Zuccini boats
I made up this #robinbarrieapproved recipe after my husband loved a similar dish at a local Westchester, NY market. I changed up the ingredients, and it has been a true staple in my house, and loved by friends, neighbors, family, and followers alike! It spans states...
Roasted Squash Medley
Green Egg Salad
I have always been a fan of “salads”: tuna salad, chicken salad, and egg salad. And I will admit that I do enjoy the taste of mayonnaise. Since it is high in cholesterol and saturated fat, I love finding alternative recipes to make healthy, but tasty dishes. With tuna...
Vegan Baked Beans
Steamed Broccoli
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Carbs seem to have a bad reputation lately, but there IS such a thing as a good carb: sweet potato is one of them! The orange-colored flesh of sweet potatoes is packed with health-promoting beta-carotene, which is converted in our bodies to Vitamin A. Vitamin A plays...
Roasted Lime Asparagus
Wild Mushroom Gravy
Lime Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pumpkin Seeds
Warm Bean Side Salad
Looking for a simple weeknight side dish that’s nutritious, #plantbased , delicious and super quick and easy to make? Try this one made with spinach (get your #greens in) and Cannellini beans. These beans are high in fiber and protein and a good source of calcium and...
Rainbow Carrots
Orange you glad that #carrots are a healthy food?! With only 50 calories per cup, 3.5 grams of fiber, and 113% of your daily #vitaminA needs, they should be part of your daily diet! Research show that the #antioxidant #betacarotene (which converts to Vitamin A in our...
Bean Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Tasty Fresh Salsa
If you ran out of salsa OR you just want to try this super simple and healthy fresh version, give a try over the next couple of days! With all the fiber from the fresh veggies and good fat (avocado and oil) this is a really simple and fresh side or topper for...
Lemon Spinach
This isn’t something new: We have always known that fruits, vegetables, whole grains are important. #Vegan diets have been around for FOREVER but the research and media is FINALLY catching up! Even the @goldenglobes went plant-based for their awards show meal last...
Delicious Creamy Bean Salad
Fresh herb dressing
My absolute favorite dressing base is olive oil and lemon juice. The extra special ingredients in this one here are the fresh herbs! And it’s so easy to make your own:
High fiber pretzels
These are not your ordinary refined flour pretzels: they are high fiber (from whole wheat flour and flax) and high protein (from the yogurt). This means they help keep you fuller longer as a more balanced snack than plain/regular pretzels/chips. They are great brain...
Sweet potato toast pizza
Ok let’s be honest-we all know that red sauce and cheese taste good on everything. BUT topping off this sweet potato toast to make it like pizza was a crazy amazing salty and sweet sensation! You must try it. Not to mention, sweet potatoes are high in fiber,...
Cauliflower Recipe
My cauliflower recipe is getting a bit of a makeover for summer! With the mint, honey, lemon combo not only gives it a super refreshing flavor but adds extra antioxidant (vitamin C in lemon)and antibacterial (honey) effects. Don’t forget cauliflower is a great source...
Superfood Turmeric Rice
The rice is right! (I couldn’t resist!) For Turmeric Tuesday, I made this dish using Jasmine rice. Make sure to choose brown or whole-grain basmati and jasmine rice when possible. They have more protein and fiber than white rice. Give them a try! Although if you truly...
Pesto Perfect Potatoes
Well, these potatoes can be served HOT or cold! I am a huge fan of pesto and it can make just about anything taste great. Plus it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties from its basil and garlic. Please don’t fear potatoes: they are a good, high fiber,...
Sweet Potato Roasts
They are packed with fiber and anti-inflammatory nutrients, potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and magnesium. With so many health benefits that are are great for digestion and your skin, they also make a perfect canvas for your personal toast! Try with eggs this weekend...
Summer Squash
I LOVE fresh summer squash. It is high in fiber, Vitamin C, beta carotene, and folate. It’s only 36 calories per 1 cup cooked. Try this simple, delicious recipe as a side or add some extra protein and make it a full meal.
Healthy Stuffed Artichoke
Simple to steam and fun food to enjoy, this artichoke is such a delicious appetizer! One medium ‘choke has 7 grams of fiber, less than 0.5-grams fat, 13 grams carbs, 3.5 grams protein, and only 64 calories. They are rich in antioxidants, aid in digestion and liver...
Roasted Chickpea and Feta – Snack
Are you looking for a delicious, crispy side dish or a simple crunchy snack? Well, this recipe takes care of it all! Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are packed with fiber and protein, which makes them super satisfying in a meal or snack. Not to mention beans...
Cauliflower gnocchi
Happy (rainy) Friday everyone! It’s a wet, soggy hide-under-the-covers fall day here in Westport, so I don’t mind spending a little extra time in the kitchen-but this really is a simple recipe. Check out my pastasalad with a twist, which can be served cold or warm. It...
