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…
Let me start by saying these delightful two-bite sandwiches aren’t just for children. These perfectly balanced bites contain protein from the turkey, fat from the cheese and carbs from the bread, making them healthy for everyone! They couldn’t be more fun to make;…
Pizza. Doesn’t that word just make you smile? Well, let’s back up. It probably makes you smile ever so briefly as you remember the childhood nostalgia that goes hand in hand with pizza parties and late night college binges. Pizza…
Most of us have a favorite smoothie recipe. Let’s face it, it’s not rocket science to throw things into a blender and have them come out frothy, sweet and refreshing. However, what most people don’t realize (or choose to ignore)…
I love soup! Most soups are pretty healthy, and the ones I select are generally full of pureed vegetables. In the summer, only cold soup will do, so I came up with this quick and easy summer gazpacho and added…
Sometimes our best intentions end up, well, scrambled. Such is the case with this recipe. I intended to make pineapple stuffed chicken meatballs after reading about olive stuffed meatballs. Being the overachiever that I am, I decided to grind up my own…
As I pack up for my 3 days in a hotel, I’m reminded that my meals are just as important to pack as my clothes. I can’t stomach the idea of eating 6-7 restaurant meals knowing that food away from…
Alright, I know what you’re thinking…it’s just plain evil to post a cookie recipe on our R.I.P.P.E.D. “D” Blog, much less TWO. But, unless you are perfect 100% of the time (which I don’t know many who are), desserts are…
A friend turned me onto an amazing product called PB2. Regular peanut butter can thwart a dieter’s best intentions due to its creamy goodness that packs a whopping 200 calories and 17 grams of fat with each 2 tablespoon serving. I’m not…
Sometimes it’s nice to have a dinner or side salad that is comprised solely of whole, plant-based ingredients. Not everyone eats animal proteins, nor should you have to at every meal to get the protein you need. Our bodies often…
Summer feels like it’s already here with all the sunshine and blue skies we’ve had the past week in California. The telltale sign for me is walking into a market and seeing all the ripe and juicy produce screaming my…
Every so often we have a special event for which a little extra clean eating is in order. Usually that means trimming a few carbs, and monitoring your grazing, but when those small tactics don’t work, you need to call…
One of the number one questions I get asked working as a nutrition coach is: “How can I cut down on my food preparation time?” Let’s face it, eating clean, and doing so every 3 hours isn’t always easy or…
Sometimes, you just get a sweet tooth that won’t go away. Sadly, dessert and diet do not go hand in hand, which is why I created these slightly sweet frozen treats on a stick that definitely put a halt to…
Venice Nutrition is has an amazing chef on staff who whips up beautiful, balanced and tasty recipes for a living. While I love to do this on my own at home, I don’t always have the time to figure out all the…
These little Baja beauties have become a staple in my family. You know you have a winning recipe when everyone, from the littlest in the household on up, unanimously declares, “Mom’s FISH TACOS,” when posed with my frequent, “well, what…
I don’t follow a Paleo diet, but I’m definitely intrigued by it and find some of the recipes quite delicious. I typically alter every recipe I make to fit my ratios of protein, fat and carbs to keep my blood…
If I get nothing else across, let me please convey this: Exercise cannot be your foundation. Nutrition must be your foundation. So each week I’ll share with you a well-balanced recipe with good ratios of fat, protein and carbohydrate. When you’re…
