food4passion

My foodie friend and I recently struck up a recipe/foodtography competition. We are taking turns challenging each other by choosing an ingredient to use in each recipe while also trying to capture the art of it. I'm really happy to do things like this because I get to practice my camera skills and also challenge… Continue reading Pumpkin, Caramelized Onion, and Goat Cheese Galette

Where I work, a lot of my patients like recipes. I found this recipe on goodhousekeeping.com and made it my own. It reminded me of comfort food, Thanksgiving and fall. Ingredients 15 ounces frozen cubed butternut squashOlive or canola oil1 lb mild or spicy sausage1 small onion, diced1 red bell pepper, diced2 stalks celery, diced2… Continue reading Acorn Squash with Sausage and Brown Rice

This is a standard meal if you're from south Louisiana. I usually always have a stock of beans in my pantry and I was very excited when I found Blue Runner brand at Publix. I chose to add grilled chicken to mine for a little extra protein and I also added a little kick of… Continue reading White Beans and Rice

Hibachi is delicious. Point blank. Without a flat top grill at home, I have to improvise with a skillet. Cook the rice. Cook the chicken and vegetables. Season it and add sauce. Boom. You've got homemade hibachi. Ingredients 1-1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces 1 large zucchini or 2 small,… Continue reading Chicken Hibachi

Do you know how hard it is to find orecchiette? Thank you, Kroger! I love the little ears and how they are tiny little soup bowls to hold tiny little bits of goodness in your dish. I've also been craving some fresh and crispy vegetables. I can finally sleep tonight (sarcasm). This is a simple… Continue reading Chicken with Veggies and Garlic Butter

Fresh veggies! What more can you ask for? Here's a delicious way to celebrate seasonal produce and carbs (OMG who doesn't love carbs). Ingredients 1 large yellow squash, chopped (about 3 cups) 1 large sweet onion, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped (about 1 cup) 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup… Continue reading Summer Squash Pasta

One of my favorite, but possibly not aptly celebrated, Cajun dishes is chicken and lima beans. The roux is key. If you don't know how to conquer a roux, you best come spend the afternoon with me, pay a Cajun to show you how, or place your bets on the Internet how-to's. My first roux… Continue reading Chicken and Lima Beans

https://www.healthscopemag.com/health-scope/a-serving-of-spears/ Just a simple recipe of chicken and fresh summer veggies! I was featured in Chattanooga's HealthScope Magazine's April 2019's 30th anniversary issue! Ingredients 2 tbsp olive or canola oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins Salt and pepper, to taste 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed, cut in half 1… Continue reading Creamy Pesto Chicken and Veggies

I wanted to share this recipe that I developed and I have since made it SOOOO many times. I love the idea of having so many vegetables and beans and taking something scary like TVP (textured vegetable protein) and turning it into a delicious meal! Ingredients 1 red, orange, and yellow bell pepper, deseeded and… Continue reading Veggie Tacos

I'm in the middle of facilitating and participating in a workplace weight loss competition so I'm extra inspired these days. I've had these two bags of frozen riced cauliflower sitting in my freezer for about 2 months now and I finally found the courage to use it. This recipe touts low carb, nutrient-dense, and moderate… Continue reading Cauliflower Fried “Rice”

I've been more and more interested in experimenting with other whole grains besides rice so here we go! You're already familiar with some of the common ones; wheat, corn, oats, rye, and rice. But, did you know that those grains aren't necessarily 'whole' unless it hasn't been overly processed? Some dietitians will recommend you consume… Continue reading Jambalaya with Barley

Hello from Charleston! I've been wheat-free for 5 days now and it's really made me put on my thinking cap. Now, the reason I'm going wheat-free is not because of an intolerance or allergy; I want to eat less processed foods, eat MORE whole foods, and....maybe lose some weight. Luckily, I like gluten-free products. Disclosure:… Continue reading Lemon-Parm Chicken, Sweet Potato Fritters, Sautéed Spinach