How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
Salads, side dishes, soups, etc…
I love salmon and the glaze on this salmon has the perfect springy flair. I paired this with broiled carrots and parsnips with a lime mint sauce and lemon pepper parmesan potato wedges. Ingredients: Salmon- 2 pounds salmon filet 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil …
Grilled cabbage is a fantastic base for a salad. I topped my grilled cabbage with corn, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes. Ingredients: 1 green cabbage sliced into 1 inch steaks 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder Olive oil spray Cherry tomatoes 1 bell …
I love crab cakes and these are amazing! The remoulade added a zing to the crab cakes and the succotash was an excellent side dish. Ingredients: Crab Cakes- 1 sleeve whole wheat Ritz crackers 1 pound lump crab meat 1 egg lightly beaten ½ plain …
I can eat asparagus prepared just about any way. Broiled asparagus with a crunchy gremolata topping is one of my favorites. Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs Zest from ½ lemon 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon diced …
I love roasted carrots and when topped with honey and mint this makes for an incredible side dish. Ingredients: 1 pound large carrots peeled and sliced in half lengthwise 2 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons …
I had a bag of lima beans in the freezer that had just been sitting there so I decided to try using them in a salad. I will be honest, I normally but don’t like lima beans, but in this salad they are delicious. Ingredients: …
I often make crab dip when we have large family gatherings. I still haven’t decided which version is my favorite, so I decided to try a new recipe for my husband’s birthday. Ingredients: 4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese at room temperature ½ cup plain …
These baked “fries” are a crunchy, healthy, and tasty side dish that pairs well with many entrees. Ingredients: 1 pound green beans 2 tablespoons egg whites ¼ cup Italian style breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon fresh chopped basil 1/8 cup fresh grated/shredded parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon lemon …
I love curry and when paired with tart apples this salad pops with flavor. I like this over spinach on a wrap, but I could eat it by the spoonful it is so good. Ingredients: 1 chicken breast diced 1 tablespoon olive oil (I used …
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite starches. These sweet potato fries have a little burst of flavor from a light glaze and pair well with many dishes. Ingredients: 1-2 large sweet potatoes cut into fries ¼ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ …