I wanted to share a recipe for potato latkes fried in the traditional way! It is served with either applesauce or sour cream. Eating fried foods at Hanukkah (most famously, potato latkes and jelly donuts!) has historically symbolized the triumph of good over evil....
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and folks are getting busy with prepping and cooking, I wanted to share an easy to make recipe with you. Acorn squash has that autumnal taste that is perfect for Thanksgiving! The recipe comes to you from a family member of...
It's Pumpkin Season! Here's a quick and easy recipe using canned pumpkin, a great source of concentrated nutrients. Some of the nutrients in canned pumpkin include: Vitamins A, E, K, C, B6, and Riboflavin, and the minerals Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium. It’s...
While overnight oats are cute and all… THIS Mangú is what I call breakfast rooted in tradition! According to My Dominican Kitchen, “Mangú is traditionally made by mashing boiled green plantains with a mix of its water, oil, and/or butter. It is heavily influenced by...
Avocado and Chicken - It’s a match made in heaven. Enjoy the scrumptious and healthy recipe. Avocado Chicken Alfredo Ingredients: Avocado Alfredo Sauce: 2 large ripe avocados 2 cloves garlic 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 1/2 cups milk, any kind you like...
This healthy and delicious unstuffed peppers recipe uses frozen vegetables. Unstuffed Peppers Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 Tbs Olive Oil 1 cup Onion, frozen, chopped 2 cup Bell Pepper, frozen, chopped 1 lb Turkey, 93% lean,...
Here's a delicious Ramen recipe that you can make at home! This easy-to-make Ramen bowl, adapted from Fork Knife Swoon, can be made and ready to eat in less than an hour. Easy Homemade Ramen Bowls Yield: 2 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 tsp...
Here is an easy, quick and relatively low-cost recipe is sure to please both meat-eaters, as well as vegetarians. This salad, from Tasty Recipes, is packed with protein from peanut butter/peanuts. This dish provides plenty of fiber and anti-oxidants from the...
When you are in Eating Disorder Recovery, eating tasty foods that satisfy you is one of the best ways to make peace with food. This recipe for Refried Bean Tacos is one that is sure to please everyone at the dinner table! It is simple to make and for those wanting a...
This recipe is inspired by a conversation I had with my daughter the other day about holiday desserts… She wondered if it was still the season to eat pumpkin pie. Indeed, it is! Pumpkin pie should (in my opinion) be an everyday food. Did you know that pumpkin pie is a...
The Recipes for Recovery Cookbook is on sale now !! My colleague and fellow dietitian, Diana Ushay, and I created the Recipes for Recovery Cookbook, to help you challenge the eating disorder voice and take back control of your life. I am excited to announce that it is...
We are Expanding with a new Dietitian at Erica Leon Nutrition! Please join us in welcoming Diana Ushay, MS, RDN, to Erica Leon Nutrition LLC! Diana has been consulting with us for several years while she trained to be a dietitian, and now she is an official RD!...
Looking for a recipe to help you in eating disorder recovery OR to help prevent Osteoporosis? Here is a quick and easy recipe that is rich in bone-building calcium and Vitamin D as well as heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids! Ingredients: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or...
This is a delicious and healthy recipe that includes broccoli. Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 6 cups broccoli florets, chopped and steamed 1 Tbs sesame oil 1 tsp ginger, grated 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp sesame seeds Prep: Wash...
This is a creamy quiche recipe I created when I realized I had no milk or cream. I substituted Greek Yogurt, which made this very creamy. It has lots of calcium and Vitamin D for bone health too! Ingredients 2 (8 inch) frozen pie crusts 6 eggs, beaten 12 ounces plain...
When you are on the road to becoming an intuitive eater, to stop dieting, to recover from disordered eating…some days you just need to eat food that makes you feel good. Comfort food. Today's recipe is one of those… Macaroni and Cheese Recipe by Diana Ushay, MS, Lead...
Chocolate Chip Pecan Scones Recipe Makes 8 large scones Ingredients: 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold (1 stick) 1 egg 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1 tbsp for brushing 1/2 cup chocolate chips* 1/2 cup chopped pecans* **Or substitute 1...
For those of you celebrating Passover, I wanted to share a delicious recipe: Matzah brei. This Matzah brei recipe serves 4. Ingredients: 8 boards of Matzah 8 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup hot water 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon Optional 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 T...
I wanted to share a comfort recipe developed by my son. He happens to be sheltering in place with me during this trying time (and yes, I am taking advantage of his mad cooking skills!). This chicken pot pie was delicious! Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients: 1 pre-made 9-inch...
Here is an easy recipe developed by Diana Ushay, Lead Recovery Coach at Monte Nido & Affiliates and also a Meal Coach for Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists. Stuffed Peppers Serves: 2 peppers with 2 Tbsp sour cream or guacamole Ingredients: 4 Red or Orange...
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