This recipe comes straight out of the M&D restaurant kitchen and so if I’m being honest, I was hesitant to make changes. I mean, I’m no professional chef so to tweak a popular menu item … it’s scary! Lucky for me (and I guess all of you who are following along with the healthy versions of recipes), I only changed ONE ingredient here. Props to Tony Vertiz (brunch/lunch chef and creator of this recipe) for creating a mostly healthy dish for the cafe!
Recipe #8: Pineapple Sherbet
Our first dessert recipe! And I’m not trying to brag, but I really impressed myself with this one. This recipe goes way back in my dad’s family and has been a favorite summer treat of mine for as long as I can remember. Because of how drastic the healthy modifications are, I wasn’t sure this one would be worth sharing. BUT, it is! So yay to that!! It tastes JUST as amazing as I remember and it’s actually good for you. A healthy dessert is a major win in my book.
Recipe #7: Chicken Cutlets
Growing up, I always knew when my mom was making chicken cutlets. I could smell and hear them frying in the kitchen and was constantly reminded to keep my fingers away from the plate of finished cutlets or, “I’d ruin my dinner.” That was never really an issue though because when it came to Mom’s chicken cutlets, I could never get enough. She always served them with white rice and baked beans and I’d eat plate after plate after plate. IF there were any leftovers, nothing could beat a chicken cutlet sandwich the next day.
Recipe #6 Chicken Chili
I can’t believe we’re already six weeks in! I hope you’re having as much fun with this project as I am. This week’s recipe is virtually untouched from a health perspective because it’s actually really healthy on its own! The only think you’ll need to be mindful of is your portion size and your chili add-ons (you know, like chips, cheese, sour cream, etc.)