Author Archives: Fred Bollaci

About Fred Bollaci

I'm CEO and President of Fred Bollaci Enterprises. I lost more than 100 pounds while living "La Dolce Vita" and I'm now known as "The Healthy Gourmet." Sample the good life with me through fitness, fine food, and good wine. Meet chefs who cater to a healthy gourmet lifestyle through my Golden Palate blog.

Tabbouleh

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Fred Bollaci

This is a favorite from the Middle East. It includes finely chopped parsley, onion, tomato, and cracked bulgur wheat, with lots of lemon and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Tabbouleh is great with roasted or lemon chicken, with pita … Continue reading →

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Easy Shrimp Ceviche

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Fred Bollaci

Serves 8 as an appetizer 2 pounds medium shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, then diced 1/2 medium red or yellow onion, minced 1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped 4 ripe Haas Avocados, diced 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup fresh lime juice Zest … Continue reading →

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Casey’s Baked Fruit

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Fred Bollaci

This is perhaps the easiest, lowest calorie dessert that doesn’t taste like a simple, low-calorie dessert! It works well with the fruit of your choice: apples, pears, peaches, or nectarines. Simply prick the fruit several times with a fork and … Continue reading →

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Fred’s Mediterranean Salad

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Fred Bollaci

Serves four people. To make this salad into a more substantial meal, top it with three or four large grilled shrimp per person, or four ounces of grilled chicken, turkey, or salmon. Sliced hard-boiled eggs and diced crispy bacon or … Continue reading →

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Cream of Artichoke Hearts and Lemon Soup

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Fred Bollaci

2 cups marinated baby artichoke hearts, with marinating juices (Vigo, etc) 1 cup minced celery 1 cup minced carrots 1/2 yellow onion, minced 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 quart chicken stock 1 cup heavy cream (or half and … Continue reading →

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