October 21, 2016
Carla Burns
Friday nights are for Family time, Movies on the Couch and PIZZA! Since I always try to challenge myself to find the HEALTHY way to still enjoy comfort foods, I stumbled upon this delicious recipe,…
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November 13, 2014
Carla Burns
Thanksgiving is only a couple of weeks away! Have you figured out what you're going to fix yet? Here are a few tasty and healthy recipes. Wishing you a very happy and healthy holiday! xx- FITCoach Carla In order to…
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August 8, 2014
Carla Burns
Check out this amazingly delicious and healthy Mediterranean Stir Fry recipe. Perfect for summer! DIRECTIONS Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. After olive oil heats up, throw in the following and sauté over medium heat for about…
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May 7, 2014
Carla Burns
Why are these ridiculously easy brussels sprouts so good? Their coarsely-shredded texture is very appealing... But I have to admit, the flavors of the crispy bacon combined with the Fuji Apple make this recipe! Ingredients - One (1) bag of coarsely-shredded brussels…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 12 oz whole wheat penne pasta 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lb scallops, cut in half or quarters 1 cup organic chicken stock 5 large plum tomatoes, cut into thin wedges 3 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds cremini and/or shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon dried thyme Kosher salt 1 15 –ounce container part- skim ricotta 3/4 cup skim milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups shredded, part skim mozzarella…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 1 cup shrimp, cooked 1/2 cup broccoli/cauliflower 1/2 cup whole grain pasta, cooked Extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp pesto 1 cup parsley, minces Directions In a medium low hot frying pan, heat up the…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 4 oz salmon steak 1/4 cup water chestnut, chopped 1 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp lime juice Small bunch of cilantro 1/2 cup pineapple 2 cup arugula Directions Grill salmon. Arrange arugula on plate. Sprinkle water chestnut on top.…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground sirloin 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium 1 tsp chilli paste 1/4 tsp hot chilli oil 1/4 tsp sesame oil Iceberg lettuce leaves, crisped in ice water…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients -1 medium egg -3 tbsp lemon juice -1/3 cup whole wheat four -1/8 tsp garlic powder -1/8 tsp paprika -4 pieces chicken breast -3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil -1 ½ tsp chicken bouillon -1/2 cup hot water -1…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 4 to 5 pounds beef tenderloin, well trimmed 2 whole cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried basil leaves, crushed 1 tsp dried oregano leaves, crushed Directions Heat oven to 425°F.combine seasoning ingredients; press evenly onto all surfaces of…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 2 roasted poblano peppers peeled 1 bunch of cllantro leaves, washed , steams discarded 1 lime zested and juiced 2 cloves garlic ¾ cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 12 corn tortillas 1…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 8 oz dry whole wheat fettuccine 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic , chopped ½ cup sliced red or green bell pepper 15 oz can no – added – salt diced tomatoes 2 tsp dried oregano…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless 1(12 oz) jar of clean salsa (clean= no sugar added , just , pure , simple ingredients) 4 small raw zucchini , halved , quartered, then sliced (shredding works too) ¼ medium…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 2 small sweet potatoes , scrubbed and pieced 1 tsp paprika 1 tdsp minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 1 tbsp minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried ½ tsp cayenne pepper Pinch sea salt 2 4-6 oz…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 2 tsp oil , toasted sesame 6 oz beef , sirloin , trimmed of fat and very thinly sliced ½ tsp red chill pepper paste 3 cups bok choy , sliced 1 clove garlic , minced 1 ½ tsp…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 8 ounces whole – grain ziti 1 head couliflower , cut into ½ inch pieces 1 tablespoon salt ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons fresh basil , shredded(or 2 teaspoons dried) 1 can (15.5 ounces)diced tomato ,…
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February 14, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients (4) 4 oz fillers Tilapia 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp pepper ½ cup onion , sliced 1 tbsp parsley , chopped ½ whole bay leaves , crushed Directions Preheat oven to 375 ° F Wash and dry fillets…
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January 9, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (about 3 pounds) 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup) 2 large carrots, diced (about 2 cups) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 C. beef broth 1 C. water 1 tsp. salt…
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January 9, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 1 ½ tsp. olive oil 1 lb. ground turkey 1 onion, chopped 2 C. water 1 – 28oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 – 16oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ C.chile powder 1 tsp.…
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January 9, 2014
Ingredients 2 tbsp. sesame oil 8 oz. salmon 1 C. snow peas, sliced into thin strips 1 carrot, sliced into rounds 1 bunch scallions, sliced 2 tbsp. grated ginger Tamari sauce, brown rice vinegar ¼ C.dry roasted cashews Directions Season…
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January 9, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients Bag of broccoli slaw Bag of shredded carrot Sliced red pepper Diced avocado Directions Toss with a low fat oil and vinegar dressing of your choice
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January 9, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 1lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs ½ tsp. salt & pepper 1tbsp. coconut oil 1 small onion, chopped medium 1-2tbsp. curry paste 1C. full fat coconut milk 10oz. frozen peas and cauliflower 2C. sweet potatoes, cubed and cooked 2tbsp. apple…
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January 9, 2014
Carla Burns
Ingredients 2 servings 3 cans water-packed tuna, drained 1 sweet yellow pepper, diced ¼ C. white onion, diced 2 tsp. dried basil 2 tsp. dried red chili powder 1 garlic clove, minced 1/8 C. lemon juice 1/8 C. olive oil…
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January 9, 2014
Carla Burns
Balsamic Glaze Heat ½ C. balsamic vinegar to a simmer on stovetop until reduced to approximately ¼ C. Use sparingly.
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December 23, 2013
Carla Burns
Holiday eating does not have to mean the end of all your effort this year. SO you have a few sweets and a little too much at Christmas dinner, don't be too hard on yourself! In fact, you can have…
December 13, 2013
Carla Burns
Hopefully you haven't caught the cold or flu this winter... But if you have, I have the perfect homemade turkey soup remedy! By substituting a few simple ingredients, I have turned this delicious recipe into a healthy meal filled with…
November 26, 2013
Carla Burns
My favorite cornbread stuffing is so simple to make and tastes amazing! In order to make this delicious recipe a bit healthier I prefer to use organic to avoid the artificial ingredients and because most organic options are lower in sodium.…
