THAI SPRING ROLL SALAD WITH SHRIMP & CRAB
OK….so this is a bit unusual, but I love fresh spring rolls — from the crispy, fresh taste of cilantro and mint to the spicy peanut sauce, I love ‘em!  Making them, however, can be quite time consuming and not an easy chore for a weeknight meal.  My [...]

4 - 8 ounce salmon fillets
1 large onion, sliced
2 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch lengths
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
Grease a shallow baking dish with a small amount of olive oil.  Place salmon fillets side by side and [...]

I have used ground turkey breast, elk, even KANGAROO meat to make these delicious, yet very lean meatballs.  Ground elk and kangaroo can be found at Vieux Carre Gourmet, along with Patra’s Marinara, which is Vieux Carre’s own vegetarian marinara sauce made with their signature Valoroso Pear Tomatoes. 
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced white onion
3 [...]

This is a light, delicious treat for a summer dessert!
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup agave nectar
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons lemons zest
2 cups fresh lemon juice
Combine water, sugar, agave nectar and basil in saucepan.  Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until sugar has dissolved.  Remove from [...]

Avocados are such a delicious treat, as well as a great source of mono and polyunsaturated fat.  They also contain beta-sitosterol, a natural plant sterol, which may help to control a healthy cholesterol level. 
To enjoy fresh avocados, try my Zesty Guacamole!
4 ripe avocados, halved, peeled and seeded
1 lime, juiced and zested
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1 [...]

This is one of the recipes that I developed for the tasting/demonstration at Vieux Carre Gourmet last month.  It is so simple, and absolutely delicious! 
* denotes items available at Vieux Carre Gourmet!
2 tablespoons Phoenician olive oil*
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons anchovy fillets, drained and crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups Country Mix Olives, [...]

What better way to provide Sweets for the Sweet than with a guilt-free chocolate treat?
Cupid’s Kiss Angel Food Cake
1 prepared angel food cake (sugar free angel food cakes are available from most bakeries)
1 8-ounce package low-fat cream cheese, softened
1 can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
3 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate syrup
1 small carton non-dairy whipped [...]

The Louisiana Student Pharmacist Alliance is hosting a Low-Sugar Showcase on Saturday, February 28th from 10:00 until 4:00 at the Monroe Civic Center’s Convention Center. 
Sample healthy menu items from local restaurants and discover more about Type 2 Diabetes prevention and maintenance. 

Interactive Booths
Prevention Tips
Tips for Smoking Cessation
Tips for Exercise
Advice for Annual Checkups

Local restaurants will be in [...]

Good Morning - I hope everyone had a great weekend and is ready to start the week out right!  Try my Lemon Garlic Pasta for a quick, easy dinner one night this week. 
For more delicious recipes, pick up my book, A Change of Heart at Burkett Cardiovascular Associates, The Muffin Tin or The Trenton House.
 
Lemon [...]

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