Jennifer Iserloh

Jennifer IserlohCrab cakes are scrumptious made with sweet fresh crab meat, fresh herbs, mayo and tart bright lemon. Keeping homemade crab cakes from falling apart isn't as hard as you think. But the bane of crab cakes is scooping them out of a skillet only to have them break into ... Read More

Jennifer IserlohThe French call "French toast," "pain purdue," which means "lost bread" since it's dunked in a sea of eggs and milk. And after having a large plate of it at your local brunch you might feel like you've lost your healthy eating habits, with all that maple syrup, butter, eggs and ... Read More

Jennifer IserlohI think of the four "F's" as a guide: fiber, filling, fast, and fun when I'm coming up with the ultimate healthy snack for the day. Healthy snacks should be: high in fiber more filling compared to a candy bar or a handful of potato chips for the ... Read More

Jennifer IserlohThis year for St. Patrick's Day, I'm making French onion soup with an Irish twist - it's made with Guinness beer and aged Irish cheddar. It turns out that the beer's "Guinness is Good for You" slogan from the 1920s might actually have some truth to it, according to the 1993 ... Read More

Jennifer IserlohIn this Skinny Chef column, Jennifer Iserloh shares her recipe for healthy chicken with balsamic vinegar and explains why vinegar is great healthy cooking staple. I've often wondered what the Italian word "balsamico" means. Apparently, it comes from the same root as ... Read More

Jennifer IserlohWhen my Granny made chicken and biscuits she called it "Chicken a la King," a misnomer (Chicken a la King -- a ragout made with mushrooms, sherry and heavy cream served over puffed pastry -- was all the rage in the 1950s). In homage to my Granny's rich dish, I've created a ... Read More

Jennifer IserlohThe Skinny Chef shares her Healthy Banana Bread recipe. I don't eat cereal that often for breakfast. I'm more of a smoothie or egg gal. But you wouldn't know it if you saw the collection of cereal boxes on top of my fridge -- my husband can't resist those "two for ... Read More

Jennifer IserlohMy pancakes with cinnamon and chocolate look and taste totally decadent, but in fact they're a lot healthier than store-bought pancake mixes. To cut back on fat and calories, I've used sweet potatoes in place of some of the oil and eggs in the batter (adding applesauce to baked ... Read More

Jennifer IserlohAbout once a week I crave a big, juicy bistro-style hamburger -- most people do. Of course, it's the taste of a rich, meaty burger that I'm after, but it's also nutritionally smart. A small amount of red meat and other iron-rich foods are an important part of your diet, ... Read More

Jennifer IserlohSince we're well into the cold-weather season, I'm stocking up my pantry with tasty and healthy ingredients to make all my favorite winter soups. It's one of the healthiest and most delicious ways to warm yourself up. Canned soups and chain restaurant soups may be ... Read More