How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
Curry is one of my favorite flavors. Coconut and curry with the crunch of cashews taste phenomenal over baked cod. I made a spinach salad with a light peanut dressing too to really help the flavors pop. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Cod- 6-7 …
Zucchini is a popular summer vegetable. This simple and light casserole is bursting with flavor and is a fantastic side dish. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 zucchini sliced lengthwise into ¼ inch slices 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon chili …
The summer is the perfect season for a citrusy BBQ sauce. You can grill or bake chicken using this sauce to create the perfect summer meal.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients:
7 chicken tenders, drumsticks, thighs, etc… (Cooking time may vary)
Citrus BBQ Sauce-
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Zest and juice of 1 orange
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Directions:
Peaches fresh from the produce stand disappear quickly at my house in the summer. However; I managed to snag a few peaches to make this delicious salad. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Vinaigrette- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar …
I love the flavors from German potato salad. I decided to experiment with turnips and sweet potatoes versus red potatoes to reduce the carbs and enhance the nutritional value of this salad. Normally German potato salad includes bacon, but I wasn’t in the mood for …
I was making pizzas for my kids and wanted something different and veggie forward for myself. These eggplant steaks were delicious, filling, and definitely something I will make again.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients:
1 eggplant
Sprinkle of chili powder
Sprinkle of salt
Sprinkle of freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (I used a basil infused oil)
4 ounces reduced fat feta cheese
2 Roma tomatoes diced
1 cucumber diced
1 cup fresh basil leaves
¼ sundried tomatoes diced
Directions:
I was craving the flavors of a good cheesesteak, but I didn’t want the fat and carbs. This veggie loaded meal was packed with flavor and full of nutrients. I ate my “cheesesteak” on lettuce wraps and over a salad. You could also put this …
I eat hummus with fresh vegetables just about every day. To keep life interesting, I like experimenting with different types of hummus and I prefer to make it myself when I have time so I can control the ingredients. This low carb hummus tastes just …
Chocolate and banana are the perfect way to start the day. These healthy muffins have only natural sugars and healthy fats.
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup almond flour
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon espresso powder
3 mashed bananas
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 avocado mashed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup cocoa nibs
Directions:
Banana and peanut butter are the perfect combo. The healthy muffins taste delicious and satisfy cravings too. Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup almond flour 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 3 tablespoons powdered peanut butter 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda …