How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
Okay, I started out making a recipe for “lightened up slightly healthier brownies”; however, I decided to switch to dark chocolate for a richer flavor. Then I thought I really don’t like dry brownies, so why not a glaze? The result gooey, dark chocolate brownies …
I love portobello mushrooms and I love tuna melts. This recipe combines the two by putting a tuna melt on top of a roasted portobello mushroom. Recipe adapted from Fixate Ingredients: 2 large portobello mushroom caps 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 5 ounce can chunk …
I love the cheesy and salsa flavor from nachos, but I try to limit my carbs. Zachos are a fantastic way to get a nacho flavor while filling up with vegetables.
Ingredients:
2 zucchini
Cheese of your choice- pepper jack, Taco mixture, Monterey jack, cheddar…
Salsa
Taco seasoning
olive oil spray
Directions:
Baked potatoes, broccoli, and cheese- What could be better? This is a simple side dish to accompany any meal. Ingredients: 1 medium red potato for every 2 people (I cooked 3 potatoes for 6 people) 1 cup steamed broccoli 1/2 cup shredded cheddar olive oil …
I love crab cakes! This recipe is healthy, filling, and full of flavor. I served these with Apple Cranberry Coleslaw (see recipe) and Broccoli and Cheese Topped Red Potatoes (see recipe). We were fighting over the leftovers since I made a huge batch of everything. …
I love pairing different coleslaws with seafood and burgers. This coleslaw and vinaigrette pair wonderfully with Crispy Cod and Chickpea Crab Cakes (see recipes).
Recipe adapted from Fixate
Apple Cranberry Coleslaw
Ingredients:
1 bag coleslaw mix
1 cup matchstick carrots
1 crisp apple sliced
1 red bell pepper
1 bunch green onions diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups Apple Viniagrette (or dressing of your chioce)
Optional: Top with 1/2 cup sliced/toasted almonds
Directions:
Apple Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
1 crisp apple peeled and sliced
2 large carrots peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fruity balsamic vinegar (I used pear cranberry)
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 inch slice fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon dried ginger)
Directions:
Are you looking for a new pasta dish? This combination is one I had never tried, but it is one I will make again. The kids ate so much that there were no leftovers after this dinner. Recipe adapted from Tuscan Chicken Skillet on Food …
I love vegetable infused “pasta” type dishes. These eggplant roll ups were a delicious vegetarian meal I will defintely be making again. Recipe adapted from Fixate Eggplant Cannelloni Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant sliced lengthwise (I got 9 …
Do you love chocolate chip cookies? How about a slice of warm chocolate chip cookie pie topped with vanilla ice cream. This is a tasty dessert for all of the chocolate chip cookie lovers out there.
Note: I made this recipe nut free but you can add a cup of your favorite chopped nuts to the recipe if you desire.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Ingredients:
1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup semi sweet morsels
1 cup semi sweet chunks
1 cup semi sweet mini morsels
Chocolate shell ice cream topping
Directions:
Warning: This dessert disappears in the blink of an eye around my children and family. When we make this for my dad’s potluck end of season track dinners we have to bring two and both are usually gone within minutes. Dirtcake is a popular dessert …