Turkey Tacos/Salad
Tuna Lettuce Boats
You must try this simple mayo-free tuna salad served in romaine lettuce boats! With all the veggies added, this dish is full of fiber and crunch. I love safe catch foods tuna for #leanprotein because it’s the lowest in mercury. The lemon provides flavor and...
Ultimate Cucumber Salad
These cool, crunchy cucumbers ? don’t often get as much credit as their cruciferous counterparts (broccoli and cauliflower), but they should! They can be used to make this simple side dish: NO cooking even required! Cucumbers are an excellent source of Vitamin K, have...
Kale Salad
Kale truly is a #superfood and not a nutrition trend. With its amazing health benefits, it should definitely be eaten often in your diet. It’s an excellent source of: Vitamins K, C, A and manganese and copper. It’s also a very good source of B6, calcium, iron and...
Sweet Potato Creations
I love #guacamole #beans#tomatoes . This meal is filled with #antioxidants and #lycopene (great for that winter skin) and high in #fiber , so it’s great for #digestion. Tag me in all your sweet potato taco creations!!
Acorn Squash With Ground Chicken
A nutrient powerhouse, high in #fiber#vitaminA #vitaminC, B vitamins and the minerals #magnesium#potassium and #maganese. This means it’s #antiinflammatory, great for #digestion and skin health.
Superfood Soup
It’s still cold and rainy here in the East this April, so I’m craving allllll the warm comfort foods-especially being at home so much. I don’t often make soup myself but this one was SO simple and delicious-not to mention vegan and plant-based. Butternut squash is a...
Fruit and nut tuna
As the weather heats up, I’m definitely a fan of light, simple cold lunches….like Fruit & Nut Tuna! With backyard BBQs coming our way this weekend, this is also a perfect platter to serve up to family and friends. Cherries and almonds add amazing flavor along with...
Lime Herb Chicken
Lime Herb Chicken. Spice up your #tacotuesday by creating a #tacobowl starring this lime herb chicken! The stars of this recipe are all the fresh herbs. They have great antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Since they add so much flavor, you can use less or no...
Wine Spritzer
Eggnog
Apple Sangria
Healthy Chicken Parmesan
Herbed Chicken and Rice
Spicy Crusted Salmon
Lamb Stew
Slim Sloppy Joes
Vegetable Turkey Burgers
Homemade Cauliflower Pizza
Spinach Berry Salad
It’s FINALLY Summertime! Memorial Day Weekend is here. Let the summer BBQs begin! This year I would love to help you think of all the healthy options that can be part of your party or family meals all season long. This is THE time of year to take advantage of...
Butternut Squash + Pomegranate Quinoa Stuffing
Quinoa Crusted Chicken Fingers
Want a family friendly gluten free, kid approved, healthy dinner? Then try my quinoa crusted chicken fingers! Quinoa is high in fiber protein and antioxidants as well as a good source of magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus: minerals needed for strong bones. Not to...
Rainbow Butterfly Pasta Salad
Penne A La Vodka
Penne a la Vodka! This is a glutenfree, dairyfree and heart healthy version too. I love tolerantfood’s green lentil, red lentil or chickpea pastas: they are amazing with single ingredients. Legumes can help lower bad cholesterol AND this dish is free of cream (high in...
Chicken Bolognese
I make some version of this sauce at least once a week-it’s really pretty easy and quick. Sometimes I use ground turkey, sometimes chicken and different veggies end up in the pot. Traditional Bolognese often has carrots, mushrooms, red wine, tomato paste, but I often...
Massaged Kale and Mango Salad with Grilled Chicken
With Summer in full swing, it’s so nice to enjoy a meal from the grill that includes the amazing sweet fruit of the season. Add in a couple of superfoods that can help naturally detox against those extra summer cocktails and ice cream, and other bad foods but the...
Turkey Chili
With the chill of winter still in the air and the uncertainty of, well, everything we could all use some good #comfortfood Instead of reaching for your usual unhealthy, inflammatory favorites, try this hearty, immune-boosting chili full of fiber and #plantbased...
Sweet Potato And Chickpea Veggie Burgers
With everyone on the #plantbased wagon, it’s time for a little lesson: just because it’s a #veggieburger doesn’t mean it’s healthy-many of the frozen brands use additives, preservatives, fillers, sugar and bad oil. You can prevent that by making your own! Try this...
Honey Lemon Chicken
CHICKEN! It’s what’s for dinner on the regular at my house. One thing my family likes is JUICY chicken, while I like to minimize saturated fat in our diet. This unhealthy fat is higher in dark meat and found in the skin. If you use chicken breasts and follow these...
