Classic Banana Bread:

Nothing more comforting than Banana Bread and a great way to start the day.  And is very nutritional.  It also makes a great gift for someone you want to express all your appreciation and gratitude.  Banana Bread is called a quick bread because you don’t have to add yeast to it.
Ingredients:
2 cups of all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1 /2 cups mashed ripe bananas ( about 3-4 bananas)
1/3 cup plain-low fat-yogurt (replaces sour cream)
1 teaspoon of Vanilla …

Quinoa & Black Beans cont.
The Recipe:

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves peeled & chopped
3/4 cup uncooked Quinoa
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable stock
1 Tablespoon of finely chopped Thyme
1 Teaspoon  ground Cumin
1/4 Teaspoon of cayenne pepper or 1/2 jalapeno pepper finely diced without seeds unless you want it very hot.
kosher salt & pepper to taste (a pinch)
1 cup of frozen corn kernels
1 can of drained black beans or any beans you love, can even combine them
1/2 chopped fresh cilantro for garnish or parsley
Preparation
Heat one tablespoon of …

Quinoa (keen-wah)

Quinoa called the “mother grain” to the Incas is still an important food in South American cuisine.  Quinoa is a complete protein because it contains all eight essential amino acids.  It is also higher in unsaturated fats and lower in carbohydrates than most grains, and it provides a rich and balanced source of vital nutrients.Quinoa looks like pretty little tiny beads and is Ivory-colored.
Because its flavor is bland & delicate you can add anything to it you like and eat as a main-dish, a side-dish, in soups, in salads, …

Chicken Piccata:
Who does not love Chicken Piccata? A great Italian recipe and so easy to prepare.  It is very healthy and can be included in menus for client’s with dietary requirements to follow.   (Unless you are vegetarian of course!)
Otherwise, it is a popular choice amongst many of my clients; As it is affordable, dietetic. and freezes well.
Ingredients:
6 pounded boneless chicken breasts
Flour to coat
1/2 cup of chicken stock
1/4 cup of white wine
4-6 Tablespoons of butter
Parsley &/or capers
Juice of 1/2 seeded lemon or less
4 slices of seeded lemon slices
Preparation:
Clean, wash, & …

Cheesy White Lasagna
I made this lasagna for a client that can’t eat tomato sauce or any meat.  It was made with layers of Béchamel sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheeses & ground Turkey.  My client loved the way it came out.  The contrast of textures from the firm layers of Lasagna noodles & the creaminess of the white melted cheeses made it almost taste like dessert.  But yet it was not too rich.  The delicious layers of pasta & filing could also make this a family favorite.  Also, if you …