for me not to think of desserts over the holidays. I just can’t help myself. The smells of cinnamon and baked goodness in the house on a cold winter’s day just scream, “CHRISTMAS, LOVE, JOY and CELEBRATION.”…
Tis the season for baked goods. It’s the one time of year when pies and breads find their ways into our homes (and mouths) thanks to good old holiday cheer and endless parties. Many of us end up with shame…
When I got an impassioned plea from one of our Master Trainers for a recipe rehab on her beloved IHOP carrot cake pancakes, I sprang into action. Not only did it sound like a fun challenge…it sounded like a delicious challenge….
There aren’t many foods that top kale in terms of nutrients. Known to be a cancer-fighting powerhouse, this green goddess of a veggie is also high in beta carotene, Vitamin K, Calcium and Vitamin C. Many people are scared of…
When stabilizing blood sugar, every bite counts. In a world where snacks are typically convenience foods that only end up derailing us, we here at R.I.P.P.E.D. want to remind you that the key to shedding fat and preserving lean muscle…
The key to successfully jump starting your day, igniting your metabolism and energizing you through morning workouts is a smart and balanced breakfast. Here’s an “out of the box” crepe, of sorts, that is gluten-free, chock full of clean protein and contains…
Yes, the weather outside is becoming frightful, but that doesn’t mean we are to abandon healthy salads! Nature’s greens are nutrition powerhouses, providing lots of vitamins and fiber for minimal calories and fat, if you prepare them sensibly. This glorious…
If you like fall, and enjoy being warmed by a nice bowl of soup, this recipe is a must-make! Not only is it chock-full of vegetables, but it’s a perfectly balanced meal, and one the whole family will enjoy. Kids…
And so it begins…the dreaded weeks from Halloween to New Year’s, when diets go out the window, replaced with excuses and fun-size packs of M&Ms. While most people estimate their holiday weight gain at around 3-5 pounds, the National Institute of…
It’s officially fall and I’m in love with all of the orange sights and smells in every store. Pumpkins and harvest decor abounds, which means it’s time to break out the cooler weather recipes so that we all stay warm…
I got a special request this week from a very special R.I.P.P.E.D. participant. Our youngest regular here in the O.C. (she began coming religiously at the ripe old age of 15) excitedly came up to me and said, “I LOVE…
Who doesn’t love a BLT sandwich? Those watching their waistlines, however, might want to rehab this ever-popular meal by swapping the bread for a few croutons and adding a bit more protein and less fat. How do you do that, you…
When a friend told me about calorie-free noodles, I couldn’t wait to try them. I’d had similar low-calorie varieties in the past, but this new version, AKA the “miracle noodle” was completely calorie-free, and soy-free. After trying them with tomato…
I absolutely love bruschetta. A big piece of crusty bread diving into tangy balsamic with chunky tomatoes, garlic and basil might just be the most perfect bite known to man. It is this perfection that easily leads to an overindulgence…
The word casserole, to me, conjures up visions of weird, cheesy and unrecognizable goop in a rectangular dish. My parents were fantastic cooks of fresh and exotic foods, but they did have a few casseroles in their rotation while I…
So…did I have you at, “cheesecake?” Good! You need to click PRINT right now, because this recipe is going to knock your socks off and be your new favorite weekend breakfast. I’ve been tinkering with protein pancake recipes for a…
You’ve heard the commercials for years…”Pork, the other white meat.” Despite being as healthy as chicken, and no more difficult to cook (as I just discovered) it’s just never been a staple in my house. All that changed for me…