Superfood Stew
You must try this #robinbarrieapproved#superfoodstew for #turmerictuesday ! It’s made with chickpeas and a lot of veggies that are high in fiber. Parsley, #turmeric , onion and garlic have alll the #antioxidant #antibacterial and #antiinflammatory properties. It’s...
Turkey Taco
My favorite way to enjoy a burrito is in a BOWL. Start with a base of leafy greens and pile in all your favorite toppings. Beans for fiber, avocado for healthy fat, homemade salsa, jasmine rice, and turkey taco meat for the win! Tag me to share your #burritobowls this...
Veggie Quesadillas
If you want a super quick, but delish and nourishing anytime meal, this is IT! Try in the morning with eggs, add cheese for a fun kids’ lunch, and/or pack in the veggies and beans for extra fiber and some grilled chicken or fish for a more hearty dinner. These...
Chicken Meatballs w/ Cauliflower Rice and Brussels Sprouts
These #meatballs are low in saturated fat, high in fiber, and glutenfree. Plus they taste pretty amazing. Serve your meatballs like this or add to your favorite pasta or salad or place in a sandwich.
Chinese Style Broccoli
Think broccoli is boring? Craving some takeout for the weekend? Well I’ve got the perfect fit for you! Broccoli is high in antioxidants so it detoxes the body and is great for glowing skin. It boosts the immune system, contains calcium for strong teeth/boned, is high...
Israeli Cauliflower
Although it’s riced counterpart has taken the spotlight lately, we can’t forget about the intact whole head of cauliflower. With this flavor combination, it will be the star of your next meal! Cauliflower may be less colorful than other veggies, but it’s still a great...
Veggie packed wheat berry salad
With this amazing weather on the East Coast this weekend, who else is excited to eat, drink and hang outdoors for a change of pace?! ?? This is an amazing, refreshing nutrient dense, high fiber side dish for your backyard BBQ lunch or dinner. Serve over a bed of...
Lemon Turmeric BBQ Chicken
Yes summer barbecues CAN look like this! (They don’t have to be just the typical burgers and hotdogs!) Just in time for turmeric tuesday, I want to share this amazing chicken recipe with you! Instead of a store-bought marinade, this one is bursting with flavor from...
Robin’s Ratatouille
I know many of you have taken on the fun, nutritious, organic, environmentally-conscious, and admirable task of creating your own summer gardens. (I applaud you as I definitely don’t have a green thumb myself!) This is a PERFECT summer recipe to enjoy all the summer...
Simply Delicious Salmon
The simple marinade recipe brings out the flavor of this anti-inflammatory fish that’s high in Omega3s. It is also a good source of B vitamins (including B12), potassium, and selenium. Asparagus is high in fiber and a good source of folate and Vitamins C, E, K and B6,...
Healthy and easy eggplant Parmesan
Who loves Eggplant Parmesan? 🙋🏻♀️ This version is super simple to make at home and lighter, of course, since it isn’t fried or heavy on the breadcrumbs. Eggplant is high in antioxidants, low in calories (20 calories) and carbs (5 grams) and high in fiber (3 grams)....
Taco salad
Tacotuesday – I LOVE the idea of a theme. This can help take some of the pressure or thinking out of what you will make for a family dinner. This prevents you from becoming a short-order cook. This week we went with a Mexican salad….which could even work for meat less...
Chicken and Bean Chili
I was invited to an online cooking demonstration for Registered Dietitians to make a version of this chili. We loved it so much that we keep making it again and again. Our family and friends are all fans, and we even double the recipe and freeze it for later use. ...
Banana Blueberry Smoothie
Chocolate Fondue
Does anybody else feel like this coooold March on the East Coast keeps dragging? Well, it is still National Nutrition Month, so we might as well keep working on our summer bodies while we wait for the weather to warm up. Speaking of warm, I have another healthy,...
Cranberry Sauce with Pears
Baked Apple Recipe
Try this sweet, healthy alternative to apple pie on Thanksgiving or any time during the year.
Sugar Cookies
If you need a last-minute hostess gift, a fun weekend, or holiday week kid craft or dessert for holiday dinner, then you must try these gluten-free dairy-free refined sugar-free sugar cookies! I brought them into my son’s class for a craft at his holiday party and...
Chocolate Chip Cookies
One of our favorite treats: glutenfree refinedsugarfree dairy-free chocolate chip cookies I love knowing they are truly enjoying a treat that is also healthy. Give this one a try and let me know what your family thinks.
Deliciously decadent protein-packed brownies
I believe in all treats in moderation; HOWEVER, I prefer baking with all real-food, non-processed ingredients to make the healthiest treats possible for my family. When I can add in a #superfood, even better! This recipe hides the black beans in the brownies. Plus its...
