Italian Cuisine
Fat-Free Brown Rice Risotto Premium PD Recipe Traditional risotto is slowly simmered and stirred with broth additions to produce tender rice surrounded with a comforting creamy sauce.… Continue Reading
Chicago Thin Crust Cheeze & Sausage Premium PD Recipe “Pickup or delivery? Large thin crust cheese and sausage!” Sunday was pizza night and a call to the pizzeria was… Continue Reading
Melt & Bake Cheeze Premium PD Recipe This quick-prep oil-free cheeze has been in the Protective Diet Test Kitchen longer than any recipe. As I tested ideas… Continue Reading
Spices & Herb Bread Dip Premium PD Recipe Serve this oil-free Carrabba’s Grill restaurant remake with a hot loaf of bread for total health food satisfaction. This herbal-spiced… Continue Reading
Arrabbiata Pasta Dinner Premium PD Recipe My favorite perfectly cooked fuss-free all-in-one-pot pasta dinner is prepped first thing in the morning, eliminating the stress of cooking… Continue Reading
Fermented Pizza Sauce Premium PD Recipe Fermentation multiplies the protective lycopene content in tomatoes and improves nutrition bioavailability. Probiotic-populated pizza sauce has a remarkable aroma and… Continue Reading
PD Dark Roast Premium PD Recipe I drink this soothing Dark Roast for several reasons. It is mentally therapeutic to slow my racing mind. It contains… Continue Reading
Ricotta Cheeze Premium PD Recipe Creamy and mild in flavor just like I remember buying in the tub from the Italian deli before going vegan!… Continue Reading
Plant-Based Prosciutto Premium PD Recipe If you were never introduced to Prosciutto before going vegan, allow me give you a proper introduction. Prosciutto is ham’s… Continue Reading
Fall Flatbread Pizza Premium PD Recipe This is Protective Diet’s top-rated oil-free whole grain crust, similar to classic hand tossed pizza but even better. It is… Continue Reading
Focaccia Muffins Premium PD Recipe Make simple soup or salad night into a satisfying meal with this yeast-free protective fall garden harvest Focaccia recipe. Savory… Continue Reading
Italian Sausage Crumbles Premium PD Recipe Plant-based Italian Crumbles add bold flavor and a meaty layer to Protective Diet's Homemade Lasagna. Top a Flatbread Pizza, toss… Continue Reading
Frittata Premium PD Recipe Our plant-based veggie-filled pressure cooked Frittata will protect humans, animals and our planet while making you feel like a gourmet… Continue Reading
Pasta with Garlic and Preserved Lemons Premium PD Recipe This quick-prep no-cook toss-it-on sauce is loaded with DNA protection with bright and bold gourmet flavors. Armed with the Pressure… Continue Reading
Flatbread Pizza Premium PD Recipe Top rated oil-free whole grain crust similar to classic hand tossed pizza, but even better. It is also the easiest… Continue Reading
Pressure Cooked Pasta Premium PD Recipe Just when you thought dinner prep couldn’t get easier, you are given this recipe to eliminate the overcooked, boil over… Continue Reading
Caramelized Onions with Sweet Peppers Premium PD Recipe Using Protective Diet’s oil-free dry browning technique, we can boost flavor and add gourmet appeal to weeknight meals in minutes.… Continue Reading
Italian “Sausage” Premium PD Recipe Sweet or hot is all you needed to know when ordering sausage at an Italian market in Chicago. Served layered… Continue Reading
Cheezeburger Pizza Premium PD Recipe Tastes just like a cheeseburger but so much more fun when it's pizza! Kids and adults will adore this creative… Continue Reading
Quick-Mix Pizza Crust Premium PD Recipe The best whole grain oil-free thin crust is also the easiest and fastest to make and bake. Zero rise time… Continue Reading
Farro and Kale Soup Premium PD Recipe This classic, colorful, hearty Italian soup loaded with health-promoting high-energy whole grains and protective white beans with greens was just… Continue Reading
Panzanella Salad Premium PD Recipe Panzanella is commonly served at the peak of summer when tomatoes are vine ripened and cucumbers are abundant is the… Continue Reading
Hot or Mild Giardiniera Premium PD Recipe D’Amato’s Bakery and Deli at Grand & May on the near west side of Chicago made the best Italian subs… Continue Reading
Garlic Toast Premium PD Recipe Protective Diet Garlic Toast is quick and easy, savory and satisfying served alongside any of the Protective Diet pasta dishes,… Continue Reading
Bolognese Sauce Premium PD Recipe This is the best oil-free "meat" sauce I've ever tasted. Bolognese sauce is a thick sauce with a greater proportion… Continue Reading
Grilled Mini Party Pizzas Premium PD Recipe Grilled pizza is one of my favorite meals. These mini pizzas are simple and easy to assemble in minutes with… Continue Reading
