About Lisa
After 25 years as a local and network anchor, Lisa was just another American mother struggling, and failing, to lose weight. Finally, she cracked the code, and lost 30 pounds, quickly and for good, by doing what she loves: reporting, cooking and eating! The Skinny is the inside story on how she did it, and how you can, too!
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BUTTERMILK AND HERB CHICKEN ON ARUGULA WITH GREEK YOGURT HERB SAUCE AND TINY TOMATO RELISH
When we were kids, the end of the school year was pretty simple, right? You hugged a few teachers, traded camp addresses with friends and cleaned out your locker. (“Hey! My tennis shoe! Ooo! Valentine’s candy! Uh-oh. Is that a … Continue reading
SOUVENIR EATING: GENERAL TSO’S SKINNY CHICKEN AND STIR FRIED VEGETABLES
The list of cultural treasures that New York City has given the world is long: The Met and MOMA, Lady Liberty and Lady Gaga, alternate side parking and, of course, great Chinese food. And before you say, “New York didn’t … Continue reading
SKINNY SAN FRANCISCO CIOPPINO
Whether or not you’re trying to lose weight, here’s a hearty but super healthy one pot dish that’s perfect on a cold night: Skinny San Francisco Cioppino. An iconic seafood stew that evolved in the late 19th century when Italian … Continue reading
QUICK AND EASY: LEMON AND DIJON MARINATED TURKEY BREAST SALAD WITH CAPERS AND CORNICHONS
After every holiday meal where a big bird is involved, there seems to be an inevitable avalanche of internet recipes to help you clear your fridge of that platter of poultry… (Turkey Soup! Turkey Hash! Turkey Tacos!) But if your … Continue reading
ROASTED HERB PORK LOIN WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS, FENNEL, APPLES AND MUSTARD SAUCE
As people on the East Coast continue to recover from the devastating storm that was Sandy, I wanted to offer up a family meal that’s perfect for fall but is now simplified as well as skinny-fied: Roasted Herb Pork Loin … Continue reading
QUICK AND EASY AND SUPER SKINNY: SOUTHWESTERN SPICED SALMON WITH BLACK BEAN, CUCUMBER AND MANGO SALSA
In other places in the world, September is the month that the heat of summer gives way to the welcome chill of fall. Sadly for those of us in L.A., September is just a cruel extension of August…but with more … Continue reading
COWBOY CONFETTI: SKINNY SOUTHWESTERN RED LENTIL AND CHOPPED VEGGIE SALAD
Forgive me, Whole Foods, for I have sinned…. It’s been 2 months since my last confession…of taking one of your best dishes and taking out more than half the calories… But before you make me count a dried bean rosary–or … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Kids, Quickies, Skinny Salads, Skinny Sides, Skinny Snacks
Tagged bean salads, Lentils, party food, red lentils, skinny salad, southwestern, weight loss
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QUICK AND EASY: SKINNY EGG WHITE SCRAMBLE WITH SOY CHORIZO, GREENS AND BEANS
One of the secrets to losing weight and keeping it off, is to eat a breakfast that’s low in calories but loaded with protein and fiber so that you have the nutrition you need to wake up your metabolism and … Continue reading
SKINNY QUINOA AND CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS AND HERBS
If you’re looking for a side dish that is beautiful, healthy and truly bursting with the flavors of spring for your Sunday buffet, this is it! Skinny Quinoa and Cauliflower Rice with Asparagus, Peas and Herbs. Though often referred to … Continue reading
Posted in Feeling Fishy, Fit For Kids, Skinny Salads, Skinny Sides
Tagged cauliflower rice, dill, Easter buffet, Quinoa, shrimp, skinny quinoa, Skinny seafood recipes, weight loss
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