You would think I would have had my full of Asian inspired cuisine after my trip to Japan and Thailand….but somehow I just really needed to make this dish! Asian Noodle Soup with Gingered Chicken Meatballs.  Russ and enjoyed a similar soup-cooked in front of us at the restaurant- while in Japan a couple weeks […]

What am amazing trip to Thailand! Glad to be back home (a big jet lagged!) but I enjoyed every single minute in Asia. Especially those elephants….seriously…SO big,  yet so gentle and sweet.Besides these big creatures…what I liked best about Thailand….the food! Serious yumminess. Fresh fruits and veggies galore!! A dietitian’s dream. I am a fan […]

Well…hello, Mediterranean flavors….so nice to eat you. I purchased a package of  heirloom cherry tomatoes, some fresh oregano, Greek feta and  kalamata olives.In a hot skillet with a little grape seed oil, I seared the tomatoes until browned on every side. Turned off the heat and tossed some feta over the tomatoes allowing the cheese […]

I love creating party appetizer recipes and this one makes the low FODMAP diet taste soooooo good. The salty bacon paired with the sweet and tangy pineapple is a winning combo.Just wrap half a slice of thinly sliced cooked bacon around a bite size piece of pineapple. Drizzle with a little pure maple syrup and feel […]

I don’t know about you but I love toast. And sometimes I like to get a little fancy with it too? What’s your favorite toast topper?  This week I created a few different toast topping combos.  MY toast topping started with toasted Deland Bakery’s Oatmeal bread.  Talk about simple ingredients… Deland Bakery has got that covered: […]

After a long wait, the Monash team analyzed chocolate last year and the news was glorious! YES….small amounts of dark chocolate would fit the low FODMAP diet criteria.  FODMAPers around the globe rejoiced! And I was one of them! For those who don’t know my history, here is a little recap: I am a registered […]

This month, I have been posting holiday inspired recipes. Have you noticed? Just a few fun recipes to enjoy during the holidays including:  sweet potato soufflés, flourless chocolate cookies & Sweet and Spicy Pecans! Well, today is no different! You will go ape over this Pineapple Walnut Cheese Ball. It is so simple and so ridiculously creamy. […]

Sweet potato is a moderate FODMAP food sources (a source of mannitol)….yet full of wonderful flavor and is nutrient rich…a great source of  Vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber.  Monash University’s low FODMAP app has the per meal limit set at 1/2 cup. So…I made a little mini soufflé recipe to keep the portion […]

These flourless chocolate cookies are so rich…you only need to eat one to fulfill even your most serious chocolate craving! For real. The ingredients are minimal. I added a little Taza salted almond dark chocolate because I had some on hand–and because it is the best chocolate I have ever tasted but semi-sweet chocolate chips […]