Cowboy Steak with Coffee and Chili Rub

Cowboy Steak with Coffee and Chili Rub

Who doesn’t love a nice grilled steak with a flavorful rub? Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons espresso coffee powder 1 teaspoon brown sugar ¼ teaspoon dry mustard ¼ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 

Quick and Light Eggplant Parm

Quick and Light Eggplant Parm

I love traditional eggplant parm, but I don’t always have hours to salt and prep the eggplant in advance.  This is a quick a light recipe that still fulfills a craving for eggplant parm when your time is precious and you need a healthy meal.  

Ranch Chicken Sandwiches

Ranch Chicken Sandwiches

Who doesn’t love a flavorful chicken sandwich?  These lightened up sandwiches are packed with flavor. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 4-6 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts ½ cup honey ½ cup Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper Juice 

Shrimp Quesadillas

Shrimp Quesadillas

On busy weeknights a quick dinner is often a necessity.  These quesadillas are easy to adapt and quick to make. Ingredients: 1 pound peeled and thawed frozen shrimp 1-2 whole wheat tortillas per quesadilla (I like open faced quesadillas) Shredded cheese: Pepper Jack, Monterrey Jack, 

Roasted Shrimp and Veggie Salad

Roasted Shrimp and Veggie Salad

Salads can get boring when eaten daily.  This salad combines roasted vegetables with tasty shrimp to wake up your taste buds. The addition of shrimp makes this salad filing enough to be a full meal or you can just eat a little and enjoy this 

Zucchini Bread Waffles

Zucchini Bread Waffles

If you like zucchini bread then you will go crazy for these waffles. The blend of spices makes you feel like you are eating fresh zucchini bread. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 cup grated/diced zucchini 1 carrot peeled and diced 2 cups whole 

Veggie Burgers with Special Sauce

Veggie Burgers with Special Sauce

I love veggie burgers and I am always experimenting with different combinations.  This recipe uses some different ingredients, but the final result is memorable. The special sauce was a memorable addition to these burgers and a sauce I will be making again. Recipe adapted from 

Crabby Asparagus Melts

Crabby Asparagus Melts

Crab with melted cheese is always a winning combination.  The addition of asparagus and whole wheat sandwich thins help lighten this dish. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat 4 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon 

Lighter Asian Noodle Salad

Lighter Asian Noodle Salad

If you are craving Asian flavors, but not looking for a lot of salt and fat then you should try this salad. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/8 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 

Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Strips

Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Strips

You can customize this recipe using your favorite potato chips for a crunchy and flavorful homemade chicken strip.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 3 snack size bags Lays Baked Cheddar and Sour Cream chips (or other chip variety) ½ cup all purpose flour 3