From pizza crust to rice, I’ve heard rumors that you can make just about anything with cauliflower. By replacing flour and other rapid insulin-‐producing grains with this healthy cruciferous vegetable, you can greatly reduce your sugar intake and improve overall health. Not being a fan of cauliflower (actually I avoided it as much as possible), [...]
This quick refreshing meal takes about five minutes to prepare, is inexpensive to make, and has a great presentation when served. Look like a gourmet chef with minimal effort! Did I mention it tastes great too? Each serving contains approximately 30 grams of protein, 10 grams of fat, and 8 grams of carbs. Download at [...]
The dish you’ve been waiting for! This updated version of an old time favorite is just as good but much lower in carbohydrates. Serve as a meal with a side salad or make as an appetizer. Using meat, each potato serving contains approximately 30 grams of protein, 22 grams of net carbs and 12 grams [...]
A Hendricks family holiday specialty. Since our daughter is not a fan of mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner, we make this savory vegetable dish that our family now prefers. It is also very simple to make, low-carb and satisfying. Try it any day of the week or for your next holiday dinner. Download at Spaghetti [...]
Breakfast should never be skipped. This burrito is a great alternative to the minimally nutritious breakfasts most Americans eat, especially our kids (cereals, donuts, coffee drinks, juice/toast, etc.). The Spicy Egg Burrito contains approximately 30 grams of proteins, 14 grams of usable carbs, and 14.5 grams of fiber. It is a simple to shop for, [...]
Growing up in the Bay Area, my family and I would frequent a restaurant, Original Joe’s, every month. Whether it was for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we often ordered one of our favorite dishes called “Joe’s Special,” which typically consisted of ground meat, spinach, onion and eggs. We hope you enjoy my version of the [...]
This dish has an elegant presentation, tastes delicious, and is portion controlled. What more could you want in a healthy meal? Enjoy with a side salad. Download at Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
Pick up some strawberries from your local fresh fruit stand and prepare this light and tasty summer salad. With super foods such as avocados, walnuts, spinach and strawberries in this dish, you will feel good serving this up to your friends and family. For the olive oil and vinegar dressing, I also use local growers, [...]
Sunday is the day to prepare something hearty for the week ahead. Head to the butcher shop and look for fresh meat on sale. For this recipe, I headed to Whole Foods which had lean ground beef (10% fat) and their lean homemade mild italian sausage links on sale. Last time I made this, boneless [...]
I am a soup lover and this is the perfect fix for my savory soup-craving summer days. Besides, who doesn’t have a plethora of zucchini growing in the garden that needs to be made into something other than zucchini bread. Enjoy this soup warm or cool. Download at Summer Veggie Soup
