How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
Salads, side dishes, soups, etc…
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 …
I love sautéed green beans with just a little olive oil and salt, but with this sauce they really taste great! Ingredients: 2 cups green beans ½ tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon tahini 1 tablespoon honey 1 garlic clove …
My mother in-law grew lacinato kale this year and graciously sent me home with bags of greens when we visited for Christmas. This dish is lightened up and packed with nutritious kale and spinach. Ingredients: 1 pound lacinato kale (or other kale/green) 2 cups baby …
If you have a garden don’t throw out the green leaves from your vegetables. You can make a delicious and vitamin filled pesto using greens from Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Collard greens, Kale, and more. Ingredients: 2-3 cups greens (I used Broccoli and Brussel sprout greens …
After Thanksgiving I had lots of mashed potatoes leftover. I hate to waste food, but my family will usually only eat leftovers once before they get bored. These mashed potato cakes are a delicious way to use up leftovers. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: …
Crab dip is one of my family’s favorite appetizers. This dip is flavorful and a perfect start to any meal. I like it on fresh vegetables, but Ritz and other crackers work too. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: ½ cup whole wheat panko bread …
Thanksgiving is such a heavy meal, I decided to swap mashed potatoes for mashed cauliflower on my plate. This cauliflower has a creamy texture and is full of flavor. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower cut into florets 1 tablespoon extra virgin …
I was in charge of making the mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner this year and wanted a recipe my family would really enjoy. These potatoes are not light, but they are delicious. These potatoes can be prepped in advance and heated when you are ready …