Chocolatey, Crunchy, Granola Bark: A Holiday Favorite
Holiday party season has arrived and I’m just so thankful that this year we can try to safely get together with some of the people that we hold dearest. Jonathan and I were invited to our first holiday get together of the year a few weeks back. I reached out the the hostess a few … Read more
Chocolate Bark: Festive and Fabulous
Now that Halloween is over, all I can think about is the holidays; all the fun, all the family time, all the delicious food! Every year around this time, I try to come up with a festive homemade treat that I can serve to my family and friends over the holidays but also gift to … Read more
Janine’s Asian-Inspired Meatballs
A hot topic of conversation with clients in my office generally revolves around diet and how to eat while still losing weight. Especially during someone’s first few sessions with me, they are always asking questions like, “what are some healthy dinner ideas?” or “what’s something that I can make that’s low carb but doesn’t taste … Read more
Pumpkin Spice Streusel Muffins
“Pumpkin spice and everything nice…” isn’t that the saying I see printed on everything under the sun this time of year? Pumpkin flavored everything is a sure sign that Fall has arrived, am I right? There’s pumpkin spice coffee, pumpkin spice cream cheese, pumpkin spice bagels and yogurt and even Oreo’s! Well I can’t say … Read more
Janine’s Low Carb Chicken Loaf
I have vivid memories of my mother and my friends mothers in the kitchen from when I was little. Dishes everywhere, a vegetable, a potato and some sort of meat cooking on the stove/in the oven. On heavy rotation in a lot of our homes was Mama’s Meatloaf. It was hearty and comforting, cheap and … Read more
Janine’s Maple Apple Loaf: A Fall Favorite
Hi, my friends. It’s been so long since I have had the chance to sit down and share with you in this space–one of my favorite things to do. The Summer was busy! Busy in the best way possible but busy! And then came Fall. There’s something about Fall that feels like a clean slate. … Read more
My Lecture (VIDEO) on Superfoods at NYU Langone
I recently read an article on Superfoods, ya know those foods that have an exceptional nutrient density that keep you going all day long…and I got to thinking….I never shared the lecture I did regarding this awesome subject with you. I “virtually” gave a lecture at NYU Langone on this very topic a few months … Read more
Janine’s Lemon Olive Oil Cake
Just the other day, the sun was shining, Spring was in full force in NYC and like every other day of the year, my family and I had a craving for something sweet. We wanted something light and fresh to match the weather so I headed straight for our kitchen and went to work. I … Read more
Janine’s Vegan Low Carb Eggplant Meatballs
Hi, friends! The recipe that I’m sharing today, one of my favorites I might add, may surprise you. It’s full of fat, horrible for your heart, extremely high in salt and contains no fiber whatsoever…. APRIL FOOL’S!!!! Did I get any of you? Probably not, you all know me so well by now that if … Read more
Janine’s Bakewell Bars
Today I’m sharing what I think could be the most delicious part of your Easter or Passover meal. Yes, those holidays are right around the corner and yes I’m already planning what we are eating!! My homemade Bakewell Bars are dreamy. They are almondy, jammy, buttery crust baked goodness and unlike anything I bet your … Read more
