Grapes have become my latest post-workout snack because they are water-packed and also help to curb my hunger when I come out of the yoga studio with serious munchies. But don’t limit grapes to snack food – you can also make surprising, gorgeous desserts with them.
Healthy Cooking & Tips
The posts in this section focus on cooking techniques, tips and tricks to amp up taste while dialing down fat and calories. After working in many New York City restaurant kitchens for years, it's now time to share those Skinny Chef secrets!
Make Your Own, Healthy Salad Dressings
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When I got together with Liz Vaccariello, editor-in-chief of Prevention Magazine, we quickly started talking about how to make foods healthier – and preparing your own, delicious salad dressings is one of the easiest ways!
Grilled Mango with Balsamic Vinegar
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If you’ve ever tasted real aged balsamic vinegar, you know that nothing compares with its aroma, texture and dark, deep flavor. The real McCoy is from Modena, Italy, made from the white Trebbiano grape and aged for 12 to 25 years, but try out my latest recipe!
Black Baked Beans
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Beans are one of the foods I really crave. No matter if it’s black bean soup with tons of fresh lime, refried beans, chili or summer barbecues – I make a beeline to the baked beans!
In The Kitchen with Liz
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Prevention Magazine’s editor-in-chief, Liz Vaccariello, invited me on her show, ‘In the Kitchen With Liz’ to talk about healthy foods. The first video focuses on a delicious and heart-healthy smoothie!
Molten Zucchini Chocolate Cake
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Since seeing the mounds of butter and melted chocolate oozing across the screen in ‘Julie and Julia,’ I’ve been craving an indulgent chocolate dessert. So I made this rich, dark molten cake that’s crusty on top and soft and melted in the center.
Slim Down Your Cookout
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For Self Magazine’s ‘Summer Eating Special’, I recently created five recipes that trim more than 300 calories and 30 grams of fat from your backyard feast with tasty takes on barbecue classics.
Healthy Eating Tips: Snacking Refresh
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Revamping your family’s snacking habits can result in huge health benefits – in my latest video on AOL, I share smart snack swaps to keep your family smiling and satisfied between meals.
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