Red Velvet Cupcake
My favorite type of cake is red velvet. In my opinion, nothing beats that hint of chocolate with cream cheese frosting combo. My kids love this too: however, I don’t love the thought of putting red dye in any of our bodies. So…..natural food coloring to + superfood...
Tomato Mozzarella and Roasted Asparagus
Have you ever heard how to K.I.S.S. in the kitchen? For me, it stands for: Keep It Simple with Sides! (You may have heard it as: Keep It Simple Stupid, but I like my version better! ). Yes, college breaks and the holidays are upon us. Even though times are different...
Grilled Halibut
Tropical Smoothie
Green Smoothie
Berry Smoothie
Delicious Superfood Tahini Kale Salad
All I want for lunch in this heatwave is a cold, crisp salad. I love to switch up my lettuces, toppings, and dressings. This one has kale, purple cabbage, avocado, tomato and lentils and is topped with a tahini lemon dressing. Tahini (made from sesame seeds) is a good...
Roasted Chickpea and Feta – Snack
Are you looking for a delicious, crispy side dish or a simple crunchy snack? Well, this recipe takes care of it all! Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are packed with fiber and protein, which makes them super satisfying in a meal or snack. Not to mention beans...
Chocolate Pudding
Looking for a decadent, delicious, refreshing dessert that’s also healthy? Then THIS is it! This pudding helps with digestion: Avocados are full of fiber and bananas contain prebiotics. The good fat in avocado is filling, helps raise good (HDL) cholesterol and is also...
Watermelon and feta salad
On these hot summer August days, all I want for lunch is a cool, crisp salad. I also love the savory-sweet pairing achieved by topping my greens with fruit. Watermelon is 92% water and a good source of potassium, so it’s super hydrating. Plus it’s only 40 calories...
Turmeric Potatoes
Please don’t fear potatoes: they are a good, high fiber, real-food source of complex carbohydrates. They are also high in protein, potassium, Vitamin C, and antioxidants called anthocyanins. This means that is good for your digestion AND skin! Plus they help keep you...
Chickpea (Vegan) “Tuna”
Whether you’re a vegetarian vegan plant-based, just like good food, want a tuna substitute, OR trying to incorporate more plants/legumes for all their health benefits, this is such a great recipe!! I’ve made tuna salad in the food processor before (influenced by...
Quinoa
Quinoa is a high fiber gluten-free high protein, good for healthy bones, filled with antioxidants, and heart-healthy. In other words, it’s a superfood! Adding all these veggies to eat the rainbow and this apple-cider vinegar dressing really makes it super healthy for...
Homemade Granola Bars
These days it’s seems my growing boys are even MORE hungry and snacking every second, especially since they are at home more with their #hybrid school schedule. There are definitely a few good granola/protein bars on the market today with healthy ingredients, but I...
Guacamole
This is definitely a favorite in my house. It is something that both my sons, husband and I all enjoy together. (This might be because avocado was one of the first foods I gave the boys as babies, followed by sharing my guacamole with them as soon as they seemed...
Breakfast Potatoes/Potato Scramble
Banana Strawberry Almond Overnight Oats
I have a confession: I have been looking at, admiring recipes for, and even recommending overnight oats to friends and clients for a while now. But it was not until yesterday that I actually made some for myself. There is no particular reason: I eat plenty of hot...
Chocolate Almond Blueberry Overnight Oats
Yes, that’s right: I said CHOCOLATE! This is a great, healthy way to give into one of our most popular cravings. Instead of sitting and eating an entire chocolate bar or indulging in a decadent dessert, I’ve created a recipe so you can healthfully enjoy chocolate for...
Gluten-Free Zucchini Muffins
Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Muffins
These muffins are made from all natural ingredients. With about 250 calories, 6 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber, they make a great breakfast or filling snack. They are gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and very filling and satisfying. Not to mention, they are...
Fried Rice Recipe
Want an easy, tasty recipe that utilizes a bunch of your pantry and frozen items? Then this fried rice made with @birdseyevegetables is IT! My kids even told me it’s better than takeout! The savory sweet flavor is amazing and it is full of vegetables and fiber. It’s...
Pancake
Breakfast Apple Pie
Who wants #applepie for breakfast?! Or lunch, snack or dessert? Fall means #appleseason. Whether you have gone #applepicking , are buying apples from the supermarket, #farmersmarket or serving them for #Thanksgiving , please enjoy! They are high...
#Robinbarrieapproved Pancakes
Nothing makes me happier than knowing my family and friends are enjoying my healthy, nutritious and delicious recipes. This morning one of my best friends called me from California to ask about my pancakes. In case you missed my Kaiden Kids in the kitchen Mother’s Day...