Quick-Bake Mini Party Pizza Premium PD Recipe At last we have a homemade, no-mess, yeast-free, no-rise, no-roll, quick-bake pizza with a gluten-free option. I perfected what real… Continue Reading
Fresco Pizza Sauce Premium PD Recipe Fresh, light, and simply delicious best describes this classic Italian pizza sauce made up of three Protective Diet Pantry staples.… Continue Reading
Italian Anisete Biscotti Premium PD Recipe I grew up eating these Italian sweet biscuit style cookies with my father. They were one of his favorites, so… Continue Reading
Homemade Lasagna Premium PD Recipe My guess is that you never expected to be enjoying lasagna and achieving all your health goals while slimming down.… Continue Reading
Roasted Pomodoro Sauce Premium PD Recipe This sweet, roasted tomato sauce has a mild garlic flavor and is perfect to prepare at the end of the… Continue Reading
Hand Tossed Pizza Premium PD Recipe This homemade plant-based pizza won’t leave your kitchen covered in flour or your pants tight. This crust is puffy, and… Continue Reading
Bruschetta Premium PD Recipe Enjoy the summer’s bounty of garden-ripe tomatoes with a fresh Italian twist. This topping is free of body-fat-promoting olive oil… Continue Reading
Mini Pizza Puffs Premium PD Recipe These little oil-free Notzzarella Cheeze stuffed pizza nuggets are perfect for children of any age and make awesome football season… Continue Reading
Firm Notzzarella Cheeze Premium PD Recipe Protective Diet has created an oil and nut- free, nondairy shred-able and slice-able cheeze. Firm Notzzarella is perfect for pizza,… Continue Reading
Buffalo Notzzarella Cheeze Premium PD Recipe Protective Diet has created an oil and nut- free, nondairy MELTABLE Cheeze! Notzzarella is perfect for pizza, adding to pasta… Continue Reading
Zesty Italian Dressing Premium PD Recipe I’ve created the best tasting oil-free salad dressing that is only 125 calories for the entire batch! This dressing is… Continue Reading
Good ol’ Minestrone Soup Premium PD Recipe Minestrone in Italian means a big soup. A big pot of soup is perfect for stocking up your fridge and… Continue Reading
Daily Dressing Premium PD Recipe This dressing is a remake of my all-time favorite restaurant dressing. It was a sweet & tangy onion balsamic served… Continue Reading
Quick Red Pasta Sauce Premium PD Recipe This sauce is way better than any store bought jarred sauce. It is loaded with classic Italian flavors, free of… Continue Reading
Italian “Sausage” Pizza Premium PD Recipe I’m tempted in Chicago by the intoxicating smell of pizza on every street corner I pass. I came up with… Continue Reading
Lazy Lady One Pot Pasta Free PD Recipe This easy throw together one pot meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It uses all pantry staples with the… Continue Reading
Eggplant Parm-a-non Free PD Recipe This flavorful version with crispy baked breading is so simple to prepare. The texture and taste is surprisingly better than… Continue Reading
Creamy Italian Dressing Free PD Recipe Creamy Italian Dressing is rich with Parmigiano-Reggiano flavor without the fat, dairy and heavy price tag. This plant-based full-bodied dressing… Continue Reading
Tomato Cream Sauce Over Pasta With Spinach Free PD Recipe & Cooking Video I created this rich, creamy garlic sauce bursting with tomatoes and herbs to fill the void left by my all… Continue Reading
Spinach Lasagna Free PD Recipe & Cooking Video This is a perfect beginner recipe that you will continue to favor throughout the years. I will teach you how… Continue Reading
Popeye’s Pantry Pasta Free PD Recipe This is a quick and colorful dinner that is easily assembled with only one fresh ingredient. Keep your Protective Diet… Continue Reading
Pita Pizza Free PD Recipe & Cooking Video This quick and flavorful weeknight meal is fun and easy to assemble. Make dinner easy and assemble them using pre-made… Continue Reading
Perfect Pesto Sauce Free PD Recipe Pesto Pasta has always been a quick and easy summertime favorite of mine. Spring hits and I’m in search of… Continue Reading
Oven Roasted Garlic Free PD Recipe When garlic is roasted, it becomes sweet and mild in flavor. Spread Oven-Roasted Garlic on freshly baked hot bread or… Continue Reading
Fat Free Fredo Pasta Sauce Free PD Recipe & Cooking Video This rich, garlicky cream sauce has got it going on! It has been reviewed as restaurant quality. The best part… Continue Reading
Baked Ziti Free PD Recipe Kids love this crowd-pleasing pasta bake and so will the chef. It’s authentic in taste and looks just like the… Continue Reading
