My friend and food writer, April Fulton, shared her wonderful healthy vegetarian recipe for this savory and healthy meatless dish. If you don’t like tofu, use chicken or beef instead. Serve it with white or brown rice and orange slices. [...]
Here is a fantastic healthy Chinese recipe. I know it’s a little odd to think of fish in a stir-fry but with a very mild white fish, it can easily be interchangeable with chicken breast. I’m not even sure my son Solomon realized it wasn’t chicken. Scramble recipe tester Bobbi Woods said, “My whole family loved it. I used cod for the white fish, probably because it is a bit thicker. It still broke up quite a bit but really had a great flavor. The entire dish was eaten and there were no leftovers!!” Serve it with brown or white rice and seedless grapes. Prep + Cook Time: 20 minutes Makes 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups [...]
Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan with Roasted Brussels Sprouts–the whole meal clocks in at just 300 calories and can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Chicken Parmesan in major restaurant chains can easily have 3 times the calories and loads of unhealthy saturated fat. [...]
I’ve been intrigued by quinoa cakes ever since I first devoured them at Le Pain Quotidian, a Belgian-based café and bakery that has a great selection of innovative and healthy food. This version, also inspired by a recipe from http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com/, is mild enough for picky eaters but interesting enough for adventurous eaters. If time allows, cook the quinoa up to a day in advance and refrigerate it, because it will be easier to work with when cool. Serve them with a green salad with avocado, walnuts and Parmesan cheese. [...]
This is such a pretty salad that would be great to bring to a gathering. You can cook the quinoa and make the dressing while the potatoes are roasting, then throw it all together and serve it immediately or refrigerate it for up to 3 days. This vegetarian gluten free salad has a wonderful sweetness. You might also like it topped with a little sour cream or plain yogurt. [...]
For more healthy recipes by Aviva Goldfarb, visit her site at The Six O’Clock Scramble. Light Desserts: Mini Phyllo Raspberry Cheesecake Bites Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins One of my favorite things to do with our 15 year old daughter, Celia, is to [...]
Here’s a delicious and very easy to make dinner that will take you no time at all! Easy Beef Enchiladas Author: Holly Clegg Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Mexican Ingredients 1 pound ground sirloin 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 cup salsa 1 cup corn 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach 1½ [...]
Quinoa and fruit go brilliantly together in this fantastic, healthy fruit salad. Simply add your favourite fruit, and consider throwing in some nuts too. Fruity Quinoa Salad Author: Holly Clegg Recipe type: Salad Serves: 4 Ingredients ½ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained well 1 cup [...]
Cool watermelon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil with balsamic vinegar come together to create a refreshing, light salad. There’s no better way to use up your leftover watermelon. Watermelon and Tomato Salad Serves: 10 Ingredients 4 cups scooped out watermelon balls or chunks ½ [...]
Want to avoid all that time consuming stirring when you make a risotto? Well this recipe can help. Arborio rice should be used for risotto as it’s the perfect, creamy texture for the dish. You can also liven it up by adding tomatoes, mozzarella or chicken. Oven Baked Risotto Recipe [...]
This fantastic shrimp dish goes well with French bread, to help soak up all that delicious sauce. It is also best served with angel hair pasta. Lemon Herb Shrimp Serves: 6-8 Ingredients ½ cup olive oil 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves ½ cup [...]
Avocado and edamame beans make a wonderful, nutritious combination, ideal for a tasty dip. Best served with chips or fresh vegetables. Guacamame Author: Holly Clegg Recipe type: Appetiser Serves: 10 Ingredients 1 large avocado, (about ⅔ cup mashed) 1½ cups shelled edamame, [...]
It’s so easy to use up leftover ingredients to make a fantastic chopped salad! You can even add leftover meat, such as chicken, to turn it into a great main dish. Chopped Greek Salad Author: Holly Clegg Recipe type: Salad Serves: 5 Ingredients 2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach 1 cup [...]
This is my number one favorite salmon recipe; highly recommended and possibly the best salmon ever! The glaze is simple, can be prepared in a matter of minutes, and will disappear from your plate just as quickly. Glazed Salmon Cook time 5 mins Total time 5 mins Author: Holly Clegg [...]
So easy and full of simple ingredients, but this recipe makes a peanut butter cookie just packed with flavor. If you’re feeling decadent, try adding chocolate chips too! Peanut Butter Cookies Cook time 12 mins Total time 12 mins Author: Holly Clegg Recipe type: Dessert Serves: [...]
